Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served.
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Quote: “Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant…”
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Hindi (हिंदी)
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“जो सेवा आनंद के बिना की जाती है, वह न तो सेवक का भला करती है और न ही सेवित का।”
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
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“જે સેવા આનંદ વગર કરવામાં આવે છે તે સેવક કે સેવિત કોઈનું કલ્યાણ કરતી નથી.”
Meaning & Editorial Analysis
Altruism must spring from authentic love and willing joy. When selfless service is performed as a burdensome obligation, it drains the spirit, but when offered with a joyful heart, it enriches the world.
Attribution & Source Verification
| Attributed To | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi |
|---|---|
| Attribution Status | Verified |
| Language | English |
| Primary Source / Work | Constructive Programme: Its Meaning and Place (1941) |
| Categories | Life & Wisdom |
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