Ecstatic Balaram Jayanthi Celebrations with H.H Radhanath Swami and H.G Vaisesika Prabhu @ ISV

WEEKLY UPDATES Aug 10- Aug 12, 2022  View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons. We warmly welcome you and your family to join us for the Ecstatic Balaram Jayanthi Festival with H.H Radhanath Swami and H.G Vaisesika Prabhu at ISV this week. Aug 10, Wednesday,  7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: Online (ONLY) -  Lecture by H.G. Acyuta Kumar Prabhu. Aug 11, Thursday,  4:30 am PT:  Morning Balaram Jayanti Celebrations presided by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu. See the detailed schedule below. 5:30 pm PT: Evening Balaram Jayanti Celebrations presided by H.H Radhanath Swami. See the detailed schedule below. ISV Weekend schedule will be announced shortly. Stay tuned!   Masks are mandatory to enter the temple hall. Our humble request to the visitors that if you have flu-like symptoms or have traveled outside the USA in the past two weeks, please avoid visiting the temple this weekend.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us @ jpt-isv@googlegroups.com. Looking forward to serving you all. Looking forward to serving you all. Tune in online: zoom.us/j/3784125172  (Password 123456)  facebook.com/FanTheSpark iskconsiliconvalley.com youtube.com/user/iskconsiliconvalley facebook.com/iskconsv/ Temple hours: Mon to Fri: 4:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm Sat: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm Sun: 4:30 am to 5:30 pm Arati Timings: Mon to Sat: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 8 pm Sun: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5 pm THURSDAY, AUG 11 - BALARAM JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS   This Thursday, Aug 11th, is the auspicious appearance of Lord Balarama, who is the eternal companion of Sri Krishna. He represents the services rendered wherever the Lord is present. He came as Lakshman with Rama and later as Nityananda Prabhu with Caitanya Mahaprabhu. He is the original spiritual master, and anyone desiring to make spiritual progress must first get the mercy of Lord Balarama.  "My dear Paraksit, that Lord Balarama killed Dhenukasura is not such a wonderful thing, considering that He is the unlimited Personality of Godhead, the controller of the entire universe. Indeed, the entire cosmos rests upon Him just as a woven cloth rests upon its own horizontal and vertical threads" (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.15.35)   Join us for an ecstatic Sri Balaram Appearance Day Celebrations @ ISV on Thursday, August 11th, 2022! Morning Schedule 4:30 am  PT: Mangala Aarti 5:00 am  PT: Tulasi Aarti 5:15 am  PT: Japa 7:15 am  PT: Guru Puja 7:30 am  PT: Darshan Aarti & Kirtana 8:00 am  PT: Brahma Samhita & Glories of Lord Balaram by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu Evening Schedule 5:30 pm  PT: Kirtan followed by Abhishek of Krishna Balaram  6:35 pm  PT: Glories of Lord Balaram by His Holiness Radhanatha Swami Maharaja 8:00 pm  PT: Kirtan & Julan Yatra 8:30 pm  PT: Acknowledgement & announcements of Janmashtami & Prasadam CHAPTER-A-DAY (CHAD) - BHAGAVAD GITA   "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 CHAD Tips Access BG 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    BHAGAVATA SEVA CLASSES FOR 2022   It is super exciting to launch our AUG-DEC  semester Online classes through Bhagavataseva. Details of classes: https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/online-classes/ For registration links:  https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/registration-forms/ 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). 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   Copyright © 2022 ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive information regarding our events and programs Our mailing address is: ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View, Ca 94040 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list