ATLANTA, GEORGIA, March 9, 2005: “By doing selfless service, one attains spiritual growth.” Dr. G.V. Raghu, founder of the Hindu Temple of Atlanta, gave this message that was echoed throughout the 2005 Annual Meet of the Hindu Students Council (HSC), held in Atlanta, GA. on March 4-6. Over 80 participants from 26 universities came from all over the United States to learn about Hinduism and plan HSC’s agenda for the upcoming year at the Impact Conference Center in the Global Mall. During the three-day event, HSC members formed strong connections with each other, developed strategies and future goals for HSC, and emerged energized about Hinduism in their own lives and communities.
In one session, participants divided into two groups based on their experience in HSC, so they could learn about “Hindu Contributions to the World” and “Hindu Dharma–A Global Renaissance,” presented by Nikunj Trivedi and Ravi Raghavan, respectively. Local Hindu community leaders, Dhirendra Shah and Dr. Ravi Sarma, gave talks on preserving Hindu identity amidst the American culture. Skills and qualities of good leadership in Hindu organizations were passed on to the senior HSC members by Gokul Kunnath, founder of the United States Hindu Alliance (USHA).
HSC is an international forum providing opportunities for college students and young professionals to learn about Hindu heritage through various activities, events and projects. HSC presents ample opportunities for self-development at the spiritual and professional level via campus study groups, seminars, lectures, workshops, conferences and camps. With over 74 chapters and inspired organizations around the world, HSC is the largest Hindu Youth organization outside of India. For more information, please visit “source.”
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