Mankind has used two powerful weapons to destroy its own powers and enjoyment, wrong indulgence and wrong abstinence. (Sri Aurobindo)

Mankind has used two powerful weapons to destroy its own powers and enjoyment, wrong indulgence and wrong abstinence.

Sri Aurobindo

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