Goa, Nov. 12 -- Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha marked his 38th birthday on Wednesday not with political fanfare or a lavish party, but with quiet devotion and hands-on service at a gurdwara. Paying obeisance before Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Chadha offered prayers at the Nishan Sahib and received a traditional siropa during his visit.

Sharing glimpses of the day on Instagram, the 38-year-old lawmaker reflected on the grounding power of selfless service (sewa). "Sewa at the Guru's house brings a peace that nothing else can. When I serve the sangat with my own hands, I feel closest to the divine," he wrote, noting that his heart was filled with shukrana (gratitude) for the grace and blessings in his life.

Throughout the visit, Chadha immersed h...