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Noopur Kumari

HISTORICAL FACTS: Why even wise people fall into mahamayas illusion | History Defined

Have you ever wondered why you keep thinking about someone who betrayed you, even when you know they were wrong? You tell yourself to move on, yet your mind returns to the same memories again and again. According to the Durga Saptashati, this is not simply weakness or attachment. It is Mahamaya, the divine power that creates illusion, attachment, and ultimately liberation. The ancient story of King Suratha and the merchant Samadhi reveals a timeless truth about the human mind that feels surprisingly relevant even today.

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