Nirmala Srivastava (Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi) Quotes

...one need not, and should not, believe blindfolded in whatever is said about ascent or salvation, but should treat it like a hypothesis, and observe the facts with an open mind like a scientist.

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• ...one need not, and should not, believe blindfolded in whatever is said about ascent or salvation, but should treat it like a hypothesis, and observe the facts with an open mind like a scientist.

  

  Nirmala Srivastava
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  • Treats
  • Blindfolded