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Hindu YUVA, 6/3/2020

June 3, 2020/by Satish
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We are extremely excited to announce that GOPAL PA We are extremely excited to announce that GOPAL PATEL will be the speaker of our eighth and FINAL webinar, “Our Sacred Bhumi: A Hindu View on Environmentalism”. This webinar will be on August 6, 2020 at 8:30PM EST. Hindu philosophy consists of eco-friendly principles and practices and has been passed down through generations. We will be discussing Hindu view of sustainability and some practices Hindus can inculcate and spread awareness about. Tune into Facebook and YouTube Live and don’t miss the opportunity to send in your questions throughout the webinar! Gopal Patel serves as Director of the The Bhumi Project – a joint initiative of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and GreenFaith and also the Co-Chair of The Unites Nations Multifaith Advisory Council. Working with the Hindu community internationally, Bhumi aims to raise awareness and address the environmental challenges facing our planet. Gopal has served in this capacity since 2010 and has helped Bhumi become a leading voice on environmental issues for the global Hindu community. The project has worked on greening Hindu temples and places of worship across India, regularly convenes workshops to train young Hindus on good environmental practices, and is often asked to offer Hindu perspectives on environmental concerns. In the lead-up to the the COP21 Paris Climate Conference in 2015, Bhumi issued the Hindu Declaration on Climate Change, which was endorsed by over 60 major Hindu organizations and leaders globally. Gopal is a graduate of King’s College, London, and has spent time in Hindu ashrams in India and England. He divides his time between Oxford, New York and Mumbai and is based out of New York City. This session will be moderated by Natasha Patel, a rising Senior studying Physics and College of Letters at Wesleyan University. She is interested in learning more about Hindu perspectives on sustainability.
We are extremely excited to announce that AMISH TR We are extremely excited to announce that AMISH TRIPATHI will be the speaker of our seventh webinar, “Epics through the Ages: A Modern Rendition of Hindu Storytelling”. This webinar will be on August 2, 2020 at 2:00PM EST. Throughout generations, epics have been passed down as cultural treasures. Through the lens of modern language, join us as we unravel the mysteries and philosophies of ancient Hindu epics and how they apply to society today. Please note that this webinar will happen at a different time than the previous ones since our speaker is from the UK. Tune into Facebook and YouTube Live and don’t miss the opportunity to send in your questions throughout the webinar! Amish Tripathi is an author, columnist and diplomat. Described as “India’s Tolkien” by BBC, Amish’s unique combination of crackling storytelling, religious symbolism and profound philosophies has turned him into an Indian publishing phenomenon, with spiritual guru Deepak Chopra hailing Amish’s books as ‘archetypal and stirring’. His books have been translated into 19 Indian and International languages. His Shiva Trilogy is the fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history while his Ram Chandra Series is the second fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history. In 2019 he was appointed to a diplomatic role as Director, The Nehru Centre in London, India’s premier cultural centre abroad. Amish is a graduate of IIM-Calcutta and worked for 14 years in the financial services industry before turning to full-time writing. This session will be moderated by Soham Pant, a rising Senior studying Nuclear Engineering at Penn State University. He is the coordinator of Penn State Hindu YUVA and is working on starting a chapter there. He races with the Penn State road cycling team. Soham is interested in hindu epics and the characters that he has read and heard over many years from his childhood.
We are extremely excited to announce that DRISHTI We are extremely excited to announce that DRISHTI MAE will be the speaker of our fifth webinar, “The Divine Shakti: The Journey of Femininity in Hinduism.” This webinar will be on July 19, 2020 at 2:00PM EST. Please note that this webinar will happen at a different time than the previous ones since our speaker is from the UK. We will be discussing Femininity, Womanhood, and Social Issues in the Hindu Society. Tune into Facebook and YouTube Live and don’t miss the opportunity to send in your questions throughout the webinar! Drishti Mae is the President of the National Hindu Students’ Forum (UK). Founded 29 years ago, NHSF (UK) is active in almost half of all universities in the UK and reaches over 10,000 students annually through its activities. Drishti is passionate about the space that universities can provide for students to explore Dharmic values and their identity during their formative years. A graduate of Chemistry from the University of York, and the Unilever Future Leaders’ programme, Drishti now works in technology at Unilever in the UK. This session will be moderated by Vidhima Shetty, a rising sophomore studying Financial Economics and English at Columbia University. She is the President of Columbia Hindu YUVA and has written a book about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Vidhima is interested in the concepts of Shakti and womanhood in Hinduism and to learn about stories related to this topic in Hinduism.
With all the events happening around the world, a With all the events happening around the world, a cry for social change has risen! Hindu YUVA is presenting a seminar exploring the idea of ahimsa, a dharmic approach to allyship and service. We will have Balabhadra Bhattacharya Dasa, Mugdhaji Pattekar and Shekharji Patel to help us dig deeper into this topic and how we can be the change that we want to see. All three have been active in the community and have so many stories and experiences to share with us. Join us for this inspiring session on July 11 at 3pm PST/6pm EST, which will be streaming live on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Be sure to register with the link in the bio if you'd like to ask them questions. We hope you'll be there!
We are extremely excited to announce that AMIT SHA We are extremely excited to announce that AMIT SHAH & ADITYA MADIRAJU will be the speaker of our fourth webinar, “The Queer Hindu Spectrum: Sexuality and Gender Fluidity in Hinduism.” This webinar will be on July 12, 2020 at 8:30PM EST. We will be discussing experiences of a Hindu Gay couple and also the openness of Hinduism in regards to sexuality and gender identity. Tune into Facebook and YouTube Live and don’t miss the opportunity to send in your questions throughout the webinar! Amit Shah is the President of AATMA Performing Arts and the Creator and Director of Mystic India: The World Tour. Amit is known for his innovative eye and attention to detail as he combines his experience in theatre, visual arts and dance to serve as a compelling force in the entertainment industry. Aditya Madiraju works at a bank with the Firm Risk Management as an Associate. He came to the country about a decade ago. He lived in Chicago to complete his master’s before moving to the New York City, where the two met. Amit Shah and his husband, Aditya Madiraju, not only got married in public, but also chose to celebrate the way weddings are celebrated in the Hindu tradition – in a temple, with all the traditional rituals, amongst friends and family and intricate traditional wear, as the world looked upon their unique and inspiring wedding for LGBT community. This session will be moderated by Jaanhavi Ganesh, a rising sophomore at Rutgers University. She is the Treasurer of Rutgers Hindu YUVA and is deeply involved with her dance team Jhoom Dynamix on campus. Jaanhavi is interested in the topics of sexual fluidity and gender identity in Hinduism and to learn about stories related to this topic in Hinduism.
We are extremely excited to announce that SRUTHI J We are extremely excited to announce that SRUTHI JAYADEVAN will be the speaker of our second webinar, “Beauty Beyond the Bindi: A Hindu Perspective on Modern Fashion.” This webinar will be on July 5, 2020 at 8:30PM EST. We will be discussing Hindu cultural aesthetics, beauty standards, and the ability to break stereotypes. Tune into Facebook and YouTube Live and don’t miss the opportunity to send in your questions throughout the webinar! Sruthi Jayadevan grew up in a beautiful, small town in Kerala, India and now resides in Houston, Texas. She is a lifestyle, fashion and beauty blogger and social media influencer who uses her platform to empower individuals to embrace their culture, heritage and unique identities through visual story-telling and a genuine voice. She has been passionate about style, fashion, music, poetry, and other creative arts since she was a young girl, and she hopes to share her musings, knowledge and unique perspectives with the world. This session will be moderated by Tanmaiyee Vaddepati, a rising junior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the Vice President of UMass Hindu YUVA and is deeply involved with her South Asian sorority Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. on campus. Tanmaiyee is interested in the evolution of Indian beauty and fashion, as well as mental health in the Hindu community.
*International Yoga Day Invitation* Dear Friends, *International Yoga Day Invitation* Dear Friends, Namaste! *Hindu Yuva at ISU* would like to invite you in celebrating International Day of Yoga on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Join for a free refreshing Yoga session that will include Surya Namaskar, Pranayamas and Asanas (Postures). Bring your friends too! The details are as follows: *Date*: Sunday, 06/21 *Time*: 05:00 PM CST Register to receive the Zoom Meeting Link The link will also be provided when requested. https://tinyurl.com/y9ltn752 Note: No Entry Fee. The session is open to all regardless of prior yoga skills or knowledge. #internationaldayofyoga #yoga #june21 #summersolstice #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #fitness
Join us today for the third webinar of the Hindu Y Join us today for the third webinar of the Hindu YUVA webinar series and learn the basics of entrepreneurship and how to stay active and innovative during technology disruptions!! You can participate from our facebook page @HinduYUVAUSA our from our YouTube page (Hindu YUVA USA)! #technology #entrepreneurship #students4sewa
In light of recent events, surrounding the killing In light of recent events, surrounding the killing of George Floyd, Hindu YUVA stands in solidarity with the Black community. As Hindu Americans, let us take action and show our support for the Black brothers and sisters. It is our dharma and our duty to educate ourselves and others on the systemic racism that has impacted the Black community. Let us use our voices to speak out against these injustices and take constructive actions to create long lasting solutions. The Hindu community stands by our brothers and sisters and we wish peace upon those who have lost their lives. Aum Shanti Shanti Shantih. Read our official statement at hinduyuva.org/hy-statement/ (Link in bio)
Let us stay strong and remember our values of shan Let us stay strong and remember our values of shanti (peace), dharma (righteousness), ekatmata (divinity in all), ahimsa (non-violence), and satyagraha (force of truth) #blackouttuesday
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