Week 4 · Living our values · Day 22
Sewa — serving without asking why
Today we explore one of the most beautiful Sikh values — sewa, or selfless service. Sewa is not just volunteering or being helpful; it is giving your time and energy to others without any thought of reward or recognition. In the Gurdwara, in the community, and at home, sewa is how Sikhs live their love for Waheguru in action. The Gurus taught that when we serve others with an open heart, we are serving the Creator who lives in all of us.
Sewa means selfless service — doing something good for others without expecting anything in return.
Watch together Guru Gobind Singh & The Lesson of Seva Gurmukhi minute Trace today's letter — ਥ Thatha ਜੇਤੇ ਜੀਅ ਤੇਤੇ ਸਭਿ ਤੇਰੇ; ਵਿਣੁ ਸੇਵਾ ਫਲੁ ਕਿਸੈ ਨਾਹੀ ॥
Jete jeea tete sabh tere; vin sevaa fal kisai naahee.
“All living beings are Yours — without selfless service, none receives the fruit.”
Ask: 'What is the difference between helping because someone told you to, and helping because you want to?'
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