Demand Quote by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

“Love is preserved by wisdom. Destroyed by demand, tested by doubt, nourished by longing. It blossoms with faith and grows with gratitude.”

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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Demand Destroyed Doubt Gratitude Grows Longing Love Love is Religion Tested Wisdom

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