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[[Image:MDSC 0063.jpg|thumb|150px|left|<small>[[Sevadar]]s working in the [[langar|Guru's kitchen]]</small>]] | |||
'''[[Seva]]''' or '''[[Karseva]]''' also shortened to ‘[[Sewa]]’ is a word used to refer to '''"[[selfless service]]"''', performed without any thought of reward or personal benefit. | |||
Sikhism is founded on principles of '''"[[Sarbat da bhalla]]"''' - '''"working towards the common good"'''. For [[Sikh]]s, this means reaching out to serve and to uplift '''all of humanity''' as an expression or devotion to the Creator. Many other Sikh institutes like [[Guru-ka-Langar]], [[Kirtan]], [[Paath]], etc depend on the performance of Seva by many in the congregation. So the principles of Seva underpins many of the Sikh values and institutions - Such is the importance given to Seva in [[Sikhism]]. | The person performing this service is called a '''[[Sevadar]]'''. All Sikhs are encouraged by their Guru ([[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]) to perform Seva or Selfless Service. | ||
This is not only good for the community but is also good for the moral uplifting of the person performing the service. You will find Sikhs engaged in free service in [[Gurdwara]]s washing dishes, performing [[kirtan]] or cleaning the floors, etc. | |||
Sikhs are also encouraged to help the community by performing unpaid work in hospitals, old peoples' homes, community centres, etc. Volunteers engaged in Seva or [[Sevadar]]s find that this activity forms an essential part of their life, providing spiritual fulfilment and practical benefits. | |||
[[Sikhism]] is founded on principles of '''"[[Sarbat da bhalla]]"''' - '''"working towards the common good"'''. For [[Sikh]]s, this means reaching out to serve and to uplift '''all of humanity''' as an expression or devotion to the Creator. Many other Sikh institutes like [[Guru-ka-Langar]], [[Kirtan]], [[Paath]], etc depend on the performance of [[Seva]] by many in the congregation. So the principles of Seva underpins many of the Sikh values and institutions - Such is the importance given to Seva in [[Sikhism]]. {{aowf|Seva}} | |||
Latest revision as of 09:45, 13 January 2012
Seva or Karseva also shortened to ‘Sewa’ is a word used to refer to "selfless service", performed without any thought of reward or personal benefit.
The person performing this service is called a Sevadar. All Sikhs are encouraged by their Guru (Sri Guru Granth Sahib) to perform Seva or Selfless Service.
This is not only good for the community but is also good for the moral uplifting of the person performing the service. You will find Sikhs engaged in free service in Gurdwaras washing dishes, performing kirtan or cleaning the floors, etc.
Sikhs are also encouraged to help the community by performing unpaid work in hospitals, old peoples' homes, community centres, etc. Volunteers engaged in Seva or Sevadars find that this activity forms an essential part of their life, providing spiritual fulfilment and practical benefits.
Sikhism is founded on principles of "Sarbat da bhalla" - "working towards the common good". For Sikhs, this means reaching out to serve and to uplift all of humanity as an expression or devotion to the Creator. Many other Sikh institutes like Guru-ka-Langar, Kirtan, Paath, etc depend on the performance of Seva by many in the congregation. So the principles of Seva underpins many of the Sikh values and institutions - Such is the importance given to Seva in Sikhism. .....More
