Sevā

Sevā (also known as Sewā, Sanskrit: ) is the concept of performing selfless service without any expectation of reward. It exists in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism, taking also the form of Bhandara in Hinduism and Langar in Sikhism. In Jainism, service is regarded as an internal discipline that cultivates humility, detachment, and moral refinement rather than personal merit or reward. Sevā is a Sanskrit term meaning "selfless and meaningful service". Such acts are carried out to benefit other human beings or society; however, a modern interpretation of the term describes it as a service that reflects "dedication to others". Because of India's many faiths having cultural overlap, the concept of seva also manifests in South Asian Islam and Christianity, and aligns with the concept of mitzvah in Judaism.