Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland

Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland

Dear Sai Family, I have just returned from this country (Poland) national meeting of Sai devotees (which was announced in SaiNews earlier last month). I joined the meeting only on the third day (on Saturday, the 1st of June). Here are a few short notes of information and some impressions. All these are ‘unofficial’ (I am not a member of the Organisation) and typed from still fresh memory.

The meeting of about 300 devotees (this number is, I believe, greater than for any of 9 previous such meetings) was dominated by Dato’ J. Jagadeesan who, according to the programme, was to have four talks in the first three days, but has agreed to lead yet one more session of Q&A today, the fourth and final day of the meeting. So I was lucky to listen to two long talks (over 6 hours) instead of only one that initially seemed destined for me! Although each of Jaga’s lively lectures lasted 2-3 hours he never slowed down or displayed other signs of fatigue. This is still more significant when taken into account that he left Malaysia with a flu or something similar and medicines would not help much. It looked as if the soring throat will spoil his participation, so he earnestly prayed to Swami for a grace of just being able to speak. And what performances he presented! You wouldn’t belive. It was love, teachings and fun for hours non-stop. To illustrate one point he went as far as perfectly singing … guess what … quite a few lines of one of Elvis Presley’s hits of 1960’s! By the time I arrived he already could sing in … Polish! It was a beautiful three language bhajan (in Sanskrit or Tamil, English and Polish).

At the conclusion of the Sunday’s session, Jaga moved many devotees assembled literally to tears by the way he lovingly treated the President of Organisation in this country who (I learned later) had serious problems to deal with within the Organisation. The President himself, who until now served tirelessly as the translator, henceforth out of emotion could not continue this seva. I was talking to many oldtimers on their opinion about this meeting and they invariably expressed words of genuine appreciation stating that it was best one in recent years. This was attributed primarily to Jaga’s presence, however the organisation of the event was also praised highly. I have got a feeling that this meeting is potentially a breaking point to a better future for Sai devotees in Poland after a few last years of trials and tribulations, which begun with the ‘revelations’ of Conny Larsson and last year led as high as the Parliament forum. Should my hopes come true, the success would be in a great measure thanks to this wonderful guest speaker. On Saturday evening I was leaving the place (only to return next morning) with a devotee who said (I noticed tears welling up in her eyes when she spoke) she have seen a true Apostle in Jaga.
 
You will appreciate yourself how busy is this saintly man if I mention after him that only in the last 3 months he travelled to two different African countries, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Poland, each time for about a week.

To have an idea on sort of the stories he presented refer to an earlier interview with him by David Jevons which is available at

Sai Ram, Kazik.

Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland – A Divine Journey Of Service And Compassion

Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland is a beautiful spiritual theme that reflects the power of selfless service, devotion, and compassion in action. Seva is not merely social work; it is service offered with love, humility, and the feeling that God lives in every heart. When service is done without ego and expectation, it becomes a sacred offering that uplifts both the receiver and the giver.

True seva begins when the heart feels the suffering of others. It does not wait for praise, recognition, or reward. It simply asks, “How can I help?” This attitude turns ordinary human action into divine work. A person who serves with love becomes an instrument of grace. Such service may be done through feeding, teaching, comforting, healing, organizing, listening, or simply being present with kindness.

Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland reminds us that love has no geographical boundary. Whether service is offered in India, Poland, or any other part of the world, the spirit behind it remains the same. Human pain is universal, and compassion is also universal. A hungry person needs food, a lonely person needs warmth, a confused person needs guidance, and a sorrowful person needs hope. Love understands this without needing many words.

In the path shown by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, service is one of the highest forms of worship. Swami taught “Love All, Serve All” and “Help Ever, Hurt Never.” These teachings are simple, but they become powerful only when practiced. To love all means to look beyond differences of language, culture, religion, nationality, and status. To serve all means to see the Divine in those who need support.

Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland also teaches that every act of kindness matters. Sometimes people think that only big projects create change, but small acts done with purity can touch hearts deeply. A warm meal, a gentle word, a sincere prayer, a supportive hand, or a patient conversation can become a blessing. Love does not measure service by size; it measures it by sincerity.

Seva also requires humility. When helping others, the ego can quietly enter and say, “I am the helper.” But true service removes this feeling. The devotee understands that God gives the opportunity, the strength, and the resources to serve. The person receiving help is not lower, and the person giving help is not higher. Both are connected through divine love. This awareness keeps service pure.

Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland inspires us to understand that service is not separate from spiritual life. Prayer, bhajan, meditation, and worship are sacred, but their fragrance must spread through daily actions. If devotion does not make us more compassionate, then it remains incomplete. When the hands serve, the heart prays silently. When the heart loves, even simple work becomes worship.

In any service activity, patience is very important. People who need help may be tired, emotional, fearful, or difficult to understand. A true sevak does not react with irritation. Instead, they respond with calmness and respect. Compassion means seeing beyond outer behavior and recognizing the pain hidden inside. This kind of patience can heal more than many words.

Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland also reflects the beauty of unity. Service brings people together. Different individuals may have different skills, backgrounds, and personalities, but when they gather for a noble purpose, their differences become secondary. One person may cook, another may organize, another may guide, another may clean, and another may pray. Every role becomes valuable when offered with love.

The spirit of seva also teaches discipline. Service done with love should also be done with responsibility. Cleanliness, punctuality, careful planning, honesty, and respect are important. A loving heart must be supported by thoughtful action. When devotion and discipline come together, service becomes more effective and beautiful.

Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland can also remind us that compassion must continue beyond special events. Seva should not be limited to one day, one program, or one occasion. It should become a way of life. At home, we can serve through kindness. At work, we can serve through honesty. In society, we can serve through helpfulness. In prayer, we can serve through wishing well for all beings.

Service has a powerful effect on the person who serves. It reduces selfishness, softens the heart, and brings inner joy. Many people search for happiness through comfort and possessions, but deep happiness comes when we become useful to others. A life lived only for oneself becomes narrow. A life lived for love becomes meaningful and expansive.

Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland finally teaches that divine love can flow through any sincere heart. We do not need to be rich, famous, or powerful to serve. We only need willingness, humility, and compassion. Even a small service done with pure intention becomes precious in the eyes of God.

In the end, seva is love walking into action. It is prayer expressed through hands, kindness expressed through words, and devotion expressed through sacrifice. When service is performed with purity, it carries peace wherever it goes. The true beauty of Jaga’s seva of Love in Poland is that it reminds us to live not only for ourselves, but for the welfare, comfort, and upliftment of others.

God’s Own Children