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This reads as a moral and emotional definition of awakening, not a grand theory. It points to growth as a clearing away of heaviness so better qualities can show through, and it lands in moments when anger, fear, or bitterness are making it hard to act with calm or care.
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Originally said in English.
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About Amit Ray
Indian author and spiritual teacher
Amit Ray is an Indian author and spiritual teacher. He is known for writing about meditation, yoga, peace, and compassion. He is best known for his 114 chakra system, Om meditation, and his integrated approaches to yoga and vipassana meditation. He has also written several books on meditation and related spiritual subjects. He is noted as one of the early voices to propose compassionate artificial intelligence.
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