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The Burden of Life

"No burden is heavier than the burden of life. Sometimes you carry it crying, sometimes laughing." (Swarna Helok, Tafethok 7, Taplejung)

Published28 March 2017

Reading Time 1 mins

Author Stories of Nepal

Location Nepal

"No burden is heavier than the burden of life. Sometimes you carry it crying, sometimes laughing." (Swarna Helok, Tafethok 7, Taplejung)

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