Seva (Hardback)

Sikh wisdom for living well by doing good

Jasreen Mayal Khanna

How we can embrace Sikh principles in the real world for a more joyful life

'Demystifies the Sikh way of living a good life in seven simple steps' Vogue India

Think of any scene of disaster and you'll find Sikh volunteers rallying to the site to perform seva - pronounced 'say-va', meaning selfless service - feeding migrant workers, helping riot victims, and cleaning up after earthquakes and floods. Why has this 30 million strong community become the world's Good Samaritan? What is it about their values that makes so many of them do so much good? And how is it that they're also able to channel so much joy and laughter while serving others?

Through science-based studies, interviews with Sikhs and a look at history and fables, Seva unlocks seven Sikh-inspired rules to help anyone become kinder, happier and lead a more meaningful life. A secular handbook for the modern world, Seva is a beautiful, inspiring and moving book that will change you from the inside out.

Publication date: 02/06/2022

£12.99

ISBN: 9781800810075

Imprint: Souvenir Press

Subject: Health & Wellbeing, Self Help & Advice

Seva (Ebook)

Sikh wisdom for living well by doing good

Jasreen Mayal Khanna

How we can embrace Sikh principles in the real world for a more joyful life

'Demystifies the Sikh way of living a good life in seven simple steps' Vogue India

Think of any scene of disaster and you'll find Sikh volunteers rallying to the site to perform seva - pronounced 'say-va', meaning selfless service - feeding migrant workers, helping riot victims, and cleaning up after earthquakes and floods. Why has this 30 million strong community become the world's Good Samaritan? What is it about their values that makes so many of them do so much good? And how is it that they're also able to channel so much joy and laughter while serving others?

Through science-based studies, interviews with Sikhs and a look at history and fables, Seva unlocks seven Sikh-inspired rules to help anyone become kinder, happier and lead a more meaningful life. A secular handbook for the modern world, Seva is a beautiful, inspiring and moving book that will change you from the inside out.

Publication date: 02/06/2022

£9.99

ISBN: 9781782839668

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B09FRCS731

Imprint: Souvenir Press

Subject: Health & Wellbeing, Self Help & Advice

Reviews for Seva

'It's a beautiful book'

BBC Radio 2 

'Physical service can be a route to mental peace'

 Red

'I loved this book'

Vikas Khanna, chef, restaurateur and humanitarian 

'Demystifies the Sikh way of living a good life in seven simple steps'

 Vogue India

'Highlights the spirit of giving amongst Sikhs'

 Hindustan Times

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Sharing how we can live happier, more meaningful and productive lives

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 Cosmopolitan India

'A book that is here to heal the world'

moderndiplomacy.eu 

Jasreen Mayal Khanna

Jasreen Mayal Khanna

Jasreen Mayal Khanna is a travel and lifestyle journalist who contributes to publications including Conde Nast Traveller and Vogue India. She is based in Mumbai and was inspired to write Seva, a secular ode to Sikh ideals, after the birth of her first child.