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Atmopadesh Satak...
Atmopadesh Satak
One Hundred Verses of Self-Instruction by: Narayana Guru , Swami Muni Narayana PrasadAtmopadesa Sataka, mentioning one single principle, explains that mere virtue of gaining knowledge is not an end in itself. Its usefulness should be seen in the social, religious and veneration realms.
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ISBN: 9788124601310
Year Of Publication: 1999
Edition: 1st
Pages : iv, 156
Language : Hindi
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Size: 22 cm.
Weight: 200
Atmopadesa Sataka, mentioning one single principle, explains that mere virtue of gaining knowledge is not an end in itself. Its usefulness should be seen in the social, religious and veneration realms.
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