Religion:Selfless service

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Kar seva at Durbar Sahib.

Religious significance

The idea of selfless service (seva) is an important concept in a number of religions because God is perceived as having an interest in the well-being of others as well as oneself; serving other people is considered an essential devotional practice of indirectly serving God and living a religious life that is a benefit to others.[1]

Usage

The term is used in military awards such as, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), and institutions like Seva Foundation, Gandhi Seva Sadan, Seva Development, and Seva Bharati.

See also

  • Bhai Kanhaiya

References

  1. Sewa, Selfless Service sikhphilosophy.net.