Hindu Students Council – The Largest Hindu Youth Organization in North America

Student Testimonials

“It was great being at the retreat this weekend. I think for all of us at UMASS, we were able to forget about school and other things, and just concentrate on learning about our religion and heritage. We all enjoyed it thoroughly!”

Lé Santha N.
Former president, HSC chapter at UMASS-Amherst
“Only under the brilliant rays of knowledge can we expect to grow and flower. After attending the camp, I have begun to smell the sweet scent of divinity.”

Atul A.
UT Austin
“I felt goosebumps from the divine melody of the Bhajans…as well as a strong sense of unity and togetherness.”

Deepthi K.
Drexel University
“The 2005 HSC Regional Retreat was awesome! I really learned a lot and got the chance to meet a lot of incredible people. It introduced me to many new ideas and allowed me to explore Hinduism more deeply, especially by communicating with others and gaining their viewpoint. As this was my first HSC event outside of our chapter, the retreat also made me realize that HSC as an organization is much greater than I imagined, whether in size, goals, or accomplishments. It was an amazing experience, lots of fun, and went by too quickly!”

Nisha G.
Former president, HSC chapter at NYU

“I have known and worked with HSC leaders for 15 years and feel proud of their sincerity, courage and hard work. I support their efforts and encourage other community leaders to join their activities. In fact, they are shouldering many of the responsibilities of traditional gurus and kshatriyas, by making sure that Hinduism is fairly represented on the US campuses.”

Shri Rajiv Malhotra
Indian-American author and Hindu activist
“I am delighted to participate in this Global Dharma Conference…I consider that this conference will provide us an opportunity for introspection and mid-course correction to realize the concept of Universal Brotherhood.”

His Excellency, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India
“Amma is immensely happy to learn about the activities of the Hindu Students Council (HSC) of North America…It is also heartening to know that the organization is celebrating its 25th year. To see our youth becoming more and more spiritually inclined is truly inspiring. A transformation in the younger generation, a change in their perspective can create wonders.”

HH Mata Amritanandamayi Devi ("Amma")
“The organizers of this Global Dharma Conference have done a great job. People will gain a lot of positive feelings from this and good work will be done. So, we congratulate the organizers. Also, we congratulate all the dignitaries who have delivered good messages and guidance and thank you all.”

HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Spiritual Head, BAPS
“We are very much delighted to know that HSC is stepping into 25th year of spreading the ever-relevant practices of Hindu Dharma, particularly among youth. Our mangalasasanams on the wonderful occasion of Silver Jubilee year of HSC. We need ambassadors to take these wonderful vedic practices deeper into the society. And the onus is on the youth who form the bridge to the next generation.”

HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji
Founder, Jeeyar Educational Trust (JET)
“It is indeed heartening to note that the Hindu youths of America are holding aloft and trying to spread the light of the eternal, universal spiritual truths and values of Indian culture in that part of the globe. We are sure that Swami Vivekananda’s luminous life and message would provide perennial inspiration and guidance to the youths of America in their noble endeavors.”

Pujya Swami Suhitanandaji
General Secretary, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission
“Hindu Students Council is a dynamic group of young Hindus dedicated to preserving and promoting the knowledge and values of Sanatana Dharma.”

Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri)
Director, American Institute of Vedic Studies
“Hindu Students Council is doing a wonderful job. It is imperative that dharmic principles be impressed in the minds of all Hindu youth, and you are fulfilling this admirably in colleges throughout USA. Understanding and practicing dharma, these youth will stand strong for Hinduism here in the West and make a difference.”

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Founder, "Hinduism Today" Magazine and Kauai Hindu Monastery
“HSC is a vitally important organization with the potential to shape the consciousness of the next generation of Hindus in North America. It is something that the Hindu community needs to nurture and encourage as much as possible. Meeting with the bright and motivated young people of the HSC inspired me with hope for the future. It has been a pleasure to work with them and I hope to have more such opportunities in the years to come.”

Dr. Jeffery D. Long
Associate Professor and Chair, Religious Studies, Elizabethtown College
“My heartfelt congratulations to all those who are working very hard to spread the message of Dharma, especially to the second generation of Hindus living in this country. It is said that Dharma protects the one who practices Dharma. Our Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji believed that a country or the world can change only when each individual appreciates the value of living a Dharmic life. The total individual character becomes the character of a nation. Therefore, spreading the message of Dharma is in line with our Vedic culture. I am glad to seem that our Youngsters have taken up this great task.”

Pujya Swami Shantanandaji
President, Chinmaya Mission West
“The growth of Hinduism in the West obliges today’s Hindu youth to face a twofold challenge: to preserve the uniqueness of the Hindu Heritage and to reaffirm its universal values. HSC will undoubtedly play a vital role in meeting these challenges.”

Pujya Swami Tadatmanandaji
Arsha Bodha Center, New Jersey
“I am indeed extremely happy to associate myself with the HSC movement in the West. Swami Vivekananda’s inspirational power is working through each of the students for the establishment of Hindu Dharma in its right spirit throughout the world for peace and blessedness of the entire mankind.”

Pujya Swami Shuddhanandaji
Founder, Lokenath Divine Life Mission, India & USA
“Hindu Students Council has an amazing degree of success in promoting and disseminating the religious, cultural and spiritual values of the Hindu Dharma.”

Swami Jyotirmayananda
President, YOGA Research Foundation
“Increased awareness of the glorious Hindu Heritage, greater self-confidence (and self-esteem), motivation to gain a deeper understanding of the whole of life, guidance in self-improvement, and a collective ability for social action are being promoted by the well conceived programs of HSC.”

Pujya Swami Chidanandaji
Chinmaya Mission of San Jose, California