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Sevā
सेवास्त्रीलिङ्ग (feminine) · सेव् धातु (sev — to serve, honor) + अ प्रत्यय + आ (feminine)
sevā
Practices and Paths
Selfless service as a path of purification
Sevā is selfless service that purifies the heart and reveals our fundamental unity with all beings. It is a practice that dissolves the ego and cultivates universal compassion.
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Vishva Vidya (2026). Sevā (सेवा). Vishva Vidya — Vedanta. https://vedanta.com.br/en/glossary/seva
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Vishva Vidya. "Sevā (सेवा)." Vishva Vidya — Vedanta, January 1, 2026, https://vedanta.com.br/en/glossary/seva.
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Vishva Vidya. "Sevā (सेवा)." Vishva Vidya — Vedanta, January 1, 2026. https://vedanta.com.br/en/glossary/seva.
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