Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Role in Canada
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Migration to Canada
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How Many?
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2001 Census – 700,000
2012 probably more than 1,000,000
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Different Languages, different backgrounds, different sects
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Hindus from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka,
Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad, Guyana and Eastern African nations
(Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, South Africa)
8000 to 10000 Nepalese Hindus are residing in Canada
Canada government has pledged to resettle 5000
Bhutanese Refugees of Nepalese ethnicity by 2012
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Organizations, Temples
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Temple Societies
Ashrams
Yoga Centers
Hindu Mandir, Ottawa
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Advocacy Groups
Cultural Organizations
Youth Societies
Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto
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How do we relate?
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
What is HSS?
Vishwa mangala Hetave
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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
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Surya Namaskar Yadnya
Unique Identity
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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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Canadian Presence
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How did we get here?
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Sangh Abroad
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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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Sangh Vistaar (Growth)
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Sangh Shiksha Varg
Volunteers with Fierce Patriotism, Dedication
Sacrifice towards a cause
Maharashta and Beyond (1933)
Galaxy of Pracharaks (Krishnarao Moharil,
Dadarao Paramarth, Babsaheb Apte, Anna
Sohoni, Bhaiyaji Dani - Kashi)
Laxmanrao Bhide: Vishwa Vibhag and first
pracharak outside of Bharat. Visited 80 countries.
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Vistar across Bharat
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Global Presence
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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)
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Shakha in Guyana (GaNa Games)
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Shakha in Guyana (End)
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Shakha in Korea
Baudhik and Soorya Namaskar
www.hsskorea.com
www.hsskorea.org
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Shakha In Korea (Ganesh Festival)
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Yoga Session at Times Square,
New York, U.S.A.
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What Next?
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An ideal swayamsevak
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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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Continuing the Spirit of Sangh
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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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How will you contribute ?
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