Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Role in Canada Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Migration to Canada Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh How Many? 2001 Census – 700,000 2012 probably more than 1,000,000 Different Languages, different backgrounds, different sects 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 Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Organizations, Temples Temple Societies Ashrams Yoga Centers Hindu Mandir, Ottawa Advocacy Groups Cultural Organizations Youth Societies Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh How do we relate? Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh What is HSS? 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 Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Surya Namaskar Yadnya 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 Canadian Presence Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh How did we get here? 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 Sangh Vistaar (Growth) 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. Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Vistar across Bharat Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Global Presence 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 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 What Next? 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 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 ? How will you contribute ? Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh