The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

The saying expresses a central Gandhian ethic: the self is not discovered through self-absorption but through disciplined self-forgetfulness—especially in acts of service (seva) that reduce ego and align one’s life with duty, compassion, and truth. In this view, identity is forged in relationship and responsibility: by working for others’ welfare, one clarifies values, cultivates humility, and gains a steadier sense of purpose. The line also echoes Gandhi’s broader insistence that freedom and moral growth are inseparable from social obligation; personal “finding” is an outcome of ethical practice rather than introspective searching alone.