“Doesn't the bible say "blessed are the pure in the heart, so they shall see God?" when?Only when there is purity in the heart; a heart peaceful and free from egoism--the "I" and the "mine." Purity of heart and equanimity of mind are the very essence of Yoga.”

Swami Satchidananda
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