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ESHI Conference. www.indiainclassrooms.org. 2004. VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Ancient India’s Contribution to Modern Civilization and the Origins of Hinduism. CHARTER.

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  1. ESHI Conference www.indiainclassrooms.org 2004

  2. VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM Ancient India’s Contribution to Modern Civilization and the Origins of Hinduism

  3. CHARTER *India in Classrooms is a non-political, non-profit, non-religious organization, open to individuals of all races, nationalities and religions. *India in Classrooms is focused on providing accurate and comprehensive information about Indian history and culture to school children of all backgrounds to broaden their perspective of the world *India in Classrooms aims to raise the self esteem of young Indian Americans by projecting Indian culture in its rightful world perspective and change the present Euro-centric conditioning *India in Classrooms hopes to strengthen inter-cultural ties within neighborhoods, through its ‘World is the Family’ theme.

  4. * India in Classrooms aims to create awareness among parents about classroom instruction on India and to be alert to any misinformation on the subject * India in Classrooms has been formed to give voice to the concerns of the Indian community with regards to curriculum and multicultural activity in schools * India in Classrooms aims to improve the way Indians are perceived by Americans by dispelling myths and misunderstandings about Indian culture and history The Network does not believe in undermining or comparing with, any culture, civilization, organization or cause in its efforts to bring truthful knowledge about India to future world citizens

  5. 3 of the many misconceptions about Indian civilization and culture Aryan Theory Caste system Polytheism

  6. sindhu saraswati

  7. THE VEDAcontainLAWS THAT GOVERNOUR CREATION ASTRONOMY GENEOLOGY MATHEMATICS REPRODUCTION

  8. SUSHRUTAFather of SURGERY 2600 years ago Even conducted complicated BRAIN SURGERY Anesthesia well known in ancient India. Over 125 surgical equipment were used.

  9. Goddess of Liberty

  10. www.indiainclassrooms.org Mona Vijaykar

  11. GoddessMom

  12. All paths lead to the same God

  13. Good vs Evil The Wheel of Creation Hindu 'Su Astik' Hitler’s Wheels of destruction and hatred

  14. The Mother who nurtures Krishna with ‘Gau mata’

  15. T H A I L A N D LAOS B H A R A T The story of Ram celebrated and enacted in many countries

  16. The Pass in the Himalayas named ‘HINDU KUSH’ (meaning slaughter of Hindus)... a doorway to invaders GREEKS Foreign Invaders MUSLIMS EUROPEANS

  17. Hindus form 82% of total popn…1 Billion India is the world’s largest secular democracy (freedom to pursue any religion) India provided refuge to the persecuted India is a true democracy where minorities hold powerful positions India had 4 Muslim Presidents A Sikh President A Sikh Prime Minister A Christian leads the Congress Party Sikhs 2% Christians 2.5% Buddhists .7% Jews .0005% . Jains .5% .01% Zoroashtrians India’s leading movie stars and musicians are Muslim India’s world class cricket team has three Muslims India’s richest man (in the world) is a Muslim 12% of popn. Muslims Largest muslim popn. in the world after Indonesia Separate civil code for Muslims

  18. OUR CHALLENGE To identify our opposition “Indian Americans are workers not leaders” Caucasian parent’s observation on school campus. Ignorance, apathy, fear and disagreement among Indian Americans

  19. OUR CHALLENGE To identify our objectives *The Indian civilization is a vast subject. *What information is relevant to K-12 students?

  20. OUR OBJECTIVES • We must have simple objectives that can be met in a set time span • Ideally 5 members for each of the following responsibilities with a presiding chair: • MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM • Creative Designer /Researcher / Writer / Watch dog/ Speaker • LIAISON WITH AMERICAN GOVT/Hindu American Orgs. • LIAISON WITH PUBLISHERS • LIAISON WITH SCHOOLS • FUNDRAISING

  21. Long Term Role of India in Classrooms *Continue to Build Network *Be affiliated with an umbrella organization *Offer creative solutions to educational projects *Work in tandem with similar organizations

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