Bhakti Immersion Week with special visiting guests at ISV!

WEEKLY UPDATES: MARCH 26 - APRIL 1 2018 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krsna's love!  ISV is offering yet another week of Bhakti immersion with our special visiting guests from India! This week, we are excited to welcome our special visiting guests from India, H.G Madhavananda Prabhu and his wife, H.G Krsna Kunda mataji. Many of the devotees who have attended the ISV Yatra to Mayapur  and Jagannath puri dham in the past must have heard his beautiful and instructive lectures. We feel so fortunate that he will be gracing us at ISV and enlightening us with their presence and wisdom.  This week we have:  Wednesday: Gita Wisdom by H.G Vaisesika Das followed  by 5 mins Gita Class by Nitai Goswami Saturday: "Citraketu Lila and Vaisnava Aparadha" - Special Seminar Series by H.G Madhavananda Das Sunday: Concluding Seminar on "Citraketu Lila & Vaisnava Aparadha" & Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Madhavananda 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, MARCH 28  - Gita Wisdom   Join us this Wednesday night as we hear from our veteran teacher of Bhakti Yoga, H.G Vaisesika Das on the pearls of wisdom from Bhagavad Gita 6.00pm - 7.45pm: Gita Wisdom by H.G Vaisesika Das 7.45pm - 8.00pm: 5 min Gita Class by Nitai Goswami 8:00pm: Sandhya Arotik followed by Announcements & Prasadam   SATURDAY, MARCH 31 - SEMINAR SERIES Join us to deep dive and experience transcendental wisdom as we hear from our special visiting guest speaker, H.G Madhavananda Das, who will be speaking on the topic," Citraketu Lila & Vaisnava Aparadha".   H.G Madhavananda Das joined ISKCON in Los Angeles in 1982. He moved to Bhubhaneshwar, Orissa in 1993 where he has been living ever since. He was instructed by his spiritual master, H.H Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja to edit his lectures into publications. For over ten years, he has been serving as the director of ISKCON Gopal Jiu Publications, the editor of Sri Krsna Kathamrita Magazine, and the email magazine Sri Krsna Kathamrita Bindu. 8:00am - 10:00am:  "Citraketu Lila & Vaisnava Aparadha" - PART 1 by H.G Madhavananda Das 10:00am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam 11:00am - 1:00pm: "Citraketu Lila & Vaisnava Aparadha" - PART 2 by H.G Madhavananda Das SUNDAY, APRIL 1 - CONCLUDING SEMINAR  Join us this Sunday afternoon for the concluding seminar of the three part seminar series by H.G Madhavananda Das!   12:00 noon - 2:00pm:  "Citraketu Lila & Vaisnava Aparadha" - PART 3 by H.G Madhavananda Das SUNDAY, APRIL 1 -  SUNDAY FEAST Join us as we continue to relish and nourish spiritual wisdom from H.G Madhavananda Das. We cordially welcome you to our Sunday feast program filled with spiritual discussions, arati, kirtans and prasadam. 3:00pm - 5:00pm:  "The Ecstasy of Insignificance" - Sunday feast talk by H.G Madhavananda 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) "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 10 Verse 1- 21 (2 Mar - 10 April 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 The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan/bhajans & Hari Katha at people's homes all over the Bay Area. You can either join in or host such a unique, spiritually uplifting experience to gain the mercy of the Lord, gain positivity and feel instant bliss See examples of kirtan videos: bit.ly/kirtanexamples See what the hosts think: bit.ly/kirtanfeedback To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408 634 4478 or submit your interest here (https://goo.gl/forms/bGsUpvA5KQuQlUl73). 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 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 3 -  7 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 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

Ramayana Reading Marathon - Starts Today @ 7:00pm

WEEKLY UPDATES: MARCH 12 - MARCH 18 2018 View this email in your browser  RAMAYANA READING MARATHON - FRIDAY , SATURDAY, SUNDAY (Mar 16th , 17th & 18th) Ramayana Reading Marathon @ISV begins today!  We will complete reading the book Ramayana by HH Bhakti Vikasa Maharaja in approximately 16 hours.   H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu will inaugurate the Ramayana Reading Marathon tonight @ 7:00pm & it will be concluded by H.G. Srivas Pandit Prabhu on Sunday  Mar 18th @ 11;:00am.  Please join us and listen to the reading of the Ramayana and perform the best worship of Lord Rama. "One who listens to the story of Śrī Rāma with full reverence roots out all sins and goes to the world of Viṣṇu." -  Ramayana, Uttara Kaandaa Mar 16th reading will be ONLINE ONLY:  Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/vaisesika.dasa Phone Conference:  Conference Dial-In: 641.715.3660   Access Code: 516098 Being charged by the phone carrier for the call? Please dial using the Backup Dial-In Number given below. When prompted for the conference details, use the numbers above. Backup Dial-In Number:  716 293 9621 The venue for the narration on Mar 17th and 18th  is ISV (1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040). 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. Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/iskconsv/ SCHEDULE: Mar 16 Friday 7:00 pm - 8:3pam        : HG. Vaisesika Prabhu Mar 17 Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm  : Sharaddha Mataji Mar 17 Saturday 1:30pm - 3:30pm    : Vijaya Damodar Prabhu Mar 17 Saturday 3:30pm - 5:30pm    : Damodar Vamsidhari Prabhu Mar 17 Saturday 5:30pm - 8:00pm    : Balimardan Prabhu Mar 18 Sunday 7:30am - 9:00am      : Madhava Govinda Prabhu Mar 18 Sunday 9:00 am - 11:00am    : Kolodwip Prana Das Mar 18 Sunday 11:00am - 1:00pm     : Srivas Pandit Prabhu He who listens every day to this oldest epic, composed by the sage Valmiki, which is calculated to bestow religious merit, renown and longevity, and which lends support to the Vedas, is completely freed of sin. Kings will overcome thier enemies and conquer the earth, men will overcome all difficulties and women will be blessed with excellent sons and grandsons. Those listening to this epic will receive from Sri Rama all the boons they desire. Through a hearing of this work all the gods are satisfied.One who keeps a copy in his house will find all his obstacles come to an end. A man offering worship to and reading this historical work is completely rid of all of sins and attains a long life; all the Gods are thus pleased and one's ancestors are gratified forever. Those transcribing this work with devotion are guaranteed residence in heaven, while those hearing it will secure the growth of thier family and wealth, supreme happiness and the accomplishment of all thier objects on earth. - Yuddha Khanda As you make your way to ISV, kindly note the new temple timings: Monday thru Friday Open from 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM & from 6:00PM - 8:30PM Closed from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday Open from 4:30AM - 1:00PM & from 5:00PM - 8:30 PM Open from 4:30 AM - 7:10 PM   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

Ramayana Reading Marathon - Starts Today @ 7:00pm

WEEKLY UPDATES: MARCH 12 - MARCH 18 2018 View this email in your browser  SAMPOORNA RAMAYANA READING - FRIDAY , SATURDAY, SUNDAY (Mar 16th , 17th & 18th) Ramayana Reading Marathon @ISV begins today!  We will complete reading the book Ramayana by HH Bhakti Vikasa Maharaja in approximately 16 hours.   H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu will inaugurate the Ramayana Reading Marathon tonight @ 7:00pm & it will be concluded by H.G. Srivas Pandit Prabhu on Sunday  Mar 18th @ 11;:00am.  Please join us and listen to the reading of the Ramayana and perform the best worship of Lord Rama. "One who listens to the story of Śrī Rāma with full reverence roots out all sins and goes to the world of Viṣṇu." -  Ramayana, Uttara Kaandaa Mar 16th reading will be ONLINE ONLY:  Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/vaisesika.dasa The venue for the narration on Mar 17th and 18th  is ISV (1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040). 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. Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/iskconsv/ SCHEDULE: Mar 16 Friday 7:00 pm - 8:3pam        : HG. Vaisesika Prabhu Mar 17 Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm  : Sharaddha Mataji Mar 17 Saturday 1:30pm - 3:30pm    : Vijaya Damodar Prabhu Mar 17 Saturday 3:30pm - 5:30pm    : Damodar Vamsidhari Prabhu Mar 17 Saturday 5:30pm - 8:00pm    : Balimardan Prabhu Mar 18 Sunday 7:30am - 9:00am      : Madhava Govinda Prabhu Mar 18 Sunday 9:00 am - 11:00am    : Kolodwip Prana Das Mar 18 Sunday 11:00am - 1:00pm     : Srivas Pandit Prabhu He who listens every day to this oldest epic, composed by the sage Valmiki, which is calculated to bestow religious merit, renown and longevity, and which lends support to the Vedas, is completely freed of sin. Kings will overcome thier enemies and conquer the earth, men will overcome all difficulties and women will be blessed with excellent sons and grandsons. Those listening to this epic will receive from Sri Rama all the boons they desire. Through a hearing of this work all the gods are satisfied.One who keeps a copy in his house will find all his obstacles come to an end. A man offering worship to and reading this historical work is completely rid of all of sins and attains a long life; all the Gods are thus pleased and one's ancestors are gratified forever. Those transcribing this work with devotion are guaranteed residence in heaven, while those hearing it will secure the growth of thier family and wealth, supreme happiness and the accomplishment of all thier objects on earth. - Yuddha Khanda As you make your way to ISV, kindly note the new temple timings: Monday thru Friday Open from 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM & from 6:00PM - 8:30PM Closed from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday Open from 4:30AM - 1:00PM & from 5:00PM - 8:30 PM Open from 4:30 AM - 7:10 PM   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