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Dharma Seva Foundation Trust (Regd.) 90/2
--[old 153], Beracah Road, Varadhambal Thottam Main St, Kilpakkam, Chennai-600010 | | Loka
Dharma Seva Foundation A
Grand Plan for Hindu Renaissance and Revival |
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Central Body for the Upkeep of our Dharma and our Temples | |
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| | Explanation
of Ideas and Plans for Organization- - 08 | |
| | Organizational
Structure : Steering Committee The Steering Committee
at the central body of Foundation Headquarters will organize and form the Apex
Governing Council of Regents. They will also form the following 11 sub-committees:
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An Advisory General Council - to coordinate all activities at the HQ, and
also include a Fundraising body - to plan and prepare massive fundraising programs; [2.]
A Public Relations & Communications Council - will communicate
with the general public through news letters, radio & Television programs,
and internet services. [3.]
A Legal affairs committee - to look at the legal matters of all activities
including the renovated Temple management and educational programs;
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An Internal Audits and General accounting committee - to supervise
the collection and spending of funds; Since management of funds is the biggest
problems for credibility of the organizations, the accounts managers will be different
from expense approving and budgeting agencies and auditors, with checks and
balances. [5.]
A Special Maintenance Trust Funds committee - to organize and manage a
savings Trust funds and properties of all small Temples that join this group including
their lands for the maintenance of the organizations; [6.]
Long-term Architectural Planning Committee - to prepare a master plan for
the various head quarters and research centers. They will prepare a standard plan
and design for the construction of Temples and various centers, and plan all future
constructions;
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A Hindu Temple Renovation Council - to identify and organize renovation
and reconstruction of old Temples and arrange for religious services for the general
public; [8.]
A Hindu Dharma Education Council - will organize regular Hindu classes
on various subjects on a regular basis for the general public in all Temples and
other locations. [9.]
A Priests, Preachers and Teachers Welfare management Council - to plan
developing programs to support the trained pundits for the purpose of maintaining
our Dharma and also look after their welfare;
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A Health, Education and Social Welfare Council - will work for Secular
Social works for the community for their health care, regular school education,
community activities including for women, children, and orphanages;
[11.] A Research and Development Council
- will arrange for university level of research studies and also organize periodic
seminars and camps for students and researchers around the world.
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1.] The working committee should consist of all strong followers of
Hindu Dharma and are knowledgeable in the traditions. It should consist of all
communities - with equal rights - committed to the cause and not for the self.
We should the rules of inclusiveness rather than exclusive groups. Major community
leaders of the various Hindu communities in all Southern States can be approached
to join the force and work together. [
2.] Various village Temples should be developed with the local communities
and should include all Jaathis, including Dwijas, non-Dwijas and Avarnas and any
new seekers who are interested in learning and practicing the traditions of Hindu
Dharma.
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3.] The responsibilities to appoint priests and teachers and committees
should be according to the traditional rules of Hindu as approved by the policies
of the Apex body. [
4.] If the policy of the Temples permit, we can plan employing priests
from all Hindu communities and jaathis in appropriate temples, with local communities
support and contributions and these should be encouraged and necessary training
should be given for them through classes in Agamas along with regular religious
classes for the general public.
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5.] Local financial support should be encouraged - possibly some membership
dues from those who want to form the governing bodies - no free riders. Local
fund collections through donations and festival collections in each such Temple
will assure long-term support. It is often better to collect funds for services
and festivals than as donations from general public. [
6.] Even though, it is easy to receive contributions from Government
funds and from political groups and HRE, it is better to refuse unless it is given
with a written agreement as "No Strings Attached" - as later government
and politicians will come to take over once
we are successful.
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7.] Other than fixed membership dues from governing board members of
an equal amount like 2,000 or 5,000 or 10,000 Rupees etc, all other major donations
should be only from individuals and must be made with no strings attached policy
and no promise for positions or appointments in the Hierarchy, unless approved
by Apex Council and Regents. [
8.] Let us call it a "Task Force for the Renaissance of Hindu
Dharma" and establish it in all four Southern states, and later all over,
though we may start in one or two districts in each state now.
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D. S. F. - Details
of Organization Plans - Q & A |
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