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The Xhosa are very selfless. They take a chip and hand it down the line before they take one for themself. I gave them an apple and everyone took one bite and passed it around. Sweethearts.
"Seva" is a Sanskrit word meaning "selfless service" or work performed without any thought of reward or repayment. People all throughout India and the world travel to the Golden Temple to do Seva, as a means of upkeeping Langar or the community kitchen. The kitchen serves over 50,000 people in one day of different backgrounds and social status. I learned that western culture often makes community service about those who volunteer instead of the process and impact itself. This was a humbling experience for me as I realized that this sustainable system is a representation of what community work should look like.
Photographer: Chelsea Baytemur
Location: The Golden Temple Amritsar, India
The Mahavatar Babaji celebration started with evening prayers, which was then followed by abhishekam and Guruji's satsang.
Mahavatar Babaji day commemorates the selfless service this mystical yogi gives to all mankind, and his promise to continue this service on the planet until all are awakened. He gives continually to all of humanity, however, Guruji reminded us all during His satsang that we should do our part and strive to awaken from the deep sleep state we have carried with us for countless lives. (The saints are never in a state of sleeping, regardless of how they might look on the outside.)
Guruji continued by saying that when the satguru comes into one's life, he breaks the conditioning of the mind where we think the outside relationships are real. The outside is just a formality. What matters is the true, sincere, burning of the heart for God, just like Mirabai had, for example.
The role of the satguru is to unlock the way of love. He reveals himself through that Prem and infuses one with that grace and gives himself to the bhakta. It is only through Prem, that ultimate love, that one can enter the domain of Sri Hari. Guruji reminded us to live our lives as if God is present every day with us (because He is)!
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Revered Swami Sarvalokanandaji Maharaj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi delivered an inspiring talk on "Bharatiya Bhava on Seva: Understanding the Roots of Selfless Service" at a seminar organised by 'Students for Service' in association with C20 (a partner of the G20 movement) at the Conference Hall, Delhi University (North Campus), June 9, 2023.
DONGDUCHEON, South Korea – Soldiers from 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, receive awards from Mayor Oh Se-chang of Dongducheon, for their volunteer services teaching students through the city’s High Five program December 23, 2014 at the Dongducheon Yangju Office of Education, South Korea. Six Soldiers altogether received awards from the mayor. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Song Gun-woo, 210th Field Artillery Brigade Public Affairs/Released)
DONGDUCHEON, South Korea – Soldiers from 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, receive awards from Mayor Oh Se-chang of Dongducheon, for their volunteer services teaching students through the city’s High Five program December 23, 2014 at the Dongducheon Yangju Office of Education, South Korea. Six Soldiers altogether received awards from the mayor. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Song Gun-woo, 210th Field Artillery Brigade Public Affairs/Released)
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Jesus died on the cross for our sins and it's all because of His selfless love.
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DONGDUCHEON, South Korea – Soldiers from 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, receive awards from Mayor Oh Se-chang of Dongducheon, for their volunteer services teaching students through the city’s High Five program December 23, 2014 at the Dongducheon Yangju Office of Education, South Korea. Six Soldiers altogether received awards from the mayor. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Song Gun-woo, 210th Field Artillery Brigade Public Affairs/Released)
Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Mike Henderson presented certificates and other awards April 12 to volunteers during the joint base’s annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony in Fort Myer’s Spates Community Club. JBM-HH volunteers donated some 82,000 volunteer hours in 2015, equivalent to about $2 million of work, according to officials. (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall PAO photo by Delonte Harrod)
"Selfless giving is the art of living".
-Frederic Lenz
Healing Hands Foundation conducted free health checkup drive at Dr. Ambedkar Vasahat, Aundh Gaon, Pune. The camp was organised in collaboration with Anand Kamble Charitable Trust Aundh.
Upa-Mahapaur Sunitatai Wadekar started the drive by felicitating the HHF team.
On behalf of Healing Hands Foundation, PUNE, Smita Zade examined the patients and gave guidance about a healthy diet. Ashana Tamboli counseled them and helped them with free medicines. Anand Misal and Santosh Kamble helped with the setup. Camp organiser Anita Said organised the camp under the guidance of Dr. Ashwin Porwal(Founder-President, HHF), Dr. Snehal Porwal (Founder-Secretary, HHF), and Madhura Bhate(NGO coordinator, HHF).
Total 76 patients benefitted through the drive.
Special thanks to Anand Kamble Charitable Trust and Sunitatai Mitra Parivar for jointly collaborating with us and helping the public through awareness.
Mother Earth is always selfless when it comes to taking care of us and protecting us with all her love and affection. Let’s be kind enough to return the favor. Pick up your waste and recycle. Contact (0) 8881 766 766 or visit www.pompom.in to learn more about our doorstep pickup services.
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Over the last few months many people have shown me what selflessness and gratitude truly look like. The hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make happened over the last few months. Beautiful people were there to offer their support.
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"Selfless giving is the art of living".
-Frederic Lenz
Healing Hands Foundation conducted free health checkup drive at Dr. Ambedkar Vasahat, Aundh Gaon, Pune. The camp was organised in collaboration with Anand Kamble Charitable Trust Aundh.
Upa-Mahapaur Sunitatai Wadekar started the drive by felicitating the HHF team.
On behalf of Healing Hands Foundation, PUNE, Smita Zade examined the patients and gave guidance about a healthy diet. Ashana Tamboli counseled them and helped them with free medicines. Anand Misal and Santosh Kamble helped with the setup. Camp organiser Anita Said organised the camp under the guidance of Dr. Ashwin Porwal(Founder-President, HHF), Dr. Snehal Porwal (Founder-Secretary, HHF), and Madhura Bhate(NGO coordinator, HHF).
Total 76 patients benefitted through the drive.
Special thanks to Anand Kamble Charitable Trust and Sunitatai Mitra Parivar for jointly collaborating with us and helping the public through awareness.
"Selfless giving is the art of living".
-Frederic Lenz
Healing Hands Foundation conducted free health checkup drive at Dr. Ambedkar Vasahat, Aundh Gaon, Pune. The camp was organised in collaboration with Anand Kamble Charitable Trust Aundh.
Upa-Mahapaur Sunitatai Wadekar started the drive by felicitating the HHF team.
On behalf of Healing Hands Foundation, PUNE, Smita Zade examined the patients and gave guidance about a healthy diet. Ashana Tamboli counseled them and helped them with free medicines. Anand Misal and Santosh Kamble helped with the setup. Camp organiser Anita Said organised the camp under the guidance of Dr. Ashwin Porwal(Founder-President, HHF), Dr. Snehal Porwal (Founder-Secretary, HHF), and Madhura Bhate(NGO coordinator, HHF).
Total 76 patients benefitted through the drive.
Special thanks to Anand Kamble Charitable Trust and Sunitatai Mitra Parivar for jointly collaborating with us and helping the public through awareness.
The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) and the City of Los Angeles Firefighters Association proudly announce Captain II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year. Captain Ruiz has dedicated 31 years to the fire service, with over 26 of those years serving the citizens of Los Angeles.
Captain Ruiz currently serves as a Unit Commander in the In-Service Training Section and has served as a Drill Master at the LAFD Training Academy. His past assignments have included fire stations in Battalions 1, 5, 11, and 13. Outside of his duties with the LAFD, he is the Lead Master Instructor for the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Fireground Survival (FGS) program and has been teaching internationally since 2009, where he has influenced thousands of firefighters on how to save their own lives.
Captain Ruiz is an instructor at the Rio Hondo Fire Academy, where he has taught various disciplines since 2008, focusing his efforts on training the next generation of firefighters. He is currently collaborating with California State Fire Training (SFT) to revamp the Fireground Survival Program, Rapid Intervention Company (RIC) operations, and firefighter rescue techniques. Captain Ruiz has also served as a panel member for the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) focused on Coordinated Fire Attack and Ventilation.
Andrew and his wife of 28 years. Maura, are the proud parents of two daughters. Amanda recently graduated with her Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and is currently serving Fullerton School District. Alyssa is in her third year of nursing school at Biola University.
Captain Andrew Ruiz’s professionalism and selfless service inspire not only his peers within the LAFD, but also the countless individuals whose lives he has positively impacted. This honor reflects the deep respect and admiration he has earned throughout his career. He exemplifies leadership and humility as a public servant, striving to fulfill our Department’s public safety mission.
We extend our sincere congratulations to 2024 Firefighter of the Year, Captain II Andrew Ruiz!
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The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) and the City of Los Angeles Firefighters Association proudly announce Captain II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year. Captain Ruiz has dedicated 31 years to the fire service, with over 26 of those years serving the citizens of Los Angeles.
Captain Ruiz currently serves as a Unit Commander in the In-Service Training Section and has served as a Drill Master at the LAFD Training Academy. His past assignments have included fire stations in Battalions 1, 5, 11, and 13. Outside of his duties with the LAFD, he is the Lead Master Instructor for the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Fireground Survival (FGS) program and has been teaching internationally since 2009, where he has influenced thousands of firefighters on how to save their own lives.
Captain Ruiz is an instructor at the Rio Hondo Fire Academy, where he has taught various disciplines since 2008, focusing his efforts on training the next generation of firefighters. He is currently collaborating with California State Fire Training (SFT) to revamp the Fireground Survival Program, Rapid Intervention Company (RIC) operations, and firefighter rescue techniques. Captain Ruiz has also served as a panel member for the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) focused on Coordinated Fire Attack and Ventilation.
Andrew and his wife of 28 years. Maura, are the proud parents of two daughters. Amanda recently graduated with her Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and is currently serving Fullerton School District. Alyssa is in her third year of nursing school at Biola University.
Captain Andrew Ruiz’s professionalism and selfless service inspire not only his peers within the LAFD, but also the countless individuals whose lives he has positively impacted. This honor reflects the deep respect and admiration he has earned throughout his career. He exemplifies leadership and humility as a public servant, striving to fulfill our Department’s public safety mission.
We extend our sincere congratulations to 2024 Firefighter of the Year, Captain II Andrew Ruiz!
Photo Use Permitted via Creative Commons - Credit LAFD Gary Apodaca
LAFD Event 03202025 - Firefighter of the Year 2024
Connect with us: LAFD.ORG | News | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Twitter: @LAFD @LAFDtalk
Sorors of Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority Inc., Bragg Beta Chapter, volunteer during the annual Christmas event at the City Rescue Mission in downtown Fayetteville, N.C. Dec. 17, 2016. Over 100 bags and purses filled with hygiene items were given away to those in need in the Fayetteville community.
United States Army Garrison Fort Hamilton hosted its annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day on Oct. 27, 2023. The event honored the service and sacrifices of military retirees and their families.
Garrison Commander Col. Brian A. Jacobs welcomed attendees. Retired Sgt. 1st Class Charles Byrd, chairman of the event, also addressed the audience. Retirement Services Officer Sgt. 1st Class Wanda Mills welcomed retirees.
Other speakers included Lynn M. Peterson, outreach specialist and veteran coordinator for Headquarters Department of the Army Soldier for Life; Samuel B. Cottes, director of corporate communications for the U.S. Family Health Plan; and Rhonda Harrison-Morris of the U.S. Family Health Plan.
During the ceremony, awards were presented by the command team, and vocalist Michelle Dellafave provided musical entertainment singing patriotic songs. Retiree Council Chaplain Aryeh Oberstein delivered the benediction.
A wellness fair was held at the gym, followed by a lunch buffet at the Fort Hamilton community club, and a musical performance by the New York Army National Guard’s 42nd Infantry “Rainbow” Division Band.
The day's events culminated with the traditional cake cutting with a saber by the command team with retirees from all military branches. The cutting of the cake with a saber symbolizes the Army’s commitment to retirees and their service and readiness to defend the nation when they were serving.
(U.S. Army photos and Videos by Mark Getman – Fort Hamilton Public Affairs)
Man may travel far and wide or establishes a second home beyond the borders of his native land; Yet at the twilight years of life, he will travel back on the long road to the old Home where he spent the first 7 years of his childhood from the time he was born. - wilfredosrb
Everyman in his second childhood forgets all material things. His wife, children and grandchildren are mere friends and playmates. He remembers only the years as a child below 7 yrs of age and going home to the place where he was born.
Robert Frost, an American poet, wrote "Where Are The Old Men?", re-living in poetic lines the men who left England on the MayFlower. The men with their family who worked in American plantations until their old age. No one saw them leave, died and buried in American soil . . . -wilfredosrb
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The University hosted Chattanooga's first TED event. Topics for the talks included art as activism, higher education for Tennessee's incarcerated population, and creating a culture of selflessness. For more information about the event, blog.utc.edu/news/2014/09/tedxutchattanooga-announces-sla....
DONGDUCHEON, South Korea – Soldiers from 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, receive awards from Mayor Oh Se-chang of Dongducheon, for their volunteer services teaching students through the city’s High Five program December 23, 2014 at the Dongducheon Yangju Office of Education, South Korea. Six Soldiers altogether received awards from the mayor. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Song Gun-woo, 210th Field Artillery Brigade Public Affairs/Released)
無私であると言う事 Being selfless
古代インド、 Ancient India
Who consider all living beings like themselves without prejudice, and treat them all like friends, are real pious people. Yajurveda
私的試訳：全生物を見境なく自分同様に考え、友人の様に接する人が、本当に敬虔な人だ。
ヤジュル・ヴェーダより
日本、Japan ・ 中国古典の日本語読み Japanese way of readings of Chinese classical work
天に私覆なく、地に私載なく、日月に私照なし。Ten ni sifu (sifuku) naku, chi ni sizai naku, nichigetsu ni sishou nasi
｢礼記｣ 儒教の基本的経典 Lǐjì; The Book of Rites, One of the basic Confucian scriptures
現代日本語への試訳 (Trial translation into modern Japanese)：天は誰にも特別な考えを抱かず、全ての人々を覆い、地は誰にも特別な考えを抱かず、全ての人々を運び、太陽と月は誰にも特別な思いを抱かず、全ての人々を照らす。
The trial translation into English: The heaven covers all the people, holding no special thoughts ; the earth carries all the people, holding no special thoughts; the sun and the moon shine on all the people, holding no special thoughts
ヴェーダとの共通性は、人のために自分を無にする事が出来る、と言う生き方である、と思われます。
The similarity with the Vedas seems to be a way of life in which one is able to sacrifice oneself for the sake of others
ダライ・ラマの言葉の英訳 English translation of Dalai Lama's words
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them~Dalai Lama
私的試訳（private trial translation) この世における我々の人生の最高の目的は、他人を助ける事だ。もし他人を助ける事が出来ないのであるのなら、少なくとも他人を傷付けない事だ。 - ダライ・ラマ
私的解釈；見返りを求めず人を助けられる人は、無私なのであり、己の利己的な存在欲故で他人を害してはならない、と言う共通するニュアンスがあるのでは無いだろうか。
Private interpretation of connotation; there is a commonly shared nuance between Veda's phrase and Dalai Lama's word in the sense that those who can help others without asking for any rewards in return are selfless persons and should not harm others out of their own selfish desire to exist
モラヴィア生まれのドイツ語作家German-language writer born in Moravia
Nächstenliebe lebt mit tausend Seelen, Egoismus mit einer einzigen, und die ist erbärmlich
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, eine im Mähren geborene mährisch-österreichische Schriftstellerin. 1830 - 1916
日本語への試訳（Trial translation into Japanese）: 慈愛(隣人愛）は千の魂とともに生きられるが、利己主義は一個の魂とのみ生きるものであり、利己的な生き方は哀れだ。
マリー・フォン・エブナー・エッシェンバッハ、モラヴィア出身のモラヴィア・オーストリアの作家。1830 - 1916
Trial German-English translation：Spirit of good-neighbourliness lives with a thousand souls, selfishness with only one and it is pitiful
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, a Moravian-Austrian writer born in Moravia. 1830 - 1916
私的解釈：キリスト教の隣人愛と、ヴェーダの自分と周りを区別しない生き方には共通するものがある、と思われます。
Personal interpretation of connotation: it seems that there are similarities between Christian love of living together with neighbours and the Vedic way of life on non-discrimination, which makes no distinction between oneself and one's surroundings
フランス語の場合In case of French
Ne faites pas à autrui ce que vous ne voudriez pas qu'on vous fasse
私的試訳：自分がされて嫌な事は、他人にもしない。
Trial translation into English; Do not do to the others what you would not want done by others to you
私的解釈；人が善意で自然に行う行為は無私なのであり、ヴェーダでも、このフランス語の諺でも、似ているのでは無いでしょうか。
Trial interpretation of connotation; the acts that people do benevolently and spontaneously are of the selfless nature and are similar in the nuance in the above Veda phrase and in this French proverb, or not?