“Don't puzzle the mind with too many inquiries. One finds it difficult to put one single thing into practising, but dares invite distraction by filling the mind with too many things.”

—  Sarada Devi

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Hindu religious figure, spiritual consort of Ramakrishna 1853–1920

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