Fwd: H.G. Vaisesika Dasa Prabhu will be giving the Srimad Bhagavatam class in ISKCON LA on Wednesday and Thursday.

Hare Krsna!

H.G. Vaisesika Dasa Prabhu will be giving the Srimad Bhagavatam class in ISKCON LA on Wednesday and Thursday. The classes starts at 7:30 am PST and can be watched at http://lalive.us/

Hari Bol!

Your servant,

Shraddha-devi Dasi

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You're invited for an eventful and exciting week at ISV!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

Thank you visiting the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) last week as we participated in the World Holy Name week and experienced the bliss of holy names through our discourses, kirtans and harinaam. We would like to extend a warm invitation to you to join us for yet another eventful week at ISV packed with nectar. 

Tomorrow, September 25th, marks the anniversary of Srila Prabhupada's arrival in America back in 1965. He came to America at the age of seventy with no money but with a suitcase full of spiritual literatures, the wealth of which is immeasurable. He single handedly preached the message of Bhagavad Gita in the streets of New York and slowly after many struggles started the International Society for Krsna Consciousness in 1966. He fulfilled the prophecy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu that one day in every town and village, the holy names of Lord Krsna will be sung. We are eternally indebted to Srila Prabhupada for the immense wealth of Krsna consciousness he has given us, 

This week at ISV, join us as we honor our dear Srila Prabhupada and his dear disciple and offer our gratitude to them. 

 

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, September 25 2013

HONORING SRILA PRABHUPADA

Please join us to hear the wonderful pastimes of Srila Prabhupada's journey in America. Also there will be a MSF Offering of Steady Improvements after the discourse. 

Speaker: H.G. Akruranath Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

 6.00 – 7.45 pm : Discourse on the glories of Srila Prabhupada

7:45 pm : MSF Offering of Steady Improvements

8:00 pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam

 

Friday, September 27 2013

MOVIE NIGHT & BENGALI GITA DISCOURSE BY ISVWOOD

ISVWOOD presents the Movie Night + Bengali Gita Class

Venue – ISKCON of Silicon Valley

Date: Friday September 27th 6:59 pm

Kirtan: 6:59 pm - 7:29 pm

Meet the Parrot (Bengali Gita Class) : 7:29 pm to 7:59 pm

Arotik:  7:59 pm - 8:19 pm

Movie Night show: 8:19 pm - 9:19 pm

Saturday, September 28 2013

VYASAPUJA CELEBRATIONS OF H.G VAISESIKA PRABHU

This is the most awaited time of the year as we come together to offer our love and gratitude to the President of ISV, dear Vaisesika Prabhu. Please join us as we honor Vaisesika Prabhu for his immense work to spread Krsna Consciousness following in the footsteps of his spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada on Saturday, September 28th. Vyasapuja is an annual celebration by the devotees to offer homage to their guru or spiritual teacher.

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.00 am: Greeting the Deities

7:15 am: Guru Puja of Srila Prabhupada and Brahma Samhita Recitation

8: 00 am: Ceremony of offering appreciation to H.G Vaisesika Prabhu on his Appearance Day

12:00 pm: Speech by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu

12:30 pm: Pada Seva

12:40 pm: Guru Puja for H.G Vaisesika Prabhu

1:20 pm: Kirtan

1:45 pm: Prasadam Prayers

2:00 pm: Prasadam

As a continuation of the Vyasapuja celebrations, ISV presents a special Kirtan Yoga event in the evening starting at 7.15pm

SPECIAL KIRTAN EVENT WITH THE MAYAPURIS

 

The Mayapuris have crash-landed into the kirtan/chant genre, quickly becoming the most talked-about group in this growing scene of  kirtan music. Their story starts in the quiet backcountry of North Central Florida, Alachua, a small village-esque town known to some as the capital of the underground grassroots-kirtan movement in the West. With their debut album, Mridanga (June 22, 2010/Mantralogy) they have brought youthful and new energy to kirtan. Please join us for this unique experience of unheard bliss and energy.

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.15 pm: Kirtan with the Mayapuris

Saturday, September 28 2013

THE  COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

Module II : "Self Manager"

Special Kirtan Yoga Event with Mayapuris

You are invited to Special Session, an evening of spiritual bliss  which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation, and as a special feast : ecstatic Kirtan by famous "Mayapuris". For more information about the band, please visit http://www.mayapuris.com/

TIME: 6 PM - 9 PM

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

For Registration and more information, visit: 

http://thecompleteyoga.com/register/

Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com

Call : 408-834-0612  or 650-704-6861

Fee Information : There is no fee for the module, voluntary donations are accepted.

Sunday, September 29 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

THE PERILS OF CRITICIZING VAISNAVAS

Please join us for a wonderful discourse on the perils of criticizing Vaishnavas. The discourse will cover how and why to avoid criticizing Vaishnavas; when and what kind of criticism can be helpful. Do not miss it!

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "The Perils of Criticizing Vaishnavas"

6.00pm: Arotik followed by 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.

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

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 
  

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Re: Testimonial for ISV from Saudi Arabia: Hats Off to our Leader and Congregation

Jai Srila Prabhupada!!

Thank you for sharing this, Prabhu, and for your heartfelt appreciation of the devotees. 

We are truly blessed to be a part of this community of sincere and talented devotees. "Better than Vrndavan".  

Your servant, 

Nirakula dasi 

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On Sep 24, 2013, at 9:17 AM, DEEPAK CHANDANI <deepakc108@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Devotees

Pamho

agtSP

Here is the testimonial for ISV we received from Saudi Arabia: Hats Off to our Leader and Congregation.

 

Hare Krishna

First of all, I would like to appreciate you for doing such a nice job on the spiritual front. I happened to click on ISV broadcast on www.mayapur.tv last week and was very much impressed to watch couple of programs viz. Japa Flow and the Sunday Love Feast – All the Vitamins are there in the Holy Name. I got so much involved in watching that I felt as if I was present at the ISV!! Why I say this is because I am currently based in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and have been waking up at the mid-nights on weekends to watch Mangala Aroti broadcast from Vrindavan and on Sunday (22-Sep) after watching (I will say attending) Mangala Aroti on Vrindavan website, I browsed through your website to check what was going on and watched Sunday evening program. That was around 3am in Saudi and I couldn't turn off my computer and kept watching your program! I am also looking forward to watching the recording of this Sunday program (22-Sep) including the Skid as soon as it is uploaded on the website. The way you conduct Temple programs, seminars, etc. is really commendable; people including me take all these pains for material desires and not for the Soul, whereas you do this for the spiritual progress and the entire ISV team (including the devotees there) deserve a big hand. Prabhuji, may I request the email address of HG Vaisesika Prabhu so I can be in touch, occasionally, for my spiritual progress and for (m)any questions I have in spiritual life.
Kind Regards
Rajesh

Credits : 

Vishaka Lila Mataji for selection of Spiritual Topics and sending detailed announcements mails. She is very good in all this services.

Dmitry Prabhu: Always working in background, He is the technical back bone of ISV and so far only person who has worked consistently on ISV websites in technical capacity. We need lot of help on this department. Our online devotee community has gone up to average of 500 Unique users every week.

Nilesh Prabhu, Ramananad Sakha Prabhu: for State of Art Studio kind of Audio Video Set up that provides this Brihad Mrdanga to spread kirtans in even places like Saudi Arabia.

And All of You as various imp petals of ISV Lotus Flower.

Hari Hari

 

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Testimonial for ISV from Saudi Arabia: Hats Off to our Leader and Congregation

Dear Devotees

Pamho

agtSP

Here is the testimonial for ISV we received from Saudi Arabia: Hats Off to our Leader and Congregation.

 

Hare Krishna

First of all, I would like to appreciate you for doing such a nice job on the spiritual front. I happened to click on ISV broadcast on www.mayapur.tv last week and was very much impressed to watch couple of programs viz. Japa Flow and the Sunday Love Feast – All the Vitamins are there in the Holy Name. I got so much involved in watching that I felt as if I was present at the ISV!! Why I say this is because I am currently based in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and have been waking up at the mid-nights on weekends to watch Mangala Aroti broadcast from Vrindavan and on Sunday (22-Sep) after watching (I will say attending) Mangala Aroti on Vrindavan website, I browsed through your website to check what was going on and watched Sunday evening program. That was around 3am in Saudi and I couldn't turn off my computer and kept watching your program! I am also looking forward to watching the recording of this Sunday program (22-Sep) including the Skid as soon as it is uploaded on the website. The way you conduct Temple programs, seminars, etc. is really commendable; people including me take all these pains for material desires and not for the Soul, whereas you do this for the spiritual progress and the entire ISV team (including the devotees there) deserve a big hand. Prabhuji, may I request the email address of HG Vaisesika Prabhu so I can be in touch, occasionally, for my spiritual progress and for (m)any questions I have in spiritual life.
Kind Regards
Rajesh

Credits : 

Vishaka Lila Mataji for selection of Spiritual Topics and sending detailed announcements mails. She is very good in all this services.

Dmitry Prabhu: Always working in background, He is the technical back bone of ISV and so far only person who has worked consistently on ISV websites in technical capacity. We need lot of help on this department. Our online devotee community has gone up to average of 500 Unique users every week.

Nilesh Prabhu, Ramananad Sakha Prabhu: for State of Art Studio kind of Audio Video Set up that provides this Brihad Mrdanga to spread kirtans in even places like Saudi Arabia.

And All of You as various imp petals of ISV Lotus Flower.

Hari Hari

 

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"Japa Flow" - Special Group Mantra Meditation program tomorrow at 8 am!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

After a hectic week, all of us will be looking forward for a stress free and relaxing weekend. Come and join us for a special group mantra meditation activity tomorrow at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley! 

Mantra meditation is an ancient practice that originates from the Sanskrit yoga texts of India known as the Vedas. Mantras are sacred sound vibrations composed of transcendental syllables containing great spiritual power. The effect of chanting the mantra is that one can deliver the mind from contemplation of the mundane in order to reach spiritual satisfaction. 

Please join us for the "Japa Flow" program tomorrow to hear about the various aspects of mantra meditation and also chant with us. This is a hands-on activity and you will experience inner peace and tranquility just by chanting once.

 

Saturday, September 21 2013

"JAPA FLOW"

The topics that will be discussed are:

• Pronunciation & Pace in Japa
• Posture & Prayer while Chanting
• Attentive Chanting along with Exercises
• Chanting from the Heart & Intentions while Chanting
• Chanting the "Namastakam" prayers
• "Kevalastakam" Bhajan

Speaker: -Various-

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Japa Flow

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

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

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Special Harinaam Sankirtan @ Palo Alto this Friday, September 20 @ 6.59pm on the occasion of the "World Holy Name Week 2013"!

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Dear Friend,

The week of September 17-26 is marked as the World Holy Name Week 2013. This year marks 47 years since Srila Prabhupada founded ISKCON and literally inaugurated the worldwide Sankirtana movements by chanting in Tompkins Square Park, New York. From those humble beginnings, the movement spread and has been instrumental in impacting the lives of thousands of people all over the world to cultivate pure love and devotion to the Supreme Lord. 

In honor of Srila Prabhupada's great works and to express gratitude to him and the exalted acharyas who have fearlessly spread the Sankirtana movement initiated by Sri Caitanya Maharaprabhu, we at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) have organized a special Harinam Sankirtan (public chanting of the holy names) at one of the most affluent cities of the world, Palo Alto. 

Please join us for this special event on Friday, September 20th at Palo Alto. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu introduced the public chanting of the holy names of God for the benefit of every living entity. This is an all-perfect, all-blissful activity that is specifically prescribed for this age as the cure for all anxieties and anomalies caused by the material conception of life. 

Bring your children dressed up as little Krishna, Rama, etc. Let us all be the instruments of Lord Caitanya by participating in this rare opportunity of publicly chanting the Holy Names to not only benefit ourselves but also benefit hundreds of people in Palo Alto. The Vedic scriptures say that even if a person hears and chants the holy name once, will be devoid of all sinful reactions and can make his life auspicious. We extend a warm welcome to you, your friends and family to join us on this auspicious occasion.

       HARINAM SANKIRTANA 

 

When: Friday, September 20th @ 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)

We look forward to having your association!

Thank you

Yours in service

Team ISV

 

 
 

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Experience the bliss and Connect to your inner self with the special programs at ISV this week!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

Everyone knows that a happy life requires good health. Proper diet, adequate exercise, and sufficient rest are necessary to keep our bodies strong and fit. If we neglect these demands, our bodies become weakened and resistance wanes. More important, but less well known, is the inner self's need for spiritual nourishment and attention. If we ignore our spiritual health requirements, we become overwhelmed by negative material tendencies like anxiety, hatred, loneliness, prejudice, greed, boredom, envy, and anger. In order to counteract and prevent these subtle infections of the self, we should, as recommended in the Vedic scriptures, incorporate into our lives a program of self-examination and steady inner growth. The Bhagavad Gita offers a solution for this: MIND CONTROL. Though it may sound simple, it is the hardest task at hand. 

The sastras claim that there is no better way for mind control than chanting the holy names of God. Of all such authentic processes, India's timeless Vedas tell us that meditation on the Hare Krishna mantra is the most powerful. Please join us at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) this week as we come together to hear and learn about the importance and benefits of  the mantra meditation and experience happiness and peace by chanting in the association of other devotees. 

This week (September 17 - 26) is marked as the World Holy Name Week 2013. This year 2013 marks 47 years since Srila Prabhupada founded ISKCON and literally inaugurated the worldwide Sankirtana movement by chanting in Tompkins Square Park, New York. From those humble beginnings, the movement spread and has been in instrumental in impacting the lives of thousands of people all over the world to cultivate pure love and devotion to the Supreme Lord.

 

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, September 18 2013

BLISS OF THE HOLY NAME

Please join us to hear wonderful stories and powerful slokas about the power of the Holy Name. 

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Dasa

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam

 

Saturday, September 21 2013

JAPA FLOW

Please join us as we come together to hear the importance and benefits of chanting the Hare Krsna mahamantra and also chant in groups.  This is a hands on Japa class where we all can chant together.

Speaker: -Various-

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Japa Flow

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

 

Saturday, September 21 2013

THE  COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

Module II : "Self Manager"

Session 5 : Breaking Free of Bonds

 

You are invited to the complete yoga package which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation. 

As pure spirit souls, we are all related to the Supreme Lord as a servant, friend, parent or a lover. Our original position is to serve, however, we have come here to this material world, with the desire to become an independent enjoyer, proprietor and controller — to become an imitator and competitor of God. The living entities can either choose to serve the Lord with love and devotion and remain under the control of yogamaya or they can become rebellious and be away from the Lord under the control of mahamaya. As soon as the rebellious living entity comes in contact with the external energy (material world), he is caught up (like police catching thief) under the clutches of three modes of material nature– Mode of Goodness, Passion, and Ignorance.

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

For Registration and more information, visit: 

http://thecompleteyoga.com/register/

Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com

Call : 408-834-0612  or 650-704-6861

Fee Information : There is no fee for the module, voluntary donations are accepted.

Sunday, September 22 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

ALL VITAMINS ARE THERE IN THE HOLY NAME

Please join us for a wonderful discourse on the holy name and nourish your body, mind and soul by increasing your chanting of holy names.

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "All Vitamins are in the Holy Name"

6.00pm: Arotik followed by 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.

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

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 
  

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New Fall Courses @ Vedic Academy for Children starting this week!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

We are excited to announce our new courses for Fall 2013 offered by Vedic Academy for children starting this week at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley.  These courses will help your children not only with academic enrichment but our trained teachers also give spiritual insights through their classes. Since these classes happen at the temple, the environment is also very nourishing and uplifting. The goal of Vedic Academy is to nurture the seed of love and devotion in the hearts of young children and make their education a valuable tool not only for their spiritual upliftment but also be exemplary and responsible future generations. 

 Vedic Academy is also organizing a Speech & Creative Writing Contest for children of age group 3-15 yrs in the first week of October. The details are provided below. 

For registrations, please send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com with your Child's name, Age & Cours(es).

 

VEDIC ACADEMY

FALL COURSES 2013

1. Sanskrit Beginner's Course

This course is for beginners who are interested to start their journey into Sanskrit. The Sanskrit beginner's course is a stepping stone for learning the divine language Sanskrit and will serve as a window for all those who want to have a peep into the priceless tradition, culture and philosophy of India. The course will help children to read, write and memorize the ancient Sanskrit texts such as Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc.

When: From September 27th 2013 onwards for 12 weeks (3 months); Every Friday 6-7pm ; Age group 6 yrs & above;

2. Vedic Mathematics I

Vedic Math is more than 1500% times faster than normal Math. It sharpens the mind and increases mental agility and intelligence. It is a blessing to everybody in this day and age when people's numerical skills are deteriorating as the use of calculators is increasingly commencing at a younger age. Vedic Mathematics' shorter, quicker and easy to remember techniques enable any student to do calculations faster than they would with conventional methods. Students of Vedic Mathematics dispel their fear of mathematics and gain a new-found confidence to work on any mathematical problem without apprehension. This course aims to promote the traditional knowledge of Mathematics mastered by the mathematicians of ancient India.

When: From September 27th onwards for 10 weeks (2.5 months) for 1st to 3rd graders only; Every Friday from 7-8pm

3. Chess Beginner's Course

The beginner's chess course aims to provide the best foundation for success as a beginner chess player because it teaches the basics the right way and develop an efficient thought process from the start. The course design allows all students to improve from whatever level they are at, but is mostly directed to those who are of beginning level.

When: From September 18th onwards for 15 weeks for children above 6 years of age; Every Wednesday from 6.30 - 7.30pm

4. Vaikunath Children Sunday School

This is a weekly program for children of age group 3-15 years to come together every Sunday to learn about the Vedic culture, traditions and profound spiritual values in a loving environment. It is a yearlong program from September to June of every year. This program will provide the foundation for building character in children from an early age. The Academic year for Sunday School just started last week and the enrollments will be open through the end of September 2013. 

When: From September 15th - June 8th; Every Sunday from 4-5 pm for 9-15 yrs & 5-6pm for 3-9 yrs

4. Krishna Classes

It is an interactive session held on Saturday evenings where kids learn yoga, mantra meditation, music and Values education with a lot of stories from the Vedic scriptures. The age group is from 3 – 15 years.

When: Ongoing; Every Saturday from 6-pm for 3 yrs & above

5. "Empowering Words" - Public Speaking & Creative Writing Contest

Vedic Academy is organizing a speech & creative writing contest at ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) on Sunday, October 6 2013 from 11 am - 1.30pm. Please find the details of the contests in the attached brochure.

Participation is by registration only. Register your child on/before September 25, 2013. For registration, please send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com with your child's name, age, category in which they are participating and topic for the speech contest on/before September 25, 2013

Please find the details for these courses in the attached files. Alternately, log onto www.vedic-academy.org for more information. 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

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Please come for Initiation Ceremony this Saturday.

Dear Devotees

PAMHO

AGTSP

Please come for Initiation Ceremony this Saturday.

The detailed schedule is :

7:00am Darshan Aartik

7:15am Guru Puja

7:30am Brahma Samhita Recitation and Initiation Ceremony

10:00 am Prasadam

Saturday, September 14 2013

INITIATION CEREMONY

Please join us for the auspicious initiation ceremony where four of our dear devotees from the congregation will come closer to Lord Krsna by making lifetime vows and accepting a spiritual master. 

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Initiation Ceremony

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

 

Saturday, September 14 2013

THE  COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

Module II : "Self Manager"

Session 4 : Living a Purposeful Life

 

You are invited to the complete yoga package which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation. 

Vedas inform us that there are 8,40,000 species of life, and one gains a human form of life after uncountable lives in different species. This human form of life is special because one can understand higher truth with the help of discerning intelligence, transcend birth, disease, old age, and death, and re-awaken our essential spiritual nature. Vedic aphorism states that every living entity is blissful by nature and have an eternal connection with the Supreme Blissful, God. Forgetting this reality, when we try to seek happiness in matter, we fall into trouble and anxieties. Material objects can satisfy the senses of the body, however fundamental need of every living being is to love ant to be loved. Real happiness is a fundamental characteristic of all living, sentient beings and is far above the illusory happiness found in material sensory pleasures.

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

For Registration and more information, visit: 

http://thecompleteyoga.com/register/

Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com

Call : 408-834-0612  or 650-704-6861

Fee Information : There is no fee for the module, voluntary donations are accepted.

Sunday, September 15 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

LIVING A BALANCED LIFE

Please join us for a wonderful seminar on living a balanced life.

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "Living a Balanced Life"

6.00pm: Arotik followed by 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.

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

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 

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Grand Radhastami Festival at ISKCON of Silicon Valley on Thursday, September 12 from 5.30pm onwards

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

After the grand Janmashtami festival, we are now looking forward and eagerly making arrangements to celebrate the auspicious appearance day festival of our divine mother, Srimati Radharani also known as Radhastami. Radharani is the consort of Krishna. She appeared to Vrishabhanu Maharaj (her father) in the village of Rawal a fortnight after Krishna's appearance.

Radharani's special qualification is that She is the best devotee of Krishna. Krishna therefore loves Her the most. On Her festival day, devotees seeking Krishna's grace will especially ask Her to grant them devotion to Her beloved Lord, knowing that if they can attain Her favor, they can attain His as a natural consequence. Radhastami is the only day in the entire year when the devotees get an opportunity to take darshan of the beautiful lotus feet of Srimati Radharani. 

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the Radhastami festival on Thursday, September 12 2013 from 5.30pm onwards. 

 

Thursday, September 12 2013

RADHASTAMI FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS

Please join us for the auspicious appearance day festival of Srimati Radharani, receive Her blessings and get the rare darshan of Her divine lotus feet. 

Please find the schedule below of Radhastami:

4:30 Mangala Aarti
5:15am Japa
7:30am Greeting the Deities
7:45am Guru Puja

5:30pm Kirtan

6:15pm Sri Radha Madan Mohan Abhishek
6:30am Glories of Srimati Radharani by His Grace Keshava Bharati das Goswami 
8:00pm Sandhya Aarti
8:30pm Prasadam

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

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 

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Get the rare darshan of Srimati Radharani's Lotus Feet on Radhastami Festival tomorrow and the classes this week at ISV!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

After the grand Janmashtami festival, we are now looking forward and eagerly making arrangements to celebrate the auspicious appearance day festival of our divine mother, Srimati Radharani also known as Radhastami. Radharani is the consort of Krishna. She appeared to Vrishabhanu Maharaj (her father) in the village of Rawal a fortnight after Krishna's appearance.

Radharani's special qualification is that She is the best devotee of Krishna. Krishna therefore loves Her the most. On Her festival day, devotees seeking Krishna's grace will especially ask Her to grant them devotion to Her beloved Lord, knowing that if they can attain Her favor, they can attain His as a natural consequence. Radhastami is the only day in the entire year when the devotees get an opportunity to take darshan of the beautiful lotus feet of Srimati Radharani. 

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the Radhastami festival on Thursday, September 12 2013 and also for the inspiring and thought provoking discourses at ISV this week!

 

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, September 11 2013

CONQUERING LOWER SELF BY HIGHER SELF 

Please join us to for a wonderful discourse and learn about how one can conquer the lower self by the higher self. 

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Dasa

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam

 

Thursday, September 12 2013

RADHASTAMI FESTIVAL

Please join us for the auspicious appearance day festival of Srimati Radharani, receive Her blessings and get the rare darshan of Her divine lotus feet. 

Please find the schedule below of Radhastami:

4:30 Mangala Aarti
5:15am Japa
7:30am Greeting the Deities
7:45am Guru Puja

5:30pm Kirtan

6:15pm Sri Radha Madan Mohan Abhishek
6:30am Glories of Srimati Radharani by His Grace Keshava Bharati das Goswami 
8:00pm Sandhya Aarti
8:30pm Prasadam

Saturday, September 14 2013

INITIATION CEREMONY

Please join us for the auspicious initiation ceremony where four of our dear devotees from the congregation will come closer to Lord Krsna by making lifetime vows and accepting a spiritual master. 

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Initiation Ceremony

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

 

Saturday, September 14 2013

THE  COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

Module II : "Self Manager"

Session 4 : Living a Purposeful Life

 

You are invited to the complete yoga package which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation. 

Vedas inform us that there are 8,40,000 species of life, and one gains a human form of life after uncountable lives in different species. This human form of life is special because one can understand higher truth with the help of discerning intelligence, transcend birth, disease, old age, and death, and re-awaken our essential spiritual nature. Vedic aphorism states that every living entity is blissful by nature and have an eternal connection with the Supreme Blissful, God. Forgetting this reality, when we try to seek happiness in matter, we fall into trouble and anxieties. Material objects can satisfy the senses of the body, however fundamental need of every living being is to love ant to be loved. Real happiness is a fundamental characteristic of all living, sentient beings and is far above the illusory happiness found in material sensory pleasures.

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

For Registration and more information, visit: 

http://thecompleteyoga.com/register/

Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com

Call : 408-834-0612  or 650-704-6861

Fee Information : There is no fee for the module, voluntary donations are accepted.

Sunday, September 15 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

LIVING A BALANCED LIFE

Please join us for a wonderful seminar on living a balanced life.

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "Living a Balanced Life"

6.00pm: Arotik followed by 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.

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

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 

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