When the eyes and ears are open, even the leaves on the trees teach like pages from the Scriptures.
– Kabir –
When the eyes and ears are open, even the leaves on the trees teach like pages from the Scriptures.
– Kabir –
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Read enough stories on the topic of spiritual awakening and you'll discover a common[...]
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