This Week @ ISV: Special Seminars and more!

WEEKLY UPDATES: APR 24 - APR 30 2017 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krsna's love!  Though our lives are fleeting, they are made up of a series of moments, any one of which we may use to attain the supreme perfection of life by taking shelter of Krishna.  Sukadeva Goswami tells us in Srimad-Bhagavatam the story of Maharaja Khatvanga who perfected his life within an instant. Srila Prabhupada summarizes Khatvanga's achievement:   King Khatvanga went to assist the demigods, and he was rewarded. When asked what he wanted, he replied, "I want to know how long I shall live." "Not very long," they said. "A second." He at once transferred his thoughts to Krishna and surrendered. (Srila Prabhupada; Back to Godhead Magazine #45) We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and events this weekend at ISV! This week we have: Wednesday: "Special Reading from Srimad Brhad Bhagavatamrta"  by H.G Vaisesika Das Friday: "Ambassador of Good Will" - Special Seminar by H.G Vaisesika Das Saturday: "How to Distribute Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam sets" - Seminar 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. WEDNESDAY APR 26 - SPECIAL BOOK READING   Join us to tonight to hear from a great spiritual text, Srimad Brhad Bhagavatamrta! Sri Brihad-bhagavatamrita is an epic work composed in Sanskrit during the sixteenth century by Sanatana Goswami, one of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's leading disciples. It is one of the first books written by any of the Six Goswamis of Vrindavan. The Bhagavatamrita is rooted in ancient history. It is the appendix to the sage Jaimini Rishi's version of the historical saga Mahabharata, and was spoken by the hero of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, King Pariksit, to his mother, just moments before the king's death.  6.00 pm: "Special Reading from Srimad Brhad Bhagavatamrta" by H.G Vaisesika Das 8:00 pm: Sandhya Arotik followed by Prasadam FRIDAY APR 28 - SPECIAL SEMINAR   Join us for a special seminar by our dear Vaisesika Prabhu on how to be an ambassador of Good will and impact the world.  5.00pm - Dinner Prasadam 6.30 pm: "Ambassador of Good Will " by H.G Vaisesika Das 8:30 pm:  Light Prasadam SATURDAY, APR 29 - SPECIAL SEMINAR   One of the best treasures left by Srila Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON, to the world is the books that he translated and wrote commentaries for. And of all his books, Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam are considered the most holy and important. As ambassadors of goodwill, it's our duty and privilege to help pass on these books to people of the world. Join us to hear how to do that efficiently! 7.30am:  "How to Distribute Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam Sets" - Seminar by H.G Vaisesika Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam SUNDAY, APR 30 - 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 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.  ISV's (New) NAVADWIP PRESCHOOL 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. Interested in ancient classical texts and epics? We are excited to share our new ISV Bookstore through which you can buy great Eastern classical texts and contemporary works of Eastern philosophy, culture and theology. Visit www.bbtacademic.com   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   Copyright © 2017 ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive information regarding our events and programs Our mailing address is: ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View, Ca 94040 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? 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