| | | | HARE KRSNA! | | | Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well. "Whatever progress we have made, it is simply by distributing these books. So go on, and do not divert your mind for a moment from this." (Srila Prabhupad) This week we have: Wednesday: Discourse on "Benefits of tolerance" by H.G Vaisesika Das & Jhulan Yatra. Friday: Harinaam Sankirtan Performance in Palo Alto. Saturday: Special appearance and talk by HH Keshava Bharati Dasa Goswami on the importance of distributing Srila Prabhupada's transcendental books. A hands on training session: "How to sell Bhagavad-gita and Krsna Book on their own merit," by Vaisesika Dasa. Sunday: Balaram Jayanti Celebrations starting @ 4:30am. Lecture by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu on "Glories of Lord Balaram By His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu" . We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV! | | | WEDNESDAY, August 06 - HG Vaisesika Prabhu BENEFITS OF TOLERANCE The non permanent appearance and disappearance of happiness-distress, honor -dishonor, pleasure-pain, victory-defeat, success-failure, health-disease, they appear as the winter and summer seasons. One must learn to tolerate them without being disturbed.This subject of tolerance is in fact of utmost importance because really one can measure a person’s character by their capacity to tolerate difficulties.We welcome you to join us for a wonderful discussion on Wednesday night by our dear speaker, H.G Vaisesika Das. Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam | | | WEDNESDAY, August 06 - Jhulan Yatra Jhulana-yatra is a festival to celebrate Radha Krishna’s pastime of swinging on a golden swing everyday starting from Devshayani Ekadashi (tomorrow) until Balarama-purnima.The swing (Jhulan) is beautified with splendid flower decorations, colorful beads, etc. A special flower rope is used to pull the swing. An arotik is performed after Sri Sri Radha Madan-Mohan are seated on the swing, while devotees pull the rope.Please take full advantage of this glorious opportunity to serve for the pleasure of the Lordships by pulling the Jhulan-rope | | | FRIDAY August 8 - Harinaam Sankirtana @ Palo Alto |  | | Join us for a happy dance party and musical chanting of the Lord's Holy Names at University of Palo Alto this Saturday evening! The Yuga dharma for this Age of Kali is "Nama Sankirtan", the congregational chanting of Lord's names. Harinaam Sankirtan, also known as Nagar Sankirtana, was inaugurated by Lord Caitanya over 500 years ago to publicy chant these names and not only benefit oneself but also give it out freely to others. This chanting of the holy names can unite people as everyone is looking for peace in today's violent world. We welcome you to join us for this wonderful event! When: Friday, August 8 @ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible) Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301) | | | SATURDAY, August 9 - HH Keshava Bharati Das Goswami Importance of distributing Srila Prabhupada's transcendental books Kesava Bharati Das Goswami is a direct disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He has dedicated his life to teaching the science of Bhakti-yoga. Please join us to hear Kesava Bharati Das Goswam's discourse on the importance of distributing Srila Prabhupada's transcendental books. Time: 7.30 - 9.00am | | | SATURDAY, August 9 - How to sell Bhagavad-gita and Krsna Book on their own merit - HG Vaisesika Prabhu Presenter HG Vaisesika prabhu guarantees that after taking this hands on seminar, you will be able to sell a Gita or Krsna book anywhere to anyone at anytime. No prior experience necessary! Everyone welcome! Time: 9am-10:30am. Prasadam will be served after the seminar. | | | SATURDAY- August 9 - THE COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE |  | | You are invited to a holistic approach to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. This complete yoga package includes enlivening Yoga asanas, refreshing breathing exercises (pranayama), introspective meditation, and Vedic wisdom. Yoga asanas like Sun Salutation increases vitality, overall health and improve the immune system. Pranayama eliminates stress, helps develop a sense of inner peace and calm. Meditation helps in overcoming negative emotions, facilitates a calm and peaceful mind. Discussion on Vedic wisdom from Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam facilitates personal discovery, growth and advancement in our spiritual journey. When: Saturday, August 9th, 2014, 6 pm - 8 pm
VEDIC ACADEMY KRISHNA CLASSES : Parallel Session for Kids which includes Vedic stories, Yoga, Vedic Math, Music Lessons and much more. Volunteering Opportunities : thecompleteyoga.com/volunteer
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Email : cyp.connect@gmail.com or Call 408-834-0612
Fee Information : There is no fee for these sessions, voluntary donations are accepted. | | | SUNDAY, August 10 - SRI SRI BALARAM APPEARANCE DAY CELEBRATIONS |  | | Please join us for the auspicious appearance day festival of Lord Balarama. Lord Balarama is the adi-guru, the original spiritual master. In Chaitanya Lila, Lord Balarama appears as Lord Nityananda, the bestower of mercy to even the most fallen conditioned soul. Therefore His appearance as the son of Rohini and Vasudeva is celebrated by devotees with great jubilation. 4:30am Mangala Aarti
5:15am Japa
7:10am Guru Puja
7:30am Greeting the Deities
7:45am Recitation of Sri Bhrama Samhita
8:30am Bhajans & Kirtana
9:00am Glories of Lord Balaram By His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu
11:00am Sri Krsna Balaram Abhisek & Kirtana
12:00pm Raj Bhoga Aartik
12:45pm Prasadam Sunday Evening: Deity Darshan will be open for the guests. 6:00 pm Aarti and light prasad to go. 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. | | | | | |
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