“The first sign of your becoming religious is that you are becoming cheerful” – Swami Vivekananda
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"The first sign of your becoming religious is that you are becoming cheerful" – Swami Vivekananda
"The first sign of your becoming religious is that you are becoming cheerful" – Swami Vivekananda
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