In religion, India is the only millionaire……the One land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for all the shows of all the rest of the globe combined. ~ Mark Twain (American writer)
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation and Dharma Jagruti Foundation proudly launched the Sanatana Summer Camp on May 25, bringing youth and adults together to explore the depth and richness of Sanatana Dharma. We are planning to have these classes every Sunday for the next 10 weeks.
The first session offered a broad overview of Hinduism:
•    Definition of a Hindu (as per the Supreme Court)
•    Unique characteristics of Hinduism
•    Core beliefs and distinctions from other religions.
•    Scientific contributions of ancient Rishis
•    Significance of temples and Henotheism
•    Life’s four goals (Purusharthas) and four spiritual paths (Yogas)
•    Key Samskaras and traditions across a Hindu's life
The session was attended by about 25 participants, including both youth and parents. In his opening remarks, Dr. Prakasarao Velagapudi emphasized the importance of passing on our heritage:
Why do we conduct these classes? 
These classes are essential because there is no established system for transmitting knowledge to the next generation within our Sanatana Dharma.  We will learn about the richness of our culture and the timeless history of our culture. We will learn about our great Maharishis who composed all the Vedas, Upanishads, Vedas, Vedangas, Tantras, Samhitas, and they survive even today. We withstood time, aggressions, occupations, distortions for centuries with divine power. 
Bharat is a Dharma Bhumi, Karma Bhumi, Daiva Bhumi, Yoga Bhumi, Matru Bhumi, Punya Bumi, Moksha Bhumi that withstood external forces. This is the land where the greatest minds, leaders, saints, kings, and the dharmic upholders walked on this land. Their sons and daughters are walking across the globe currently like you and me. Maha Rishis sanctified the Bharat. Pancha Pandavas exemplified the dharma. Maha Bharta was waged to protect Dharma. Lord Krishna’s words of wisdom penetrated our minds and bodies either consciously or unconsciously. 
In the richest country of literature, we are like paupers. We have everything conceivable to see with a naked eye, but we are failing in acquiring the knowledge, absorbed, appreciating, sharing and transmitting to our knowledge. It is time for all our parents and grandparents to spend some time soaking in this abundance of knowledge. 
We want to make our children appreciate the depth of this knowledge and become proud of their culture. To be proud we should know the value of our scriptures. Ony when we know the value of these scriptures you want to hold on to them. We want the to know that Hinduism is highly scientific, All the customs and traditions we follow can be scientifically explained. We do not believe in blind acceptance of anything. This is what attracted the scholars, scientists, famous writers, executive officers, US presidents, sports people, movie actors and others.
Once we know how many Westerners appreciated our timeless knowledge, how many Nobel laureates acknowledge the depth of our knowledge in Hindu scriptures, how many westerners visited Ashrams and adopted the Hindu way of life, how many CEOs practicing yoga and meditation and how many major organizations are adopting the leadership qualities found in our scriptures and historical figures, it will inspire all of to learn more, digest more and practice it make the humanity live in peace.
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