Grand Diwali & Govardhan Puja Festival Celebrations at ISKCON of Silicon Valley this Weekend (Nov 2nd & 3rd 2013)

Dear Friends

Hope this meets you well. We wish you all a very happy and prosperous Diwali!

Diwali is always the most sought after festival of the year. In ancient times, Diwali was first observed by the citizens of Ayodhya to celebrate the return of their king, Lord Ramachandra, an incarnation of Krishna. The joyful day on which Lord Rama returned from 14 years of exile became known as Diwali. In another era, this was also the day when Lord Krishna performed His childhood pastime of breaking the pots of yogurt and letting Himself be bound by Mother Yashoda. Diwali is also the time when families and friends get together to strengthen their bonding and fill their lives with auspiciousness.

We, at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), will be celebrating the Diwali festival with pomp and show and with great happiness, we extend an heartfelt invitation to all of you to join us to express our devotion and offer Puja to our beloved Sri Sri Laxmi Narasimha Deities . The Diwali Darshan of The Lordships' Sri Sri Radha Madanmohan, Sriman Mahaprabhu and Sri Sri Laxmi Narasimhadeva will be open throughout the day. Welcome the new year by inviting the Lord back into your hearts and experience the essence of Diwali here at ISV!

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, October 30 2013

ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

Have you heard the popular phrase, "Have an attitude for gratitude" ? The feeling of gratitude is wonderful. Join us for a thought provoking seminar on the importance and expression of gratitude in our lives. 

Speaker: H.G. Gandharvika Radha Dasi

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

Friday, November 1 2013

NATURE'S IQ: Special Movie Night & Telugu Gita Class by ISVWOOD

ISVWOOD presents the Movie Night + Telugu Gita Class

Venue – ISKCON of Silicon Valley

7-7:30 pm - Discourse on "Diwali Puja" in Telugu - by Sri Krishna Purusottam Das
7:30 - 8:30 pm - Arotik & Damodarastakam
8:30 - 9:30 pm - Movie night + Prasadam - Smart Animals Challenge Darwin
Entry Free - $5 per person, $10 per family (Entry Free for Kids), Prasadam included.
 
Nature`s I.Q.
Smart Animals Challenge Darwin
http://naturesiqfilm.com/
Total hours - 58 Mins
 
Insects, birds and mammals carry out most of their behavior in a predetermined, instinctive way. But where do their mysterious, complicated behavioral patterns come from?
Nature`s I.Q.: Extraordinary Animal Behavior, a book by two young scholars, Istvan Tasi and Balazs Hornyanszky, published by Torchlight,
received the prestigious award for Best Scientfic Book in 2009 from USA Book News. Presenting dozens of behavioral examples, and adapting the book`s basic idea to the screen with compelling visuals and footage of animals in the wild, Nature`s I.Q. the documentary intends to entice the audience to question what they thought, and were taught, to be unshakeable truth. Meet the deceptive hunters, the cunning bluffers, the unlikely partners, the champions of timing, and the remarkable wanderers of the sky, and be prepared to witness that nature can be more unfathomable than contemporary science allows for.

Saturday, November 2 2013

THE GLORIOUS RETURN OF LORD RAMA TO AYODHYA

The glorious return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya along with divine consort, Mother Sita and brother, Lakshmana was celebrated by joyously by the residents of Ayodhya by lighting lamps all over the kingdom which in the absence of Lord Rama was filled with darkness. This day marks Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated for years together to glorify this wonderful pastime. 

Speaker: H.G Damodar Vamsidhari Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on "The Glorious Return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya"

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

Saturday, November 02 2013

GRAND DIWALI MELA 

3:00 - 9:00 PM

Start a new year with a loving offering to Sri Sri Laxmi Narasimhadeva and may all auspicious be showered on you on this day of the "Festival of Lights'. While lighting the earthen lamps this Diwali, let us also light our heart with divine wisdom and love.

FEATURES OF THE FESTIVAL:

• Special Laxmi Narasimha Puja and Abhishek offered by devotees using a special hand designed plate (Diwali Thali decorated with rhinestones and gems) consisting of the Puja paraphernalia including a silver coin, sweets, marigold flower etc. 
• Blissful Bhajans & Kirtans
• Delicious Prasadam & Mouth Watering Snacks 
• Diwali Mela & Gift Shop
• Special Damodar Arati and singing of Damodarastakam 

Get Special Blessings of Sri Sri Lakshmi and Narshinga deva on occasion of Diwali. We have limited 50 Pure Silver coins having Lakshmi ji  hat will be offered to ISV lordships. It is very auspicious to buy precious metal on Diwali and you can get one of the offering combination ( offer valid for first 50 devotees only)

•  One Lakshmi Silver Coin with Puja Thali and Small Sweet box, 1 BG, 1 Krsna Book - $108
  
•  One Lakshmi Silver Coin with Puja Thali and Big Sweet Box + 5 BG - $151
  
• One Lakshmi Silver Coin with Puja Thali and Big Sweet Box + 1  BG  Book case and Tile in BG Mystery Wall- $201
  

Sunday, November 03 2013

GOVARDHAN PUJA & ANNAKUTA FESTIVAL

The day after Diwali is called Annakuta, or Govardhana Puja. Govardhana Puja, Go-Puja and Annakuta are all connected with the story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavan. On this day, a small hill of sweets is made from food prepared by the devotees, which is then offered to the Deities, and subsequently distributed to everyone. This is known as the "Annakuta" ceremony. 

The Govardhan Puja is one of the most traditional festivals observed by the ISKCON of Silicon Valley every year and this year we intend to celebrate it with huge festivities at our new venue in Mountain View. We invite all of you to join us for this beautiful festival on Sunday, November 3rd 2013.

SCHEDULE

7:30am Darshan Aarti

8:30am Discourse on Srimad Bhagavatam

9:30am Preparing Govardhan Hill (Devotees & Kids are welcome to join)

10:00am Bhajans

10:30am Discourse on the "Significance of Govardhan Puja"

11:30am Acknowledgement & Announcements

12:00pm Govardhan Puja & Sri Radha Madan Mohan Aarti

12:30pm Prasadam

Sunday Evening Program

4:00 Kirtan & Bhajan Evenings

5:15pm CHAD Skit

5:30pm Gaura Aarti

6:00pm Damodarastakam

6:30pm Light Prasadam

We look forward for your association this weekend to celebrate the auspicious Diwali & Govardhan Puja Festival together and invoke the divine mercy of Sri Sri Radha Madanmohan and Sri Sri Laxmi Narasimhadeva. 

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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Tomorrow is Krishnaween - A Special Halloween Festival for Kids - October 27th at 4.30pm at ISKCON of Silicon Valley

Dear Friends

 

Hope this meets you well. Tomorrow, Sunday, October 27th, we will celebrate Halloween the Krishna way. Bring your kids all dressed up for an exciting and fun filled celebrations  from 4.30 - 6.00 pm. ISV's Vedic Academy extends a warm welcome to one and all for this exciting kids festival. 

For those who want to register, we request you to please do it at the earliest as it will easy for us to plan the festival based on the registrations. For registration, please fill in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZiiNF6d7NUq5fnyg_qf2IMuD-djPKYDQ6k4r02HduOY/viewform

 

Also we do have costumes available to rent for a very minimal fee. Please feel free to rent them out for your kids. If you would like to rent a costume, it will be available at Vedic Academy classrooms starting 4pm. We have costumes such as dhoti for boys, crowns, jewelleries and some props. 

The winners and participants from the creative writing and speech contests will be receiving their trophies tomorrow after the Krishnaween celebrations.

KRISHNAWEEN FESTIVAL

 

WHAT: Krishnaween - Costume Party, Face  Painting and Kids friendly dinner

WHEN: Oct 27, Sunday 4.30 - 5.45 pm followed by Gaura Arathi and Damodarastakam

WHERE: Iskcon Silicon Valley 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA

Please encourage your children to dress up as characters from Ramayana and Krishna lila and share a line or two about that character. Participation is by registration only. 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

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Special Harinaam Today at Palo Alto for the Auspicious Appearance Day of Sri Radha Kunda!

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Dear Friends

 

Hope this meets you well.

 

Lord Krishna has one quality which endears him to all His devotees: He is grateful even for the slightest service. But even more grateful, even more kind and even more merciful is Srimathi Radharani. Therefore Her name is Karunamayi - She who is filled with mercy and compassion. 

This Saturday, October 26th, marks the auspicious appearance day of Sri Radha Kund, the most sacred pond. Radha Kunda is located in northwest part of Vraja (the area near Vrindavana) 100 km south from capitol Delhi. Gaudiya-vaisnavas consider this lake of Srimati Radharani to be the most sacred place on Earth. Radha Kunda is situated on the parikrama (pilgrimage) road around the Govardhana Hill. The whole Govardhana is about 11 km long and by its shape it resembles the form of a peacock. Both ponds - Radha Kunda and Syama Kunda - are like its eyes.

Srila Rupa Goswami, the greatest preceptor in the line of Gaudiya Vaishnavas states in his important work, Nectar of Instruction, says, 'The holy place known as Mathura is spiritually superior to Vaikuntha, the transcendental world, because the Lord appeared there. Superior to Mathura puri is the transcendental forest of Vrindavana because of Krishna's rasalila pastimes. And superior to the forest of Vrindavana is Govardhana Hill, for it was raised by the divine hand of Sri Krishna and was the site of his various loving pastimes. And, above all, the super excellent Sri Radha Kunda stands supreme, for it is over flooded with the ambrosial nectarean love of the Lord of Gokula, Sri Krishna. Where, then, is that intelligent person who is unwilling to serve this divine Radha Kunda, which is situated at the foot of Govardhana Hill?". 

In order to celebrate this most auspicious day, we at ISKCON of Silicon Valley, extend a warm welcome to you to join us today (Friday, October 25th) for a special Harinaam (congregational chanting of the Lord's Holy Names) in the streets of Palo Alto and distribute the divine mercy in the month of Kartik to all. Please join us for this wonderful activity and benefit not only yourselves but also others. 

 

   Friday, October 25 2013

                               SPECIAL HARINAAM SANKIRTAN FOR KARTIKA

                                            

When: Friday, October 25th @ 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)

 

Saturday, October 26 2013

APPEARANCE OF SRI RADHA KUNDA

Join us to hear the glories of Sri Radha Kunda, the most sacred place on Earth.  

Speaker: H.G Balimardana Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on "Pastimes of the Appearance of Sri Radha Kunda"

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

Sunday, October 27 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

KRISHNAWEEN FESTIVAL

 

Here at the  ISKCON of SIlicon Valley (ISV), we celebrate Halloween the Krishna way. We extend a warm welcome to you for the special kids festival, Krishnaween on October 27 (Sunday) with lots of fun activities for children. Join us for an evening of costume party, face painting and kids friendly dinner feast organized by ISV's Vedic Academy.

WHAT: Krishnaween - Costume Party, Face  Painting and Kids friendly dinner

WHEN: Oct 27, Sunday 4.30 - 5.45 pm followed by Gaura Arathi and Damodarastakam

WHERE: Iskcon Silicon Valley 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA

Please encourage your children to dress up as characters from Ramayana and Krishna lila and share a line or two about that character. Participation is by registration only. For registration, please fill in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZiiNF6d7NUq5fnyg_qf2IMuD-djPKYDQ6k4r02HduOY/viewform

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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Special Harinaam Sankirtana, Krishnaween Festival and more... You're Invited to ISV!

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Dear Friends

 

Hope this meets you well.

 

Lord Krishna has one quality which endears him to all His devotees: He is grateful even for the slightest service. But even more grateful, even more kind and even more merciful is Srimathi Radharani. Therefore Her name is Karunamayi - She who is filled with mercy and compassion. 

During this month - the month of Kartika - the greatest amount of divine mercy is available. It's the mercy month. Thus, all of us should take full advantage. When we search our heart and find something - some devotional service - that we would like to daily offer Srimati Radharani, then we will become spiritually rewarded beyond our expectations. 

Do you know how to find out how rich you really are? Count how many things you have that money can't buy! Divine mercy is the greatest wealth. It waits for all of us in this month of Kartika. With great happiness in our hearts, we welcome you to the ISKCON of Silicon Valley to access the divine mercy of Sri Sri Radha Madanmohana and fill your life with auspiciousness. 

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, October 23 2013

DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS THROUGH DIVINE QUALITIES

All of us hanker for meaningful relationships in life and it is hard to develop trustworthy relationships in today's world. Join us for a thoughtful seminar on "Developing Meaningful Relationships Through Divine Qualities" derived from the timeless teachings of the Gita. 

Speaker: H.G. Akruranatha 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

 

   Friday, October 25 2013

                               SPECIAL HARINAAM SANKIRTAN FOR KARTIKA

                                            

When: Friday, October 25th @ 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)

 

Saturday, October 26 2013

SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM DISCOURSE

Join us for a wonderful and thought provoking discourse from the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Speaker: H.G Balimardana Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on the Srimad Bhagavatam

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

Sunday, October 27 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

KRISHNAWEEN FESTIVAL

 

Here at the  ISKCON of SIlicon Valley (ISV), we celebrate Halloween the Krishna way. We extend a warm welcome to you for the special kids festival, Krishnaween on October 27 (Sunday) with lots of fun activities for children. Join us for an evening of costume party, face painting and kids friendly dinner feast organized by ISV's Vedic Academy.

WHAT: Krishnaween - Costume Party, Face  Painting and Kids friendly dinner

WHEN: Oct 27, Sunday 4.30 - 5.45 pm followed by Gaura Arathi and Damodarastakam

WHERE: Iskcon Silicon Valley 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA

Please encourage your children to dress up as characters from Ramayana and Krishna lila and share a line or two about that character. Participation is by registration only. For registration, please fill in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZiiNF6d7NUq5fnyg_qf2IMuD-djPKYDQ6k4r02HduOY/viewform

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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Special Evening Program Today at ISV for Kartik & Gita Chapter A Day (CHAD)

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Dear Friends

 

Hope this meets you well.

 

Today is the auspicious beginning of the month of Kartik also known as the 'Damodar Maas'. The result of any spiritual activity performed in this month will yield glorious results and therefore we often find devotees performing special austerities and visiting holy places like Sri Vrindavan Dham, Sridham Mayapur etc. during this time. For those of us who are not able to travel to these holy places,we have the good fortune of celebrating Kartik at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) in the association of devotees. Devotees eagerly look forward to the Kartik month every year in order to enrich their spiritual experience by rendering devotional service with extra focus, sincerity and devotion. In order to enrich your spiritual bliss, we at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) are hosting a variety of programs and events during this month. We request you to please take advantage of these activities and perfect your Krsna Consciousness. The details are listed below.

With great happiness in our hearts, we extend a warm welcome to you all to join us today at ISV for a special evening on the fist day of the most auspicious month of Kartik to offer our love and devotion by singing the Damodarastakam prayers, hearing a beautiful discourse on the pastimes of Lord Damodar and offering ghee lamps to Their Lordships.

GITA CHAPTER A DAY (CHAD)

Chapter A Day (CHAD), initiated by the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant atleast one chapter of Bhagavad Gita As It Is everyday. We have been having this program for many years now and several devotees from various parts of the world have been immensely benefited by chanting one chapter of Bhagavad Gita a day. In order to make it more interactive, ISV also hosts a conference call every Monday - Friday from 12.30 - 12.45 pm for devotees to dial in and recite the Bhagavad Gita together.

Behavioral scientists and professors at Harvard Business School researched, "People engage in many disciplines for reasons ranging from reducing their anxiety to boosting their confidence and alleviating their grief. The disciples may not have a definite intention of what he may desire to obtain, but it is still surprising how everyday disciplines make a lot of sense and are surprisingly effective." (Francesca Gino and Michael I. Norton)

If this holds true for materialistic disciplines, why not make a spiritual discipline to recite a chapter of Bhagavad-gita every day and become true disciples by getting the real knowledge of spirit? Kartik is here & we all know that the Vratas (disciplines) that are taken in the month of Kartik are multiplied hundreds of times and their benefit remains with the practitioner for hundreds of lifetimes. Krishna says in the Bhagavad-gita that one who reads this, worships him with ones intellect. Isn't this perfect for the modern age?

How to make a CHAD displine?

1.Make a vow to chant the 4th chapter of Bhagavad-gita As It Is everyday until Nov 17 2013. You may also choose to recite any other chapter you may prefer.Chant all the Sanskrit shlokas; or all the English translations; or both the Sanskrit and English. For added purification read one purport also. Srila Prabhupad's purpose are his transcendental ecstasies and they serve as a torch light and guide on our way back to Godhead.

2.Email recite.chad@gmail.com to enroll & receive the 4th chapter in CHAD format. Print it and carry it with you where you go.(Waiting in queue at the bank or app takes longtime to load? Chant your chapter!)

4.Report your performance and receive a transcendental gift at the end of Kartik.

Here is an opportunity to make your day harmonious and auspicious by reciting one chapter of Bhagavad-Gita in the association of devotees.We also read one purport of Srila Prabhupad every day.There is nothing more nectarean than Srila Prabhupada's divine purports. If you would like to join our daily conference calls to read the Gita with other devotees, please dial into the below number. It is refreshing to take a quick lunch break and spiritually charge yourself by listening to Bhagavad-Gita.

Conference dial-in number: (559) 726-1200

Participant access code: 445865

 

         FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

                                                          FIRST DAY OF KARTIK

THE HIDDEN MEANING OF LORD DAMODAR'S PLAYFUL PASTIMES & SIGNIFICANCE OF KARTIK MONTH

Speaker: H.G. Amala Bhakta Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

Time: 6.30 – 8.00pm

Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam

Amal Bhakta was born in New York City and attended New York University. He moved to Santa Monica, California in 1954 and worked in motion pictures for three years. Then, after an epiphany, he embarked on a journey to find the true purpose of life. On discovering it, he returned to New York in 1957 to study and then later teach the science of ashtanga yoga. In 1963 he directed a yoga center, gradually building it up from a few regular students to about 400. He also lectured regularly, wrote articles on yoga in national magazines, occasionally demonstrated yoga exercises on TV, and counseled students privately. Although he taught some spiritual knowledge, his chief interest was in showing people how to achieve a healthy body and a serene mind.

In 1976, wanting to deepen his realization of the Divine, he moved to West Los Angeles to study at the ISKCON temple various aspects of Bhakti yoga (the yoga of love and devotion to God) under the famous spiritual master A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. From this highly advanced teacher, Amal Bhakta was initiated into techniques that enabled him to attain and maintain inner peace, joy, and strength continuously, even under the most trying conditions. He also became an expert in explaining some of India's ancient classics, such as the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata, with a view to helping people acquire virtue, wisdom, self-knowledge and God-realization.

Amal Bhakta still resides near the same temple in Los Angeles, teaching, counseling, and lecturing regularly, but he also travels extensively to other states and countries, performing similar services. He has also written the four published books displayed on this website, and has produced, directed, and narrated hundreds of hours of audio books, both dramatic and non-dramatic, mostly written by his spiritual master, for Krishna Productions. Amal Bhakta's books are about India's divine incarnations and saints, and are designed to assist truth-seekers in viewing ideal devotees of God to model their lives around. 

Saturday, October 19 2013

HOW A HOUSEHOLDER MAY BECOME SPIRITUALLY PERFECT DESPITE OBSTACLES

Join us for a wonderful and thought provoking discourse from the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Speaker: H.G Amala Bhakta Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on the Srimad Bhagavatam

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

Sunday, October 20 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

THE ART OF DEVELOPING PURE LOVE OF KRISHNA THROUGH HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND CHANTING OF THE HOLY NAMES

 

Join us for a wonderful seminar on the art of developing pure love for Lord Krishna through offering heartfelt prayers and chanting of His Holy Names. 

Speaker: H.G. Amala Bhakta Das

4.30 – 6.00 pm: Discourse on the Bhagavad Gita

6.00 pm: 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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The Beginning of the Most Auspicious Month of Kartik and Our Heartfelt Invitation to ISV!

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Dear Friends

 

Hope this meets you well.

 

This Friday, October 18th marks the beginning of the month of Kartik also known as the Damodar month. Kartik (Damodar) is the best, the purest of purifiers, and most glorious of all months. Kartik month is particularly dear to Lord Sri Krishna. Any vrata or austerities, even the smallest, will yield huge results. The effect of performing a Kartik Vrata lasts for one hundred lifetimes, Kartik or the festival of offering lamps to Lord Krishna, glorifies Lord Krishna's pastime of being bound with ropes by Mother Yashoda.

 

The best place to celebrate the auspicious festival of Kartik in the Bay Area is the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV). With great happiness in our hearts, we invite you and your family to celebrate Kartik by joining us for our weekly programs throughout the entire month.

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, October 16 2013

EFFECT OF THE THREE MODES OF MATERIAL NATURE IN OUR LIVES

In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krsna explains in detail about the three modes of material nature that entangles the living entities in this mortal world. Join us for a thought provoking seminar on the effects of these modes in our lives and how to disentangle ourselves from them.

Speaker: H.G. Akruranatha 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

 

                                                                              Friday, October 18 2013

FIRST DAY OF KARTIK

THE HIDDEN MEANING OF LORD DAMODAR'S PLAYFUL PASTIMES & SIGNIFICANCE OF KARTIK MONTH

 Join us for a special evening on the fist day of the most auspicious month of Kartik to offer our love and devotion by singing the Damodarastakam prayers, hearing a beautiful discourse on the pastimes of Lord Damodar and offering ghee lamps to Their Lordships.

Speaker: H.G. Amala Bhakta Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

Time: 6.30 – 8.00pm

Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam

 

Saturday, October 19 2013

HOW A HOUSEHOLDER MAY BECOME SPIRITUALLY PERFECT DESPITE OBSTACLES

Join us for a wonderful and thought provoking discourse from the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Speaker: H.G Amala Bhakta Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on the Srimad Bhagavatam

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

Sunday, October 20 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

THE ART OF DEVELOPING PURE LOVE OF KRISHNA THROUGH HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND CHANTING OF THE HOLY NAMES

 

Join us for a wonderful seminar on the art of developing pure love for Lord Krishna through offering heartfelt prayers and chanting of His Holy Names. 

Speaker: H.G. Amala Bhakta Das

4.30 – 6.00 pm: Discourse on the Bhagavad Gita

6.00 pm: 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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Special Dusshera Celebrations today at ISV with a Puppet Show!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. Wish you all a happy and prosperous Dusshera!

It is an open secret that those who have a vision and live it attain something wonderful, whereas those who do not have a vision, or who have lost it, encounter only obstacles or, at best, live an ordinary life. It is so important to identify an inspiring vision and then keep it before one's eyes. Also, someone who acts with a vision attracts an enormous amount of help and support. He/She will find that people rush forward to support a person who has a vision and keep it in front of their eyes.

Here at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), one can get the powerful vision through the eyes of the scriptures. Many lives have been transformed by the powerful association at ISV. The events and discourses are very meaningful and one can go deeper into his/her life just by mere attendance. 

Its with great pleasure, we extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us today for the Sunday Feast program.

Sunday, October 13 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST - SPECIAL DUSSERA CELEBRATIONS

"KILLING THE RAVANA WITHIN"

In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells us that the senses, mind and the intelligence are the sitting places of this lust. Through them the lust covers the real knowledge of the living entitya and bewilders him. Cure is also given by Lord Krishna in the Gita by saying, "In the very beginning curb this greatest symbol of sin (lust) by regulating the senses, and slay this destroyer of knowledge and self-realization.". Join us this Sunday as we hear and understand this very important verse in the Bhagavad Gita through a parallel story from the Ramayana where the Supreme Lord Ramachandra, showed how this all devouring sinful enemy of can be conquered through the example of lust personified Ravana. 

Also, on the auspicious occasion of Dusshera (Vijaya Dashami) ISV drama team would like to present a puppet show depicting the wonderful pastime of Ravana's killing at the hands of Lord Ramachandra. Puppet shows not only allow us to relish Lord's divine pastimes in an unique way but are also entertaining for children and adults alike. Hope you all will be able to join us on this festive occasion

Speaker: H.G. Srivas Pandit Das

4.00 – 5.30 pm: Discourse on "Killing the Ravana Within"

5.30 - 6.00 pm: Special Puppet Show on "The Yuddhakanda" of Ramayana. 

6.00 pm: 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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