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![“What is this Knowledge? It is neither vyavahaar (the relative; worldly interactions) nor is it Nischay (the Real). It is in fact Akram Vignan! What is Akram Vignan? It is pure Nischay (the Real; the Self) and pure vyavahaar [worldly interactions].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/3ea/dada-bhagwan-31_real-relative_what-is-this-knowledge-it-is-neither-vya_2943260.jpg)
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