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WEEKLY UPDATES: MAR 13 - MAR 19 2017 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons   Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krsna's love!  Heat is the secret ingredient in garden composting . When microbial breakdown of organic material occurs, heat is produced. Therefore, heat suggests progress in the composting process. Similarly, in one's bhakti garden, one must cultivate tapa , a feeling of regret for having entangled oneself in the material world in the first place; impelled by this feeling, one must consciously control the senses and mind, fixing them in service given by guru, sadhu and scripture.  We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and events this weekend at ISV! This week we have: Wednesday :  "Become Fearless  by Meditating on the Lord's Promise of Protection"  by H.G Vaisesika Das Saturday :  Srimad Bhagavatam discourse by H.G Navina Nirada Das Sunday: "Lifestyle Management from Bhagavad Gita " - Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Damodar Vamsidhari Das 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. WEDNESDAY MAR 15 - GITA WISDOM    The devotees of the Lord are always fearless of the protection given by the Lord. There are many examples in the Vedic scriptures of such devotees who are completely fearless even in the face of great dangers. Sounds paradoxical, isn't it?   Join us tonight to hear and learn from the sastras on how to become fearless by meditating on the Lord's promise of protection from our dear H.G Vaisesika Das  6.00 pm:  "Becoming Fearless by Meditating on the Lord's Promise of Protection" by H.G Vaisesika Das 8:00 pm: Sandhya Arotik followed by Prasadam SATURDAY, MAR 18 - SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM   Join us to deep dive and experience transcendental wisdom as explained in the great classic text, Srimad Bhagavatam. We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse. 7.30am:  Bramha Samhita recitation followed by H.G Navina Nirada Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam SUNDAY, MAR 19 - SUNDAY FEAST Join us to hear some interesting leadership and lifestyle management lessons from the Bhagavad Gita this Sunday afternoon!  We cordially welcome you to our Sunday feast program filled with spiritual discussions, arati, kirtans and prasadam. 3:00pm - 5:00pm:  "Lifestyle Management from Bhagavad Gita" - Sunday feast talk by H.G Damodar Vamsidhari Das 5:00pm: 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 BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS - Chapter A Day (CHAD) CHAD is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita As It Is every day. Please dial in everyday @ 5:45am. Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/sanatanagandharvika Dial-In Number (United States): (563) 999-2090, Access Code: 123936 Email: recite.chad@gmail.com Website: www.readchad.com KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME We often have melodious hari kirtan and bhajans at devotees' homes in the bay area. Below are a couple of sample videos of the blissful program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcCgwx4P-sw  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6isiWMLFGc If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please indicate your interest via this form http://goo.gl/forms/i01lk6drf3. A volunteer will send you an evite when a Kirtan Mellows event would be scheduled near you.  ISV's (New) NAVADWIP PRESCHOOL Navadwip Preschool is a new education initiative of ISV that is meant for kids of age 3 to 5 year old. It is  open Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 12 noon and is located in Sunnyvale at the intersection of El Camino and Mary. The start date is November 29, 2016. You can enroll for this preschool for your child at the earliest. The curriculum is based on California (CA) state standards educational structure as well as Vedic Culture. A foreign language Sanskrit with structured instructions will also be a part of the curriculum. Maximum of 15 children can be enrolled in this session.  For further info, please visit the website www.nineislandsschool.com or email us at info@nineislandsschool.com. In this world of fast paced technology and racing schedules, the elite and comman man alike need droplets of refreshing wisdom to protect their peace, spirituality, and happiness. Vedic Nectar Drops, an initiative of ISV, aims to meet this goal by sending weekly droplets out to all subscribers to keep their weeks inspired and refreshed. If you are interested in receiving every week, please send an email to vedicstudygroup@gmail.co   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   Copyright © 2017 ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), All rights reserved. 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