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The “I” does not refer to the subject of the speaker in the same way as the name Bina Gupta does. The “I” is not a name.
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The quote distinguishes between the word “I” and a personal name such as “Bina Gupta.” “Bina Gupta” identifies a person by name, while “I” refers to whoever is speaking in that moment. Its meaning depends on the speaker and situation, so it functions as a way of referring to oneself rather than as a name.
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- Ātman (Self) and Anātman (No-Self): A Possible Reconciliation
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