India Post News Service
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: The first Hindu Unity Day was celebrated by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Charlotte chapter July 14 with around 35 Hindu/Indian organizations joining in and pledging support to work together for the Hindu and larger American society based on the Hindu principle of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam (the whole world is one big family) .
Yelloji-Rao Mirajkar former executive director of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA, and member of current HSS National Team, was the chief guest at the the program and delivered the keynote address on this occasion, a press release stated.
Speaking to the delegates from the attending organizations Mirajkar said that the coronation of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a historical moment in Indian history as he established the Hindu Swarajya overcoming the difficult times during Moghul rule when Hindus had to pay tax to practice their religion. He said that HSS celebrates this occasion as Hindu Sanghatan (Unity) Day to unite the Hindu society to face any future challenges and to prepare them to make a difference in the society.
He said that Hindu scriptures and the Hindu way of life had answers to all the challenges one faces, be it environment, science, family etc. Hindu religion always stressed on the need for every individual to take care of not just parents, kids, family but also the society. During ancient days, village used to take the responsibility of providing food to the students who were pursuing their education at the school/ashram of the teacher. The village used to save from their share for the society and things ran smoothly as they considered that as their societal responsibility. Similarly, the current Hindu society should embrace those ideals and do their part for the society through Sewa (selfless service). 
Mirajkar said the Hindu society has some challenges in the US and together all the Hindu organizations can overcome them. The California textbook case was the classic case wherein the Hindu organizations came together to fight the misinterpretation of Hindu history in school textbooks.
Similarly, Guru Vandana (teacher appreciation the Hindu way), and International Yoga Day are some of the unique activities that all the organizations can work on to positively impact the American society.
“The world is ready to accept Hindu ideals and we have seen that in case of International Yoga Day which was supported by over 177 countries,” Mirajkar said.
“It is the duty of the Hindu organizations to come together and work on making not only an impact on the American society but at the same time make Hindu community influential in this country.”
The delegates from each of the participating organizations introduced their organizations, their mission and vision and lauded the effort of HSS for bringing everyone under one roof in the name of Hindu Unity Day. They extended their full support and expressed resolve to work together on goals of common interest. Charlotte Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera attended the event and Morrisville councilman Steve Rao extended his support by sending a message to this unique initiative.
Earlier Hindu Unity Day Coordinators of HSS Aravind Modini, Shiva Das and Santosh Gopal welcomed the delegates. Mirajkar and Prasad Joshi, HSS SE Coordinator for Intellectual Activities, did the lamp lighting to inaugurate the program in a traditional Hindu way.
In his opening remarks, Aravind Modini stressed the need for Hindu unity to realize the goal of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam and this Hindu Unity Day was the first step towards that.
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