If one__ life is so unsatisfying that an unhealthy activity brings a shred of happiness, it is nigh impossible to give it up unless something that brings greater happiness can be enjoyed in its stead. (28)
A man who wears a fragrant flower on his collar spreads a perfume wherever he goes. (141)
The Yoga of Spiritual Devotion A Modern Translation of the Narada Bhakti Sutras
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A man who wears a fragrant flower on his collar spreads a perfume wherever he goes. (141)
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