WEEKLY UPDATES: OCT 17 - OCT 23 , 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).
This week we have:
Wednesday: "Yoga of Introspection" - Bhagavad Gita Talk by H.G Satyadeva Das
Friday: Monthly Mini Festival at Palo Alto, CA
Saturday : "Reflections on the Prayers of Gajendra" - Srimad Bhagavatam class by H.G Sukhesvari Devi Dasi followed by SASS (Speak As Sastra Says) Talk by Vedic Academy student, Srivatsa Puranam on "Why are Impersonalists Wrong?"
Sunday: "Entering Your Sacred Space Series - Part 2: Chant Chant Plant Plant" - Sunday Feast Talk by H.H Bhakti Raghava Swami
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.
OCT 19, WEDNESDAY : YOGA OF INTROSPECTION
How introspection is vital for a person practicing spiritual life? Join us to learn the art of taking time to reflect, introspect and search inwardly for Krsna's guidance, mercy and opportunities for growth.
We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for our Wednesday Gita class!
6:00pm: "Yoga of Introspection" by H.G Satyadeva Das
7:30pm: Damodarastakam, Sandhya Arati followed by Prasadam
OCTOBER 21, FRIDAY : HARINAM SANKIRTAN & MONTHLY MINI FESTIVAL
We cordially invite you, your family and your friends to participate in our KARTIK mini festival in Palo Alto on Friday, October 21st at 6.59 PM. Please come and take part in this wonderful activity of distributing the holy name for the pleasure of Lord.
When: Friday, October 21st@ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible)
Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301)
Srila Prabhupada: The easiest way to control the mind, as suggested by Lord Caitanya, is chanting “Hare Krishna,” the great mantra for deliverance, in all humility. Bhagavad-Gita, 6.34 Purport.
Volunteer help is needed and much appreciated.
OCT 22, 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: "Reflections on the Prayers of Gajendra" - Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Sukhesvari Devi Dasi
9:45am - 10:00 am: "Speak As Sastra Says" (SASS) Talk by Srivatsa Puranam (Vedic Academy) on the topic: "Why are Impersonalists Wrong?"
10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam
OCTOBER 23, SUNDAY : SUNDAY FEAST
In The Nectar of Devotion (chapter 13) Srila Prabhupäda promises that there are five kinds of devotional service which are so potent that a small attachment for any one of these five items can arouse devotional ecstasy even in a beginner.” These five practices are the topic of our "Entering The Sacred Space" series training letter series. The goal of this series is to help you on your way to the sacred space inside. Last week we discussed the first potent form of associating with saintly people. This week, we have a special guest, H.H Bhakti Raghava Swami who will talk about the most powerful of the 5 forms which is chanting God's Holy Names.
4:00pm - 5:30pm: "Entering the Sacred Space Series - Part 2: CHANT CHANT PLANT PLANT" - Sunday feast talk by H.H Bhakti Raghava Swami
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)
Bhagavad-Gita Chapter-A-Day (CHAD) program , is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. This program, officially inaugurated by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu, has been enthusiastically executed by many souls around the globe. All the CHAD members and aspirants are requested to recite the 17th chapter of Bhagavad Gita every day during this most auspicious month of Kartik from 16th Oct 2016 to 23rd Nov 2016. We humbly request everyone to join this global initiative to please Lord Krishna.
Steps to join CHAD
Step 1: Make a vow to recite Bhagavad-Gita Chapter 17 every day from 16th Oct 2016 to 23rd Nov 2016. Chant all the Sanskrit slokas; or all the English translations; or both the Sanskrit and English.
Step 2: Register yourself at http://www.readchad.com/join-chad (if you not done so earlier) .Please provide as much details as possible so we can send you a beautiful CHAD membership card and the gift for your enthusiastic participation and recitation of Gita during this Kartik.
Step 3: Access 17th chapter in CHAD format from http://www.readchad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/BG-Chapter-17-The-Divisions-of-Faith.doc print it and carry it with you or access the link from your mobile device wherever you go.
Step 4: Introduce CHAD to at least one other soul
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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