| | | | HARE KRSNA! | | | Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well. Chanting the holy names with focus gives higher levels of perception, discipline & contentment"- HG Vaisesika Dasa This week we have: Wednesday: "Svadharma and Sadhana" by H.G Gaurahari Das Saturday: Harinama Sankirtana at Palo Alto, CA Saturday: Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.H Indradyumna Swami Sunday: Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV! | | | WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 - Bhagavad Gita Discourse |  | | | Srila Prabhupada often gives the example of the nature of sugar being sweet to illustrate what is dharma. Therefore, an important aspect of svadharma is that it is an individual's natural state in relationship with another entity, just as the nature of sugar is to be sweet in relationship with the tongue and its nature is to dissolve in relationship to water. Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Srimad Bhagavatam and Mahabharata, talk about the importance of one being situated in one's svadharma rather than trying to practice paradharma. In this context, there are references to "putra dharma" (dharma of son), "pitra dharma" (dharma of father), "praja dharma" (dharma of citizen) and so on, the premise being that the entire existence is Krishna's family (Vasudaiva Kutumbakam) and that everyone should attain satisfaction (sarve bhavantu sukhinah). And time and again, these scriptures remind us that the culmination of all dharma's is one's eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord (Gita 18.66) or Krishna Dharma and yoga is precisely about realizing that relationship. The beautiful process of Sadhana (Bhakti), as taught by our acharyas helps us remain focused on the path of yoga, on Krishna Dharma. Thus, determined practice of sadhana and an understanding and sincere appreciation of svadharma are extremely important in the journey of life. Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm 6:00pm: "Svadharma and Sadhana" by H.G Gaurhari Das 8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan holds a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay and had worked with IBM Research Labs, New Delhi, India in the past. He holds a joint faculty appointment with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Center for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA) at IIT Bombay. Prof. Ramakrishnan came in touch with the ISKCON in the mid-90s and was initiated by HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj in 1998 as HG Gaura Hari Prabhu. He currently leads the preaching efforts at IIT Bombay in various innovative and contemporary ways. Amongst spiritual circles, he is well-known for his thorough study and scholarly presentations of the Srila Prabhupada books and his melodious kirtans and bhajans. Based on his exceptional enthusiasm and maturity in Krishna Consciousness, he is appointed as a counselor in Radhagopinath Temple, making him one of the youngest in this regard. He counsels several students and numerous families to accept this invaluable gift of Vedic wisdom and helps them practice it in their lives." | | | SATURDAY, MAY 30 - HARINAMA SANKIRTANA |  | | The Yuga dharma for this Age of Kali is "Nama Sankirtan", the congregational chanting of Lord's names. Harinam Sankirtan, also known as Nagar Sankirtana, was inaugurated by Lord Chaitanya over 500 years ago to publicly chant these names and not only benefit oneself but also give it out freely to others. Lord Chaitanya stressed that the chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare is the easiest means of self-realization. You are cordially invited to join us for performing the Yuga Dharma Harinam Sankirtan in Palo Alto. Please join us for a happy dance party and musical chanting of the Lord's Holy Names. When: Saturday, May 30th@ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible)
Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301) | | | SATURDAY, May 30 - SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM DISCOURSE  | | | | "This Srimad Bhagavatam is a literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all successful, all blissful and all perfect." (Suta Goswami SB3.40). Srila Prabhupada states,"Srimad Bhagavatam carries with it all transcendental blessings of Lord Sri Krsna that we can expect from his personal contact". We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse by our special visiting Sannyasi guest, H.H Indradyumna Swami Maharaja! 7.30am: Brahma Samita followed by Discourse on Srimad Bhagavatam by H.H Indradyumna Swami Indradyumna Swami Maharaja is a disciple of A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, a sannyasi traveling monk , and a guru in the Caitanya Vaisnava spiritual tradition of India. Each year Indradyumna Swami Maharaja circles the globe teaching the message of Bhagavad Gita and introducing people to kirtan chanting. His yearly activities culminate in coordinating the summer festival of India on the Polish Baltic coast from June to September. He also often leads pilgrimages to Krsna's holy land of Vrindavana in North India during the sacred month of Kartika (October/November). Maharajs shares his experiences and realizations as a traveling preacher in a journal, "Diary of Traveling Monk". The journal is published each year as a book. | | | SUNDAY, May 31 - SUNDAY FEAST We cordially welcome to our Sunday feast program this week which includes kirtan, Bhagavad Gita discourse, Arotik and delicious prasadam! 4:00pm - 5:45pm: Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das 6.00pm: Sandhya Aartik followed by Announcements and Prasadam 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 | | | | | |
