Let's End 2016 on An Inspirational Note - Welcome to ISV!

WEEKLY UPDATES: DEC 27 - JAN 03 , 2017 Hope this meets you all well.  As we are preparing to welcome the New Year and enjoying the holiday season, let's add some spiritual nourishment to our lives by dedicating a fixed time everyday to meditate, read spiritual books, hear spiritual wisdom, chant God's names etc. Here at ISV, we grow together through these doses of spiritual nourishment that waters our deep rooted desires to be happy and live a fulfilled life.  We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and events this week at ISV! This week we have: Wednesday: The Essence of 'Nectar of Instruction'  - H.G Yugal Kishore Das Saturday :  Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das Sunday: 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.   DEC 28, WEDNESDAY : ESSENCE OF 'NECTAR OF INSTRUCTION' "The Nectar of Instruction" by Rupa Goswami is the key to enlightenment for all seekers on the path of spiritual perfection.  Join us to hear the essence of the nectar of instructions that are practical and easy to apply in our lives.  HG Yugal Kishore Prabhu is a senior brahmachari and a grand-disciple of HDG A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada He has been practicing monk in the Bhakti tradition for more than 20 years now. His interest in Krishna Consciousness dawned during his youth days. He is a postgraduate in Computer Science. He worked as IT consultant in Singapore and USA for before joining as a full time monk in New Vrindaban, WV. He travels all over North America and preaches the ancient message of eastern world. Many MNC and Pharmaceutical companies invite him for presenting on how to lead a stress free life.  Come drink this nectar! 6:00pm: "Peace Formula from Bhagavad Gita" by H.G Yugal Kishore Das 8:00pm: Sandhya Arati followed by Prasadam   DEC 31, SATURDAY: SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM Join us to deep dive and experience ranscendental wisdom as explained in the great classic texr, Srimad Bhagavatam.  "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:  Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam     JAN 01, SUNDAY : SUNDAY FEAST   We cordially welcome you to our Sunday feast program filled with spiritual discussions, arati, kirtans and prasadam! 3:00pm - 5:00pm:  Sunday feast talk by H.G Vaisesika Das 5:00pm: 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 dial in 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 Website: www.readchad.com   Navadwip Preschool is a new education initiative of ISV that is meant for kids of age 3 to 5 year old. It is open Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 12 noon and is located in Sunnyvale at the intersection of El Camino and Mary. The start date is November 29, 2016. You can enroll for this preschool for your child at the earliest. The curriculum is based on California (CA) state standards educational structure as well as Vedic Culture. A foreign language Sanskrit with structured instructions will also be a part of the curriculum. Maximum of 15 children can be enrolled in this session.  For further info, please visit the website www.nineislandsschool.com or email us at info@nineislandsschool.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   ISKCON of Silicon Valley 1965 Latham Street  Mountain View CA 94040 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Ph: 650 336 7993 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iskconsv/  You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to ISV Connect! Like Forward Preferences  |  Unsubscribe