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  1. selfless service

    Sevā (also transcribed as sewa), in Hinduism and Sikhism, is the concept of selfless service that is performed without any expectation of result or award for performing it. Such services can be performed to benefit other human beings or society. Seva means "service". A more recent interpretation of the word is "dedication to others". In Hinduism, it is also known as karma yoga, as described in the Bhagavata Gita.

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  1. selfless service

    Selfless service refers to acts or behaviors performed with the primary intention of benefiting or assisting others, without seeking personal gain or reward. It is characterized by a genuine concern for the well-being of others, a willingness to prioritize their needs above one's own, and a commitment to making a positive difference in their lives. Selfless service often involves acts of kindness, sacrifice, generosity, and altruism, and it can be demonstrated in various contexts such as volunteering, helping the less fortunate, supporting a cause, or serving in the military or humanitarian organizations.

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  1. Selfless service

    Selfless service or Seva is a service which is performed without any expectation of result or award for the person performing it.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of selfless service in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of selfless service in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of selfless service in a Sentence

  1. Chief West:

    This reflects your courage and selfless service, we often hear of brave men and women in our armed forces doing honorable things during combat, however we don't often see that firsthand within our community. On this particular day, we did.

  2. Police Union:

    We are reeling from the death of Officer Officer Liebengood, every Capitol Police Officer puts the security of others before their own safety and Officer Liebengood was an example of the selfless service that is the hallmark of the USCP. This is a tragic day.

  3. Jeff Colyer:

    Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each and every day to protect the public and their selfless service deserves our highest honor.

  4. Fox News:

    You can probably ask any of my past students and they’ll say my No. 1 rule is respect in my classroom because it covers everything, selfless service, we’re always talking about community service and doing things for the community, not just ourselves. So, I try to push everything that was instilled in the military to my students, so it’ll help them not only in the classroom but later on in life.

  5. Keith Drake:

    My father's service is one of the main reasons I enlisted in the service myself, once I was eligible, i entered the service at age 19. My father's selfless service to his country at such a young age as well, knowing that he would possibly be sacrificing his life during a conflict, is what inspired me to serve my country and join the Navy.


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