Hindu culture is essentially based upon the sacrifice implied in duty, and not upon acquisition, which is implied in rights. (Chinmayananda Saraswati)

Hindu culture is essentially based upon the sacrifice implied in duty, and not upon acquisition, which is implied in rights.

Chinmayananda Saraswati

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