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Herman Hesse

The marvel of the Bhagavad-Gita is its truly beautiful revelation of life's wisdom which enables philosophy to blossom into religion.

Herman Hesse

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Herman Hesse is saying that the Bhagavad-Gita presents deep insights about life in a way that is both impressive and inspiring. This presentation transforms abstract philosophical ideas into a living faith that people can follow as a religion.

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