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Hindu Swayamsevak SanghHindu Swayamsevak SanghA JourneyA Journey

Global Presence,Global Presence,Growth and OriginsGrowth and Origins

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What is it?What is it?Vishwa mangala HetaveVishwa mangala Hetave

socio-religious public organization 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 bring scattered, immigrant Hindu communities

together (together (Hindu Sanghatana karyeHindu Sanghatana karye))

Games, Shlok, Yogasana, Geet, Prathana – with Games, Shlok, Yogasana, Geet, Prathana – with disciplinediscipline

community activities, social services and religious community activities, social services and religious work work

Surya Namaskar Yadnya

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Shakha (Branch)Shakha (Branch) During a Shakha, During a Shakha,

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

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HSS (Shakha Estimates)HSS (Shakha Estimates) 4 “shakha” in the GTA4 “shakha” in the GTA 2 in Vancouver2 in Vancouver 120 in the U.S, Camp held in Hawaii120 in the U.S, Camp held in Hawaii 25 in the Carribean25 in the Carribean 20 in Guyana and Surinam20 in Guyana and Surinam 1 in Jamaica, 1 in Panama City1 in Jamaica, 1 in Panama City Camp held in VenezuelaCamp held in Venezuela 88 in Sri-Lanka, 27 Mauritius (2007)88 in Sri-Lanka, 27 Mauritius (2007) Presence in 34 countriesPresence in 34 countries

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Sangh AbroadSangh Abroad beyond the borders in beyond the borders in

1946 1946 ship sailing from ship sailing from

Bombay to Kenya Bombay to Kenya two passengers, both two passengers, both

in Khaki shorts in Khaki shorts Makara Sankranti of Makara Sankranti of

1947, the first Shakha 1947, the first Shakha of Bharateeya of Bharateeya Swayamsevak Sangh Swayamsevak Sangh (BSS) (BSS)

Deendayal Bhavan at Deendayal Bhavan at Nairobi - hub of Hindu Nairobi - hub of Hindu activityactivity

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GlimpsesGlimpses Myanmar (Burma): exhibit on life and Myanmar (Burma): exhibit on life and

message of Buddhamessage of Buddha U.K.: Virat Hindu SammelanU.K.: Virat Hindu Sammelan Indonesia: Gandhi Memorial SchoolIndonesia: Gandhi Memorial School U.S.A.: Hindu conferences by VHPU.S.A.: Hindu conferences by VHP Daily, Weekly ShakhaDaily, Weekly Shakha

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Global PresenceGlobal Presence

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Unique IdentityUnique Identity

Same Goal, Vision, IdealsSame Goal, Vision, Ideals Same Prarthana, Same GeetSame Prarthana, Same Geet Same Achaar-PaddhatiSame Achaar-Paddhati Same “Utsav”Same “Utsav” Similar OperationSimilar Operation Same StructureSame Structure One “Guru” (Bhagwa Dhwaj)One “Guru” (Bhagwa Dhwaj) Still believe in pluralityStill believe in plurality

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Varg in the U.K.Varg in the U.K.

Leicester, U.K. (2000)

European Delegation to Vishwa Sangh Shibit, Mumbai, 2000

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Shakha in Guyana (Start)Shakha in Guyana (Start)

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Shakha in Guyana (GaNa Games)Shakha in Guyana (GaNa Games)

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Shakha in Guyana (End)Shakha in Guyana (End)

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Shakha in KoreaShakha in KoreaBaudhik and Soorya NamaskarBaudhik and Soorya Namaskar

www.hsskorea.comwww.hsskorea.org

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Shakha In Korea (Ganesh Festival)Shakha In Korea (Ganesh Festival)

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

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Varg in Toronto (Dec 25, 2007)Varg in Toronto (Dec 25, 2007)SamataKhel - Games

Baudhik Yoga

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Formation of Sangh (RSS)Formation of Sangh (RSS) Dayananda Saraswati (Arya Samaj sought to Dayananda Saraswati (Arya Samaj sought to

counter the proselytization of Christian and counter the proselytization of Christian and Muslim missionaries)Muslim missionaries)

Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Vivekananda, Arvind Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Vivekananda, Arvind Ghosh and Bal Gangadhar Tilak had sown the Ghosh and Bal Gangadhar Tilak had sown the seeds of national renaissanceseeds of national renaissance

27th Sep 1925, Vijayadashami27th Sep 1925, Vijayadashami Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (1889 - 1940) Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (1889 - 1940) After 80 years, now close to 50,000 daily After 80 years, now close to 50,000 daily

shakhasshakhas

The RSS has been described by the 'Economist' The RSS has been described by the 'Economist' as the largest non-communist revolutionary as the largest non-communist revolutionary organisation in the world.The sangh is noted organisation in the world.The sangh is noted for its patriotism, nationalism,dedication, for its patriotism, nationalism,dedication, ideology etc.ideology etc.

Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were known admirers Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were known admirers of the discipline, hard work and ethics. of the discipline, hard work and ethics.

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VistarVistar across Bharat across Bharat

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An ideal swayamsevakAn ideal swayamsevak Discipline, good characterDiscipline, good character Hard work, hardship, rigor in lifeHard work, hardship, rigor in life Sense of duty, responsibilitySense of duty, responsibility Leadership, organization skillsLeadership, organization skills Sense of respect, sacrificeSense of respect, sacrifice CommunicationCommunication

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

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Sangh in UniformSangh in Uniform 3000 “Ghosh” 3000 “Ghosh”

volunteers in volunteers in Bangalore 2007Bangalore 2007

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Continuing the Spirit of SanghContinuing the Spirit of Sangh Attend Shakha, and Grow itAttend Shakha, and Grow it Commitment to Hindu Dharma – Commitment to Hindu Dharma –

pratice what is possiblepratice what is possible Become a dedicated individualBecome a dedicated individual Spread awareness in the communitySpread awareness in the community Once a Swayamsevak, always a Once a Swayamsevak, always a

SwayamsevakSwayamsevak