How does the concept of Seva (selfless service) play a role in Sikhism?
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Respected Prabh ji,
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh
In response to your question, the undersigned will like to say that according to Encyclopedia of Sikhism:
“True seva according to Sikh scriptures must be without desire (nishkam), guileless (nishkapat), in humility (nimarta), with purity of intention (hirda shuddh), with sincerity (chit-lae) and in utter selflessness (vichon ap gavae). Such seva for the Sikh is the doorway to dignity as well as to mukti (liberation). “If one earns merit here through seva, one will get a seat of honour in His Court hereafter.”
Therefore, Nishkam Sewa only has any meaning in Sikhism and the sewa done seeking some benefits, is of no use.
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Selfless service gives a lot of happiness (a blissful state of mind) and takes one closer to the creator as one is serving the creation of the creator. Sikhism emphasizes the proximity of the creation to the creator.