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Seva: The Divine Adoration

Introduction

Wednesday

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9

July

2025

In this three-part session, we will explore Seva through the Gurmat Framework, diving into its essence as revealed in Bani, Sikh history, and its role in our personal and Panthic lives today.

‘Seva’ is one of the most frequently invoked words in discussions about Sikhi, but what does it truly mean? What does it mean to serve, and how does Seva transform us?

In this three-part session, we will explore Seva through the Gurmat Framework, diving into its essence as revealed in Bani, Sikh history, and its role in our personal and Panthic lives today.

Through reflection and discussion, we will examine:
• How Seva is invoked in Bani and its connection to Divine love.
• The lived reality of Seva in Sikh history, from the Gurus to the present day.
• How we can embody Seva in our personal lives and as part of the larger Panth.

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The Principle of Seva in Bani

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Anupreet Kaur Bal

Sidak Coordinator

Anupreet Kaur serves as the Sidak coordinator. She is also a Secondary Vice Principal in Surrey, British Columbia. She is passionate about helping children and youth develop into lifelong learners.

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Jasleen Kaur

Research Associate

Jasleen Kaur is a Research Associate at the Sikh Research Institute. She has received a Religious Studies B.A./M.A. from the University of Virginia, focusing on South Asian Religions through the lens of literature and poetry.

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Santbir Singh

Research Associate

Santbir Singh is a Research Associate with SikhRI. He is currently doing his Ph.D. in Sociology at York University. His graduate research focuses on Sikh activism and the inherent relationship between Sikhi and anarchism explored through historical and contemporary Sikh movements, such as the Kisān Morcha (Farmer’s Protests) of 2020-2021.

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