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Gurus transmit spiritual energy through a simple gaze

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Who needs complex instructions when a heavy stare will do the trick? In many Eastern traditions, Darshan is the practice of simply looking at a highly realized master, which supposedly transfers profound spiritual blessings directly to the incredibly grateful student.

Gurus transmit spiritual energy through a simple gaze
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