1. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh A Journey
Global Presence,
Growth and Origins
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2. 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
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3. 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)
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Global Presence
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8. 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
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9. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Varg in the U.K.
Leicester, U.K. (2000)
European Delegation to Vishwa Sangh Shibit, Mumbai, 2000
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10. Shakha in Guyana (Start)
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11. Shakha in Guyana (GaNa Games)
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12. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Shakha in Guyana (End)
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13. Shakha in Korea Baudhik and Soorya Namaskar
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14. Shakha In Korea (Ganesh Festival)
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15. Yoga Session at Times Square, New York, U.S.A.
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16. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Varg in Toronto (Dec 25, 2007)
Khel - Games
Samata
Baudhik
Yoga
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17. 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
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18. 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 ( )
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.
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19. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Vistar across Bharat
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20. 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
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21. 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.
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22. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Sangh in Uniform
3000 “Ghosh” volunteers in Bangalore 2007
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23. 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
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