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Seva
Selfless service to others
šUnderstanding Seva
Seva is the practice of selfless serviceāoffering one's time, energy, and abilities for the benefit of others without expecting anything in return. More than mere volunteering, true seva is a spiritual discipline that dissolves the boundaries of ego by shifting focus from "What can I get?" to "How can I give?" It is Karma Yoga in action, where every act of service becomes an offering to the Divine seen in all beings.
šļøRelated Shlokas(15)
Gita 2.41
āBhagavad Gita ā¢ Chapter 2
The resolute intellect is one-pointed; the intellect of the irresolute branches endlessly into infinite confusion.
Gita 3.25
āBhagavad Gita ā¢ Chapter 3
The wise and ignorant perform the same actions outwardly, but the wise act without attachment for the world's welfare, while the ignorant act bound by desire.
Gita 3.29
āBhagavad Gita ā¢ Chapter 3
The wise honor each soul's journeyāshattering another's necessary illusions may harm more than help.
šRelated Stories(15)
Kevat the Boatman
āRamcharitmanas
Kevat washed Ramas feet before ferrying him, fearing the dust might transform his boat. Rama embraced him as a fourth brother. Humble service earns divine grace.
Guru Gobind Singh - Lesson of Pure Hands
āSikh History/Tradition
A wealthy boy whose parents provided servants for every need volunteered to bring water for the Guru. Guru Gobind Singh refused the water, saying his soft hands were dirty from lack of service. The boy transformed by serving in the kitchen until his rough, stained hands made him worthy.
š¬Related Dialogues(15)
Yudhishthira and His Dog - At the Gates of Heaven
āYudhishthira & Indra / The Dog (Yama)
True dharma is revealed in how we treat those who cannot benefit us. The final test is not grand but humbleāa choice no one sees except ourselves. Loyalty to the helpless is the measure of character.
Rama Meets Shabari - Pure Devotion
āRama & Shabari
True devotion transcends all social barriers - a heart that loves purely is the greatest temple, and sincere service outweighs all rituals and learning.