UNITED STATES, July 20, 2011, (by Anju Bhargava): The Dharmic American community has an immense, untapped potential to serve at home and abroad. Dharmic Seva can become a catalyst to strengthening and building pluralistic communities. Our ancient expression, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The Whole World is One Family) is a key principle driving Hindu American Seva Charities (HASC).
The theme of our events at the White House and Georgetown University is “Energizing Dharmic Seva (Service): Impacting Change in America and Abroad,” and is designed to inspire all toward community service. We will explore ways to further strengthen America through service and honor those within our community who have served, are serving and will serve.
As a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, in our report we recommended, and are now implementing, interfaith cooperation and community service as an important way to build understanding between different communities and contribute to the common good.