H.H Bhakti Caru Swami @ ISV this Week and More!

WEEKLY UPDATES: MAY 1 - MAY 7 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: "Life after Spiritual Initiation"  by H.G Navinda Nirada Das Saturday: Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Akruranath Das Sunday: Sunday Feast Talk by H.H Bhakti Caru 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. WEDNESDAY MAY 3 - GITA WISDOM   In his previous life, when Nāradaji was impregnated with spiritual knowledge by the grace of the great sages, there was a tangible change in his life, although he was only a boy of five years. That is an important symptom visible after initiation by the bona fide spiritual master. Actual association of devotees brings about a quick change in life for spiritual realization.  Join us tonight to hear how the life of a sincere devotees changes for good after spiritual initiation!  6.00 pm: "Life after Spiritual Initiation" by H.G Navinda Nirada Das 8:00 pm: Sandhya Arotik followed by Prasadam SATURDAY, MAY 6 - SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM   Join us to deep dive and experience transcendental wisdom as explained in the great classic text, Srimad Bhagavatam. We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse. 7.30am:  Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Akruranath Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam SUNDAY, MAY 7 - SUNDAY FEAST We cordially welcome you to our Sunday feast program filled with spiritual discussions, arati, kirtans and prasadam. We are fortunate to host H.H Bhakti Caru Swami Maharaj at ISV who will be enlightening us with his inspirational talk and kirtans. Please take this rare opportunity to associate with a great saint! H.H Bhakti Caru Swami is a Gaudiya Vaishnava exponent and a spiritual leader of the International Society of Krsna Consciousness. He is an initiated disciple of H.D.G A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami and has translated his literary works in Bengali language. He is also serving on the advisory panel of I-Foundation, a leading Hindu charity organization in the United Kingdom. Recently, in November 2016, Bhakti Caru Swami was awarded by the members of United Nations in New York in recognition of his lifetime achievements as a spiritual Guru, translator, author, Krsna conscious film maker and singer of devotional music.  3:00pm - 5:00pm: Sunday feast talk by H.H Bhakti Caru Swami 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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