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This world is an illusion of colors and sounds, a false display created by the tricks of Maya, the mind, and the senses.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingMindCreation
Bliss Divine, p. 462

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Bliss Divine by Swami Sivananda is an encyclopedic spiritual guide covering hundreds of topics — from love and prayer to renunciation and Brahman — in short, pithy chapters designed for daily reflection. Sivananda's genius was his ability to synthesize all schools of Hindu spirituality into a practical, joyful, and universally accessible path. This book is a lifelong companion for anyone who wishes to bathe daily in the richness of Vedantic wisdom.

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Swami Sivananda
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Hindu
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Bliss Divine
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Bliss Divine, p.462
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462
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MindCreationIllusionMaya (Illusion)NatureSocietyThinkingUniverseUntruthWorld

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