First Hindu American Congresswoman takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

First Hindu American Congresswoman takes oath on Bhagavad Gita:

Tulsi, 31, was administered the oath of office by the John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives…

Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii has created history by not only becoming the first Hindu ever to be sworn in as a member of the US House of Representatives, but also being the first ever US lawmaker to have taken oath of office on the sacred Bhagavad Gita. "I chose to take the oath of office with my personal copy of the Bhagavad-Gita because its teachings have inspired me to strive to be a servant-leader, dedicating my life in the service of others and to my country," Gabbard said after the swearing in ceremony on Thursday.

Proud of her Hindu religion, she is not Indian or of Indian heritage. Her father Mike Gabbard, is currently Hawaii State Senator and mother Carol Porter Gabbard is an educator and business owner.

·         At 21, she became the youngest person elected to the Hawaii Legislature.

·         At 23, she was the state's first elected official to voluntarily resign to go to war.

·         At 28, she was the first woman to be presented with an award by the Kuwait Army National Guard.

Having never visited India so far, Tulsi says she is looking to make her first trip to India as an elected member of the House of Representatives.