“Serving nutritious breakfasts to children at schools brings me great joy. Seeing the students and teachers appreciate the healthy food sincerely makes me hope it contributes to the children's lifelong well-being. The children's enjoyment of the breakfasts, along with the appreciation from them, parents, and teachers, motivates me to continue serving them. I'm committed to encouraging more people to volunteer and help those in need. I believe our collective actions can inspire others to spread kindness. But above all, I'm dedicated to service inspired by the principles of our dearest Bhagawan, whose care for everyone's well-being drives me to contribute further.”

“For me, seva is about recognising the divine in others and myself. Engaging in seva brings me profound joy and fulfillment. Seeing smiles on people's faces, the excitement in children enjoying nutritious meals, singing bhajans together, sharing spiritual teachings, and experiencing a sense of unity - these moments are immensely gratifying. This feeling of oneness motivates me to continue serving. Even in my free time, I think about the joy seva brings. I'm grateful for these opportunities to serve, grow spiritually, and foster unity, compassion and selflessness."

"When I first came across Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s statement that “SEVA is Seeing Everything and Everyone with Vast Awareness,” I initially found it challenging to grasp its true essence. However, with each seva experience, a new depth of meaning was revealed to me. Seva for me isn’t merely enthusiastically participating in activities any more. It is a source of permanent happiness. It is a blessed opportunity to experience compassion, joy, tolerance, and gratitude. Seva is now an integral part of my life. What began as a surface-level participation has blossomed into a profound awareness and experience of seeing the divine in everything and everyone through the lens of vast awareness that Bhagawan has spoken of."

“Since my childhood, my parents instilled in me the belief that serving others brings us closer to the divine. This philosophy continues to inspire me to engage in acts of seva even today. I always advocate for everyone to perform at least one small act of kindness daily. This way, when we reflect at the end of the day, we can find joy in our contributions. Personally, nothing brings me greater joy than sharing my creative talents with rural women, particularly those who lack other sources of income. Encouraging them to become entrepreneurs and witnessing the smiles on their faces as they learn new skills is the ultimate form of seva for me. I am grateful for such opportunities.”

“Since we started the Bharatnatyam dance classes at Vaatsalyam for the village kids, it's been an incredibly rewarding experience. Seeing the children's enthusiasm as they learn dance fills me with immense satisfaction. Dance is therapeutic; when the kids dance, they forget everything else and simply enjoy the process. Besides connecting to divinity and tradition, classical dance teaches discipline, respect for others, and humility. The children from humble backgrounds learn these values through the classes, and also help each other be selfless. I'm deeply grateful for the chance to share the knowledge passed down by our gurus. The genuine interest and dedication shown by these young learners inspires me to continuously improve and strive to become a better teacher."

"Seva is about bridging the gap between ourselves and others, where their happiness becomes ours, and our own sorrows fade away when we focus on helping others. At the age of 14, I started serving prasadam in a nearby temple, realising the need for volunteers. Soon, I discovered the Sri Sathya Sai Vaatsalyam, which opened my eyes to the world's realities. Regularly volunteering here, I found joy in serving. Participating in the breakfast programme and medical camps deepened my commitment. And interacting with villagers during village seva, helped me find a profound connection with everyone."

"Being involved in seva allows me the privilege of bringing smiles to people's faces and making a positive impact in their lives, however small. It has taught me to appreciate the blessings in my own life and to cultivate gratitude. Moreover, it has instilled in me the importance of giving back to society and has bestowed upon me a sense of fulfilment, knowing that I am contributing, even in a small way, to the betterment of the world. Seva is a journey of discovering selflessness and embracing the interconnectedness of all beings, as epitomised by the principle of ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’. And I am happy to be in one."

"Seva, to me, is a way to experience the divine through the love shared in service. Amidst life's chaos, it rejuvenates my physical being, calms my mind, and uplifts my spirit. Sharing my seva experiences with friends and colleagues brings them joy, as they know I have the opportunity to contribute to society - an opportunity I eagerly embrace. During an eye camp service, a villager's remark, "Brother, we should provide food for all of you," resonated profoundly, highlighting that seva is a collective journey we undertake together. Witnessing the happiness in people's eyes fills me with immense joy, for I know it also pleases the divine presence within us all."

"Bhagawan teaches, "Hands that serve are holier than lips that pray." Being involved in His mission to ‘love all and serve all’ has given my life purpose. Witnessing the joy in those we help fills me with gratitude and a desire to serve more. I realised that seva doesn't always require personal expense; even small acts, like assisting a visually impaired person, embodies its essence. But having the opportunity to participate in service activities at Vaatsalyam has been a great blessing. It has become an indispensable part of life now."