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HPD’s young cadets gets an circle with good deeds in the current life Think your child has the potential to be-
introduction to Hinduism. that lead to a better re-birth in the next
life. He also highlighted how Hindus re- come a Picasso? Then send us their draw-
ceive and treat guests at home; how people ing or paintings and we will feature them
respect the premises by leaving the shoes and their super skills! Send your scanned
outside the home before entering and the
practice of wearing gold jewelry on social entries to: [email protected] and
and religious occasions. The essence of we get a chance to see your art in the next
Hinduism, he added, is the same of all true edition!
religions - Bhakti and genuine compassion
for all beings. P.S.: Make sure to mention the artist’s name and their age!
HGH President Thara Narasim- Artist: Meet Sanghavi
han congratulated the cadets on joining
such a noble profession and noted that
over the last 40 years, the community has
become very diverse. She also emphasized
the fact that India itself is very diverse with
people following different customs includ-
ing dressing styles. This, in turn, makes it
the very nature of Indians to respect other
cultures and customs. She offered the ser-
vices of HGH to the cadets at any point
should there be such a need and conclud-
On a warm sunny afternoon of 23rd July, ed her address by requesting HGH and its
about 60 young cadets of the Houston members to pray for the cadets’ success in
Police Department (HPD) were intro- their careers.
duced to the core principles of Hinduism Manisha Gandhi wrapped up the
through a series of presentations and lec- event with the vote of thanks. She thanked
tures at Vallabh Priti Seva Samaj.(VPSS) HPD for taking the time to learn more
As the Greater Houston area is one of the about Hinduism and Hindus in Hous-
most culturally diverse communities in the ton and VPSS for providing the venue for
US, it was a much needed introduction to such an initiative. She also thanked Officer
the Hindu faith and a huge step forward to Danish Hussain for playing an active role
help understand and support the members in arranging the event and closed out the
of the community they serve. This unique day’s proceedings with a brief explanation
engagement with the HPD was initiated by of the meaning of Namaste – the gesture is
the Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH). an acknowledgment of the soul in one by

HGH Director Manisha Gandhi led the the soul in another.
initiative with the keen involvement of Se- Several interesting questions came
nior HPD Officer Danish Hussain. up at the Q&A session. HGH Director So-
After welcoming the cadets and in- mansh Agarwal remarked that in case of
viting the distinguished guests to the dais, any doubt, HPD officers can contact the
VPSS Trustee and HGH Advisor Rasesh HGH President at President@hindusof-
Dalal kicked off the day’s proceedings with houston.org or through Manisha Gandhi,
a presentation that covered many aspects to help them out with any issues, as and
of Hinduism including the customs and when needed. “ The cadets who
rationale behind each of those customs. attended the presentation at
Observing the fact that Hinduism is bet- VPSS will be graduating in Oc-
ter defined “as a way of life than a religion,” tober 2021.
Rasesh also explained the Hindu philoso-
phy of karma - one’s life being an eternal By Kesava B. Chakka

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