intriguing interview with sri mooji

SOUL
“HAPPINESS RESIDES NOT IN
POSSESSIONS AND NOT IN
GOLD, HAPPINESS DWELLS
IN THE SOUL”. Democritus
Whether or not you believe we are ‘human beings on a
spiritual journey’ or ‘spiritual beings on a human journey’,
we hope this section has something to inspire you.
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