Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh A Journey Global Presence, Growth and Origins Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

What is it? Vishwa mangala Hetave socio-religious public organization volunteer-based organization, serving the needs of Hindus around the world. Preserve and promote Hindu Dharma and culture. Facilitate Hindus to appreciate, learn and practice Hindu way of life. Instill pride and confidence in Hindus in general, children and youth in specific, about their identity. Raise Hindu awareness in the society around. Develop social awareness, volunteerism, discipline and leadership skills. To serve the Hindu interests and Hindu Unity. bring scattered, immigrant Hindu communities together (Hindu Sanghatana karye) Games, Shlok, Yogasana, Geet, Prathana – with discipline community activities, social services and religious work Surya Namaskar Yadnya Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Shakha (Branch) During a Shakha, the activities consist of yoga, games, discussions on broad range of social topics, prayer to Hindu Dharma and an educational session (bouddhik) Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

HSS (Shakha Estimates) 4 “shakha” in the GTA 2 in Vancouver 120 in the U.S, Camp held in Hawaii 25 in the Carribean 20 in Guyana and Surinam 1 in Jamaica, 1 in Panama City Camp held in Venezuela 88 in Sri-Lanka, 27 Mauritius (2007) Presence in 34 countries Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Sangh Abroad beyond the borders in 1946 ship sailing from Bombay to Kenya two passengers, both in Khaki shorts Makara Sankranti of 1947, the first Shakha of Bharateeya Swayamsevak Sangh (BSS) Deendayal Bhavan at Nairobi - hub of Hindu activity Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Glimpses Myanmar (Burma): exhibit on life and message of Buddha U.K.: Virat Hindu Sammelan Indonesia: Gandhi Memorial School U.S.A.: Hindu conferences by VHP Daily, Weekly Shakha Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Global Presence Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Unique Identity Same Goal, Vision, Ideals Same Prarthana, Same Geet Same Achaar-Paddhati Same “Utsav” Similar Operation Same Structure One “Guru” (Bhagwa Dhwaj) Still believe in plurality Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Varg in the U.K. Leicester, U.K. (2000) European Delegation to Vishwa Sangh Shibit, Mumbai, 2000 Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Shakha in Guyana (Start) Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Shakha in Guyana (GaNa Games) Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Shakha in Guyana (End) Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Shakha in Korea Baudhik and Soorya Namaskar www.hsskorea.com www.hsskorea.org Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Shakha In Korea (Ganesh Festival) Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Yoga Session at Times Square, New York, U.S.A. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Varg in Toronto (Dec 25, 2007) Khel - Games Samata Baudhik Yoga Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh When and How did it start? Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: A Dynamic Power House Unique phenomenon in the history of Bharat a movement for assertion of Hindu identity Based on the cultural and spiritual legacy of the land ('Dharma' ) Social reconstruction demands the fostering of good character, discipline, self-restraint, courage and heroism presence in social, cultural, educational, labour, developmental, political and other fields Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Formation of Sangh (RSS) Dayananda Saraswati (Arya Samaj sought to counter the proselytization of Christian and Muslim missionaries) Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Vivekananda, Arvind Ghosh and Bal Gangadhar Tilak had sown the seeds of national renaissance 27th Sep 1925, Vijayadashami Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (1889 - 1940) After 80 years, now close to 50,000 daily shakhas The RSS has been described by the 'Economist' as the largest non-communist revolutionary organisation in the world.The sangh is noted for its patriotism, nationalism,dedication, ideology etc. Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were known admirers of the discipline, hard work and ethics. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Vistar across Bharat Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh An ideal swayamsevak Discipline, good character Hard work, hardship, rigor in life Sense of duty, responsibility Leadership, organization skills Sense of respect, sacrifice Communication Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh HSS and RSS have an independent administrative and financial structure. The Shakha concept, as well as its controlling ideology of “Hindutva” are borrowed from RSS. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Sangh in Uniform 3000 “Ghosh” volunteers in Bangalore 2007 Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Continuing the Spirit of Sangh Attend Shakha, and Grow it Commitment to Hindu Dharma – pratice what is possible Become a dedicated individual Spread awareness in the community Once a Swayamsevak, always a Swayamsevak Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh