Special Seminar series by H.G Ravindra Svarupa Prabhu this weekend at ISV!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • WEDNESDAY, Sep 30 - Ecstatic Krishna Katha by HG Vaisesika Das • FRIDAY, October 2 - Mini Sankirtan Festival • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 - SPECIAL SEMINAR SERIES • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 - SUNDAY FEAST ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Chapter a Day Bhagavad-gita As It Is Chapter a Day (CHAD) CHAD is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita As It Is every day. Please join us! Email: recite.chad@gmail.com Watch us Live! 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. ISV KIRTAN MELLOWS At ISKCON of Silicon Valley, through our initiative of Kirtan Mellows, we are dedicated to bring the matchless gift of kirtan to each and every home in the Bay Area. We warmly invite you to avail of this wonderful opportunity; you can request to host the Kirtan Mellows at your place here : iskconsiliconvalley.com/kirtan. VEDIC ACADEMY SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 3 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 4 - 6pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more. For more information, please visit www.vedic-academy.org  or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 408 718 1588. HARE KRSNA! Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well. Spiritual life is enjoyable, it is fun, it is wonderful. It's not just an austerity. Spiritual life is the greatest excitement, the most dynamic, enjoyable, blissfuly lifestyle to live when we have the right environment around us. This week we have: Wednesday: Krishna Katha by H.G. Vaisesika Das Friday: Mini Harinam Sankirtan Festival @ Palo Alto, CA Saturday: "Discover the Hidden Gems and Secrets of Srimad Bhagavatam" - Part 1 by H.G Ravindra Svarupa Das Sunday Feast: "Discover the Hidden Gems and Secrets of Srimad Bhagavatam" - Part 2 by H.G Ravindra Svarupa Das We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV! WEDNESDAY, Sep 30 - Ecstatic Krishna Katha by HG Vaisesika Das "Every day and night we are hearing something. There is television. There is radio. There are newspapers. There are so many things to hear about. But that is not the hearing that will help us to become self-realized.You should devote your time to hearing and chanting about Vishnu, Krishna. If you simply do this then you shall become free from this material entanglement." - Srila Prabhupada Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm 6:00pm: Ecstatic Krishna Katha by HG Vaisesika Prabhu 8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam FRIDAY, October 2 - Mini Sankirtan Festival We are excited to invite you for the Mini Sankirtan Festival at Palo Alto, CA When: Friday, October 2nd @ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible) Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301) Harinam Sankirtan is the congregational chanting of the holy names of the Lord. Krishna's holy names are endowed with all of His potencies and this sound vibration can reawaken a person to his spiritual identity and existence. Lord Chaitanya performed Harinam Sankirtan throughout India and He desired harinama to be performed in every town and village around the world for the benefit of everyone, without discrimination.His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanata Swami Prabhupada brought Harinam to the rest of the world, fulfilling the desire of Lord Caitanya. On Friday October 2nd starting 6.59 pm ISV devotees  will out in the streets of Palo Alto, dancing and chanting the mahamantra Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare accompanied by mridangas and karatals. Please  join us and help spread the message of Lord Chaitanya. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 - SPECIAL SEMINAR SERIES DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS AND SECRETS OF SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM - PART I In this two part seminar, you will learn The science of hermeneutics and how to apply it to Srimad-Bhagavatam How to get clarity and a deeper understanding from your reading of Srimad-Bhagavatam To sharpen your spiritual intellect and thus bring auspiciousness into your life Hermeneutics is a branch of knowledge that deals with elucidating scriptures. The Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered the topmost collection of all ancient wisdom and was spoken shortly after Lord Krishna’s time on earth. It is a treatise that explains the science of God in detail, including His creation, His eternal activities, the path to attain Him, and the lives of some of His great devotees. Join us for an enlivening seminar in which the presenter, a Vaishnava scholar, will help us to delve deeply into the science of hermeneutics through which one can increase one’s appreciation for Srimad Bhagavatam. Ravindra Svarupa Dasa is a religious studies scholar and was initiated by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1971. He is an emeritus member of ISKCON's Governing Body Commission in which he served starting in 1987; an emeritus chairman of the North American GBC Continental Committee; the emeritus president of ISKCON of Philadelphia; and is presently an initiating guru in ISKCON. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Religion from Temple University and a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He has written extensively on Vaishnava philosophy and has used his education to further the discourse of Gaudiya Vaishnava Theology within the context of ISKCON. He is the author of Encounter with the Lord of the Universe: Collected Essays 1978-1983. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 - SUNDAY FEAST We invite you for this week's Sunday feast program where our special visiting guest speaker, H.G Ravindra Svarupa Prabhu, will conclude his two part seminar by specifically addressing the question: "What were Srila Prabhupada's directions for how we should study and understand his books?". We look forward for your association. 3:00pm - 5:45pm: "Discover the Hidden Gems and Secrets of Srimad Bhagavatam" - Part II by H.G Ravindra Svarupa Das 6.00pm: Sandhya Aartik followed by Announcements and Prasadam  *Please note that the Sunday Feast lecture will start early this week. 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 Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

CHAD Testimonials & Opportunity to Help Expand CHAD

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY •   • CHAD Testimonials • Help Expand CHAD ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: recite.chad@gmail.com Hare Krishna Dear CHAD Performers, Please accept our most humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupad! " If you do CHAD everyday you get blessings directly from Krishna." (HG Vaisesika Prabhu) Recite Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 until 26 Oct 2015! CHAD Testimonials We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our CHAD members who shared thier realizations. We will consolidate and share these with you soon. Below is a testmonial from our stawart CHAD member HG Vedavait Krishna Das. .CHAD makes me regulated in waking, sleeping and reading regularly. CHAD makes me knowledgeable.. CHAD is the only time I really read Srila Prabhupada's important books without fail in the association of devotees. CHAD gives my day a good start. CHAD is the only way for me to associate with devotees regularly every day during the best time. CHAD makes me chant in the early morning as I know, unless I start at least by 5 am, I cannot finish my rounds in the morning CHAD makes me follow special instruction of my Siksha Guru, I cannot imagine my spiritual life without CHAD. If I can't do CHAD, I cannot get enthusiasm to CHANT and vice-versa. Help Expand CHAD Are you an expert PHP or wordpress web developer? Here is a rare  opportunity  to use your skills to expand CHAD site & expand the glory of Bhagavad-Gita.  Please emal recite.chad@gmail.com for further details. With Gratitude,  ISV CHAD Team   Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

Exciting Upcoming Events at ISV!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - SPECIAL SEMINAR FOR PARENTS • SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-27: GLORIES OF SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM PART 1 & 2 SEMINAR • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - SUNDAY FEAST ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Chapter a Day Bhagavad-gita As It Is Chapter a Day (CHAD) CHAD is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita As It Is every day. Please join us! Email: recite.chad@gmail.com Watch us Live! 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. Subscribe to Vedic Nectar Drops In this world of fast paced technology and racing schedules, the elite and comman man alike need droplets of refreshing wisdom to protect their peace, spirituality, and happiness. Vedic Nectar Drops, an initiative of ISV, aims to meet this goal by sending weekly droplets out to all subscribers to keep their weeks inspired and refreshed. If you are interested in receiving every week, please send an email to vedicstudygroup@gmail.com or logon to vedicnectardrops.wordpress.com ISV KIRTAN MELLOWS At ISKCON of Silicon Valley, through our initiative of Kirtan Mellows, we are dedicated to bring the matchless gift of kirtan to each and every home in the Bay Area. We warmly invite you to avail of this wonderful opportunity; you can request to host the Kirtan Mellows at your place here : iskconsiliconvalley.com/kirtan. VEDIC ACADEMY SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 3 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 4 - 6pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more. For more information, please visit www.vedic-academy.org  or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 408 718 1588. HARE KRSNA! Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well. In the spiritual world, every day is a festival and therefore the inhabitants are always experiencing joy and ecstacy in service. We experienced a glimpse of the spiritual world through the festivals and special events this summer at ISV. And its still not over :) We are excited to invite you for our special upcoming events at ISV in the next few weeks. We look forward for your association! Upcoming Events: SEPTEMBER: September 25 - Friday: "Studying Srimad Bhagavatam with Children: A Practical Workshop" by H.G Aruddha Devi Dasi and H.G Radhika Raman Das Septemver 26 - Saturday: "Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam - Part 1" by H.G Radhika Raman Das September 27- Sunday (morning): Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam - Part 2" by H.G Radhika Raman Das OCTOBER: (DETAILS WILL BE SENT IN OUR WEEKLY EMAILS) October 3 - Saturday: Talk by our visiting guest speaker H.G Ravindra Svarupa Das October 4 - Sunday Feast: Talk by H.G Ravindara Svarupa Das Ravindra Svarupa Dasa is a religious studies scholar and a Hare Krishna religious leader. He was initiated by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1971. He has been a member of ISKCON's Governing Body Commission since 1987, Chairman of that Commission's North American GBC Continental Committee, is the president of ISKCON of Philadelphia and an ISKCON Guru. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Religion from Temple University and a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He has written extensively on Vaishnava philosophy and used his education to further the discourse of Gaudiya Vaishnava Theology within the context of ISKCON. He is the author of Encounter with the Lord of the Universe: Collected Essays 1978-1983 October 10 - Saturday: H.G Vaisesika Prabhu's Vyasa Puja Celebrations. The festival starts are 7.30. More details to follow. October 11 - Sunday: Initiation Ceremony by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu and Sunday Feast program   FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - SPECIAL SEMINAR FOR PARENTS We cordially invite you for a special seminar by our visiting guests, H.G Radhika Raman Das and H.G Aruddha Mataji If our children develop a love for Srimad Bhagavatam, they will grow up to be wonderful devotees and academically successful. Aruddha dd has taught Srimad Bhagavatam to dozens of children around the country, and she now offers her experience in a practical seminar for parents and teachers. You will learn techniques for keeping your children's attention, engaging them in a lively discussion, and teaching important life lessons, while also improving your own Krishna consciousness. 6.00 - 8.00 PM: "Studying Srimad Bhagavatam with Children - A Practical Workshop" - By H.G Radhika Raman Das and H.G Aruddha Mataji 8.00 PM : Sandhya Arotik followed by Prasadam Please note that this session is only Adults. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-27: GLORIES OF SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM PART 1 & 2 SEMINAR We are excited to welcome H.G Radhika Raman prabhu back to ISV for a special seminar this year on the glories of Srimad Bhagavatam. His seminar last year on the life and teachings of Srila Jiva Goswami was very well received due to his profound knowledge on the subject and eloquent presentation. Srimad Bhagavatam is known as the King of all Vedic scriptures and contains answer to all the questions that one may have about one's existence. It is a spotless Purana and one who regularly hears/read Srimad Bhagavatam achieves the highest perfection of life. Please join us for these sessions! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 : 8 am - 12 noon - "Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam - Part 1" SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: 9 am - 1 pm - "Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam - Part 2"   SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - SUNDAY FEAST We cordially welcome you to our Sunday feast program this week which includes kirtan, Bhagavad Gita discourse, Arotik and delicious prasadam! 4:00pm - 5:45pm: Sunday Feast Lecture 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. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe