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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Classes & Events this week at ISV!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you well. The Vaishnava philosophy, the philosophy of Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhagavad-gita, and of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Vallabhacaraya, Ramanujacarya, Madhavacarya – they have all taught us that the Absolute Truth is the source of everything – it is perfect and complete and everything emanating from it is perfect and complete. This whole world is God’s energy and property. If we truly see it in this way, then we will become free from greed, envy, anger and lust because we will understand that we are not the proprietor but rather the caretaker.


It is so important in the world today to understand that we must build our lives, our relationships with other living beings (humans and other species of life), and our relationship with Mother Earth on the principle that everything is sacred. If we see this world as God’s energy and property then we are actually seeing it in its true spiritual nature. If we don’t see the world in relation to God, then we see it as, ‘This is mine; this is yours.’ Therefore, it is our sacred duty to God to honor and respect everything in this world as His sacred property and to use it in service.

With great happiness in our hearts, we welcome you to the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) as we come together to spiritualize our lives by worshipping Radha & Krsna, chanting Their holy names, hearing from the scriptures and associating with like minded people.

 

Wednesday, January 29 - Bhagavat Gita Class

THE STORY OF SRILA NARADA MUNI

Please join us for a wonderful discourse on the beautiful story of the great saint, Narada Muni, and how he transformed from a son of a simple maidservant to a great devotee of Lord Krishna.

Speaker: H.G. Sundarananda Das

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

Discourse will be followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam

FIRST HARINAAM SANKIRTAN OF 2014 - TO END CALIFORNIA'S DROUGHT

The Governor of California Mr.John Brown stated recently, "California in worst drought in about 100 years. We are in a unprecedented, serious situation that people should pause and reflect on how we're dependent on rain, Mother Nature and each other."

As stated in the Bhagavad Gita, when the Hare Krsna mantra is chanted by many men to-gether, the chanting is called sankirtana, and as a result of such a yajna there will be clouds in the sky (yajnad bhavati parjanyah) [B.G 3.14]. Let us all come together to chant the Holy Names of the Lord and put an end to California's worst drought ever!

When: Friday, January 31st @ 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, February 1 - Srimad Bhagavatam

MATERIAL OPULENCE INCREASES ANXIETY AND PRIDE

The Srimad Bhagavatam explains that material opulences naturally increase a person's anxiety, pride, enmity and mental agitiation. Thus one goes through much endeavor to increase and maintain his possessions, and he suffers great unhappiness when he loses them. Please join us as we hear about what gives one ultimate satisfaction in life from the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Speaker: H.G Shankarananda Das

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on "Material Opulence increases Anxiety and Pride"

10.00 am: Guru Puja and Prasadam

Feburary 1 - THE COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

You are invited to the complete yoga package which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation. We strive diligently to overcome many fears, however the necessary security measures like insurances, helmets, health checkups fail to free us from a disconcerting sense of fear and insecurity. The Vedic texts explain that all fear originates in an unbalanced material conception of life. Beyond the stage of material activity that preoccupies our mind lies a vast, unexplored realm of spiritual tranquility.

VEDIC ACADEMY KRISHNA CLASSES : Parallel Session for Kids which includes Vedic stories, Yoga, Vedic Math, Music Lessons and much more.

Volunteer Opportunities here !!

For Registration and more information, visit:http://thecompleteyoga.com/register/

Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com Call : 408-834-0612  or 650-704-6861

Sunday, Feburary 2 - SUNDAY FEAST

JAPA WORKSHOP - PART IV

Please join us for the final series of the Japa Workshop to learn the art of mantra meditation and tips on improving the quality and increase the quantity of one's chanting.

Speaker: H.G. Gandharvika Radha Devi Dasi

4.00 – 5.45pm: Japa Workshop - Part IV

6.00pm: Arotik followed by Sandhya Arati and 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.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Get Your Spiritual Nourishment at ISV this Week!

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ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY

Events @ ISV this Week

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Wednesday, January 22 - Bhagavad Gita Class

Saturday, January 25 - Srimad Bhagavatam

January 25 - THE COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

Sunday, January 26 - Sunday Love Feast

ADDRESS

ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV)

1965 Latham Street

Mountain View CA 94040

Ph #: 650 336 7993

Email: isvconnect@gmail.com

Watch us Live!

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.

VEDIC ACADEMY SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS

Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 3 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 4 - 6pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more.

For more information, please visit www.vedic-academy.org  or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 408 718 1588.

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. There are ups and downs in everybody's life, sometimes even turbulences. But the Bhakti practitioners do not let such situations affect them because they know that there is a positive way of deriving spiritual inspiration even during adverse circumstances in life: it is through chanting God's holy names. The Hare Krishna maha-mantra can be compared to a seed, from which all other processes in devotional service grow. Just like it is possible for a tree to grow from a seed and produce many fruits and sprout branches - it is just as possible  that the Holy Name gives us everything. Because the Name is Krishna Himself, He can arrange anything.

With great happiness in our hearts, we welcome you to the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) where you can nourish your spiritual life. A warm welcome to ISV for the events and classes this week.

Wednesday, January 22 - Bhagavad Gita Class

CATUR SLOKI BHAGAVATAM

PART I

Please join us for a wonderful discourse on the Catur Sloki Bhagavatam - The Four Original verses spoken by Brahma to Lord Krsna.

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Dasa

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

Discourse will be followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam

 

 

Saturday, January 25 - Srimad Bhagavatam

CATUR SLOKI BHAGAVATAM

PART II

Please join us as we continue hearing the four original verses spoken by Brahma to Lord Krsna.

Speaker: H.G Vaisesika Das

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on "Catur Sloki Bhagavatam - Part II"

10.00 am: Guru Puja and Prasadam

 

 

January 25 - THE COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

You are invited to the complete yoga package which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation. We strive diligently to overcome many fears, however the necessary security measures like insurances, helmets, health checkups fail to free us from a disconcerting sense of fear and insecurity. The Vedic texts explain that all fear originates in an unbalanced material conception of life. Beyond the stage of material activity that preoccupies our mind lies a vast, unexplored realm of spiritual tranquility.

VEDIC ACADEMY KRISHNA CLASSES : Parallel Session for Kids which includes Vedic stories, Yoga, Vedic Math, Music Lessons and much more.

Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com Call : 408-834-0612  or 650-704-6861

Sunday, January 26 - Sunday Love Feast

JAPA WORKSHOP - PART III

Please join us for a Japa workshop to learn the tips on improving the quality and increasing the quantity of one's chanting.

 

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

4.00 – 5.45pm: Japa Workshop - Part III

6.00pm: Arotik followed by Sandhya Arati and 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.

 

 

 

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