Gaura Purnima Festival & Classes this week @ ISV!

WEEKLY UPDATES: FEB 26 - MAR 4 2018 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krsna's love!  We look forward to your association for tomorrow's grand Sri Gaura Purnima festival, the auspicious appearance of Lord Caitanya.  Have a wonderful week! Wednesday: NO CLASS TODAY (in preparation for tomorrow's Gaura Purnima Festival) Thursday: Gaura Purnima Festival Celebrations 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. THURSDAY, MARCH 1 -  GAURA PURNIMA FESTIVAL The Supreme Lord Sri Krishna appeared as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to establish Sankirtana (chanting of the Holy Names) – the Yuga Dharma for this age of Kali. He appeared on Phalguni Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Phalguna, (Feb-March) in the year 1486 AD (1407 Shakabda) at Sridham Mayapura as the son of Sri Jagannath Mishra and Srimati Sachidevi. His parents named him Nimai since he was born under a nimba (neem) tree in the courtyard of His paternal house. His appearance day is celebrated as GauraPurnima. The celebrations begins in the morning with Mangala arati and spans the whole day filled with kirtans, spiritual discourses and prasadam.  On this day, devotees fast till moonrise and break their fast by taking anukalpa feast (made from non-grains). On the following day, they offer a special feast to the Lord which is called Jagannath Mishra Feast, named after Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's father, who arranged a grand feast to celebrate the birth of his son.   Schedule: 4:30am Mangala Aarti 5:00am Tulasi Aarti   5:15am Japa   7:30am Greeting the Deities   7:45am Guru Puja   8:30am Bhramha-Samhita Recitation   9:00am Sri Caitanya-Caritamrta Reading &  Bhajans   12:00pm Rajbhoga Aarti   1:00pm Sri Caitanya-Caritamrta Reading, Bhajans & Walk in Japa     4:00pm Melodious Kirtana   5:30pm Abhishek of Sriman Maha Prabhu  6:00pm Lecture by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu on Gaur Lila   6:45pm MSF Offering   7:00pm Aarti Followed by Acknowledgements & Prasadam (Moonrise ~5:58pm) We look forward to your association! SATURDAY, MARCH 3 - SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM   Srimad Bhagavatam is the galitam phalam, or ripened fruit, of all Vedic knowledge. It is exactly like amrita, for by hearing its recitation we can cross beyond birth and death. There are ten subject matters and when studied together, these ten subject matters fully establish the Supreme personality of Godhead, Bhagavan Sri Krishna, as the transcendental Absolute Truth. 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 Vaisesika Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam SUNDAY, MARCH 4 -  SUNDAY FEAST We welcome you and your family to join us for Sunday feast program this week filled with bhajans, spiritual discussion, arotik and delicious feast. 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das 5:00pm: Sandhya Arotik followed by Announcements & 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) "As Arjuna set aside his bow and arrows, let us set aside any sense of confidence in our own abilities so that we may hear Krsna's words with full heart and attention.This kind of submissive hearing is the primary requirement for advancement in spiritual life. The devotee who hears Krsna's words with a submissive heart immediately feels an ingress of causeless knowledge and detachment." – H. G. Vaisesika Prabhu 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. BHAGAVAD GITA CHAPTER 9 (10 Feb - 11 March 2018) Recite with devotees by joining daily conference calls BHAGAVAD GITA Every day @ 5.45am  PST Dial in #: 1-563-999-2090 Access code: 123936 BHAGAVAD GITA Everday @ 6.15 am PDT Dial in #: 1-712-432-3496 Access code: 327605 Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/sanatanagandharvika 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=82WSp_FVEr8&index=1&list=PLW6aF2mZXK_kRawXEr42Dw1vzjZ26KpNp https://www.youtube.com/embed/82WSp_FVEr8?list=PLW6aF2mZXK_kRawXEr42Dw1vzjZ26KpNp See Kirtan Examples: bit.ly/kirtanexamples See Kirtan Feedback: bit.ly/kirtanfeedback If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please call Govinda Das at 925 808 5439. 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 full day and is located in Sunnyvale. 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. Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 0 - 16 yrs every Sunday from 3 - 5 pm 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 send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 408 718 1588   Copyright © 2018 ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), All rights reserved. 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Gaura Purnima Festival Celebrations on March 1 - Welcome to ISV!

View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons Hope this meets you all well.  Gaura Purnima, one of the most holiest of festivals is just around the corner and with great happiness in our hearts, we welcome you all to the festival celebrations this Thursday at ISV. Gaura Purnima is the auspicious appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (who is also known as Gauranga due to His golden complexion), and this year we are celebrating the 532nd anniversary of His appearance on March 1, 2018. This festival also marks the beginning of the New Year for Gaudiya Vaishnavas. We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and events this weekend at ISV! THURSDAY, MARCH 1 - GAURA PURNIMA FESTIVAL CELENBRATIONS The Supreme Lord Sri Krishna appeared as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to establish Sankirtana (chanting of the Holy Names) – the Yuga Dharma for this age of Kali. He appeared on Phalguni Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Phalguna, (Feb-March) in the year 1486 AD (1407 Shakabda) at Sridham Mayapura as the son of Sri Jagannath Mishra and Srimati Sachidevi. His parents named him Nimai since he was born under a nimba (neem) tree in the courtyard of His paternal house. His appearance day is celebrated as GauraPurnima. The celebrations begins in the morning with Mangala arati and spans the whole day filled with kirtans, spiritual discourses and prasadam.  On this day, devotees fast till moonrise and break their fast by taking anukalpa feast (made from non-grains). On the following day, they offer a special feast to the Lord which is called Jagannath Mishra Feast, named after Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's father, who arranged a grand feast to celebrate the birth of his son.   Schedule: 4:30am Mangala Aarti 5:00am Tulasi Aarti   5:15am Japa   7:30am Greeting the Deities   7:45am Guru Puja   8:30am Bhramha-Samhita Recitation   9:00am Sri Caitanya-Caritamrta Reading &  Bhajans   12:00pm Rajbhoga Aarti   1:00pm Sri Caitanya-Caritamrta Reading, Bhajans & Walk in Japa     4:00pm Melodious Kirtana   5:30pm Abhishek of Sriman Maha Prabhu  6:00pm Lecture by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu on Gaur Lila   6:45pm MSF Offering   7:00pm Aarti Followed by Acknowledgements & Prasadam (Moonrise ~5:58pm) We look forward to your association! Copyright © 2018 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? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Kirtan Oasis Festival, Sunday Feast with H.G Vaisesika Das & more this week!

WEEKLY UPDATES: FEB 19 - FEB 25 2018 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krsna's love!  Valmiki Rsi, formally a hunter, became a perfectly pure devotee, saw the pastimes of Lord Rama in his heart, and compiled the Ramayana. All this he achieved by the mercy of his spiritual master, Narada Muni and the holy names. From any position, even a lowly one, anyone can become a perfectly pure devotee by taking shelter of a Vaisnava and the holy names. Have a wonderful week! Wednesday: Reading from Sri Caitanya Caritamrita by H.G Madhava Govinda Das Friday: Monthly Kirtan Oasis Festival @ Palo Alto, CA 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. WEDNESDAY, FEB 21 - READING FROM SRI CAITANYA CARITAMRITA     As we are gearing up celebrating Sri Gaura Purnima, the auspicious appearance day of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and part of our Sankirtan MSF goal, we have begin reading Sri Caitanya Caritamrita from January 22 through March 1 via conference call. Please join us this Wednesday night as we continue hearing from Sri Caitanya Caritamrita.  6.00pm: Sri Caitanya Caritamrita Reading by H.G Madhava Govinda Das 8:00pm: Sandhya Arotik followed by Announcements & Prasadam   FRIDAY, FEB 23 -  FEBRUARY KIRTAN OASIS FESTIVAL We cordially invite you to participate in our monthly Kirtan Oasis festival in Palo Alto this Friday, February 23rd at 6.59 PM. Please come and take part in this wonderful activity of distributing the holy name for the pleasure of Lord. Please bring your family and friends. The more the merrier!! When: Friday, February 23@ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible) Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301) CC Ādi 3.77 sankirtana-pravartaka sri-krsna-caitanya sankirtana-yajñe tanre bhaje, sei dhanya Translation:  Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya is the initiator of sankirtana [congregational chanting of the holy name of the Lord]. One who worships Him through sankirtana is fortunate indeed. SATURDAY, FEB 24 - SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM   Srimad Bhagavatam is the galitam phalam, or ripened fruit, of all Vedic knowledge. It is exactly like amrita, for by hearing its recitation we can cross beyond birth and death. There are ten subject matters and when studied together, these ten subject matters fully establish the Supreme personality of Godhead, Bhagavan Sri Krishna, as the transcendental Absolute Truth. 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 Vaisesika Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam SUNDAY, FEB 25 -  SUNDAY FEAST We welcome you and your family to join us for Sunday feast program this week filled with bhajans, spiritual discussion, arotik and delicious feast. 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das 5:00pm: Sandhya Arotik followed by Announcements & 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) "As Arjuna set aside his bow and arrows, let us set aside any sense of confidence in our own abilities so that we may hear Krsna's words with full heart and attention.This kind of submissive hearing is the primary requirement for advancement in spiritual life. The devotee who hears Krsna's words with a submissive heart immediately feels an ingress of causeless knowledge and detachment." – H. G. Vaisesika Prabhu 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. BHAGAVAD GITA CHAPTER 9 (10 Feb - 11 March 2018) Recite with devotees by joining daily conference calls BHAGAVAD GITA Every day @ 5.45am  PST Dial in #: 1-563-999-2090 Access code: 123936 BHAGAVAD GITA Everday @ 6.15 am PDT Dial in #: 1-712-432-3496 Access code: 327605 Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/sanatanagandharvika 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=82WSp_FVEr8&index=1&list=PLW6aF2mZXK_kRawXEr42Dw1vzjZ26KpNp https://www.youtube.com/embed/82WSp_FVEr8?list=PLW6aF2mZXK_kRawXEr42Dw1vzjZ26KpNp See Kirtan Examples: bit.ly/kirtanexamples See Kirtan Feedback: bit.ly/kirtanfeedback If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please call Govinda Das at 925 808 5439. 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 full day and is located in Sunnyvale. 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. 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 © 2018 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? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list