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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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