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The achievements of NHSF (UK) were celebrated at a reception in the Palace of Westminster, where the contributions of Hindu students to the country were highlighted. A number of MPs were present, including the then Labour Party leader Ed Miliband MP, and current Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n The achievements of NHSF (UK) were celebrated at a reception in the Palace of Westminster, where the contributions of Hindu students to the country were highlighted. 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What are your powers? What motivates you? What gives you strength? In 2007, at Imperial College London, NHSF (UK) celebrated its 15th\u00a0<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>year by challenging the perception of what it means to be a young Hindu in today\u2019s society \u2013 better known as \u2018Dynamic Spirit\u2019.<\/p>\n If we asked people off the streets who they consider as inspirational figures, many would not include themselves. This is because a vast amount of human beings sell themselves short. Over the course of a weekend, attendees had an opportunity to delve into these questions and explore what it means to be an inspirational and motivational figure in today\u2019s world. This was done through various invigorating activities that fed the imagination, which were led by truly inspirational figures such as the Keynote Speaker, Jeffrey Armstrong (Kavindra Rishi), the Founder and Director of Vedic Academy of Science and Arts (VASA). Dynamic Spirit opened attendees\u2019 eyes by showing that each and every one of us had the aptitude to be inspirational \u2013 all we have to do is unleash our inner potential!<\/p>\n Dynamic Spirit showed that we all have an inherent potential to use our passions and instigate change in the world. 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The aim of Arise Arjuna was to increase the awareness of and embrace Hindu Dharma internally to\u00a0chapter members and externally to the wider Hindu community. This was done by putting together a\u00a0phenomenal exhibition split into four zones, which explored various aspects of Hindu Dharma: 1. Preserve Zone: Guests learnt all about Karma, the history of Hindus and the inspiring people\u00a0that influenced the public. As well as this, attendees were fortunate enough to watch three\u00a0amazing plays on Krishna Bhagwan & Ahuna, Ram Mohan Roy and Anna Hazare 2. Protect Zone: Guests explored the amazing things that Hindus have done to protect Dharma\u00a0via an original NHSF (UK) video production that was created. 3. Practice Zone: Attendees were given an insight on why Hindus do certain things \u2013 whether it\u00a0was spiritual, for our samaj or scientific. 4. 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You pray before an exam and call yourself a Hindu, but why?\u00a0Why do Hindus fast on certain days of the week?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n In 2012, at the University of Wolverhampton, NHSF\u00a0(UK) took on the challenge of answering some of the most complex and controversial questions\u00a0facing Hindus in the 21st\u00a0century \u2013 better known as \u2018Big Hindu Questions\u2019.<\/p>\n Big Hindu Questions sought hard answers to important questions about their faith and origins. They\u00a0had the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops and lectures run by world-renowned Hindu\u00a0Scholars and Professors. 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They govern our world, our actions and even our thoughts! Ultimately, they define who we are. How many decisions do we make in a day, in an hour or in a second?<\/p>\n In 2008, at De Montford University, we explored this topic in depth through a series of talks, such as \u201cThe Butterfly Effect\u201d, \u201cThe Ripple Effect\u201d and \u201cThe Internal Effect\u201d \u2013 better known as \u201824\/7\u2019. \u00a0As students, we are faced with more choices, challenges and decisions than ever before. University life provides the perfect blend of opportunities and experiences from which we are able to shape our future. Students are faced with a multitude of seemingly trivial decisions on a daily basis, such as deciding what to eat, what to wear and whether to go out or study. In addition, every student at some point is faced with more complicated moral and ethical dilemmas.<\/p>\n It expanded the students\u2019 mind and made them aware that every moment counts when making decisions.<\/p>\n 24\/7 looked into what guides these decisions we make on a daily basis, exploring whether it is our body, our logic, our environment or something much deeper that helps us make a decision. The event consisted of interactive workshops, insightful speakers and imaginative displays. It expanded the students\u2019 mind and made them aware that every moment counts when making decisions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_team_member name=”DYNAMIC SPIRIT” image_url=”https:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/09\/dynamic-spirit-2007-2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.4.8″ header_level=”h2″ header_font=”Barlow|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#5c5c5c” header_font_size=”22px” header_letter_spacing=”1px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Barlow|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#6b6b6b” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” header_font_tablet=”” header_font_phone=”” header_font_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_text_color_tablet=”” header_text_color_phone=”” header_text_color_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”24px” header_font_size_phone=”” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_letter_spacing_tablet=”” header_letter_spacing_phone=”” header_letter_spacing_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_line_height_tablet=”” header_line_height_phone=”” header_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_tablet=”” body_font_phone=”” body_font_last_edited=”on|phone” body_text_align_tablet=”” body_text_align_phone=”” body_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” body_text_color_tablet=”” body_text_color_phone=”” body_text_color_last_edited=”on|phone” body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” body_letter_spacing_tablet=”” body_letter_spacing_phone=”” body_letter_spacing_last_edited=”on|tablet” body_line_height_tablet=”” body_line_height_phone=”” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_layout_tablet=”” background_layout_phone=”” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_blur=”38px” box_shadow_spread=”4px”]<\/p>\n Who inspires you? What are your powers? What motivates you? What gives you strength? In 2007, at Imperial College London, NHSF (UK) celebrated its 15th<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>year by challenging the perception of what it means to be a young Hindu in today\u2019s society \u2013 better known as \u2018Dynamic Spirit\u2019.<\/p>\n If we asked people off the streets who they consider as inspirational figures, many would not include themselves. This is because a vast amount of human beings sell themselves short. Over the course of a weekend, attendees had an opportunity to delve into these questions and explore what it means to be an inspirational and motivational figure in today\u2019s world. This was done through various invigorating activities that fed the imagination, which were led by truly inspirational figures such as the Keynote Speaker, Jeffrey Armstrong (Kavindra Rishi), the Founder and Director of Vedic Academy of Science and Arts (VASA). Dynamic Spirit opened attendees\u2019 eyes by showing that each and every one of us had the aptitude to be inspirational \u2013 all we have to do is unleash our inner potential!<\/p>\n Dynamic Spirit showed that we all have an inherent potential to use our passions and instigate change in the world. Sanatan Dharma can show us how to access that potential and passion within us, unlocking it from the cage which it resides and utilising it to make some kind of change whether it is big or small or at a personal, societal or global level.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.7″][et_pb_team_member name=”HINDU TIMES” image_url=”https:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hindu-Times-logo.jpg” _builder_version=”4.4.8″ header_level=”h2″ header_font=”Barlow|600||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#5c5c5c” header_font_size=”22px” header_letter_spacing=”1px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Barlow|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#6b6b6b” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” header_font_tablet=”” header_font_phone=”” header_font_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_text_color_tablet=”” header_text_color_phone=”” header_text_color_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”24px” header_font_size_phone=”” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_letter_spacing_tablet=”” header_letter_spacing_phone=”” header_letter_spacing_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_line_height_tablet=”” header_line_height_phone=”” header_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” body_font_tablet=”” body_font_phone=”” body_font_last_edited=”on|phone” body_text_align_tablet=”” body_text_align_phone=”” body_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” body_text_color_tablet=”” body_text_color_phone=”” body_text_color_last_edited=”on|phone” body_font_size_tablet=”16px” body_font_size_phone=”15px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” body_letter_spacing_tablet=”” body_letter_spacing_phone=”” body_letter_spacing_last_edited=”on|tablet” body_line_height_tablet=”” body_line_height_phone=”” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_layout_tablet=”” background_layout_phone=”” background_layout_last_edited=”on|tablet” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_blur=”38px” box_shadow_spread=”4px”]<\/p>\n Be the news you wish to see!<\/strong><\/p>\n The year 2009 NHSF (UK) brought to you \u2018Hindu Times\u2019, which was\u00a0hosted at City University, where misconceptions of the Hindu faith, which are found in the world\u00a0today, were challenged.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWomen Oppressed in Hindu Dharma\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHindu Dharma Goes Bollywood\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMahabharata and Ramayana Irrelevant Myths\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you picked up a newspaper\u00a0containing these headlines what would your reaction be and what\u00a0would you do? 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Students\u2019 Edition\u2019 as a new event, in place of September Committees\u2019 Day. The day set out to enhance chapters\u2019 understanding of NHSF (UK) whilst connecting young Hindus; to each other, and, to the wider Hindu samaj. Young Hindus across the nation gathered in London for a day exploring the four themes of \u2018arts\u2019,
\u2018identity\u2019, \u2018representation\u2019 and \u2018connect\u2019 through a variety of mediums. Over 20 external guest speakers were invited to present workshops, discussions and lectures surrounding the four
themes which all came together under the
the event theme of Monopoly.<\/p>\n
around the THE:SE Monopoly board which
was made up of workshops such as; \u201cSay It
With Your Chest\u201d, learning how to inspire an audience through speech; \u201cFeet Street\u201d,
bringing out inner creativity through Indian classical dance; \u201cSuccess Without Stress\u201d, identifying stresses and unlocking an inner potential; and \u201cLaw and Order\u201d,
exploring the links between law and Hindu
values.<\/p>\n
we can all easily give to those around us.<\/p>\n