Seva: The Focus of a Fragmented but Gradually Coalescing Field of Study

The study of seva in the Hindu tradition has increasingly come to focus on its relatively recent meaning of organized 'humanitarian service'. Acknowledging that this is but one understanding that has been attached to this concept, this article traces the emergence of a more clearly defined...

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Main Author: Beckerlegge, Gwilym 1949- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox 2015
In: Religions of South Asia
Year: 2015, Volume: 9, Issue: 2, Pages: 208-239
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hinduism / Voluntary service / Charities
IxTheo Classification:BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
NCC Social ethics
Further subjects:B Hindu philanthropy
B Gifting
B sevā
B Service
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