{"id":1360,"date":"2012-01-22T22:36:31","date_gmt":"2012-01-22T21:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/2012\/01\/roots-2012\/"},"modified":"2020-07-16T17:07:55","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T16:07:55","slug":"roots-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/?p=1360","title":{"rendered":"Roots 2012 &#8211; Applications open 28th Jan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>By Sunil Pala<br \/>\nNHSF (UK)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>What is a \u201cHindu\u201d identity ? Have you exhausted all possibilities in adding meaning to this \u201clabel\u201d?<\/p>\n<p>Creating an affinity between being a Hindu and valuing the source of this identity \u2013 India \u2013 is not only an integral part of this initiative, but a natural thought process in itself.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cChange your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots\u201d, Victor Hugo.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><!--more--> Experiences<\/h3>\n<p>A personal journey: \u201cAn adventure waiting around every corner and countless opportunities to gain insight into what makes Bharat the amazing country it is! Roots has opened my mind to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the strength and beauty of our motherland. This journey has truly strengthened my personal connection and love for Bharat!\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>How do I get to go?<\/h3>\n<p>An application process is required primarily for the benefits of understanding applicants in an effort to best guide decisions on subsequent participation. It is intended for you to think\u2026not impress!<\/p>\n<h3>How would I prepare?<\/h3>\n<p>Upon selection and preparation for the journey to come, an intensive yet enjoyable orientation program will be conducted. This is an opportunity for you to develop yourselves and best understand specific and mandatory topics for the journey ahead.<\/p>\n<h3>Where could I be going?<\/h3>\n<p>The three-week journey will take you to areas and aspects of India you may never have dreamt of before. The areas have been carefully selected and tested to ensure you gain the most out of your experience, particularly when gaining a better understanding of the political, social, and spiritual aspects of India.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/roots-2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3511\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/roots-2012-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"roots 2012\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/roots-2012-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/roots-2012-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/roots-2012-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.nhsf.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/roots-2012.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To find out more visit <a href=\"roots\">www.nhsf.org.uk\/roots<\/a> where you will find videos, photos, past experiences and more. Or If you think you\u2019re ready for Roots then register your interest now by emailing <a href=\"mailto:roots@nhsf.org.uk\">roots@nhsf.org.uk<\/a>. The clock is ticking&#8230;are you content with your identity?<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"roots\">www.nhsf.org.uk\/roots<\/a><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Sunil Pala NHSF (UK) What is a \u201cHindu\u201d identity ? Have you exhausted all possibilities in adding meaning to this \u201clabel\u201d? Creating an affinity between being a Hindu and valuing the source of this identity \u2013 India \u2013 is not only an integral part of this initiative, but a natural thought process in itself. 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