Khidmat is a Hindustani word.
A product of Ganga–Jamuni tehzeeb with roots in cultural syncretism. It is based on the premise of vasudhaiva kutumbakam (world is one family), unity in diversity and multi-communitarianism (individuals can practice more than one religious tradition).
In English it is 'service', in Hindi it is 'seva'. The use of Hindustani as a language is visible in the works of Amir Khusro and Munshi Premchand.
Since the organisation is committed to the pledge of Sarvatma Seva Sankalp, hence Khidmat is most appropriate and beautiful.
Shree Shree Babaji is a divine light in our lives and the soul of The Khidmat Foundation. The foundation was founded by him fifteen years back with the mission of uplifting lives through service.
A spiritual master of the modern world, Babaji is a seer, a reincarnate of Dattatreya, following the Sufi doctrine of repentance, sincerity, remembrance, and Universal Love. He advocates for a strong soul strengthened by the spiritual training given by the perfect spiritual Masters. He does not admit gurus, religious dogmas, ritualistic practices and organised religion. His purpose is only to free man. He doesn't preach. His life is his teaching.
Babaji is a mystic who has attained a certain order of spiritual development. He says, "Remember me with all your faith, any time and I shall stand behind you, walk you through your time".
A master, guide, mentor, teacher and a friend to thousands, his benign presence radiates positive energy giving hope to those who believe in him. He says, "Your purpose is to be here and now. Live well".
He lives to bring love and service to those in pain and suffering. To a world beset with doubt, he brings a clarity that resonates deeply with the voice of ancient masters. “Give me your faith, I will make you experience joy”.
He has transformed many lives. "If you spread your arms with love and devotion, I shall be with you at any time of the day and night. Though I am here physically yet I know what you want. When you have faith in me I sit in your heart and seated in your heart, I become your inner self ". A promise to his followers is the commitment to the almighty God. "Where ever you go my arrangements shall be there before you".
For Babaji, empowerment is an internal process. When there is contentment in peoples' lives, only then can they can facilitate change from within and help change lives. Serving others is an action to that reaction. Through the foundation’s projects, thousands are being fed daily, lesser privileged children and street kids are being taken care. His vision Live to Give (Live2Give) is our dream in action.
Actions speak louder than words. He emphasizes watchful, silent action as a constant, life-long meditation to bring about purity and burn away negative propensities. Beyond sermons and teachings, and transcending the barriers of all religions, his message remains of love and service – Sarvatma Seva.
Spiritual Unification
A Holy Spiritual Association
of All Religions
SARVATMA SEVASHRAM
The Khidmat Foundation runs Sarvatma Sevashram at NOIDA and Hyderabad. Various interactive programs imparting life skills are organized from time to time at both the centres. Impromptu music sessions, general discussions, one to one interactions, and guidance to live life in a better way are common practices held. The ashram is a hospice where people are served indiscriminately. Away from the mundane chaotic life, this place offers spiritual retreat to many.
Sarvatma Sevashram, the congregation is a humble abode to many. Away from the absurdities and dilemmas of modern city life, this large family unites together to create extraordinary vision for life and spread happiness amongst all. A memory in making, this unconditional love is to be cherished for lifetime.
A non-partisan, inter-faith and a not for profit organisation, The Khidmat Foundation encourages individuals around the world to actively participate in the progress of humanity.
It is an organisation for uplifting lives through service, inspires collective action to unite the global human community to serve humanity by contribution of individual skills, time and resources for a sustainable strategy for change.
The Khidmat Foundation initiates and inspires the new generation of youth to become leaders through grassroots public service opportunities. It embodies a firm commitment to promote peace, secularism and empowerment of mankind, globally. The purpose of The Khidmat Foundation is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those impoverished in our society.
It takes us, for someone, to become something
LET US COME TOGETHER
Cooking food is cooking food, no ritual. Just cooking.
Thousands of hungry people are fed from The Khidmat Foundation's free kitchens, every single day. Volunteering in the cooking, serving and cleaning process is a form of active spiritual practice, the practice of service, the practice of seva.
Service asks no religious affiliation of its recipients - man, woman, colour, caste, community. People are fed here regardless of how they fit into any of those classifications. This spirit of inclusion and equality is reinforced by the kitchen's adherence sarvatma seva sankalp (pledge to serve all souls). Our mission is to feed one lakh people daily.
Food is provided from the community, for the community. Anyone who is hungry or wants to learn about hunger can eat in the langars. Daily meals served through the “food for soul” program. Cooked food is provided, through multiple centres, in India 365 days.
An Initiative
TO RESTORE HUMAN DIGNITY
The free food initiative is fostered by The Khidmat Foundation, an interfaith caring organization, that assists and supports people in need through service of volunteer partnerships, congregations, individuals and community coalitions, and are guided by the following principles:
Advocacy -- We work to overcome the social and economic barriers that prevent individuals and families from achieving their goals. We are guided by the divine spirit.
Caring -- We value empathy, compassion and respect.
Communication -- We listen to and share with one another. We value open, honest and nonjudgmental interactions.
Community -- Actively build coalitions among a broad spectrum of individuals, congregations and interfaith community organizations.
Hope -- We have faith that our work will lead to positive change for individuals and the community on the whole.
Self- Sufficiency -- We help people in need achieve their goals by providing information, support and access to resources.
Give Food Initiative
FREE FOOD TO SUPPORT LIFE
The goal of The Khidmat Foundation is to help usher in a more loving, kind, compassionate, and equitable world for all.
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