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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Find your Spiritual Connection - Join us at ISV!

WEEKLY UPDATES: SEP 26 - OCT 2, 2016

Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you well. In a world shrunken by digital connectivity, are we still nourishing the right connections in our lives and society? Ralph Waldo Emerson said that there is lack of unity in the society because humans have lost their connections with their inner selves. Without being in harmony with oneself, how can someone harmonize with anything else? Here at ISV, we help you find that spiritual connection that will connect to your roots and awaken a deep sense of belonging to your true self. 

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

“The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and they derive great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and conversing about Me.” (Bhagavad-gita 10.9).

Hi This week we have:

Wednesday: "Put Down Your Mask" - Weekly Gita Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das

Saturday : "Find Your Elevator Pitch" - Srimad Bhagavatam class by H.G Vaisesika Das 

Sunday:   "Secrets of Spiritual Gardeners" - Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das

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.

 

SEP 28, WEDNESDAY : PUT DOWN YOUR MASK

There’s no need to hide or to be afraid to show your true self. You are a soul beloved by Krsna! Join us for tonight's thought provoking and self help talk!

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for our Wednesday Gita class!

6:00pm: "Put Down Your Mask" Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das

8:00pm: Sandhya Arati followed by Prasadam

 

OCT 1, SATURDAY: WRITE YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH 

Bring pen and a note book. We’re all going to write a personal introduction to Krsna consciousness that we can share with people we meet.
Fun. Easy. Invaluable.

7.30am: Brahma Samhita followed by "Write Your Elevator Pitch" -  Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das

10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam

 

OCT 2, SUNDAY FEAST 

 Secrets of Spiritual Gardeners
To advance in spiritual life, one has to become an expert spiritual gardener.
Learn the secrets of spiritual gardening that will make your life bloom with happiness and success.

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

4:00pm - 5:45pm: "Secrets of Spiritual Gardeners" - Sunday feast 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

 
 

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 everyday @ 5:45am.

Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/sanatanagandharvika

Dial-In Number (United States): (563) 999-2090, Access Code: 123936

Email: recite.chad@gmail.com

 

KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

We often have melodious hari kirtan and bhajans at devotees' homes in the bay area. Below are a couple of sample videos of the blissful program:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcCgwx4P-sw 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6isiWMLFGc

If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please indicate your interest via this form http://goo.gl/forms/i01lk6drf3. A volunteer will send you an evite when a Kirtan Mellows event would be scheduled near you. 

VEDIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

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

SUBCRIBE TO VEDIC WISDOM -  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

 
 
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Sunday, September 25, 2016

Harinam Initiations at ISV this evening!

WEEKLY UPDATES: SEP 19 - SEP 25 , 2016

Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you well. At ISV, the festivities and events grow exponentially every year, thanks to your love and support. Today is a special day as many of our community devotees are taking their next steps by formally accepting a spiritual master and receiving Harinam initiation. We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for this wonderful event today!

“The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and they derive great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and conversing about Me.” (Bhagavad-gita 10.9).      

Sunday:   "How much Nectar the Two Syllables: KRSNA  Produce?"- Initiations & Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das

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.

 

SEP 25: INITIATIONS & SUNDAY FEAST LECTURE

It is our language, either spoken or written, that moves and shapes our lives. In fact, all creations, including the creation of our universe, are preceded by language. What then is the power of repeating the Maha-mantra or the Gayatri mantras, which emanate from the spiritual world? There will be a number of devotees taking Harinam initiation from H.G Vaisesika Prabhu on this day. 

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

4:00pm - 5:45pm: Initiations and Sunday Feast Talk on "How much Nectar the Two Syllables Krsna Produce?" 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

 
 

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 everyday @ 5:45am.

Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/sanatanagandharvika

Dial-In Number (United States): (563) 999-2090, Access Code: 123936

Email: recite.chad@gmail.com

 

KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

We often have melodious hari kirtan and bhajans at devotees' homes in the bay area. Below are a couple of sample videos of the blissful program:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcCgwx4P-sw 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6isiWMLFGc

If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please indicate your interest via this form http://goo.gl/forms/i01lk6drf3. A volunteer will send you an evite when a Kirtan Mellows event would be scheduled near you. 

VEDIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

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

SUBCRIBE TO VEDIC WISDOM -  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

 
 
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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Vyas-Puja Celebrations of His Grace Vaisesika Dasa


Hare Krsna Dear Devotees!

Please accept my respectful obeisances.  All glories to Srila Prabhupada!  


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Thanks.


Your servant,
Shraddha-devi Dasi

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Vaisesika Prabhu's Vyasa Puja celebrations and Events this Week @ ISV!

WEEKLY UPDATES: SEP 19 - SEP 25 , 2016

Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you well. At ISV, the festivities and events grow exponentially every year, thanks to your love and support. This time of the year is very very special for us as we celebrate the birthday of our dear leader of ISV, H.G Vaisesika Prabhu and offer our gratitude and respects for all the inspiration and love he showers on everybody. We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and events this week at ISV!

“The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and they derive great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and conversing about Me.” (Bhagavad-gita 10.9).

This week we have:

Wednesday: "Medley of Instructions from Bhagavad Gita" - Gita Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das 

Saturday : Vyasa Puja celebrations of H.G Vaisesika Prabhu         

Sunday:   "How much Nectar the Two Syllables: KRSNA  Produce?"- Initiations & Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das

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.

 

SEP 21, WEDNESDAY : MEDLEY OF INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE BHAGAVAD GITA

If one properly follows the instructions of Bhagavad-gītā, one can be freed from all miseries and anxieties in this life, and one's next life will be spiritual. If one adopts the principles enunciated in Bhagavad-gītā, he can make his life perfect and make a permanent solution to all the problems of life. This is the sum and substance of the entire Bhagavad-gītā. (Bhagavad Gita As It Is Preface)

Join us as we hear the beautiful instructions from the Bhagavad Gita tonight!

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for our Wednesday Gita class!

6:00pm: "Medley of Instructions from Bhagavad Gita" by H.G Vaisesika Das

8:00pm: Sandhya Arati followed by Prasadam

 

SEP 24, SATURDAY: VYASAPUJA CELEBRATIONS OF H.G VAISESIKA PRABHU

This is the most awaited time of the year as we come together to offer our love and gratitude to the leader of ISV, dear Vaisesika Prabhu. Please join us as we honor Vaisesika Prabhu for his immense work to spread Krsna Consciousness following in the footsteps of his spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada on Saturday, September 24th. Vyasapuja is an annual celebration by the devotees to offer homage to their guru or spiritual teacher. We invite you and your family to join us on this joyous occasion!

 

7:00am Greeting the Deities

7:15am Guru Puja of Srila Prabhupada

7:30am Prayers, Kirtan by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu

8:00am Vyasa Puja Offerings to His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu

11:30am Speech by His Grace Vaisesiaka Prabhu

12 noon Pada Seva & Guru Puja for His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu

1:00pm Prasadam

 

SEP 25, SUNDAY FEAST LECTURE

It is our language, either spoken or written, that moves and shapes our lives. In fact, all creations, including the creation of our universe, are preceded by language. What then is the power of repeating the Maha-mantra or the Gayatri mantras, which emanate from the spiritual world? There will be a number of devotees taking Harinam initiation from H.G Vaisesika Prabhu on this day. 

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

4:00pm - 5:45pm: Initiations and Sunday Feast Talk on "How much Nectar the Two Syllables Krsna Produce?" 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

 
 

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 everyday @ 5:45am.

Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/sanatanagandharvika

Dial-In Number (United States): (563) 999-2090, Access Code: 123936

Email: recite.chad@gmail.com

 

KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

We often have melodious hari kirtan and bhajans at devotees' homes in the bay area. Below are a couple of sample videos of the blissful program:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcCgwx4P-sw 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6isiWMLFGc

If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please indicate your interest via this form http://goo.gl/forms/i01lk6drf3. A volunteer will send you an evite when a Kirtan Mellows event would be scheduled near you. 

VEDIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

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

SUBCRIBE TO VEDIC WISDOM -  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

 
 
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

A Week of Inspiration - Join us at ISV!

WEEKLY UPDATES: SEP 12 - SEP 18 , 2016

Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you well. All around the world people are searching for one thing inspite of technological advancement, good health, wealth and comforts. And that's common among everyone as they fervently search for happiness in everything they do. Here at ISV, our aim is to help you re-discover the perfection of happiness by establishing a loving relationship with the Supreme God, Krsna, who is situated within yourself, who pervades everything, and who resides in His original spiritual form in the spiritual world. 

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

“The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and they derive great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and conversing about Me.” (Bhagavad-gita 10.9).

Hi This week we have:

Wednesday: "The Wisdom of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura" - Special discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das on the Holy Appearance day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

Saturday : "Direct Communications Lessons from Fourth Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam" - Srimad Bhagavatam class by H.G Vaisesika Das followed by SASS (Speak As Sastra Says) Talk by Vedic Academy kids, Advaita Srinivasan and Madhav Varshney on "A Second Chance - Part II" 

Saturday: ISV Annual Kids Rath Yatra and Monthly Mini Festival at Palo Alto, CA          

Sunday:   "Take Conscious Control Over Your Lifestyle" - Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das

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.

 

SEP 14, WEDNESDAY : THE WISDOM OF SRILA BHAKTIVINODA THAKURA

Today is the auspicious appearance day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura (1838-1914) was a pioneering spiritual leader, a magistrate working in colonial India under British rule, a prolific preacher, writer, and poet. One of his sons was Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, a highly influential spiritual leader in his own right, and the spiritual master of the founder of the Hare Krishna movement, Srila Prabhupada.

Just by remembering the glorious life and work of Srila Bhaktivinoda, we advance in the practice of devotional service.

Plus!

Lord Vämanadeva’s principles for success and happiness in life.

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for our Wednesday Gita class!

6:00pm: "The Wisdom of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura" by H.G Vaisesika Das

8:00pm: Sandhya Arati followed by Prasadam

 

SEPTEMBER 17, SATURDAY - ANNUAL KIDS RATH YATRA & MONTHLY MINI FESTIVAL 

We cordially invite you, your family and your friends to participate in the  very auspicious Kids Rath Yatra cum monthly Mini Festival on Saturday, September 17th at 5.59 PM. Please do not miss this golden opportunity to chant the holy name and pull the holy rope of Lord Jagannath's Chariot.

Please see festival schedule below.

5.59 PM- Kids Rath Yatra program starts at Elinor Cogswell plaza/park(264 Lytton Avenue between Ramona and Bryant streets) 

6.10 PM- Aarti performed by kids 

6.20 PM- 56 bhoga offering. 

6.35 PM- Kids get chance to pull the Chariot around the Park

7.05 PM-Kids perform Kirtan, pull the Chariot and proceed towards Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301)

         Route will be via Lytton Ave and Emerson Ave(See picture below).

7.30 PM- Rath reaches Lytton Plaza.

9.00 PM- Prasadam

Please note that Harinam will start at Lytton Plaza at 5.59 PM while Rath Yatra is going on in the park. Kids will do the Kirtan at Cogswell Plaza and also while Ratha goes Lytton Plaza.

We request all adults and kids to wear devotee clothes. 

56 Bhoga offering will happen only once and start at 6.20 PM sharp. If you want to participate and would like to offer your bhoga to the Lordships please drop your preparations by 6.15 PM.

If your kids want to participate in pulling the chariot please make sure they arrive by 6.30 PM.

All kids should be accompanied by a parent at all times.

Volunteer help is needed and much appreciated.

SEP 17, SATURDAY: SRIMAD-BHAGAVATAM DISCOURSE

Join us as we study the conversations between great souls!

"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.

7.30am: "Dynamic Communications Lessons from Fourth Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam" -  Srimad Bhagavatam class by H.G Vaisesika Das

9:45am - 10:00 am: "Speak As Sastra Says" (SASS) Talk by Advaita Srinivasan and Madhav Varshney (Vedic Academy Kids) on the topic: "A Second Chance - Part II" based on Srila Prabhupada's book (A Second Chance). 

10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam

 

SEP 18, SUNDAY FEAST LECTURE

Overcome procrastination and achieve your devotional goals!

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

4:00pm - 5:45pm: "Take Conscious Control of Your Lifestyle" - Sunday feast 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

 
 

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 everyday @ 5:45am.

Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/sanatanagandharvika

Dial-In Number (United States): (563) 999-2090, Access Code: 123936

Email: recite.chad@gmail.com

 

KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

We often have melodious hari kirtan and bhajans at devotees' homes in the bay area. Below are a couple of sample videos of the blissful program:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcCgwx4P-sw 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6isiWMLFGc

If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please indicate your interest via this form http://goo.gl/forms/i01lk6drf3. A volunteer will send you an evite when a Kirtan Mellows event would be scheduled near you. 

VEDIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

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

SUBCRIBE TO VEDIC WISDOM -  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

 
 
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