Sampoorna Ramayana reading, H.H Devamrita Swami's visit & more - This week @ ISV!

WEEKLY UPDATES: MARCH 12 - MARCH 18 2018 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krsna's love!  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 Sunday Open from 4:30 AM - 7:10 PM This week we have: Wednesday: Gita Wisdom by H.G Vaisesika Das Friday: Ramayana Reading (Online) by H.G Vaisesika Das Saturday: Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das followed by continued reading of Ramayana Sunday: Sunday Feast Talk by H.H Devamrita 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, MARCH 14  - 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 H.G Priya Kishori Devi Dasi 8:00pm: Sandhya Arotik followed by Announcements & Prasadam   FRIDAY, MARCH 16  - RAMAYANA READING ONLINE   Join us this Friday night as we hear the beautiful pastimes of Lord Ramachandra from Ramayana narrated by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu online.  Tune into Facebook Live:  https://www.facebook.com/vaisesika.dasa 7.00pm - 8.30pm: Ramayana Reading by H.G Vaisesika Das SATURDAY, MARCH 17 - 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 SATURDAY, MARCH 17  - SAMPOORNA RAMAYANA READING   The venue for the narration is ISV (1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040) SCHEDULE: 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 SUNDAY, MARCH 18 -  SUNDAY FEAST We welcome you and your family to join us for the Sunday feast program this week filled with bhajans, spiritual discussions, arotik and delicious feast. Its our great fortune to have our special visiting guest, H.H Devarmita Swami, give the Sunday feast lecture this week. Please do not miss this rare opportunity to hear from him! 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Sunday Feast class by H.H Devamrita Swami 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 10 Verses 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 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