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seva

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

Selfless service that is performed without any expectation of reward for performing it.

Hinduism, Sikhism, uncountable

Equivalents

FrançaisSeva
Portuguêsseva
4 more languages
Bosanskiševa
Hrvatskiševa
Kurdîseva
Српскиševa

Examples

“Giving loving service to God and human beings is known as seva. According to Hindu scriptures it is the highest form⟳ of dharma. Some seva can produce⟳ good karma, which enables the atman to proceed towards moksha where it will be united with God. There are many ways Hindus can perform⟳ seva—for example, by worshipping regularly or by giving time and money to noble causes.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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