| | | | Dear Friends and Patrons Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love!
"Devotional service benefits all beings in all countries at all times. Those who chant the Lord's glories uplift every living entity on the planet, including beasts, birds, demigods, asuras, and even trees, creepers, and stones." (Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur)
This week we have: Jan 15, Wednesday:
Gita Wisdom by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu @ 6:00pm
Jan 17, Friday:
Kirtan Oasis Festival in downtown Palo Alto at 6.59 PM
Jan 18, Saturday:
1. Make Japa Great Again -Special Japa Circle @ 6:00am
2. Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu from 7:30am
3. Sankirtan Brainstorming Session from 8:30am
Jan 19, Sunday:
Sunday Feast Discourse by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu @ 4:00pm
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, JAN 15 - GITA WISDOM
 Please join us this Wednesday for an evening of Gita wisdom and Kirtans. We invite you, your family and friends to take the opportunity to engage in the auspicious hearing of Krishna Katha, ecstatic Bhajans and Kirtans, partake in Krishna Prasadam.
6.00pm - 8:00pm: Gita Wisdom by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu
8:00pm: Sandhya Arotik and Narasimha Prayers followed by Prasadam | | FRIDAY, JAN 17 - KIRTAN OASIS FESTIVAL IN PALO ALTO
 We cordially invite you to participate in our first Kirtan Oasis festival of 2020 in downtown Palo Alto this Friday, January 17th at 6.59 PM. Come and take advantage of this very special opportunity to participate in the chanting of holy names. Please invite your family and friends. The more the merrier!!
When: Friday, January 17th@ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible)
Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301) | | SATURDAY, JAN 18 - MAKE JAPA GREAT AGAIN -SPECIAL JAPA CIRCLE @ 6:00 AM
 The Sri Caitanya-caritamrita (Adi-lila, 17.22) says, "In this age of Kali, the holy name of the Lord, in the form of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, is the incarnation of Lord Krishna. Simply by chanting the holy name, one associates with the Supreme directly. Anyone who does this is certainly delivered." In other words, it is this mantra that provides the doorway which leads directly to the spiritual realm. Furthermore, the use of it means that we change the vibrational level of our own consciousness and the environment in which we exist. This can cause the manifestation of that spiritual vibration and atmosphere in this material world.
6.00am: Special Japa Circle with H.G Vaisesika Prabhu
H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu has started this "Japa Circle" initiative to demonstrate the power of chanting in the association of devotees and deepen our love and attachment to Krishna's Holy Name. | | SATURDAY, JAN 18 - SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM DISCOURSE & SANKIRTAN BRAINSTORMING SESSION
 "This Srimad Bhagavatam is a literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all successful, all blissful and all perfect." (Suta Goswami SB3.40). Srila Prabhupada states,"Srimad Bhagavatam carries with it all transcendental blessings of Lord Sri Krsna that we can expect from his personal contact". We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse.
7:30 - 8:30am : Srimad Bhagavatam Class by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu
8:30 - 10:30am : Sankirtan Brainstorming Session 1
10:30 - 11:00am : Breakfast Prasadam
11:00 - 1:00pm : Sankirtan Brainstorming Session 2 | | SUNDAY, JAN 19 - SUNDAY FEAST DISCOURSE
We welcome you and your family to join us for Sunday feast program this week filled with bhajans, spiritual discussion, Arthi and delicious feast.
4.00 pm - 5.30 pm - Sunday Feast Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu @ 4:00pm
5.30 - 6.00 pm - Gaura Aarti, Narasimhadeva Prayers
6.00 pm - Announcements followed by Prasadam
7.30 - 7.45 pm Shayan Aarti Darshan
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 $351 only | | BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS - Chapter A Day (CHAD) "As Arjuna set aside his bow and arrows, let us set aside any sense of confidence in our own abilities so that we may hear Krsna's words with full heart and attention.This kind of submissive hearing is the primary requirement for advancement in spiritual life. The devotee who hears Krsna's words with a submissive heart immediately feels an ingress of causeless knowledge and detachment." - H. G. Vaisesika Prabhu Below is the 3 month BG/SB CHAD Plan. Click on the the verses to download the corresponding verses in CHAD format. | From | To | CHAD – BG Chapter To Recite every day | CHAD Plus – SB Verses To Recite every day | | 21 Dec 2019 | 19 Jan 2020 Su | Chapter 5 | 1.2.16, 1.2.17, 1.2.18, 1.2.19, 1.2.20, 1.2.21, 1.2.28-29, 1.3.28, 1.3.40, 1.3.43, 1.4.25, 1.5.10, 1.5.11, 1.5.12, 1.5.17, 1.5.18, 1.5.20, 1.5.22, 1.5.38, 1.7.4, | | 20 Jan 2020 Mo | 17 Feb 2020 Mo | Chapter 6(verses 1 – 23) | 1.7.5, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, 1.7.10, 1.8.18, 1.8.19, 1.8.20, 1.8.21, 1.8.22, 1.8.23, 1.8.24, 1.8.25, 1.8.26, 1.8.27, 1.8.28, 1.8.29, 1.8.30, 1.8.31, 1.8.32, 1.8.33, | 18 Feb 2020 Tu
| 18 Mar 2020 We | Chapter 6(verses 24 – 47) | 1.8.34, 1.8.35, 1.8.36, 1.8.37, 1.8.38, 1.8.39, 1.8.40, 1.8.41, 1.8.42, 1.8.43, 1.10.4, 1.13.10, 1.13.47, 1.17.38, 1.18.13, 1.19.15, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, |
CHAD Tips
- Register yourself at http://www.readchad.com/join-chad/.
- Access 4th chapter in CHAD format from here. Print it and carry it with you or access the link from your mobile device wherever you go and fill in the gaps with your recitation of Bhagavad Gita.
- Chant all the Sanskrit slokas; or all the English translations; or both the Sanskrit and English.
- Recite with devotees by joining daily conference calls.Email recite.chad@gmail.com for more details.
CHAD PLUS CHAD PLUS is an extension of CHAD and is based on the Shloka book of Srila Prabhupada! Every day CHAD PLUS members should chant the designated BG chapter AND (+) the chosen SB verses listed below. More CHAD resources www.readchad.com Get Inspired by reading more testimonials here. With Gratitude, ISV CHAD Team Email: recite.chad@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/bhagavadgitachad | | | | KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME 
The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan/bhajans & Hari Katha at people's homes all over the Bay Area. You can either join in or host such a unique, spiritually uplifting experience to gain the mercy of the Lord, gain positivity and feel instant bliss
See examples of kirtan videos: bit.ly/kirtanexamples
See what the hosts think: bit.ly/kirtanfeedback
See Kirtan FAQs: bit.ly/kirtanfaqs To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408 634 4478 or submit your interest here (https://goo.gl/forms/bGsUpvA5KQuQlUl73). | | ISV's (New) NAVADWIP PRESCHOOL | | |  Navadvip Learning Center, an educational initiative of ISV is offering fun-filled cultural & academic up-bringing of the children.
Pre-School: For 2 to 5 year old kids (Part time & Full time options available).
After School-Program: For 5-11 year old kids (3-6 pm). Pickup service from school available
Locations: Sunnyvale & Pleasanton
The curriculum is based on California (CA) state standards educational structure as well as the Indian Vedic Culture. A foreign language Sanskrit with structured instructions will also be a part of the curriculum.
For further info,
please visit our facebook page: fb.com/NavadvipLC or
the website www.nineislandsschool.com or
email us at navadviplc@gmail.com
call us at 408.746.5306
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Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 0 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 3 - 7 pm 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 http://isv-vedicacademy.com/ or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297
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