Articles in the seva category

on the path, satsang Q & A, seva, teachings »

[May 8, 2012]

Devotee: Would you talk about the relationship of seva to bhakti? Shri Anandi Ma: Seva and bhakti are interrelated. Who do you do seva for?  That’s where it starts; if you have some level of love or devotion for someone, then you will be motivated to do seva for that person. At the same time,
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on the path, satsang Q & A, seva, teachings »

[Apr 30, 2011]

D: Would you speak about the importance and the significance of seva, or service? And how do we discover what our seva is? G: One of the biggest benefits of seva is the washing away of negative karma. At the same time it gives further strength to the positive samskaras, which are helping your spiritual
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experiences, on the path, seva »

[Apr 26, 2011]

In 1978, when Guruji arrived in Jersey City, I had this intense desire to do seva for Guruji. I had made homemade ghee and blended cardamom seeds to be used in Guruji’s cooking. But the family that was hosting Guruji during his stay said that they had bought everything they needed from the Indian grocery store.
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on the path, seva »

[Feb 5, 2011]

Seva, or selfless service, is an integral part of the spiritual path. We perform seva in many aspects of life and seva in the service of the guru is one such aspect. Such seva is accomplished in many ways.

on the path, seva »

[Dec 5, 2010]

Seva, or selfless service, is an integral part of the spiritual path. We perform seva in many aspects of life and seva in the service of the guru is one such aspect. Such seva is accomplished in many ways. Helping at retreats, workshops or public programs where Ma is present is one way. Being active
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on the path, seva, slideshow »

[Oct 25, 2010]

Seva, or selfless service, is an integral part of the spiritual path. We perform seva in many aspects of life and seva in the service of the guru is one such aspect. Starting this month, articles, disciples’ experiences, photos, slideshows and inspirational quotes about seva will be a regular feature of Shakti Online. Sharing experiences is
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