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Matsyendranath supposedly learned mystic secrets from a fish

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Marine biology rarely involves getting a masterclass in cosmic reality. Legend dictates that Matsyendranath discovered the absolute truths of the universe while he was completely swallowed by a massive fish. While trapped inside the belly of the fish, he supposedly overheard a divine entity explaining the secrets of the cosmos, which he then brought back to the dry land.

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