I thought I understood sacred service until I burned out from it. I gave and gave until I was empty, then gave some more because that’s what “spiritual people” do, right? I served from guilt, from obligation, from the belief that my worth was measured by how much I could sacrifice.
Then I learned the difference between martyrdom and devotion. True service—Seva—doesn’t drain; it fills. It flows not from emptiness seeking validation, but from fullness seeking expression. When we serve from our overflow, we discover that giving and receiving are not separate acts but one sacred service movement of love.
The day I learned to fill my own cup first wasn’t selfish—it was the beginning of truly generous living.
Vedic Astrology Teaching
The Sixth House governs not only personal health and daily routines, but also our capacity for service and our relationship with duty. In Vedic wisdom, there are different types of service: Nishkama Seva (selfless service without expectation) and Dharmic service (aligned with our soul’s purpose).
This house teaches us that meaningful service isn’t about doing what looks good or what others expect—it’s about aligning our daily efforts with our deepest values. When our work, our giving, and our presence flow from this authentic place, we step into Dharma—our sacred path of right action.
Tantric Lens
Tantric philosophy reveals that giving and receiving are not opposite forces but unified flow. When we serve from a Tantric perspective, we understand that every act of genuine giving also nourishes the giver. This isn’t transactional—it’s transformational.
In Tantra, service becomes a practice of presence. We don’t serve to fix or save others, but to honor the divine that moves through all beings. This shifts service from doing to being, from effort to offering, from burden to blessing.
Today’s Thought Exercise
Take a moment to feel into your body and heart. Ask yourself:
“Where am I being called to serve from my authentic gifts rather than from obligation? What would it feel like to give from fullness rather than from emptiness? How can I honor both my own needs and the needs of others?”
Choose one act of service for this week that feels both generous to others and nourishing to your soul.
Special Invitation – September 2025
Complete this month’s journey of sacred embodiment with us:
- Full Moon Ceremony: Sunday, September 7th, 2025
- Fall Equinox Seasonal Puja: Saturday, September 20th, 2025
- New Moon Ceremony: Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Each ceremony at The Kundalini Kastle includes opportunities for community service, shared ritual, and exploring how we can serve the world from our most authentic and nourished selves.
