What is Seva

Seva is such an inexpressible virtue which can’t be stated in words. Instead of trying to define Seva let us see some cases which are real motives behind Seva. Such Seva turns out to be a fruitless deed, far from true Seva.

• It isn’t Seva if it is for the purpose of getting a tax deductible receipt.
• It isn’t Seva if your heart and soul aren’t in it.
• It isn’t Seva if it’s not done with honesty and integrity.
• It isn’t Seva if it is for building your resume.
• It isn’t Seva if it is meant to be a stepping stone for bigger and better things.
• It isn’t Seva if you need to tell others now or later that you did it.
• It isn’t Seva if lack of appreciation by others or criticism drives you away.
• It isn’t Seva Seva if you believe that it is your right to do it.
• It isn’t Seva if you fight against others to do it.
• It isn’t Seva if you snatch it away from others to do it.
• It isn’t Seva if you believe that you are the best one to do it.
• And it isn’t Seva if it distresses you that others take credit for what you have done.

In order to serve “True Guru” you have to be humble and selfless.