What is the importance of seva in gurmat?
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True Seva according to Gurmat must be without desire (Nishkam), in humility (Nimarta), with purity of intention (Hirda Shudh), with sincerity (Chit Lae) and in utter selflessness (Vichon Aap Gavae).
ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੇਵਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਅਧਾਰਾ ॥ AGGS 229
Gurmukh Seva Pran Adhara ||
Selfless service (Seva) is the support of the breath of life of the Gurmukh.
It is not only in our acts of service at the Gurudwara, or our involvement in charities, helping the homeless and infirm, housing the earthquake victim, that we perform Seva. We can worship God, and perform Seva in our everyday activities. Every single mundane activity can be an act of Seva, like giving seat to needy in the bus, helping someone cross the road, helping co-worker, coming home from work and helping wife in cooking and cleaning etc. That way one can be ambassador for Waheguru, an agent of truth and love.
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Seva is considered very important in Gurmat. According to Gurmat, Seva has to be selfless ( Nishkam) and not for gaining popularity or any reward in return. Nishkam Seva brings happiness to our hearts and takes us closer to our creator.
ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਤ ਹੋਇ ਨਿਹਕਾਮੀ ॥
One who performs selfless service, without thought of reward,
ਤਿਸ ਕਉ ਹੋਤ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ॥
shall attain his Lord and Master.