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Friday, January 29, 2016

Tomorrow Tomorrow Special Seminar on "Developing Vaishnava Qualities" by H.G BalGovinda Prabhu at ISV!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well.

"There is no stronger obstruction to one's self-interest than thinking other subject matters to be more pleasing than one's self-realization." -Srimad Bhagavatam 4.22.32

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the following special seminars by HG BalGovinda Prabhu at ISV this week!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 - Seminar on "Developing Vaishnava Qualities"

The only way to attract the “all attractive” Lord’s attention is to develop the 26 qualities of a Vaishnava. In this seminar H.G BalGovinda Prabhu will share the practical steps to develop these qualties as given by Sripad ramanujacarya, Srila Narada Muni and Srila Prabhupada.

 

7.30am - 10:00am:  Seminar on "Developing Vaishnava Qualities" by H.G BalGovinda Prabhu

10:00am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

Bal Govind Das, is vice president of ISKCON’s Pune project and also the co-director of LOTUS VOICE. Lotus VOICE (Vedic Oasis for Inspiration, Culture & Education) is an educational forum of ISKCON specializing at training and education of children, teachers, corporate and businessmen community.Besides in Pune, he travels to prestigious institutes like IIT Kharagpur, NIT Warrangal, NIT Suratkal, RV College Bangalore and to many more schools and colleges all over India. Traveling all over India he guides many students and professionals to a scientific understanding and application of Vedic concepts in their lives.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 - Seminar on "The Art of Parenting"

 We cordially welcome to our Sunday feast program this week which includes Kirtan, Krishna Katha, Arotik and delicious prasadam!

4:00pm - 5:45pm: Sunday feast talk by H.G BalGovinda Prabhu

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

Re: "Read My Books" - Reading of Science of Self Realization

Dear Devotees
Dandavat Pranams,  agTSP

Around 32 devotees participated in this sacrifice yesterday and here is the link for recording for those who could not join


Our next reading is on Saturday starting 6 pm 
Hope to see you all to Read Srila Prabhupada books 

To sign up for mailing list
To sign up for the mailing list to get information and reminders use the below link



Yhs
Read My Books Team



On Jan 27, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Deepak Chandani <deepakc108@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Devotees

Pamho agtSP

By blessings of His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu, we are pleased to announce an initiative called "Read My Books" that aims to encourage and facilitate devotees to read Srila Prabhupada Books cover to cover.

We wish to integrate "Sage by Page" and "Extended Hours of Rain" by few hours of readings to finish a book.

We wish to select "Science of Self Realization" as the first book ( as pilot ) and His Grace Koladwipa Prana Pr, Her Grace Gandharvika Radha M, His Grace Abhishek Prabhu and Damodar Vamsidhari Das will be main readers 
We plan to have conference bridge, Online Meeting with Free Conference  for all sessions and last session inside the temple where we complete the book as an offering to Srila Prabhupada.
Last 5 to 10 mins will be used for devotees to share their experiences or what stuck with them ( As HG Vaisesika Prabhu asks us)

Later We would read Teaching of Lord Caitanya (please note the change), Easy Journey, Krishna and other books in this year one by one.

In last session people can ask Qs to special guest Srivas Pandit Pr and Balimardhan Prabhu  to answer any questions by the devotees who read the book.

To sign up for the mailing list to get information and reminders use the below link


Ways to join

1. Dial into the conference:
   Dial-in Number: (563) 999-2090 - United States
   Access Code: 908808

2. Join the online meeting:
   Online Meeting ID: damodarvamsidharidas

Instructions:
At the scheduled date and time of the meeting, dial into the conference line. When prompted, enter the Access Code followed by the pound key.
To join the online meeting, click on the meeting link listed above and follow the prompts to join the meeting.

We would use the Audio conf call to begin with ( and no Google Hangout)

The detailed reading schedule is as below


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Get your copy of Book from Temple (preferable). You can also use vedabase.com to read online in case you do not have book in hand.
Hope we can benefit each other by this reading and enrich our and other lives with Srila Prabhupada nectarean wisdom 

Yhs
Read My Books Team



Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Join "Read My Books" - Reading of Science of Self Realization starting 28 Jan 6 pm

Dear Devotees

Pamho agtSP

By blessings of His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu, we are pleased to announce an initiative called "Read My Books" that aims to encourage and facilitate very soul to read Srila Prabhupada Books cover to cover.
We wish to integrate "Sage by Page" and "Extended Hours of Rain" by few hours of readings to finish a book.

We have  selected "Science of Self Realization" as the first book ( as pilot, followed by Teaching of Lord Caitanya after this ) and His Grace Koladwipa Prana Pr, Her Grace Gandharvika Radha M, His Grace Abhishek Prabhu and Damodar Vamsidhari Das will be main readers 
We plan to have conference bridge, Online Meeting with Free Conference  for all sessions and last session inside ISV temple where we complete the book as an offering to Srila Prabhupada.
Last 5 to 10 mins in each session will be used for devotees to share their experiences or what stuck with them ( As HG Vaisesika Prabhu asks us) and we would plan to read 50 to 60 pages a day.

Later We would read Teaching of Lord Caitanya (please note the change), Easy Journey, Krishna and other books in this year one by one.

In last session people can ask Qs to special guest Srivas Pandit Pr and Balimardhan Prabhu  to answer any questions by the devotees who read the book.

To sign up for the mailing list to get information and reminders use the below link


Ways to join and listen 

1. Dial into the conference:
   Save this to automatic join from Phone, Click this to Dial-in Number: (563) 999-2090,908808#

2. Join the online meeting:
   Online Meeting ID: damodarvamsidharidas

Instructions:
At the scheduled date and time of the meeting, dial into the conference line. When prompted, enter the Access Code followed by the pound key.
To join the online meeting, click on the meeting link listed above and follow the prompts to join the meeting.

We would use the Audio conf call to begin with ( and no Google Hangout)

The detailed reading schedule is as below




Get your copy of Book from Temple (preferable). You can also use vedabase.com to read online in case you do not have book in hand.
Hope we can benefit each other by this reading and enrich our and other lives with Srila Prabhupada nectarean wisdom 
If you miss a session, the reading recording will be available after the reading.

Looking forward to read Srila Prabhupada books along with all of you. Please forward also to others who can benefit from this reading.

Yhs
Read My Books Team

Ps: Addendum to ISV Connect mail, 1) We changed plan to read Science of Self Realization instead of Teaching of Lord Caitanya as first book 2) We will not use Google Hangout

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Krishna Katha, Harinam & Parenting Seminars - HG Vaisesika Prabhu & HG BalaGovinda Prabhu at ISV this week!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well.

"There is no stronger obstruction to one's self-interest than thinking other subject matters to be more pleasing than one's self-realization." -Srimad Bhagavatam 4.22.32

This week we have:

Wednesday: Bhagavad Gita discourse by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu

Friday: Harinam Sankirtan in Palo Alto

Saturday:  "Developing Vaishnava Qualities" seminar by H.G BalGovinda Prabhu

Sunday:  'The Art of Parenting" seminar by H.G BalGovinda Prabhu

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27- Bhagavad Gita Discourse

In the Bhagavad Gita, as Krsna reveals the transcendental knowledge to Arjuna, He explains in length how in the transcendental association of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, one can understand how the Supreme Lord is the governing principle of the material manifestation and even of the demigods. Join us for an enlightening Gita class tomorrow night at ISV!

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

6:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discourse by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu

8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 - Harinam Sankirtan in Palo Alto

We are extremely happy to invite you to our very special and first  Harinam Sankirtan of the year 2016  on Friday, January 29th.
Please spread the word and bring your family and friends.

When: Friday, January 29th @ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible)
Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 - Seminar on "Developing Vaishnava Qualities"

The only way to attract the “all attractive” Lord’s attention is to develop the 26 qualities of a Vaishnava. In this seminar H.G BalGovinda Prabhu will share the practical steps to develop these qualties as given by Sripad ramanujacarya, Srila Narada Muni and Srila Prabhupada.

 

7.30am - 10:00am:  Seminar on "Developing Vaishnava Qualities" by H.G BalGovinda Prabhu

10:00am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

Bal Govind Das, is vice president of ISKCON’s Pune project and also the co-director of LOTUS VOICE. Lotus VOICE (Vedic Oasis for Inspiration, Culture & Education) is an educational forum of ISKCON specializing at training and education of children, teachers, corporate and businessmen community.Besides in Pune, he travels to prestigious institutes like IIT Kharagpur, NIT Warrangal, NIT Suratkal, RV College Bangalore and to many more schools and colleges all over India. Traveling all over India he guides many students and professionals to a scientific understanding and application of Vedic concepts in their lives.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 - THE COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

When: Saturday, Jan 30, 2016, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: 1965 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA 94040

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
RSVP and more info : thecompleteyoga.com/register
Email : cyp.connect@gmail.com or Call  408-834-0612

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 - Seminar on "The Art of Parenting"

 We cordially welcome to our Sunday feast program this week which includes Kirtan, Krishna Katha, Arotik and delicious prasadam!

4:00pm - 5:45pm: Sunday feast talk by H.G BalGovinda Prabhu

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

"Read My Books" - Reading of Srila Prabhupad Books

By blessings of His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu, we are pleased to announce an initiative called "Read My Books” that aims to encourage and facilitate devotees to read Srila Prabhupada Books cover to cover.

We have selected "Teaching of Lord Caitanya" as the first book ( and pilot ) . We will be reading over conference calls, Hangout and in person meetings for 5 session to finish the book.

In last session people can ask questions to special guest Srivas Pandit Prabhu and Balimardhan Prabhu  to answer any questions by the devotees who read the book.

First session will be on Thursday 28 Jan from 6 pm - 8:30pm

To Join this sacrifice
a) via phone Conf call (605) 475-4800,329225# ( Please mute your phone so others do not get disturbed)

b) Google Hang Out (use Chrome Browser)
https://hangouts.google.com/call/yancrefsuv4yqtghjv5xqxjgeqa

Send mail to damodarvamsidharidas@gmail.com if you wish to be added to group readmybooksprabhupada@googlegroups.com to get notification for this initiative.