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seva

American  
[say-vuh] / ˈseɪ və /

noun

  1. (in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism) the concept of acting selflessly for the good of others, without expectation of reward.


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“His seva, sincerity, and unwavering faith touched countless lives, and his absence leaves a profound void in our community.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2026

By making seva the song of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak instilled service in their DNA.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2021

On the outside these acts of seva may look like grand selfless gestures but while practising them one experiences tranquillity and meaningful joy.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2021

This is the root of seva and why gurdwaras are open to all.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2021

Silk-cotton Tree, bombax seva, or Ceiba, of the polyandria order, class monodelphia, is one of the most beautiful forest-trees of the western world, and a great ornament in tropic scenery.

From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous

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