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

Hindu Swayamsevak SanghHindu Swayamsevak Sangh

Hindu Swayamsevak SanghHindu Swayamsevak SanghA JourneyA Journey

Global Presence,Global Presence,

Growth and OriginsGrowth and Origins


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


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


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


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


Global PresenceGlobal Presence


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


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

Leicester, U.K. (2000)

European Delegation to Vishwa Sangh Shibit, Mumbai, 2000


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


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


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


Shakha in KoreaShakha in KoreaBaudhik and Soorya NamaskarBaudhik and Soorya Namaskar

www.hsskorea.com

www.hsskorea.org


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


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


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

Baudhik Yoga


When and How did it start?When and How did it start? Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: A Dynamic Power House Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: A Dynamic Power House

Unique phenomenon in the history of Unique phenomenon in the history of Bharat Bharat

a movement for assertion of Hindu a movement for assertion of Hindu identity identity

Based on the cultural and spiritual legacy Based on the cultural and spiritual legacy of the land ('Dharma' )of the land ('Dharma' )

Social reconstruction demands the Social reconstruction demands the fostering of good character, discipline, fostering of good character, discipline, self-restraint, courage and heroism self-restraint, courage and heroism

presence in social, cultural, educational, presence in social, cultural, educational, labour, developmental, political and other labour, developmental, political and other fields fields


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.


Partition and WarsPartition and Wars In 1947, millions of Hindus were left unprotected in West In 1947, millions of Hindus were left unprotected in West

Punjab (Pakistan). RSS sprung into action. Their rescue Punjab (Pakistan). RSS sprung into action. Their rescue efforts helped bolster confidence and pride among the efforts helped bolster confidence and pride among the demoralized Hindus of the Punjab area. demoralized Hindus of the Punjab area.

The RSS ‘s humanitarian efforts during the partition had The RSS ‘s humanitarian efforts during the partition had won it respect from the people of the newly established won it respect from the people of the newly established India. India.

Fearless Golwalkar Guruji: went to riot torn areasFearless Golwalkar Guruji: went to riot torn areas

During the Kashmir war, when Pakistan sent in armed During the Kashmir war, when Pakistan sent in armed raiders, Swayamsevaks fought the enemy on the side of the raiders, Swayamsevaks fought the enemy on the side of the Indian soldiers. The RSS kept the supply lines moving and Indian soldiers. The RSS kept the supply lines moving and carried arms and ammunition for the soldiers through carried arms and ammunition for the soldiers through hazardous areas. (Andersen and Damle 53) hazardous areas. (Andersen and Damle 53)

Help during the 1962 Indo-China war Help during the 1962 Indo-China war


Sangh Vistaar (Growth)Sangh Vistaar (Growth)

Sangh Shiksha VargSangh Shiksha Varg Volunteers with Fierce Patriotism, DedicationVolunteers with Fierce Patriotism, Dedication Sacrifice towards a causeSacrifice towards a cause Maharashta and Beyond (1933)Maharashta and Beyond (1933) Galaxy of Pracharaks (Krishnarao Moharil, Galaxy of Pracharaks (Krishnarao Moharil,

Dadarao Paramarth, Babsaheb Apte, Anna Dadarao Paramarth, Babsaheb Apte, Anna Sohoni, Bhaiyaji Dani - Kashi)Sohoni, Bhaiyaji Dani - Kashi)

Laxmanrao Bhide: Vishwa Vibhag and first Laxmanrao Bhide: Vishwa Vibhag and first pracharak outside of Bharat. Visited 80 countries.pracharak outside of Bharat. Visited 80 countries.


Vistar across BharatVistar across Bharat


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


Sangh AffiliatesSangh Affiliates In 1967, the RSS encouraged the formation of the In 1967, the RSS encouraged the formation of the

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) Seva Bharti Seva Bharti Vishwa Hindu Parishad Vishwa Hindu Parishad Vidya Bharti Vidya Bharti Swadeshi Jagran Manch Swadeshi Jagran Manch Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi ParishadAkhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad Bharatiya Mazdoor SanghBharatiya Mazdoor Sangh Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Many OthersMany Others


Sewa BharatiSewa Bharati

300, 000 projects across Bharat, 300, 000 projects across Bharat, 100,00 volunteers100,00 volunteers

Active in many disaster relief efforts Active in many disaster relief efforts (Gujarat earthquake of 2001, (Gujarat earthquake of 2001, Tsunami, Latur). Tsunami, Latur).

Extensive education and public Extensive education and public health efforts amongst the tribal health efforts amongst the tribal communities across India. communities across India.


Sewa BharatiSewa Bharati

Child Rights: Child labour Child Rights: Child labour rehab, one-teacher rehab, one-teacher schools, hostelsschools, hostels

Women Rights: Skills and Women Rights: Skills and education to develop education to develop financial independencefinancial independence

Rural Rejuvenation: Rural Rejuvenation: Strengthening Indian Strengthening Indian countryside with countryside with technology, Green technology, Green RevolutionRevolution


Sewa BharatiSewa Bharati Tribal Welfare: Nurturing Tribal Welfare: Nurturing

the tribal talents and the tribal talents and cultureculture

Need based activity : Need based activity : Reach out during floods, Reach out during floods, accidents or calamities. accidents or calamities.

Medical Aid : Mobile Medical Aid : Mobile Hospitals, Health services Hospitals, Health services through Rural Health through Rural Health VolunteersVolunteers

Self Reliance : Counseling Self Reliance : Counseling for handicapped, Micro for handicapped, Micro credit to the skilled youthcredit to the skilled youth


Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi ParishadAkhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad

massive nation-wide massive nation-wide student organization student organization

Registered 1948-49Registered 1948-49 Harnessing intelligence, Harnessing intelligence,

talent and creativity in talent and creativity in the students for nation-the students for nation-building activities. building activities.

recognized as the front-recognized as the front-rank student rank student organizationorganization

Prof. Kelkar: life-long Prof. Kelkar: life-long acytivist of ABVPacytivist of ABVP

Prof. Yeshwantrao Kelkar (RSS activist)


Vanavasi Kalyan AshramVanavasi Kalyan Ashram Established in 1952 Established in 1952

(Balasaheb (Balasaheb Deshpande,Madhya Deshpande,Madhya Pradesh))Pradesh))

Provide education to tribal Provide education to tribal brethernbrethern

Health, Education, Social Health, Education, Social organization, Economic organization, Economic development development

Bring about their potential Bring about their potential locallylocally

Counter missionary Counter missionary activities activities

Sewa Ashram (hostel)

School – Vagai, Gujrat


Bharateeya Mazdoor Sangh Bharateeya Mazdoor Sangh labour movement, labour movement,

apolitical in character, apolitical in character, based on Hindu based on Hindu tenets, was started in tenets, was started in 1955 (Dattopant 1955 (Dattopant Thengadi)Thengadi)

10 million members10 million members conciliation in dispute conciliation in dispute

and considers strike and considers strike as the last resortas the last resort

comprehensive comprehensive interest of the society interest of the society

Far ahead of Marxist Far ahead of Marxist organizationsorganizations

WESTERN AND BHARATIYA PARADIGMS

These are the two entirely different paradigms with their entirely different value-systems, institutional arrangements and parameters.


Vishwa Hindu ParishadVishwa Hindu Parishad

need to organise overseas Hindus residing need to organise overseas Hindus residing in about 150 countries and provide them in about 150 countries and provide them with necessary arrangements for with necessary arrangements for upholding their Hindu samskars and faith upholding their Hindu samskars and faith in their daily livesin their daily lives

sadhus, sannyasins and orthodox sadhus, sannyasins and orthodox mathadhipatis on a common platform mathadhipatis on a common platform

convert all those who had been knowingly convert all those who had been knowingly or unknowingly proselytized to alien faiths or unknowingly proselytized to alien faiths

VHP formed in 1964VHP formed in 1964


Bharatiya Itihas SamiteeBharatiya Itihas Samitee

Study Hindu history and cultureStudy Hindu history and culture British wrote history with the British wrote history with the

intention of destroying the cultureintention of destroying the culture Policy of divide-and-rulePolicy of divide-and-rule Affected education system, alienated Affected education system, alienated

Hindus from native landHindus from native land Reconstruct analysis with a Reconstruct analysis with a

indigenous perspectiveindigenous perspective


Sangh StructureSangh Structure The Sarsanghchalak is the The Sarsanghchalak is the

paramount leader of the RSS paramount leader of the RSS organization. The individuals organization. The individuals who held the post are:who held the post are:

Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (founder) (1925-1940) (founder) (1925-1940)

Shri. Madhav Sadashiv Shri. Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar upAkhya (1940-Golwalkar upAkhya (1940-1973) 1973)

Shri. Madhukar Dattatraya Shri. Madhukar Dattatraya (Balasaheb) Deoras (1973-(Balasaheb) Deoras (1973-1993) 1993)

Prof. Rajendra Singh upAkhya Prof. Rajendra Singh upAkhya Rajjubhaiya (1993-1998) Rajjubhaiya (1993-1998)

Shri. K.S.Sudarshan (1998-Shri. K.S.Sudarshan (1998-present)present)

1942


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)


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


Sangh in UniformSangh in Uniform

3000 “Ghosh” 3000 “Ghosh” volunteers in volunteers in Bangalore 2007Bangalore 2007


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

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