The purpose of baudhik, or intellectual activities in shakha, is to gain knowledge about Hindu Dharma and society, learn from each others' experiences, develop a sense of pride in our heritage, and inspire ourselves to contribute to society. This is done effectively through group discussions, presentations, workshops, and talks. Some suggested topics are listed below. Click on each topic for more information. 

How to lead an effective discussion

Categories of topics

• Sewa (Service)

• Hinduism 101

• Sangh

• Great Personalities 

• Current Events

• Experience Sharing

Sewa (Service) Topics

• How can we make a difference in the society around us through the spirit of service

• Understanding the difference between selfless service and charity

• How can we make a difference in society

• Manu, Sangh, and I 

• Yuva for Sewa

• Sangh Sewa Projects

• Moving Beyond "I" - the real source of happiness

• Nara Sewa Narayana Sewa 

• Sewa hai yagnya kunda samidha sam hum jalein

• Mein nahin tu hi - Shri Guruji

• Shibi, Indra, Ranti Dev

• Money is a prerequisite for doing sustainable Sewa Work

• How to start a Sewa Chapter/Sewa Activity on Campus

• RSS - A Vision in Action by HV Sheshadri 

• Sewa Activities of various Hindu Organizations

• Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - moving beyond one's narrow identifications 

• Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam -  Is it a practical thought? How do we achieve it?

• Samay Daan - Shreshta Daan

Hinduism 101 Topics

• Dharma vs. Religion - Is Hinduism a religion?

• Can you be a proud Hindu and still be loyal to the American society at large?

• Relevance of Bharat for Hindus living in America

• Did Bharat exist before 1947? Why India is a nation?

• Akhanda Bharat - Is it a valid/relevant goal?

• Why do we? Explanations of Hindu Rituals

• Difference between religion and culture

• What are the deficiencies in Hindu Culture today? Caste system, etc.

• Education System in India - Pre-British Era

• Arthashastra by Chanakya - Lifestyle in Ancient India

• Commonalities between ancient Hindu culture with other civilizations around the world

• Concept of Feminine and Goddess in Hindu Dharma - Why is it unique?

• Meaning of people, places and other names in Ekatmata Stotram

• Dominant Hindu philosophical systems of Advaita, Visishtasvita and Dvaita systems

• Story of ancient Indian temples like Ayodhya, Mathura, Kashi, Minakshi, Guruvayur, Tirupati, Amarnath

• Myth of Aryan Invasion theory - The Sarasvati-Indus civilization

• Information on prominent Indian festivals that are not among the six Sangh Utsavs. For example, story and significance of Navratri, Deepawali and Holi

• Story of prominent Hindu kingdoms like Vijayanagar, Maratha empires

• Removing the caste evil from Hindu society. The way of Narayana Guru or Ambedhkar. Sangh's approach

• How I became a Hindu - Sita Ram Goel

• Who is Hindu? - VD Savarkar 

Sangh Topics

• Biography of Guruji

Great Personalities Topics

• Swami Vivekananda

• Sri Aurobindo

• Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

• Ammachi

• Ramana Maharishi

• Swami Sivananda

• Yogananda

• Mirabai

• Ahilyabai

• Chennamma

• Kannagi

• Rudramamba

• Nivedita

• Gargi

• Anasuya

• Arundhati

• Savitri

• Vandaneeya Mausi ji

• Saraswati Tai Apte

Current Events Topics

Experience Sharing Topics