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World Service,2 mins

Life’s twin purposes

World of Wisdom

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Sufi teacher Jamal Rahman suggests there are two purposes to life: service to life itself and the hard work of finding ones true self. Produced by Charlie Taylor and Ruth Edwards. Photo: Thoughtful young woman standing against blue wall Credit: Getty Images.

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