One may gain political and social independence, but if one is a slave to his passions and desires, one cannot feel the pure joy of real freedom
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
Swami Vivekananda on desire
Swami Vivekananda116 quotes“One may gain political and social independence, but if one is a slave to his passions and desires, one cannot feel the pure joy of real freedom”
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