Nirmala Srivastava (Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi) Quotes

So the first thing in democracy, people must have satisfaction. If you don't have satisfaction, it's not going to work out.

Nirmala Srivastava

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• So the first thing in democracy, people must have satisfaction. If you don't have satisfaction, it's not going to work out.

  

  Nirmala Srivastava
  • Democracy
  • Spirit
  • Wellness