Seva Retreats
The Concept
Seva is an integral part of the teachings from the Chiranjeev Gurukal Leadership Lessons. We, at Chiranjeev Gurukul, hold a stark differentiation between Service and Seva – The former being more transactional and where there is an expectation in giving. Whereas Seva is akin to devotion (Bhakti to the divine). It is without expectations and is limitless. The Ripple Effect of Seva is never ending.
At Chiranjeev Gurukul we have a concept called “Seva Retreats”. Our community gets together at a particular location and the participants to experience the joy that is felt in sharing and giving with a willingness to share what each has as an ability – It could be by working at the farm and helping with the harvest, or it could be by helping to mentor someone in the group, anytime you willingly devote your time and love to help others becomes Seva.
- Seva Is more akin to devotion (Bhakti to divine)
- It is without expectations
- Seva is limitless
- Receiver is overwhelmed
- Ripple effect of Seva is never ending
Events & Updates
We create a day and half long intervention for the participants where they experience some learning and also experience activities which awakens the Seva Bhaav in them.
- Advantages of doing Seva are:
- Sincere giving helps to break barriers and strengthens the connection with each other.
- Moodiness and other self centered feelings dissipate when you are engaged in helping others, whether it is mentoring your team or helping the farmers with harvesting or weeding the farm or cleaning the dirt off the pathways, preparing vegetables & cooking for the participants etc.
AUG 2023
Recently organized the Seva Smruti at Cherish Farm : The women's team is smiling despite the back breaking job that goes into harvesting the vegetables.
AUG 2023
On the first day of Seva Smruti, we had an exciting activity called Blindfold. It was amazing to see everyone enjoying it so much.
JAN 2024
The IEC leadership team with Chiranjeev Gurukul facilitator after their 1-day Vanvaas - Jan'2024 Participants complete the program with enriched experiences, self-awareness, and practical tools for leadership.
AUG 2023
Meet Aman Mathur, a participant of the Seva Smruti & a Chiranjeev Gurukul Community member who finds joy in the sowing activity at the Cherish Farm.
AUG 2023
After 1 and half days of performing Seva on the farm, all participants including Ladoo the farm dog came together for a final picture by the River Bhima.
JAN 2024
Participants assume roles from the epics, wearing masks, clothes, and props. Encourages empathy, perspective-taking, and a deeper connection to the narratives.
AUG 2023
Look at the happy & satisfied faces of the participants after they have successfully harvested the vegetables in one of the Seva Smruti activities.
FEB 2023
Creating of Infra-Team Mewar having successfully completed digging & planting activity.
JAN 2024
Participants assume roles from the epics, wearing masks, clothes, and props. Encourages empathy, perspective-taking, and a deeper connection to the narratives.
AUG 2023
Chiranjeev Gurukul recently organized the Seva Smruti on August 19th and 20th, 2023 at Cherish Farm, Pune. All the Participants and facilitators are engrossed in meditation sessions.
FEB 2023
Consolidating activity from the Chatushtayam framework.
JAN 2024
Participants assume roles from the epics, wearing masks, clothes, and props. Encourages empathy, perspective-taking, and a deeper connection to the narratives.
Events & Updates
We create a day and half long intervention for the participants where they experience some learning and also experience activities which awakens the Seva Bhaav in them.
Advantages of doing Seva are:
- Sincere giving helps to break barriers and strengthens the connection with each other.
- Moodiness and other self centered feelings dissipate when you are engaged in helping others, whether it is mentoring your team or helping the farmers with harvesting or weeding the farm or cleaning the dirt off the pathways, preparing vegetables & cooking for the participants etc.
December 2021
Seva Retreats at Cherish Farms.
December 2021
Malaka Spice leadership team receiving the certificates of compilation of advance module level 1.
December 2021
Malaka Spice leadership team receiving the certificates of compilation of advance module level 1.
December 2021
Professor D.V.R Seshadri handing out certificates to the advance module participants.
December 2021
Participants sharing experiences at Seva Retreats.
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As a responsible organization, we believe in giving back to the community. We invite your organization / teams to participate in our Unique retreats which will make a difference in your personal world and the ecosystem. We use the frameworks of Indian wisdom to conduct these learning interventions .Your team will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful service projects & It is a great way for your team to bond and to give back to the community.
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