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Seva

2 stages from Sanskrit to English.

Today it means Selfless service performed without expectation of reward, an important practice in Hinduism and Sikhism.

Where does the word "seva" come from? It comes from Sanskrit seva, adopted directly into English (1913).

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Stage 1 of 2
seva
Sanskrit · ancient
"service, attendance, devotion"
from a root meaning 'to serve'
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Stage 2 of 2
seva
English · 1913
"selfless service performed without expectation of reward"
adopted in English writing on Hindu and Sikh religious practice
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