Sikhism is a pretty young religion and it is one that not many people know a great deal about. One of the most important things for a Sikh to do is to get involved with selfless service aka seva.
Seva can come in many different forms; it depends on the person and how he or she decides to help make the world a better place. One of the most common types of seva is langar (rhymes is hunger).
Langar is a free vegetarian meal provided for EVERYONE regardless of faith, gender, age or status. If you are in need of a meal, go to a Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship), grab a plate and eat. It is honestly that simple. There are no questions asked.
During langar everyone sits at the same level (on the floor or on tables) and everyone eats the same food; there is no special treatment given to anyone.
The idea of Langar came about to tackle 3 main issues:
- Fighting hunger. There is more than enough food to go around but the people who have the most are the least like to share. 5% of the world own 95% of the resources. It is ridiculous, but true. Langar provides a lifeline for many people in need.
- Langar is served equally and everyone sits together (usually on the floor) at the same level to eat the same food. This situation really helps break down barriers and encourages conversation between people of all different walks of life.
- Compassion. A core philosophy of Sikhism is to do seva. We must share TIME and MONEY to help other people without a reward. Langar is funded purely by donation and is cooked and served by volunteers.
On average, langar feeds an estimated 6 million people a day across the world. It truly is amazing.
This week is International Langar Week, so to raise awareness and spread this beautiful message I took one of my non-Sikh friends to experience her first ever langar! Hope you enjoy the video 😀
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