This Saturday, October 26th, marks the auspicious appearance day of Sri Radha Kund, the most sacred pond. Radha Kunda is located in northwest part of Vraja (the area near Vrindavana) 100 km south from capitol Delhi. Gaudiya-vaisnavas consider this lake of Srimati Radharani to be the most sacred place on Earth. Radha Kunda is situated on the parikrama (pilgrimage) road around the Govardhana Hill. The whole Govardhana is about 11 km long and by its shape it resembles the form of a peacock. Both ponds - Radha Kunda and Syama Kunda - are like its eyes.
Srila Rupa Goswami, the greatest preceptor in the line of Gaudiya Vaishnavas states in his important work, Nectar of Instruction, says, 'The holy place known as Mathura is spiritually superior to Vaikuntha, the transcendental world, because the Lord appeared there. Superior to Mathura puri is the transcendental forest of Vrindavana because of Krishna's rasalila pastimes. And superior to the forest of Vrindavana is Govardhana Hill, for it was raised by the divine hand of Sri Krishna and was the site of his various loving pastimes. And, above all, the super excellent Sri Radha Kunda stands supreme, for it is over flooded with the ambrosial nectarean love of the Lord of Gokula, Sri Krishna. Where, then, is that intelligent person who is unwilling to serve this divine Radha Kunda, which is situated at the foot of Govardhana Hill?".
Friday, October 25 2013
SPECIAL HARINAAM SANKIRTAN FOR KARTIKA
When: Friday, October 25th @ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible)
Where: Palo Alto, University Avenue
(The cross street will be either Emerson or Bryant, depending on the best facility available. So if you don't see devotees at University and Emerson, go east toward Bryant and look there!)
In one of the purports in Bhagavad Gita, Srila Prabhupada says, "As stated in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, the incarnation in the Age of Kali is Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who spread the worship of Krsna by the Sankirtana movement (congregational chanting of the holy names) and spread Krsna consciousness throughout India. He predicted that this culture of Sankirtana would be broadcast all over the world, from town to town and village to village. Lord Caitanya as the incarnation of Krsna, the Personality of Godhead, is described secretly but not directly in the confidential parts of the revealed scriptures, such as the Upanisads, Mahabharata, Bhagavatam, etc. The devotees of Lord Krsna are much attracted by the Sankirtana movement of Lord Caitanya. This avatara of the Lord does not kill the miscreants, but delivers them by His causeless mercy." (BG 4.8 Purport)
Saturday, October 26 2013
APPEARANCE OF SRI RADHA KUNDA
Join us to hear the glories of Sri Radha Kunda, the most sacred place on Earth.
Speaker: H.G Balimardana Das
Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley
1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040
7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on "Pastimes of the Appearance of Sri Radha Kunda"
10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam
Sunday, October 27 2013
SUNDAY LOVE FEAST
KRISHNAWEEN FESTIVAL
Here at the ISKCON of SIlicon Valley (ISV), we celebrate Halloween the Krishna way. We extend a warm welcome to you for the special kids festival, Krishnaween on October 27 (Sunday) with lots of fun activities for children. Join us for an evening of costume party, face painting and kids friendly dinner feast organized by ISV's Vedic Academy.
First held in 1966 at the request of Srila Prabhupada (the founder of the Hare Krishna movement), the Sunday Love Feast has evolved as an integrated celebration of Lord Krishna's pastimes: chanting, hearing spiritual knowledge, dancing, eating and generally sharing the bliss of Lord Krsna's presence. Since then, this weekly Sunday Love Feast festival is celebrated in all Hare Krishna temples around the world. We extend a warm and hearty welcome to you, your friends and family. Please join us at ISV for this wonderful event every Sunday.
Furthermore, to offer sumptuous prasadam to the devotees is an auspicious activity. If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com. We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name. Donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $301 only.
In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com
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