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A seated group of men in a hall with red floor cushions attends a satsang session, many sitting cross-legged with eyes closed or looking forward. In the foreground, an older man with a shaved head, white vibhuti on his forehead, round glasses, white kurta and a red shawl with printed text sits with a rudraksha-style mala around his neck. Others wear white shirts, a blue t-shirt, striped and checked shirts, and lanyards with name badges. Background participants sit in rows, and the setting appears to be a meditation or discourse hall.

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