Washington DC, January 25, 2010: KHNA is pleased to report on two recent activities that is in line with
KHNA's objective to bring the hindu Malayali community together with proper understanding of the underpinnings of
our religion. While the depth of the religiligious philsophy is brought out well by many acharyas, the common people
in our community will often benefit from discussing it in layman's terms to better their understanding. The philosophy
discussion group started in Washington DC attempts this, and is expected to lead to many such forums in other cities in
North America under KHNA's banner. The bhajan group started in Washington DC, where various organizations already conduct
bhajans, is also geared towards bringing everybody in the community under one umbrella.
Philosophy Discussion Group: 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)
All Hindu Bhajan Group: A Bhajan Group with participation of Hindus belonging to various traditions and
and beliefs has been formed in the Metropolitan Washington area. “When people of different backgrounds assemble in an
environment filled with devotion and music, which transcend all artificial barriers and limitations, a broad outlook of
life and the feeling of oneness prevails which breeds unity”, said Sri M.G.Menon while inaugurating the first session
on December 13, 2009. The second session was held on January23, 2010 at the residence of Suresh Raj and was attended by
over 40 participants. The third Group Bhajan is scheduled on March 6, 2010 at the residence of Manoj Sreenilayam at
Rockville, Maryland. For further details contact Bhajan coordinater Jiju Unnikrishnan (703-855-0300)
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