The gift of Seva
In the radiant embrace of New Mexico’s sacred Mountains, where the desert air dances with timeless energy, 3HO’s Summer Solstice 2025 will shine with the theme “The Gift of Seva.” Rooted in the luminous teachings of the Sikh Gurus, seva—selfless service—emerges as a vibrant call to connect, uplift, and celebrate. Far beyond a mere task, it’s a joyful expression of unity, a way to dissolve the self into the infinite flow of community. At Solstice, this sacred practice, inspired by Guru Nanak’s vision of equality and Guru Gobind Singh’s spirit of action, transforms a global gathering into a living symphony of giving.
Imagine the magic: as dawn paints Ram Das Puri in golden hues, the day begins with the hum of sadhana, and seva sparks to life. Hands chop vegetables for langar, a chorus of clinking knives crafting nourishment for all, while others sweep the earth, their brooms weaving harmony into the space. At Solstice, seva is a festival of the heart—guiding a friend through a yoga kriya, sharing a laugh that lights up the moment, or simply being present. The Gurus’ legacy of oneness pulses here, where every act levels the ground beneath us, proving that to serve is to honor the divine in each other.
The Sikh Gurus taught that seva turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, a truth that ignites Solstice 2025. Amid three days of White Tantric Yoga, voices rise in kirtan, and every shared effort builds a sanctuary of peace. Participants from every corner of the world embody Guru Arjan’s humility and Guru Tegh Bahadur’s bold care, their service a melody of connection. Seva becomes a gift we give ourselves and each other—filling a water jug, adjusting a tent, or offering a smile that ripples through the crowd. It’s a celebration of our shared strength, a dance of souls under the solstice sun.
As light pours over this sacred land, seva unveils its deepest joy: linking us to the One in all. In the simple grace of passing a plate or tuning a drum for kirtan, we live the Gurus’ dream—that service is a crown of light, worn by those who lift the whole. “The Gift of Seva” at Summer Solstice 2025 isn’t just a theme—it’s an invitation to weave a radiant tapestry of togetherness. Here, in this high desert haven, every gesture becomes an offering, every breath a bridge, and every heart a flame of unity. Through seva, we rise as one, not just for nine days, but for a lifetime of inspired, collective flight.