We give back to the community by serving at volunteer events and engaging with charitable organizations. Seva (service) is one of the three principles of Sikhism and all Sikhs should aspire to serve the community, the environment and the cities we live in.
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The three main principles of Sikhism:
1. Remember God (Nāam Japo) - the remembrance of God in your daily actions by focussing the mind on His name and His blessings. The verbal repetition of the name of God or a sacred syllable is an established practice in many religious traditions, but Guru Nanak's interpretation emphasized inward, personal observance.
2. Honest work (Kirat Karō) - to work and earn by the "sweat of the brow", to live a family way of life, and practice truthfulness and honesty in all dealings is a fundamental part of Sikhism. The term means to carry out good deeds and earn a honest, pure and upright livelihood. Guru Nanak stressed kirat karō: that a Sikh should balance work, worship, and charity, and should defend the rights of all living beings, and in particular, fellow human beings.
3. Share with others (Vaṇḍ Chakkō) - to share ones wealth with others in the community, to give to charity, to distribute in Langar (free Kitchen) and to generally help others in the community who need help. Sikh teachings stress the concept of sharing through the distribution of free food at Sikh gurduaras (laṅgar), giving charitable donations, and working for the good of the community and others (sēvā). Seva is a word used to refer to "selfless service" or "free-voluntary service", performed without any thought of reward or personal benefit.
1. Remember God (Nāam Japo) - the remembrance of God in your daily actions by focussing the mind on His name and His blessings. The verbal repetition of the name of God or a sacred syllable is an established practice in many religious traditions, but Guru Nanak's interpretation emphasized inward, personal observance.
2. Honest work (Kirat Karō) - to work and earn by the "sweat of the brow", to live a family way of life, and practice truthfulness and honesty in all dealings is a fundamental part of Sikhism. The term means to carry out good deeds and earn a honest, pure and upright livelihood. Guru Nanak stressed kirat karō: that a Sikh should balance work, worship, and charity, and should defend the rights of all living beings, and in particular, fellow human beings.
3. Share with others (Vaṇḍ Chakkō) - to share ones wealth with others in the community, to give to charity, to distribute in Langar (free Kitchen) and to generally help others in the community who need help. Sikh teachings stress the concept of sharing through the distribution of free food at Sikh gurduaras (laṅgar), giving charitable donations, and working for the good of the community and others (sēvā). Seva is a word used to refer to "selfless service" or "free-voluntary service", performed without any thought of reward or personal benefit.
