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sewa

sewa is the alternative form of seva.

Meaning of seva

Noun

seva (uncountable)

  1. (Hinduism, Sikhism) Selfless service that is performed without any expectation of reward for performing it.
    • 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...2002, Lynne Gibson, Hinduism, Heinemann, →ISBN, page 56

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Phrases with sewa

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What is sewa the alternative form of?
Sewa is the alternative form of seva.

Words near sewa in the dictionary

  1. sew
  2. sew buttons
  3. sew buttons on your underwear
  4. sew up
  5. sew-ups
  6. sewa
  7. sewability
  8. sewable
  9. sewadar
  10. sewadars
  11. sewage

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