The 94-year old religious leader has a history of enlightening the masses
Once upon a time, making an outlandish comment was an easy way to make news, but the stakes have been raised in recent times. Politicians and public figures are full of observations that are often stunning because of the leaps of logic they employ, or their insensitivity, or both. But in that galaxy, there’s a star that shines relentlessly: Shankaracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati Maharaj.
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