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Welcome
to the Homepage of the Hindu Students Council at the
University of Illinois at Chicago. Our organization is open to anyone who shows
interest and a desire to learn about the Hindu culture. We host many
events, socials, and discussions that are open for all to attend. HSC is a
place for our community to come together, learn, and grow. Whether you are
new to Chicago or have lived here all your life, HSC is a
great place to meet others, to explore Hinduism, and to have fun!
If you are interested in applying for a Core Group position,
please contact Vinny Sharma at vsharm5@uic.edu
Join HSC
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About Us:
The Hindu Students Council is a religious
organization at the University of Illinois at Chicago. We strive to educate
all those that are eager to learn more about Hinduism. We hold discussions
every other week, and we also host workshops that relate to different Hindu
practices. The discussions allow everyone to voice their own opinions and
learn from what others know. They are also be a great way to learn from
each other as peers in a discussion format. In addition to all of the
discussions, we also have yoga workshops, meditation workshops, a past-life
regression workshop, other dance workshops, pujas, and we host several
speakers. Our biggest events include Diwali Night in November and Holi in
the spring. We look forward to having as many people as possible at all of
our discussions so that we can all learn more about our identity and our
community.
Why A Hindu
Students Council?
One out of every six persons born on this
earth is Hindu. Mark Twain said, "In religion and culture India is the
only millionaire." And yet, so many of us know very little about this
great culture and heritage!
HSC represents the first and only North American and international attempt
by students and young professionals like yourself to explore, discover
& experience the immense treasures of the time-tested knowledge and
wisdom of the great Hindu culture. Indeed, we have within our grasp the
vast philosophical, spiritual, social and scientific tools of the Hindu
System. Let us learn to use them for achieving excellence in personal life
and to enrich our community, our environment and our world.
As Hindu students, we often feel isolated and lost within ourselves because
of our upbringing in a dual culture Hindu and Judeo-Christian. We try to
reconcile our own sorrows and imperfections as human beings in a variety of
self-defeating ways. And we usually go through this confusing internal
struggle alone. It is precisely to assist you with this spiritual,
emotional and identity needs that the HSC was born. Let us help you and
help us to help others.
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