Seva: The Art of Selfless Service

Some people are posting on facebook almost every kind/good action what they have done, but there is no reason/need to make a number of it. It is about boosting ego to  post it on fb. Here is some examples what is Selfless Service.

What is Selfless Service? To serve selflessly is to serve without expectation of reward, Selfless service is a practice that is encouraged and honored by many different cultures and faith traditions.

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Discovering the Art

Everyday, the Sun practices seva towards the Earth. In Sanskrit, seva means ‘selfless service’: the act of giving without any expectations of receiving. The purest loving kindness with no reciprocity, which then differs from an ‘altruistic action.’ Seva is all about altruistic devotion.

How often, instead, do we call on ‘karma’? And we act kindly for receiving good karma back? This is led by a cause-effect principle…and a lot of expectations! There’s absolutely nothing bad about it. However, embracing seva would bring our actions to a whole new blissful level and would lead to the ‘art of blessed actions.’ The blessing of finding joy in just offering and discovering a reward in the act of giving to others.

It sounds more complicated than it actually is. In reality, it’s simple.

Seva is being humble. Seva is a silent smile, it is not something to show off, we don’t have to blast what we’ve done over Facebook or Instagram. We don’t have to do ‘big things’ in order to embrace it. Seva can be as little, yet meaningful, as a hug, a smile, a helping hand to a stranger. When we think about it, doesn’t this come naturally to us?

The act of selfless service is intrinsic to our instinct; we just have to let it flow naturally without too much reasoning around it.

“Helping out is not some special skill. It’s not the domain of rare individuals. It is not confined to a single part of our lives. We simply heed the call of that natural impulse within and follow it where it leads us.” – Ram Dass

In Hindu cultures, like Bali, seva was believed to contribute to individual spiritual growth, while supporting the whole community: seva and kula (community) work hand in hand to create harmony in the society and ordinary daily life. Imagine the beauty that blossoms when everyone in a group practices love and kindness with no the expectation of receiving something in return? The act itself becomes a gift to everyone being part of it.

So, next time we ask ourselves the questions “Can I help?” “Can I make the difference?” The answer, with seva, is yes, yes and…yes.