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Sewa International
About Us
The Movement Sewa International started in UK in 1991 and since then has spread over to 15 countries.Registered as a Trust in the year 1997 in India, Sewa International is an umbrella for:
45000 projects and programs all over India.
80 types of activities.
More than 150000 volunteers involved in running these programs and projects.
Provides the NRI / PIO (Pravasi Bharatiya) community and visitors to India, with information and contacts of all the above-mentioned programs and projects. Bridges the gap between the social service organisations and volunteers or donors. Our Mission Sewa International aims to reconstruct a vibrant nation with material and moral prosperity. Internally, every one will enjoy the fruits of development with social harmony and externally, India will be among the leading nations with its technological advancement, economic prosperity, social diversity and rich cultural heritage. Our Philosophy : Nar-Seva is Narayan-Seva The words of Sant Tulsidas "Lord Sri Ram pervades the whole world" ("Siyaramamay sab jag jani") may be said to express in a nutshell the essence of the philosophy of Seva. Seva is not mere compassion or charity towards another; it is no less than worship of the Lord. Nar-Seva is Narayan-Seva. This is the refrain of all our saints and philosophers.
Rantideva´s words are well known:Na twahamkamaye rajyamna swargam napunarbhavamkamaye duhkha-taptanampraninam artinashanam
("I desire neither kingdom nor heaven: nor do I desire salvation for myself. My only desire is to put an end to the travails of those who are afflicted with misery.") These words incorporate the basic attitude of Seva in a touching manner. Sage Vyasa goes a step further:
Ashtadasha-puraneshuvyasasya vachana-dwayamparopakarah punyayapapaya parapeedanam
("The burden of all the eighteen puranas of Vyasa is summarised in these two expressions: by serving others one accrues merit; by harming others one attacts perdition.") The same sentiment is lyrically expressed by Sant Kabir:
Sant kasht sahi aapu heesukhee karai ju sameepAap jare tau aur kokare ujeron deep
("The saints make the miseries of the world their own, but spread joy to whoever approaches them. By itself burning, the lamp disseminates light all around.") Harmony and creativity spring from this approach to Seva. Persons in distress and communities, which have remained backward, need love and compassion rather than mere charity. Distortions like untouchability are more likely to be removed through harmony and love than through confrontation. Swami Vivekananda exhorted us to look upon all our fellow-beings-be they poor or illiterate, scavengers or sweepers - as our own brothers, sharing our blood. Society for him was the visible manifestation of God. He says: "Where should you go to seek God? Are not all the poor, the miserable, the weak, gods? Why not worship them first?" "Look upon every man, woman and everyone as God. You cannot help anyone; you can only serve. Serve the children of the Lord; serve the Lord Himself if you have the privilege."