| | | | HARE KRISHNA! | | | Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well. The sacred text Srimad-Bhagavatam describes that, as ruler of the world, Lord Rama, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, performed sacrifices, gave charity to the saintly people (brahmanas), and enlightened them from within the cores of their hearts. During His reign everyone was religious and happy. The forests, rivers, mountains and seas favorably supplied the necessities of life for all beings. All bodily and mental suffering, disease, old age, bereavement, lamentation, distress, fear and fatigue were absent. There was even no death for those who did not want it. With great happiness in our hearts, we welcome you ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) for the Special Rama Navami Celebrations and other events this week! | | | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 - Ramayana Reading "The gods, Gandharvas, Siddhas and ṛṣis always listen with great pleasure to the Rāmayana in heaven. This legend is the bestower of longevity, the enhancer of fortune and the dispeller of sins. It is the equal of the Vedas. " - Ramayana, Uttara Kaandaa As part of Rama Navami MSF goal, we at ISV have been relishing the sweet nectar of Lord Rama's pastimes by reading and hearing the Ramayana everday. Join us today to hear Rama Katha, as we conclude the reading of Ramayana and enhance your spiritual fortune! Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm 6:00pm: Ramayana Reading by H.G Sundarananda Prabhu 8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam | | | FRIDAY, APRIL 15 - SRI RAMA NAVAMI FESTIVAL |  | | Sri Ramanavami festival observes the birth of Lord Rama, and is one of the most auspicious days in the Vaisnava calendar. Lord Rama is an incarnation of the Supreme Lord who appeared on this earth several millennia ago. At ISV celebrations for Ramanavami include kirtans, discussion of Lord Rama’s pastimes and Arotikin. It is a popular occasion, as Lord Rama is very dear to many devotees. During His activities while on Earth, Lord Rama demonstrated high moral values and acted as the perfect son, student, brother, husband and King. His extraordinary adventure is marvellously depicted in the famous epic The Ramayana. With great happiness in our hearts, we extend a warm invitation to you and your family to come for the glorious Sri Ramanavami Festival at ISV. 5:30pm Bhajans 6:30pm Glories of Lord Sri Rama by His Grace Akruranatha Dasa 7:15pm MSF offering 7:30pm Gaura Aarti 8:00pm Prasadam If you would like to sponsor or donate for any part of the festival, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com | | | SATURDAY, APRIL 16 - The Rarely Given Gift of Forgiveness There are so many stimulants in this world to drag everything down, especially our consciousness and our relationships. Without the quality of forgiveness everything sacred in our life must collapse. Learn more about this rarely given gift of forgiveness in the special discourse by H.G Govinda Caran Dasa. 7.30am: Brahma Samita followed by Discourse on "The Rarely Given Gift of Forgiveness" by H.G Govinda Caran Dasa 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam | | | SUNDAY, APRIL 17 - SUNDAY FEAST LECTURE by H.G. Kanka Mataji We cordially welcome you to our Sunday feast program this week which includes Kirtan, Krishna Katha, Arotik and delicious prasadam! This week we have a Special discourse on 'The Opulence of the Absolute" by H.G Kanka Mataji. 4:00pm - 5:45pm: Sunday feast lecture on "The Opulence of the Absolute" by H.G Kanka Mataji 6.00pm: Sandhya Aartik followed by Announcements and Prasadam 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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