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New Delhi. The first
ever World Hindu Congress 2014 organized by World Hindu Foundation at the Hotel
Ashok, New Delhi, Bharat, saw a huge number of delegates pouring in from all
across the world on the second day of the conclave. The theme envisioned for
this historic event is the Hindu principle of Sangachchhadhwam Samvadadhwam,
which means ”Step together, express together”. There were 7 parallel
conferences held at any given time during the day, with eminent personalities
from varied fields spoke on issues like the role of Hindu organisations in
positioning, strengthening, defending and promoting Hindu Dharma and society;
connecting Hindu Economy worldwide and encouraging young Hindu entrepreneurs;
developing a common strategy for safety and security of Hindu worldwide and in
hostile environment and countries; united efforts in adverse and complex
political situations; Hindu youth campaign against human rights violation,
among other issues.
Speaking on Hindu Women’s
Participation in Politics and Social Leadership at the Hindu Women
Conference, Dr. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Commerce and
Industry said that there are various examples of how women has had a role in
politics which is not narrowed to holding positions. “She is a journalist cum a
politician cum a woman activist cum a historian cum a dancer… tell me how many
men can match up to that? So what we need is we should have our achievements
recorded. Document your work, show it out. We are not speaking only for
ourselves but it is a contribution to women in every segment of our life as we
have always had but in 21st century it requires a certain narration…that’s what
is missed out on” said Sitharaman.
At the same conference
Dr. Kiran Bedi, Social Activist talked about the 4S model of Saksharta,
Swacchta, Sakshamta and Sanskar. She said “Bharat needs this 4S… As a
bureaucracy, as social workers, as teachers, as mothers, as parents…you cannot
leave it to one man only. You cannot just leave to a small cabinet only. You
cannot leave it only to the council of ministers; we have to be there wherever
we are. We should be seen to be driving this movement… This lies in the hands
of women. If we are determined to go beyond the rhetoric, beyond the speeches,
if we get into the mode of actual action and not for photo opportunities, you
will see Bharat changing within next two years.”
At the Hindu Media
Conference hosting a session on Entertainment Media, Film-maker Shri
Priyadarshan talking about the identity of Bharatiya cinema in the
international scenario said “At one moment we started realizing that many of
our cities and towns have to change their names because of the wrong
pronunciations of the Britishers… So I would like to ask if Bombay can become
Mumbai, Madras can become Chennai, Calcutta can become Kolkata, why can’t
Bollywood also change its name? That should be the beginning”.
Highlighting the plight
of Tamil Hindus in Sri Lanka, Justice CV Wigneswaran, CM Northern Province, Sri
Lanka at the Hindu Political Conference said “We are very conscious of the
unity that is essential from the point of view from the group level. We are
trying to forge understanding and unity as far as the larger group is concerned
of Hindus because the Hindus form 80-85% of the Tamil-speaking population of
the northern and eastern provinces. So we would like to bring united
understanding with regard to how we should be able to go forward”. Shri
KPS Gill was the chairperson at this session that discussed the strategy for
safety and security of Hindu in hostile environment of Jammu & Kashmir,
Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and
Afghanistan.
Talking on business
opportunities and market access at the Hindu Economic Forum, Ravindra Dev, Sanghachalak,
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), Guyana said, “Businessmen of Bharatiya origin
settled in abroad have forgotten their own identity. It’s time for them to
recall back the glory. Bharatiya today have reached at such a height that they
should realize their own true identity. We are present in every corner of this
world; just a self-recognition would help us to define our true identity of
being a Hindu”.
Referring to
‘Hindutva’ in the state of Guyana he further added, “We have retained the
essence of Hinduism in every possible way. We live up to it every day by
following the rituals properly. Guyana is a state that witness national
holidays on Holi. We have to bridge up this gap by spreading this essence with
the people here in Bharat. We should educate them that ‘Hinduism’ is our way of
life, no matter where they are dwelling, in India or abroad.”
The inaugural
session on November 21st, 2014 was addressed by His Holiness the Param Pawan
Dalai Lama, Dr Mohan Rao Bhagwat,Param Pujya Sarsanghachalak, RSS, Shri Ashok
Singhal, Patron, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Justice CV Wigneswaran, Chief
Minister Northern Province Sri Lanka. The 3-day World Hindu Congress is hosting
7 parallel conferences and 45 sessions, with 200 eminent speakers, and 2000
delegates from over 54 countries.
The main idea
behind the World Hindu Congress is to provide a global platform for Hindu
society to deliberate and formulate solutions to the myriad challenges being
faced by Hindus worldwide and to devise workable and tangible solutions that
can be implemented. The congress aims to take the movement for Hindu solidarity
to the next level. “This task needs to be undertaken with a single minded focus
of rebuilding the spiritual and material heritage of Hindus.
Inaugurating the
conclave His Holiness the Dalai Lama said that Buddhism and Hinduism are
spiritual brothers and noted that ancient Hindu values of non-violence and
religious harmony can play a big role in “spreading harmony” in the word. He
also stressed on the need to develop “knowledge of mind” and to remember
“sameness of humanity”.
Speaking on the
occasion Dr. Mohan Rao Bhagwat, Param Pujya Sarsanghachalak, RSS said “A Hindu
means a human being who seeks unity in all diversity”. Referring to Swami
Viveknanda’s words “arise, awake and not stop till the goal is reached,”
Dr. Bhagwat said “let us start our work in all walks of life – media,
academia…leadership based on our values is required. Let us demonstrate that
capability. We have to work on values of sameness of humanity.”
The conference
delegates are people of accomplishment and achievement, committed to working
for the Hindu rise and resurgence, and are mostly from the rank of activists,
academicians, scientists, educationists, founder of universities, managing
trustees, chancellors, vice chancellors, prominent industrialists, businessmen
from diverse industries and business, bankers, economists, business association
leaders, parliamentarians, legislators, youth leaders, leading journalists,
editors, promoters of media and leaders of Hindu organizations.
Speaking at the
Hindu Educational Conference, Smt. Smriti Irani, Minister of Human Resource
Development emphasised, “Our education system should focus on imparting values
of humanity to our students”. She further added that all government and
university libraries will be digitalised so that free education could be
possible for all.
Speaking at the
World Hindu Economic Forum, Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman, Minister of State for
Commerce and Industry, said “If we look at it in broader perspective
investments done in abroad, is much more than what they have done in our
country. We should get conscious now with our investments now. Theirs is less
than 1% growth of economy in Europe and many others. We welcome them now to
come and invest in Bharat”.
At the same forum, Shri. Nitin Gadkari,
Minister of Road Transport & Highways, said “We shall change the system
with more commitment; transparency and efficiency. We have to get at par with
the economy of China. I believe minimum of government, with maximum governance
is a perfect way towards it.”
Under the World
Hindu Congress, 7 parallel conferences are being held, the themes of which are
mentioned as under:
World Hindu
Economic Forum is to provide a global platform to Hindu businessmen,
professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs to play an important role in the
world economy as well as play a decisive role in making Hindu Society
Prosperous.
Hindu Educational
Conference conducted by Hindu Education Board:
(Theme: Creating
and Networking Educational Resources for Civilizational Re-emergence): The
world is rapidly moving towards becoming a knowledge based society and economy.
It is necessary to ensure that all members of society receive high quality and
affordable education regardless of their social and economic status.
Hindu Youth
Conference conducted by Hindu Student Youth Network
(Theme: Together
Towards Tomorrow): Main aim of the Hindu Youth Conference is to provide a
platform to Hindu Students & Youth from all over the world to discuss
problems confronting Hindu society and formulate solutions to those challenges.
Hindu Media
Conference conducted by Hindu Media Forum
(Theme: Truth is
Supreme): It is imperative that Hindu establish themselves and have vigorous
presence in all forms of global media.
Hindu Women
Conference conducted by Hindu Women Forum
(Theme: Increasing
the Role of Women in Hindu Resurgence): Women comprise approximately fifty
percent of Hindu society, and are playing an increasingly important role around
the globe in many important fields. In this changing world, the conference aims
to come up with strategies of how Hindu women can be at the forefront of the
Hindu resurgence.
Hindu
Organizational Conference conducted by Hindu Organization, Temples and
Associations
(Theme: Sanghe
Shakti Kalyuge, Organization is Strength): The idea behind this initiative is
to provide a platform for the Hindu organizations, associations and
institutions that are nobly working to serve Hindu society in their individual
capacities. The main objective is to bring them together through effective
networking and empowerment so that they can serve Hindu community in an
improved manner.
Hindu Political
Conference conducted by World Hindu Democratic Forum
(Theme:
Responsible Democracy for All): With politics playing a decisive role in modern
societal discourse, this must become a priority of the Hindu resurgence. The
conference will provide a platform to Hindu Parliamentarians, Legislators,
Ministers, Diplomats and Aspiring Politicians from all over the world, so that
Hindu politicians can develop strategies to strengthen Hindu society in their
respective countries.
Prominent speakers
includes: His Holiness Dalai Lama, Dr. Mohanrao Bhagwat, P.P.Sarsanghchalak,
Hon’ble Ministers: Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways,
Smt. Smriti Irani, Minister of Human Resources Development, Smt. Nirmala
Sitharaman, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Dr. Ashni Singh,
Minister of Finance, Republic of Guyana; Eminent Scientists: G. Madhavan Nair,
Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, leading educationists: Prof. S.B. Majumdar, Dr. G. Visvanthan,
Prof. Kapil Kapoor, Film Makers Priyadarshan and Major Ravi, Popular film
actress from South Smt. Sukanya Ramesh.
While the first
World Hindu Congress is primarily organized by the World Hindu Foundation,
Hindu organizations, associations and institutions from around the world are
participating in the first ever World Hindu Congress.
ever World Hindu Congress 2014 organized by World Hindu Foundation at the Hotel
Ashok, New Delhi, Bharat, saw a huge number of delegates pouring in from all
across the world on the second day of the conclave. The theme envisioned for
this historic event is the Hindu principle of Sangachchhadhwam Samvadadhwam,
which means ”Step together, express together”. There were 7 parallel
conferences held at any given time during the day, with eminent personalities
from varied fields spoke on issues like the role of Hindu organisations in
positioning, strengthening, defending and promoting Hindu Dharma and society;
connecting Hindu Economy worldwide and encouraging young Hindu entrepreneurs;
developing a common strategy for safety and security of Hindu worldwide and in
hostile environment and countries; united efforts in adverse and complex
political situations; Hindu youth campaign against human rights violation,
among other issues.
Participation in Politics and Social Leadership at the Hindu Women
Conference, Dr. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Commerce and
Industry said that there are various examples of how women has had a role in
politics which is not narrowed to holding positions. “She is a journalist cum a
politician cum a woman activist cum a historian cum a dancer… tell me how many
men can match up to that? So what we need is we should have our achievements
recorded. Document your work, show it out. We are not speaking only for
ourselves but it is a contribution to women in every segment of our life as we
have always had but in 21st century it requires a certain narration…that’s what
is missed out on” said Sitharaman.
Dr. Kiran Bedi, Social Activist talked about the 4S model of Saksharta,
Swacchta, Sakshamta and Sanskar. She said “Bharat needs this 4S… As a
bureaucracy, as social workers, as teachers, as mothers, as parents…you cannot
leave it to one man only. You cannot just leave to a small cabinet only. You
cannot leave it only to the council of ministers; we have to be there wherever
we are. We should be seen to be driving this movement… This lies in the hands
of women. If we are determined to go beyond the rhetoric, beyond the speeches,
if we get into the mode of actual action and not for photo opportunities, you
will see Bharat changing within next two years.”
Conference hosting a session on Entertainment Media, Film-maker Shri
Priyadarshan talking about the identity of Bharatiya cinema in the
international scenario said “At one moment we started realizing that many of
our cities and towns have to change their names because of the wrong
pronunciations of the Britishers… So I would like to ask if Bombay can become
Mumbai, Madras can become Chennai, Calcutta can become Kolkata, why can’t
Bollywood also change its name? That should be the beginning”.
of Tamil Hindus in Sri Lanka, Justice CV Wigneswaran, CM Northern Province, Sri
Lanka at the Hindu Political Conference said “We are very conscious of the
unity that is essential from the point of view from the group level. We are
trying to forge understanding and unity as far as the larger group is concerned
of Hindus because the Hindus form 80-85% of the Tamil-speaking population of
the northern and eastern provinces. So we would like to bring united
understanding with regard to how we should be able to go forward”. Shri
KPS Gill was the chairperson at this session that discussed the strategy for
safety and security of Hindu in hostile environment of Jammu & Kashmir,
Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and
Afghanistan.
opportunities and market access at the Hindu Economic Forum, Ravindra Dev, Sanghachalak,
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), Guyana said, “Businessmen of Bharatiya origin
settled in abroad have forgotten their own identity. It’s time for them to
recall back the glory. Bharatiya today have reached at such a height that they
should realize their own true identity. We are present in every corner of this
world; just a self-recognition would help us to define our true identity of
being a Hindu”.
‘Hindutva’ in the state of Guyana he further added, “We have retained the
essence of Hinduism in every possible way. We live up to it every day by
following the rituals properly. Guyana is a state that witness national
holidays on Holi. We have to bridge up this gap by spreading this essence with
the people here in Bharat. We should educate them that ‘Hinduism’ is our way of
life, no matter where they are dwelling, in India or abroad.”
session on November 21st, 2014 was addressed by His Holiness the Param Pawan
Dalai Lama, Dr Mohan Rao Bhagwat,Param Pujya Sarsanghachalak, RSS, Shri Ashok
Singhal, Patron, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Justice CV Wigneswaran, Chief
Minister Northern Province Sri Lanka. The 3-day World Hindu Congress is hosting
7 parallel conferences and 45 sessions, with 200 eminent speakers, and 2000
delegates from over 54 countries.
behind the World Hindu Congress is to provide a global platform for Hindu
society to deliberate and formulate solutions to the myriad challenges being
faced by Hindus worldwide and to devise workable and tangible solutions that
can be implemented. The congress aims to take the movement for Hindu solidarity
to the next level. “This task needs to be undertaken with a single minded focus
of rebuilding the spiritual and material heritage of Hindus.
conclave His Holiness the Dalai Lama said that Buddhism and Hinduism are
spiritual brothers and noted that ancient Hindu values of non-violence and
religious harmony can play a big role in “spreading harmony” in the word. He
also stressed on the need to develop “knowledge of mind” and to remember
“sameness of humanity”.
occasion Dr. Mohan Rao Bhagwat, Param Pujya Sarsanghachalak, RSS said “A Hindu
means a human being who seeks unity in all diversity”. Referring to Swami
Viveknanda’s words “arise, awake and not stop till the goal is reached,”
Dr. Bhagwat said “let us start our work in all walks of life – media,
academia…leadership based on our values is required. Let us demonstrate that
capability. We have to work on values of sameness of humanity.”
delegates are people of accomplishment and achievement, committed to working
for the Hindu rise and resurgence, and are mostly from the rank of activists,
academicians, scientists, educationists, founder of universities, managing
trustees, chancellors, vice chancellors, prominent industrialists, businessmen
from diverse industries and business, bankers, economists, business association
leaders, parliamentarians, legislators, youth leaders, leading journalists,
editors, promoters of media and leaders of Hindu organizations.
Hindu Educational Conference, Smt. Smriti Irani, Minister of Human Resource
Development emphasised, “Our education system should focus on imparting values
of humanity to our students”. She further added that all government and
university libraries will be digitalised so that free education could be
possible for all.
World Hindu Economic Forum, Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman, Minister of State for
Commerce and Industry, said “If we look at it in broader perspective
investments done in abroad, is much more than what they have done in our
country. We should get conscious now with our investments now. Theirs is less
than 1% growth of economy in Europe and many others. We welcome them now to
come and invest in Bharat”.
Minister of Road Transport & Highways, said “We shall change the system
with more commitment; transparency and efficiency. We have to get at par with
the economy of China. I believe minimum of government, with maximum governance
is a perfect way towards it.”
Hindu Congress, 7 parallel conferences are being held, the themes of which are
mentioned as under:
Economic Forum is to provide a global platform to Hindu businessmen,
professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs to play an important role in the
world economy as well as play a decisive role in making Hindu Society
Prosperous.
Conference conducted by Hindu Education Board:
and Networking Educational Resources for Civilizational Re-emergence): The
world is rapidly moving towards becoming a knowledge based society and economy.
It is necessary to ensure that all members of society receive high quality and
affordable education regardless of their social and economic status.
Conference conducted by Hindu Student Youth Network
Towards Tomorrow): Main aim of the Hindu Youth Conference is to provide a
platform to Hindu Students & Youth from all over the world to discuss
problems confronting Hindu society and formulate solutions to those challenges.
Conference conducted by Hindu Media Forum
Supreme): It is imperative that Hindu establish themselves and have vigorous
presence in all forms of global media.
Conference conducted by Hindu Women Forum
the Role of Women in Hindu Resurgence): Women comprise approximately fifty
percent of Hindu society, and are playing an increasingly important role around
the globe in many important fields. In this changing world, the conference aims
to come up with strategies of how Hindu women can be at the forefront of the
Hindu resurgence.
Organizational Conference conducted by Hindu Organization, Temples and
Associations
Shakti Kalyuge, Organization is Strength): The idea behind this initiative is
to provide a platform for the Hindu organizations, associations and
institutions that are nobly working to serve Hindu society in their individual
capacities. The main objective is to bring them together through effective
networking and empowerment so that they can serve Hindu community in an
improved manner.
Conference conducted by World Hindu Democratic Forum
Responsible Democracy for All): With politics playing a decisive role in modern
societal discourse, this must become a priority of the Hindu resurgence. The
conference will provide a platform to Hindu Parliamentarians, Legislators,
Ministers, Diplomats and Aspiring Politicians from all over the world, so that
Hindu politicians can develop strategies to strengthen Hindu society in their
respective countries.
includes: His Holiness Dalai Lama, Dr. Mohanrao Bhagwat, P.P.Sarsanghchalak,
Hon’ble Ministers: Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways,
Smt. Smriti Irani, Minister of Human Resources Development, Smt. Nirmala
Sitharaman, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Dr. Ashni Singh,
Minister of Finance, Republic of Guyana; Eminent Scientists: G. Madhavan Nair,
Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, leading educationists: Prof. S.B. Majumdar, Dr. G. Visvanthan,
Prof. Kapil Kapoor, Film Makers Priyadarshan and Major Ravi, Popular film
actress from South Smt. Sukanya Ramesh.
World Hindu Congress is primarily organized by the World Hindu Foundation,
Hindu organizations, associations and institutions from around the world are
participating in the first ever World Hindu Congress.