KHNA to Form "Young Volunteers in Action - YuVa" One of the important initiatives recently developed at Washington DC is for KHNA to provide a forum for many young professionals and families in the country to actively take part in moving the KHNA objectives forward. This is due to a realization (and some criticisms!) that KHNA may be mistaken for an organization of "older generation" who are out of touch with the needs and aspirations of many of the younger people (professionals, singles, young families, etc) who have untapped energy in carrying the KHNA torch forward and to accomplish many of our goals. A very worthwhile initiative, indeed! Some of the potential activities of YuVa are: (a) Walkathons, (b) Temple Service, (c) Indian Embassy help services, (d) Job Cell, and (e) Primary professional service help. The National Coordinator for YuVa is Sri. Krishnakumar Nair of Washington D C: (VCK@rocketmail.com, 443-537-0406). It is heartening to note that he had received over 50 excited volunteers from around the country within a couple of weeks of the decision to form the forum. KHNA is actively requesting for regional coordinators to help initiate the activity around the country. YuVa’s first major community activity was successfully conducted on June 12, 2010 in the form of a Yogathon from 3.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.


SEVA: Did you know that KHNA now has a Help-Desk? For help on anything or you need an answer on something from the Hindu Malayali community, simply send an email to the newly formed KHNA help desk - seva@namaha.org. KHNA joint secretary Sri. Ratheesh Nair has formed a help desk with volunteers who will be glad to help! If KHNA does not know an answer immediately, we promise to do our best to find somebody who does, from our 2500+ families around the country!


Philosophy Discussion Group & Bhajan Group in Washington DC : Pursuant to the call for facilitating education in Hindu philosophy among the Hindus in North America, the Washington region has instituted a group called Sanathana Dharma Samithi (SDS), whose members get together periodically to discuss subjects of practical application in life from a philosophical stand point. The topics so far discussed are Concept of God, Ego, Sathyameva Jayathe, Vakkum Pravrthiyum (What we say and what we do) and Symbolism in Hinduism. “We want to establish a forum where one is recognized by one’s knowledge and character and not by one’s past or caste or wealth”, said Sri. M.G.Menon , the KHNA President while explaining the advantages of philosophy discussion group. He hopes leaders of the Regional committees in various KHNA regions will establish such philosophy discussion groups all over the country. For more details, please contact Dr. Raghu Nath (571-216-1144), Dr. Krishnan Namboodiri (707-489-9472), Dr. Muraleerajan (703-459-5479), Ratheesh Nair (703-624-1393)


The Bhajana Group : With a participation of over 20 enthusiasts has been active since its formation as reported in the last eAnjali. “When people of different backgrounds assemble in an environment filled with devotion and music that transcend all artificial barriers and limitations, a broad out look of life and the feeling of oneness prevails that breeds unity”, said Sri M.G.Menon while inaugurating the first session on December 13, 2009. As in the case of the Discussion Group the Bhajana Group that has been well attended so far has been a great success. For further details contact Bhajana Coordinater Jiju Unnikrishnan (703-855-0300)

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