SEVA refers to service, worship, and devotion in Sikhism. The Sikh Gurus established the dignity of labor by sanctifying manual work. They also institutionalized service through initiatives like volunteering in community kitchens and serving congregations. There are three main types of seva mentioned - physical service through acts like cooking and cleaning, mental service through teaching or helping others, and spiritual service which only enlightened souls can perform by guiding others on their spiritual path. Gurbani (Sikh scriptures) teaches that the motivation and intentions behind service determine its benefits, warning against doing seva for personal gain or rewards. True selfless service is performed with compassion towards those in need like the poor, sick