01. guru brahma gurur vishnuhu guru devo’ maheswaraha: | guru saakshaath para brahmam tasmai sree...

Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnuhu Guru Devo’ Maheswaraha: | Guru Saakshaath Para Brahmam Tasmai Sree Gurave' Namaha: ||

Guru is Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Maheswara,Guru is nothing but the Supreme Brahman devoid of attributes.

That is the reason why we bow to the Guru

Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnuhu Guru Devo’ Maheswaraha: | Guru Saakshaath Para Brahmam Tasmai Sree Gurave' Namaha: ||

Guru is Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Maheswara,Guru is nothing but the Supreme Brahman devoid of attributes.

That is the reason why we bow to the Guru

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Blessings from Their Holinesses Kanchi AcharyasBlessings from Their Holinesses Kanchi Acharyas

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Some Explanations of Vision and ObjectivesVisit our website: www.Lokadharma.org

Some Explanations of Vision and ObjectivesVisit our website: www.Lokadharma.org

Regn. No: 1044/2007 Book IV, Registered Under The Indian Trust Act of 1861. 90/2 -- [old 153], Beracah Road, Varadhambal Thottam Main St,

http://www.Lokadharma.org Kilpakkam, Chennai-600010 .

Sri P. N. Vedanarayanan, IAS (Retd,) Bala N. Aiyer, M.D.Chairman , Board of Trustees International President Dr. R. Subramanian, Chennai. Sri K. Sankaran, IFS; Managing Trustee & Coordinator , Sri C. S. MehtaE-Mail: [email protected] Trustees – LDSFT, Chennai

==================================================================A Grand Plan for Revival and Reform of Hindu Dharma

Loka Dharma Seva Foundation for the Hindu Renaissance A Central Body for the Upkeep of our Dharma and our Temples

Let us all Wake up now from our SleepTo set our goals to make our dreams come true

To give Hindu Dharma the glory It deserves

Every big Tree starts with one small seed and Every big Palace starts with one small stone;

Every Long Journey starts with one small step;

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Organization for Temple managements with checks and balancesArrangements for the welfare of the Priests, Archakas and Poojaris

Refresher courses for priests, preachers and teachers in Hindu DharmaTraining in Temple Management, Public Relations and Mass Communication

Basic Lessons in Hindu Dharma and Classes on Vedas and AgamasFor men, women and children of all sections of the communities

Schools and training programs in Temples, in every village and cityEducational programs, Community Welfare work, Health camps, for all,

Social Service and much more with chapters in every part of India.

Organization for Temple managements with checks and balancesArrangements for the welfare of the Priests, Archakas and Poojaris

Refresher courses for priests, preachers and teachers in Hindu DharmaTraining in Temple Management, Public Relations and Mass Communication

Basic Lessons in Hindu Dharma and Classes on Vedas and AgamasFor men, women and children of all sections of the communities

Schools and training programs in Temples, in every village and cityEducational programs, Community Welfare work, Health camps, for all,

Social Service and much more with chapters in every part of India.

Loka Dharma Seva Foundation TrustOrganization – Vision – Mission Statement

A Foundation for the service to our great traditionsWith several centers for education and research studies

Renovation and reconstruction of thousands of Village templesCatering to all Hindu communities of all Sampradayas and Varnas

Loka Dharma Seva Foundation TrustOrganization – Vision – Mission Statement


Renovation and reconstruction of thousands of Village templesCatering to all Hindu communities of all Sampradayas and Varnas

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Visit our Website: http://www.lokadharma.orgVisit our Website: http://www.lokadharma.org

L.D.S.F. Apex Governing CouncilApex Body of Regents - Trustees of FoundationL.D.S.F. Apex Governing Council

Apex Body of Regents - Trustees of Foundation

Temples, Priests & Schools Planning CouncilTemples, Priests & Schools Planning Council

c. Council for Schoolsto Teach Hindu Dharmac. Council for Schools

to Teach Hindu Dharma

a. Council for TrainingPriests and Preachers

a. Council for TrainingPriests and Preachers

b. Council for Temples,Rejuvenation & Maintenance

b. Council for Temples,Rejuvenation & Maintenance

2. Council for Temples,Priests and Schools

2. Council for Temples,Priests and Schools1. Council for Welfare of

Priests and Preachers1. Council for Welfare of

Priests and Preachers

Priests Welfare in all areas Directly under Apex Body

1. Apex -Master Plan Council1. Apex -Master Plan Council

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3. Council for DharmaResearch & Development

3. Council for DharmaResearch & Development

Research Studies Directly under Apex BodyResearch Studies Directly under Apex Body

c. Council for Communityand Social Welfare

c. Council for Communityand Social Welfare

a. Council for Health Care,Clinics and Hospitals

a. Council for Health Care,Clinics and Hospitals

b. Council for Education,Schools and Colleges

b. Council for Education,Schools and Colleges

4. Council for HealthEducation & Welfare

4. Council for HealthEducation & Welfare

L.D.S.F. Apex Governing CouncilApex Body of Regents - Trustees of FoundationL.D.S.F. Apex Governing Council

Apex Body of Regents - Trustees of Foundation

Council for Research Studies & Social WelfareCouncil for Research Studies & Social Welfare

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Inauguration Pooja in Kilpauk, on 12 October 2005Inauguration Pooja in Kilpauk, on 12 October 2005

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We have already started since 12th October 2005, working on renovation of four village Temples including an ancient Shiva Temple at Venkadu,

And other Temples at Kovoor, Mahendravaadi and Ozhugoor.The cost for renovation of Venkadu Temple is estimated to be 4 to 5 Lakhs;

All Major Donor names for this project will be engraved in Granite.For details of our programs, Plans, Events and Photos see in our website

Visit our website:- http://www.lokadharma.org - for details

For Financial Contributions and Support, please contact:In USA: Dr. Bala N. Aiyer, - [email protected]

In India: Sri K. Sankaran, IFS - [email protected] or – Dr. R. Subramanian, - [email protected]

Loka Dharma Seva Foundation TrustA Grand Plan for Revival of Hindu Dharma

A Central Body for the Upkeep of our Dharma and our Temples


Renovation and reconstruction of thousands of Village templesSocial Service and much, much more with chapters in every part of India

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Here is a very quick and rough look at the Overall Foundation plans

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The main dream is to present a glorious space for our faith, good enough for people to come from around the world and stay, at the same time to re-build all our temples and schools to train our peopleand to give Hindu Dharma the glory It deserves.

The way to make this dream come true is first to wake up from our sleep and make it our goal.

The way to achieve this goal is by a forming a structured organization with a three-tier set-up with needed checks and balances for strength.

Here is a very quick and rough look at the Main Foundation HQ plans

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Let us make it a “Task Force for the Renaissance of Hindu Dharma”

and establish it in all four Southern states,and later all over, though we may need to start in one or two districts in each state now.

The idea is to build Centers for Hindu Dharma, on a grand scale to teach and train all Hindus on all aspects & forms of the faith and practice.

Visit our Website: http://www.lokadharma.org

Visit our Website: http://www.lokadharma.org

Temple Cleaning at Kovoor – 15th January 2006Temple Cleaning at Kovoor – 15th January 2006

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Ancient Temple at Venkadu – 19th February 2006Ancient Temple at Venkadu – 19th February 2006

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Ayurvedic Camp at Venkadu – 16th April 2006

Venkadu Temple Area Cleaning and Clearing – May 2006

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Visit to Kalavai and Venkadu – in June 2006

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1. Temple Cleaning Projects for all small and medium Temples in and around Chennai: 2. Rejuvenation of Temples that have been left unattended and dilapidated:

3. Recitation of Religious slokas, verses and songs with participation of Devotees:

4. Sound and light shows of Sthala Puranams as in Temples with explanations:

5. Annadhanam and Special Puja Related Activities for at major Temples:

6. Integrated Community Development Projects for the indigent Hindu community:

7. Special welfare projects for Temple Priests, Pujaris and Temple and their families.

8. Spiritual Education programmes in Hindu Dharma Studies:

9. International Hindu Education and Research Studies on Hindu Dharma:

10. Networking Co-operations with Organisations of similar thinking and objectives:


Long Term Vision and Plans for LDSFTSalient Features of the Objectives of LDSFT

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1. Temple Cleaning and Maintenance:

Temple Cleaning Projects for all small and medium Temples in and around Chennai: LDSFT will organise a group of social activists for the cleaning of Temples, clearing the debris with the help of the devotees and volunteers and making the Temple visit a pleasant experience for the devotees. The local devotees will be organized to form committees for long term care of these temples.As we gain momentum we will extend the activities to other districts and other states.

2. Rejuvenation of Temples that have been left unattended and dilapidated:There are several thousands of Hindu Temples all over India in the villages and some in cities, which are few hundred years old. Several small Temples in small communities are left unattended, damaged, dilapidated, and poorly maintained. They are in need of some simple renovation and construction to make them functional for the use of the Hindu community for their regular prayer services. These Temples will be renovated for the use of the community and regular pooja services with public participation will be organized.. These Temples can be used as our base for development of Hindu Dharma among the masses for the propagation of the Hindu traditions of among all members.


Long Term Vision and Plans for LDSFTExplanation of the Objectives

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3. Education programmes with Recitation of ReligiousManthras and slokas, with participation of Devotees:As we organise Temple rejuvenation projects we will combine education programmes;Recitation of Lalitha Sahasranamam / Vishnu Sahasranamam with Tamil Translations; and also recitation of Thevaram and Thiruvachagam with Sloka classes in Temples .

4. Sound and light shows of Sthala Puranams in Temples with explanations:Saiva and Vaishnava Sthala Puranam will be shows through audio-visual equipments with Video / DVD shows with Explanations will be shown for the devotees at major temples. At present, 108 Divya Desangal at Perumal temples on Thiruvonam days and Siva Thala Puranams in Shiva temples on Mada Sivarathri days are being organised.

5. Annadhanam and Special Puja Related Activities for at major Temples: This programme will be organized for the benefit of our out of town Devotees, especially our NRI/PIO community of Hindus around the world to commemorate important events by arranging special pujas and annadhanam services in major Temples in South India.



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6. Integrated Community Development and Social Welfare:This is organized for the indigent Hindu community, living below poverty line. This includes: [i] Vocational training for the Indigent community, along with [ii] Educational program for school children with tutorial classes, [iii] Spiritual development programmes with Hindu Dharma classes, [iv] Social service projects and health care camps, along with arrangements for clean water supply, sanitary facilities and good health education. LDSFT will organize an integrated project with Economic development.They will be organizing Medical camps and Ayurveda Camps in several places with free consultations and supply of free medicines to the indigent community members.

7. Priests and Preachers - Welfare and Training Projects:They will organize a uniform standard for training priests and teachers in each of these Temples. They will organize a special welfare projects for Temple Priests, Pujaris and Temple staff and their families for their needs. This will include training for priests in religious services, public relations, Language studies, management and general education and help their family members in various areas of interest and various needs.



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8. Hindu Dharma studies and Spiritual Educational Programs:

They will plan for educational program to train the priests and the general public at each Temple city. They will also organize evening and week-end classes for the youth and adults in the community about the basics of Hindu Dharma, Customs and Traditions.This is for the Hindu community in India, around small temples, where a basic level of a short term course will be conducted and will be followed by an initiation ceremony as a Hindu and Rituals of Deeksha in various paths of Hindu dharma practice. This will be followed by advanced studies for those interested in higher levels of education.

9. International Institute for Hindu Dharma Studies and Basic Research:They will plan and prepare a common minimum program for prayers based on Vedas, Agamas, Puranas and local Traditions for each of the constituent Temples to follow.This will plan to develop an International Institute of Hindu Dharma Studies to collect various Hindu religious books and magazines and organise an International program for high level research and to train new teachers and preachers for the community.



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10. Net-working Co-operations with Organisations of similar objectives:

As part of an organisational networking plan, LDSFT will work in cooperation with other social organisations in the area to achieve our similar vision and objectives.

In this, LDSFT will work with other groups and organisations involved in Temple renovation, in Hindu education programmes at the Temples and in Social welfare projects. LDSFT will help Neer Exnora in the renovation of Temple Tanks.

LDSFT will work in association with Temple Exnora to maintain temples and make their surroundings look attractive and clean the area without Garbage.

LDSFT will plan landscaping the surroundings of Temples with bushes and flowering plants to make them look green and colourful.

LDSFT will network and function along with several other organizations involved in Temple rejuvenation and other Hindu Dharma related activities.



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LDSF Meeting and Thevaram Recitation in October 2006

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Visit to Kanchi and Chennai – in Jan 2007

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LDSF Discourse on Sivasthalam in 13th June 2007

LDSF Discourse – Baghavatha Sapthagam – 23rd to 30th May 2007

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LDSF 2nd Anniversary Celebrations on 01 October 2007

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Maada Sivarathri – Sivasthala Puranam -on 09 October 2007

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Ayurvedha Camp 16 June 2008Ayurvedha Camp 16 June 2008 Ayurvedha Camp 16 June 2008Ayurvedha Camp 16 June 2008

Health Camp -23 June 2008Health Camp -23 June 2008 Health Camp -23 June 2008Health Camp -23 June 2008

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Alaya Dharisanam: --There are thousands of Temples all over Tamil Nadu and other South Indian States; each is famous in history, rituals, which many of our devotees are eager to visit. It is not possible for every one to visit 1000s of temples at any time. LDSFT will organize group travel programmes to visit several of these temples, to have dharshan, arrange special pooja services started and also organize Temple cleaning and rejuvenation projects in each of the Temples. Many of these Temples had no regular pooja services for years, so will start the pooja serviceswith educational programmes for the children living around the temples.

Spiritual Educational Programmes: – In Hindu Dharma, we have several well educated, spiritually evolved leaders and teachers and many are knowledgeable in the teachings of our Vedas and several of our holy texts. At the same time, large sections of our community are totally ignorant of our Dharma, our holy texts and the teachings in them except some fractions of the traditions and customs that they follow. Several groups of our members even question such teachings due to ignorance and are in need of the true aspects of the Dharma. We need encourage establishing schools to teach our faith from Basic to Vedic Hindu Dharma, including Sanskrit language and Tamil teachings of Hindu Classics, Temple worship, Puranas, Bhajans, Mantras and slokas for all Hindus, both men and women of all jaathis, combined under one roof.


Long Term Vision and Plans for LDSFT

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Temple Rejuvenation Projects :Currently LDSFT members and Devotee Volunteers are organizing monthly tour programmes to visit several big and small area Temples in one or two districts by bus on Anmiga Tours.

Here they will combine special pooja with Darisanam of famous Deities And combine that with Uzhavaar pani of Temple cleaning projects and also Hindu Dharma education, Thevaram classes and study activities.In the recent months, they have visited Temples in Nagapattinam, Thanjavoor and Kanchipuram districts in addition to Temples in Chennai.In the coming months they are planning to visit Thiruvaiyaru District.

Thevaram CompetitionLDSFT is also organizing a Thevaram explanation competition for studentswho are asked to explain the meaning of 12 Thevaram songs. Details of the competition are given in our website: www.Lokadharma.org Also, they are visiting one temple of importance for one of the NavagrahasOnce every month, perform Temple cleaning and recite and learn slokasOn Navagrahas, including Adithya Hrudhayam and Adithya Ashtakam.


Long Term Vision and Plans for LDSFT

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Loka Dharma Seva Foundation Trust,Will be organizing a Temple Cleaning Projects

Concentrating on Navagraha temples around Chennai

From June 2009 to January 2010 on the Last Sundays of every month.Following is the List of Temple names and scheduled dates for the events.

1. – Done on 28 June 2009 - Sri. Agatheeswarar Temple, Kozhapakkam, - Suryan.

2. – Done on 26 July 2009 - Sri. Somanatheswarar Temple, Somangalam, - Chandran.

3. – Done on 26 April 2009 - Sri. Vaideeswaran Temple, Poonamallee, - Sevvai.

4. – Done on 30 Aug. 2009 - Sri. Sundareswarar Temple, Kovoor, - Budhan.

5. – Done on 13 Sept 2009 - Sri. Neelakanteswarar Temple, Gerugambakkam, - Ke'thu.

6. – And 11 October 2009 – same as above Temple – second time 7. – Done on 08 November 2009 - Sri. Nageswarar Temple, Kunrathur, -

Raaghu. 8. – Done on 29 November 2009 - Sri. Agatheeswarar Temple,

Pozhichallur, - Sani.

Upcoming events: Following is the List of Temple names and scheduled dates for the events.

9. - on 27 December 2009 - Sri. Valleswarar Temple, Mangadu, - Sukran. - 10. – To be scheduled in January 2010 - Sri. Ramanadeshwarar Temple, Porur, - Guru. >[Uttara Rameshwaram],

The timings will be the same as 10 AM to 4 PM, unless intimated in advance.

Loka Dharma Seva Foundation TrustRecent and Upcoming Events – Temple Tours and Uzhavaar Pani

Temple Rejuvenation Projects – June 2009 to January 2010

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Sirukalathur – April 2009Sirukalathur – April 2009 Sirukalathur – April 2009Sirukalathur – April 2009

Temple Cleaning: 9/20/2008Temple Cleaning: 9/20/2008 Temple Cleaning: 9/20/2008Temple Cleaning: 9/20/2008

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Kanchipuram Kamatchi Temple Cleaning & Lecture : February 2009Kanchipuram Kamatchi Temple Cleaning & Lecture : February 2009

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Meeting at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – Jan 2009Meeting at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – Jan 2009

Meeting at Sankaralaya – Chetpet – March 2009Meeting at Sankaralaya – Chetpet – March 2009

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Aadhi Kesava Perumal Temple - Mylapore - on 29 March 2009

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Tamil Amudham Classes Inauguration - in April 2009

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Thalachengadu Temple Cleaning - in April 2009

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Anmiga Tours – Nagapattinam District - in May 2009

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Mylapore Valleswarar Temple – Uzhavar Pani - in May 2009

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Kolappakkam Temple – Uzhavaar Pani - in June 2009

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While Temple tours and visits for Darisanam may be the most soul-satisfying for our members, and it encourages more members get involved in LDSFT activities, we need to see beyond visiting Temples and Temple cleaning - which by themselves is a great service - no doubt.

It is very important that we get the local community of elders involved, as also participation of women and children and also the School Students in the area.

We must encourage education program of Basic Hindu Dharma, recitation of Tamil and Sanskrit Slokas, Spiritual training and training in religious practices of Sanskara rituals.

We must concentrate on involving the priests in our projects, who may look for immediate profits, but they must be reassured of the increasing support as the Temple activities improve and for this we need their involvement in their engaging the visiting general public in the prayer services and recitation of Prayer Slokas.

We must also act as a social welfare organization for the community, especially for those below poverty line by implementing the 10 point programmes including “Integrated community development projects”. Health care related projects need to be developed. -- Health camps and clean water supply projects. We will get public support and government support in these projects only and all other projects will be going along with that. We will get public support and government support and all other projects will be going along with that.


Long Term Vision and Future Plans for LDSFT

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As Part of the Integrated Community Development and Social Welfare Projects we will be planning educational activities for young children, school and college students as well as adults in the community as a whole to learn our ancient traditions and culture.

For this I am outlining some ideas below in brief [some of which we have already started and can be introduced at our other chapters]:

1. Tamil Amudhan classes in several Temples to teach and practice Religious works, poems and stories of Ithihasas and Puranas in Tamil.

2. Deva Amrutham Classes (similarly) for teaching Sanskrit lessons and Sanskrit prayers with meaning, incl. Sahasranama, Ashtithra and Bhajans.

3. Hindu Dharma Pãtasãlas to teach Basic Theories of Hindu Dharma lessons for the children as well as parents, to learn about History, philosophy and practice of Hindu Dharma and the various texts available for them.

Some of these lessons can be seen in websites: www.us-hindus.com ; www.Lokadharma.org and in my articles and there are several other books

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4. General Veda Pãtasãla – These will be standard schools to teach Hindu Vedas and Shastras for those who

have been initiated with the above three levels of studies, we can organize Veda Patasala for recitation of Veda Manthras, Poojas, Agamas and Temple rituals with meanings and explanation of the Sanskrit texts and advanced Sanskrit language courses. They will be trained as Religious Practitioners.

In addition, where LDSFT is involved, we need to teach them to be trained in public relations, and to train them as teachers and preachers, knowing the meaning of Manthras and philosophy to explain to the general public. In addition, there will be training in leadership, speech techniques and Journalism to work on News and TV media. They will be both full-time and part-time preachers & teachers.

The problem may be to find teachers and proper funding as well as interested students who would rather spend their time for professional education and making money. So, now, how do we encourage students to come to class? Once we start with 2 to 5 students in one place and find one teacher who can teach all these [ any one of us can do this at the basic level ] then we also offer other incentives for students [adults also] to come.



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The problem may be to find teachers and proper funding as well as interested students who would rather spend their time for professional education and making money. So, now, how do we encourage students to come to class?

Once we start with 2 to 5 students in one place and find one teacher among us who can teach all these then we also offer other incentives for students [adults also] to come. For this the following two projects will be important.

5. Vocational Studies Counseling - for students at High School level - in 9th, 10th and Plus 1 level students - can be asked to come attend lectures of various professional courses and job opportunities and how to get prepared for the same and what they need to know for this. We can get company executives come and talk as guest lectures to explain what the students need to do.

These students also will be studying Hindu Dharma as in the previous 4.

We need to publicise our plan and intent. We need resources persons, and many among us may be eligible to teach basic level of Hindu Dharma. There are several others who may volunteer their time to teach advanced levels of Veda Manthras, explanation of Hindu Texts and Philosophy. We need to enlist them.



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6. "Youth Leadership Development Project"

For those in college level studies, they may benefit by a Spiritually trained "Youth Leadership Development Project" - to develop them as future leaders of our industries and government, including training in leadership, independent thinking, speech training, voice training and people management training - as introduction courses to prepare them for competitive examinations, IIT, IAS and for company management positions through guest volunteer lecturers.

- The Leadership training is for i. Government and politics; ii. Social/Arts /Culture; iii. Charity work and social service; and iv. Business and Entrepreneurship -- to be leaders of the future.

They will (a.) develop Core leadership skills; (b.) Engage and interact with Accomplished leaders; (c.) Develop social and community awareness that is very much needed for Hindus; (d.) Get a good recognition across the community with awareness of available resources to preserve our culture and traditions as a Hindu. This may be a difficult project, but ground work needs to be done.

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We have in our community in Chennai, Mumbai, Bangaluru, Kuala Lumpur, and other cities several of our friends who have achieved positions in major government and in private industries. They will be a good resource if they can be made to come forward to teach for about 2 hours once in 2 to 3 months.

Since this is beneficial to the Hindu Youth to achieve high positions and leadership in our Government and private sector projects, there will be a good response as they see the personal benefit in this. People will come forward.

These projects, being a social service can be funded from public resources, contributions and also government grants and support from private organization of Industrialists.

Combine these with Spiritual development courses, Sanskrit and Hindu education, Vocational training, Health camp, Health education lectures.

In all these projects, Basic Hindu Dharma education, Tutorial support classes for school, Spiritual studies for adults and Social support with Health Care are the most important in all communities, especially those who are poor.



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1.Temples Rejuvenation projects that will include Temple Cleaning- Uzhavarapani; Priests, Pujaris, Temple workers welfare; and Priests training for public relation.2. Education Programmes at Temples and in Public places: Temples as Education and Learning Centres; such as Teaching and reciting slokas, Thevaram, Thiruvachagam, Basic Hindu Dharma, Indian Heritage, Culture and Spiritual lessons.3. Audio Visual Programmes such as 108 Divya Desangal.4. Temple Reconstructions: Networking, Assisting and supervising.5. Anmiga Sutrula: Organise tours to see and attend rituals and functions in known temples and remote village temples.

6. To teach how to do pujas and rituals at home and in Temples to Hindus of all communities.7. Establish an International Research Centre of Hind Dharma Studies.8. Integrated Development Project around each temple or in villages concentrating on Economic, Education, Health and Social Development along with Spiritual lessons.9. Renovating Temple tanks in association with Neer Exnora, and Interacting with like minded organizations for temples.10. Planting one crore Agathi [Sesbania Grandliflora] in villages, as fodder for cows that will increase milk yield.

11. Establishing Devotees Forum for each temple, Data base of devotees and priests to assist in rejuvenation of Temples.12. Conducting Periodical seminars and conferences on Hindu Dharma.13. Conducting Hindu Dharma oriented events like Bajans and Musical Discourses in public places and in temples.14. Start chapters in various cities on above activities.15. A 12-16 page Tabloid news paper, as well as e-paper on Hindu Dharma.

1.Temples Rejuvenation projects that will include Temple Cleaning- Uzhavarapani; Priests, Pujaris, Temple workers welfare; and Priests training for public relation.2. Education Programmes at Temples and in Public places: Temples as Education and Learning Centres; such as Teaching and reciting slokas, Thevaram, Thiruvachagam, Basic Hindu Dharma, Indian Heritage, Culture and Spiritual lessons.3. Audio Visual Programmes such as 108 Divya Desangal.4. Temple Reconstructions: Networking, Assisting and supervising.5. Anmiga Sutrula: Organise tours to see and attend rituals and functions in known temples and remote village temples.

6. To teach how to do pujas and rituals at home and in Temples to Hindus of all communities.7. Establish an International Research Centre of Hind Dharma Studies.8. Integrated Development Project around each temple or in villages concentrating on Economic, Education, Health and Social Development along with Spiritual lessons.9. Renovating Temple tanks in association with Neer Exnora, and Interacting with like minded organizations for temples.10. Planting one crore Agathi [Sesbania Grandliflora] in villages, as fodder for cows that will increase milk yield.

11. Establishing Devotees Forum for each temple, Data base of devotees and priests to assist in rejuvenation of Temples.12. Conducting Periodical seminars and conferences on Hindu Dharma.13. Conducting Hindu Dharma oriented events like Bajans and Musical Discourses in public places and in temples.14. Start chapters in various cities on above activities.15. A 12-16 page Tabloid news paper, as well as e-paper on Hindu Dharma.

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Master Plan for Loka Dharma FoundationPoints to keep clear in our mind:

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We should follow the rules of inclusiveness rather than behave as exclusive groups. That means, every group should accept any Hindu who wishes to join them in prayers.

Many of the major social and religious leaders of the Hindu communities in all Southern States should be approached to join the force andwork together for the common cause of

Dharma.

Many of these procedures and plans are already being practiced in many area temples, but wewill bring a uniformity in this traditions.

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-- Members / Volunteers to take part in the Management Activities -- Persons / Volunteers to Organize and to Teach Hindu Dharma-- Scholarship / Donations to Sponsor Hindu Schools & Students-- Contributions to sponsor a Class Program or Faculty position

-- Sponsorship / Donations to Support Specific Temple Projects -- Contributions for Social welfare activities in Villages and Cities

-- General Contributions to the Foundation for all Activities: $100, $500, $1000-- Specific Contributions of Major Donors and Patrons at: $2,500, $5,000 & More-- About US $10,000 will be needed for Every Village project and City Schools

**Will Build the Temple, Classroom and also Water supply & Health Care**



Our Current needs Support – Volunteers – Teachers - Funds

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-- Members / Volunteers to take part in the Management Activities -- Persons / Volunteers to Organize and to Teach Hindu Dharma-- Scholarship / Donations to Sponsor Hindu Schools & Students-- Contributions to sponsor a Class Program or Faculty position

-- Sponsorship / Donations to Support Specific Temple Projects -- Contributions for Social welfare activities in Villages and Cities

In Indian Rupees:-- General Contributions to the Foundation for all Activities: Rs. 5,000 to 50,000-- Specific Contributions of Major Donors and Patrons at: Rs. 1 Lakh to 5 Lakhs-- About Rs. 5 Lakhs will be needed for Every Village project and City Schools

**Will Build the Temple, Classroom and also Water supply & Health Care**



Our Current needs Support – Volunteers – Teachers - Funds

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Let us all Wake up from our sleep to make ourDreams come true and to set our Goals and have aVision to give Hindu Dharma the glory It deserves.

Let us all Wake up from our sleep to make ourDreams come true and to set our Goals and have aVision to give Hindu Dharma the glory It deserves.

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Bala N. Aiyer – ©© - www.Lokadharma.org

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