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)
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.
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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