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Sevā (also transcribed as sewa) is the concept of selfless service that is performed without any expectation of reward for performing it. It is predominant in Hinduism and Sikhism. Such services can be performed to benefit other human beings or society. Sevā means "service". A more recent interpretation of the word is "dedication to others". [1]
Sevā, or selfless service to the community for its own sake, is an important concept in Sikhism. [76] The fifth Guru, Guru Arjun, sacrificed his life to uphold "22 carats of pure truth, the greatest gift to humanity", according to the Guru Granth Sahib.
Selfless Service or Seva means devoting oneself to mental, physical, or financial service to the Guru, and the sangat (or devotees). Mental service means keeping constant remembrance of God by means of repetition of the Mantra (known as Simran) or by other means keeping the Guru in mind. Physical service means doing some physical work, as in ...
For Mehul Patel, a volunteer at the Hindu temple BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in Chino Hills, it is the concept of Seva, or selfless service, that motivates him to serve his community. “In the ...
Within Hinduism, this concept is known as seva, meaning selfless service to others as a means of spiritual practice. [11] The tendency for a human being to seek the fruits of action is normal, state Hindu texts, but an exclusive attachment to fruits and positive immediate consequences can compromise dharma (ethical, rightful action).
Sewa (selfless service) 2. Three Pillars. 2a. Naam Japo (contemplating God's names) Meditating on God's name to control the five evils and living a satisfying life. 2b. Kirat Karo (work diligently) Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud; 2c. Vand Chhako Sharing with others, helping those with less or those who are in ...
Sewa (selfless service) 2. Three Pillars. 2a. Naam Japo (contemplating God's names) Meditating on God's name to control the five evils and living a satisfying life. 2b. Kirat Karo (work diligently) Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud; 2c. Vand Chhako Sharing with others, helping those with less or those who are in ...
Sewa (selfless service) 2. Three Pillars. 2a. Naam Japo (contemplating God's names) Meditating on God's name to control the five evils and living a satisfying life. 2b. Kirat Karo (work diligently) Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud; 2c. Vand Chhako Sharing with others, helping those with less or those who are in ...