The importance that Sikhs attach to working for and wishing well to others can be seen in the fact that a Sikh prays aloud at least twice a day: 'O God, in Your Name shower Your blessings on everyone.' In other words, Sikhs pray not only for themselves but also for the whole brotherhood of humanity.

Sikhs respect all people. They may appear different because of their language, colour, figure, social habits but these variations are superficial and the result of different cultures and climates in which one is born and reared. Internally, we all have the same spirit. Just as gold can be made into ornaments of different designs but it remains gold, so people's outward appearance can be different but still they remain human beings created the same.

About The Gurseva Project & Activities

Currently Gurseva delivers langar to refugees and others who are in need.
The Project has mainly been operating in West London with the assistance of all the local Gurdwaré there.

It is currently expanding and requires volunteers to assist in distributing food.
This service only requires a few hours a week of your time
You are under no further obligation.
If you can contribute to the philosophy of Sarbatt da Bhala then please contact us.

SERVICE

Seva or service as active help to fellow beings occupies a central place in the social ethics of Sikhs. The spirit of service creates love and affection for all, and teaches humility. It makes man forget his social status so that he no longer thinks in terms of high or low, rich or poor. It helps man overcome his Ego (Haumei). Seva is an essential part of Sikhism, and applies to all aspects of life for a Sikh. A real Sikh is one who, besides doing other duties, meditates on God and performs service for the welfare of humanity.

This belief in the oneness of humanity, and the insistence on working for the welfare of all people regardless of background, even at the cost of sacrificing one's life, is a very important principle: the best way to serve, is to serve all creation equally. Sikhs should treat all people with equal care and respect, everyone should be equally welcome in gurdwaras, regardless of religion, caste or nationality. A Sikh should have no ill will against any person, not even against those who think of him as their enemy. There are numerous examples of Sikhs helping an enemy in need. Bhai Kanahya, a water-carrier of the Guru at Anandpur Sahib, used to give water and first aid to all wounded persons, Sikh and non-Sikh alike. It will be interesting for the Red Cross organisations to know that three centuries ago Guru Gobind Singh made arrangements to take care of and help all the wounded in a battle, both his own men and his opponents.