Dear Friends,
Hope this meets you all well.
The musk deer is referenced in Sanskrit poetry and philosophy owing to its peculiar behavior. Prized by the perfume industry for its exceptional aroma, musk is one of the world's most expensive natural products, fetching more than three times its weight in gold. The aroma of musk is so alluring that when the stag's sensitive nose catches the wind of it, he roams the forest day and night in pursuit of its source. He exhausts himself in a fruitless quest, never realizing the bitter irony: the sweet fragrance he was chasing resided nowhere but within himself. Musk is produced by a gland in the stag's very own navel: it was searching without for what was all along lying within. Similarly, we are all pleasure-seeking creatures wandering a forest of some sort and are prone to the same type of folly as the deer: we seek our happiness externally. Yes, the true treasure lies within us. And that is nothing but love. The purpose of human life is to uncover that divine love. The fulfillment we are seeking is found in the sharing of this love. But because our heart is filled with the dirt of false ego, we are searching for happiness in material things. This true love can be awakened by the process of inner cleansing through understanding our relationship with God, offering prayers, rendering loving service and chanting the divine names of God. When our intrinsic love is awakened and our divine qualities shine through, we will not only find the pleasure we have been seeking but also become powerful agents of change in the world. At the ISKCON of Silicon Valley, we strive to awaken our dormant love for God through the beautiful process of Bhakti Yoga (The Yoga of Devotion) and on the strength of devotional service, we experience profound happiness and peace.CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK
Wednesday, December 18 2013
LORD CAITANYA'S INSTRUCTIONS TO SRILA RUPA GOSWAMI - PART II
Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu instructed Srila Rupa Goswami on the science of devotion at Prayag. These valuable instructions are recorded in the sacred scripture, Sri Caitanya Caritamrita. We invite you to join us to hear these valuable instructions that was imparted by Lord Caitanya to Srila Rupa Goswami who then wrote several books expounding on these teachings through his various books for the benefit of mankind.
H.G Vaisesika prabhu will also lead us through the annual goal setting exercise as we will be starting the New Year in two weeks. Please join us for this wonderful activity along with a thought provoking discourse!
Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Dasa
Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley
1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040
Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm
Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam
Friday, December 20 2013
Saturday, December 21 2013
SATISFACTION OF THE SOUL
The Srimad Bhagavatam gives the formula for achieving great happiness and satisfaction in our lives. The sages at the Naimisaranya asked Srila Suta Goswami, who narrated the Srimad Bhagavatam as spoken by Srila Sukadeva Goswami, about the most essential part from all the revealed scriptures for the benefit of man kind. And Suta Goswami gave the perfect formula by which the living entities can derive complete satisfaction and perfect their lives. Join us for this wonderful discourse!
Speakecoer: H.G Srivas Pandit Das
Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley
1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040
7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on "Satisfaction of the Soul"
10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam
Sunday, December 22 2013
SUNDAY LOVE FEAST
THE BEST GIFT
4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "The Best Gift"
6.00pm: Arotik followed by Prasadam
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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