By – AiR Atman in Ravi , Happiness Ambassador and Spiritual Leader
Many of us do service. We use kind words and do compassionate deeds. We help others either by donating money or other necessities. We personally go and help those suffering by tending to them when they are sick or providing food or blankets or clothes. But what prompts such acts of service?
Some people do it to generate good Karma. As we give, we get. Some of us do it for publicity. Our social media is full of our pictures helping the homeless. Some donate to channel their wealth and for tax benefits. Some do it out of a sense of responsibility and duty. For some, like students, it is a part of learning and growing up or may be getting a good grade.
Of course, any service is good but the noblest and highest service is selfless service. Service without expectations. Service that is born out of love, kindness and compassion for all living beings. Service which is done quietly, not drawing attention to oneself. Service that seeks nothing but the upliftment and happiness of those we are serving.
The act of selfless service shines as a powerful reminder of our humanity. Walking with others toward the light—toward hope, healing and truth—is not only an act of compassion but a spiritual journey in itself. Selfless service or seva, is not about duty or obligation; it is love in action, it is kindness in action. It is unconditional giving.
Selfless service transforms both the giver and the receiver. For those in need, it can offer relief, comfort, hope and dignity. For those who serve, it dissolves the ego and brings a sense of purpose and meaning, far deeper and more fulfilling than any personal achievement. When we uplift others without expecting anything in return, we also experience a unique kind of joy—pure, expansive and fulfilling. As we walk alongside others in their struggles and joys, we often find healing for our own hearts. In lifting others, we lift ourselves. This path is not always easy. Service demands patience, empathy, humility and resilience. But it also imparts a sense of peace and grace that grows with every act of kindness.
Walking with others toward the light reminds us that even in the darkest times, compassion can be a beacon. It teaches us that happiness lies not in what we gather for ourselves but in what we give. In this giving, we grow. It enriches us.
Beyond selfless service is selfless service that becomes worship. It is service that comes from within. It flows naturally when we recognize the Divine in every being and feel a deep connection with the world around us, a sense of oneness. This is the joy of giving without ego, of sharing without counting. When we look at someone not as a person, but as a manifestation of the Divine, then our service transcends humanity to become an expression of reverence, love, devotion to the Almighty, the Supreme Immortal Power we call God. We understand the essence of spiritual truth: that we are not separate from others. We are interconnected; we are manifestations of the same universal power. Serving others becomes a way to serve the Divine, to honour the sacred in all. We see God in all, we love God in all, we serve God in all. Service to humanity then becomes a prayer to God.
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