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Meaning of seva | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

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

Hinduism, Sikhism, uncountable

Equivalents

Bosanski ševa
Français Seva
Hrvatski ševa
Kurdî seva
Português seva seva
Српски ševa

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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