Why Sewa ( helping the needy ) is so important to connect to God|Divine

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Namaste from India !

Sewa or Seva is a word of Hindi Language which means reaching out to needy / less privilleged beings so as to pass on all possible comfort to them . Usually, in English, we say “Help or Charity” instead of Sewa . But why one should make it a practice to use the word “Sewa” instead of help/charity and what in real sense Sewa means , has been explained here under :

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  1. Sewa / Seva – Always prefer to use this word instead of “Help” because when you say I am ‘helping’ others, unknowingly a hint of arrogance ( अहंकार as translated in Hindi Language ) sets in , in the subconscious mind that Oh, ok I am someway more privileged and hence I am able to help- thats exactly where arrogance (अहंकार as translated in Hindi Language ) enters without knowing. Because the fact is that Divine only has bestowed upon us its grace that we have better & more resources and hence we should never forget to share these resources wherever we can.
  2. Secondly, never think that If I will do good , good will come back to me . No, thats trade, thats barter system and hence wrong mentality . Don’t do Sewa if you want something in return.Please. Don’t seek anything in return. This will not happen overnight but try to imbibe this feeling of extending Sewa without a hint of selfish interest.
  3. Lastly, Coming to how powerful sewa is , Let me say out loud – Selfless Sewa ( निःस्वार्थ सेवा) is easiest way to meet and eventually dissolve in Divine. Even if you are an atheist but you keep a check on your Karmas ( Prarabdhas) and Sewa is essential part of your routine, you , my friend, are on absolute right path .
  4. Just one last thing, this Sewa bhav ( Bhav means feelings) should not be a once in a while activity, to conveniently shrug off sins & guilt that oh lets give something to beggars on red light or some left over biscuits to kids on the way or weared off cloths/left over food to Maid just feel happy yourself that see I am a good person . NO , DONOT DO IT ❌Over-smartness doesn’t work with Mother Nature/Deities and this way , you will rather end up creating Bad karmas for yourself. Go find the real needy people, do efforts, reach out . Take very well care of your family but after that , whatever resources are left as extra with you , just go all out as per your Capacity.

That’s all for today. Thank you

May you all stay really blessed 🙏🙌

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