| | | | Dear Friends and Patrons Our classes and events will continue (see the detailed schedule below); however, we recommend the following:
Participate in ISV classes and events online as much as possible, rather than coming in to the temple and don't come to the temple, if: - You have any symptoms of illness – fever, cough, shortness of breath.
- You have been around anyone else with symptoms of illness.
- You have a compromised immune system and are therefore at a higher level of risk by contacting a virus.
- You are worried about catching the coronavirus.You have travelled to or been in close contact with those who have traveled to at-risk countries listed by the CDC.
https://www.cdc.gov/ - (In these cases, you should remain away from the temple and temple activities for at least 14 days after your return and you are symptom free.)
Other precautions: - Anyone involved in cooking or serving prasadam must follow hand washing guidelines, including using hand sanitizer and gloves at all times.
- Anyone showing any symptoms of any illness should remain out of the kitchen and not serve prasadam.
- Avoid shaking hands with others.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Don't pass around prasadam flowers, oil or water.
Some things we are doing at ISV regarding the coronavirus - Issued an ongoing advisory that congregation members participate in temple programs from home, online.
- Installed hand sanitizer dispensers in several key places in the temple.
- Implemented the Dept. of Public Health policy to disinfect kitchen equipment.
- Implemented regular sanitizing of door knobs, microphones, and surfaces in the temple.
- Required cooks to wash their hands before and during the cooking process, stopping every so often, about every 20 minutes, to rewash their hands with hot water and soap for 20 seconds.
- Required prasadam servers, as well as cooks, to wear gloves and bonnets.
- Required Sunday School teachers to train children in their classes to regularly and thoroughly wash their hands and properly use hand sanitizer before attending classes or honoring prasadam.
- Suspended the sharing and distribution of flower prasadam, water offered to the Deity during aarti, and scented oil.
- Finally, we will be providing to-go prasadam for all programs.
With gratitude,
SB 10.17;23-25 [Vṛndāvana's residents said:] Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa, O Lord of all opulence! O Rāma, possessor of unlimited power! This most terrible fire is about to devour us, Your devotees! O Lord, we are Your true friends and devotees. Please protect us from this insurmountable fire of death. We can never give up Your lotus feet, which drive away all fear. Seeing His devotees so disturbed, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the infinite Lord of the universe and possessor of infinite power, then swallowed the terrible forest fire.
This week we have: Mar 7, Saturday:
Srimad-Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G.Mukharavinda Prabhu @ 7:30am
Mar 8, Sunday:
Sunday Feast Discourse by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu @ 4:00pm
Mar 9, Monday:
Grand Gaura Purnima Celebrations presided by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu
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. | | SATURDAY, MAR 7 - SRIMAD-BHAGAVATAM DISCOURSE
"This Srimad Bhagavatam is a literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all successful, all blissful and all perfect." (Suta Goswami SB3.40). Srila Prabhupada states,"Srimad Bhagavatam carries with it all transcendental blessings of Lord Sri Krsna that we can expect from his personal contact". We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse. 7:30am: Srimad-Bhagavatam Discourse Discourse by H.G.Mukharavind Prabhu
10:00am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam | | SUNDAY, MAR 8 - SUNDAY FEAST DISCOURSE
 We welcome you and your family to join us for Sunday feast program this week filled with bhajans, spiritual discussion, Arthi and delicious feast.
4.00 pm - 5.30 pm - Sunday Feast Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu @ 4:00pm
5.30 - 6.00 pm - Gaura Aarti, Narasimhadeva Prayers
6.00 pm - Announcements followed by Prasadam
7.30 - 7.45 pm Shayan Aarti Darshan
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 $351 only | | SUNDAY, MAR 9 - GRAND GAURA PURNIMA CELEBRATIONS
 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 Gaura Purnima.
The celebrations begins in the morning with Mangala arati and spans the whole day filled with kirtans, spiritual discourses and prasadam.
Please share the following Gaura Purnima FB event with your friends and family members @ https://www.facebook.com/events/507811186542304/
Gaura Purnima Festival Schedule: - 4:30am Mangala Aarti
- 5:00am Tulasi Aarti
- 5:15am Japa
- 7:15am Guru Puja
- 7:30am Greeting the Deities
- 7:45am-11am Gauranga Katha
- 12:00pm Rajbhoga Aarti
- 5:00pm Gauranga Katha and bhajans
- 6:30pm Abhishek of Sriman MahaPrabhu
- 6:45pm MSF Offering
- 7:00pm Aarti Followed by Acknowledgements & Prasadam (Moonrise 7:26pm)
| | 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 Below is the 3 month BG/SB CHAD Plan. Click on the the verses to download the corresponding verses in CHAD format. | From | To | CHAD – BG Chapter To Recite every day | CHAD Plus – SB Verses To Recite every day | | 21 Dec 2019 | 19 Jan 2020 Su | Chapter 5 | 1.2.16, 1.2.17, 1.2.18, 1.2.19, 1.2.20, 1.2.21, 1.2.28-29, 1.3.28, 1.3.40, 1.3.43, 1.4.25, 1.5.10, 1.5.11, 1.5.12, 1.5.17, 1.5.18, 1.5.20, 1.5.22, 1.5.38, 1.7.4, | | 20 Jan 2020 Mo | 17 Feb 2020 Mo | Chapter 6(verses 1 – 23) | 1.7.5, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, 1.7.10, 1.8.18, 1.8.19, 1.8.20, 1.8.21, 1.8.22, 1.8.23, 1.8.24, 1.8.25, 1.8.26, 1.8.27, 1.8.28, 1.8.29, 1.8.30, 1.8.31, 1.8.32, 1.8.33, | 18 Feb 2020 Tu
| 18 Mar 2020 We | Chapter 6(verses 24 – 47) | 1.8.34, 1.8.35, 1.8.36, 1.8.37, 1.8.38, 1.8.39, 1.8.40, 1.8.41, 1.8.42, 1.8.43, 1.10.4, 1.13.10, 1.13.47, 1.17.38, 1.18.13, 1.19.15, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, |
CHAD Tips
- Register yourself at http://www.readchad.com/join-chad/.
- Access 4th chapter in CHAD format from here. Print it and carry it with you or access the link from your mobile device wherever you go and fill in the gaps with your recitation of Bhagavad Gita.
- Chant all the Sanskrit slokas; or all the English translations; or both the Sanskrit and English.
- Recite with devotees by joining daily conference calls.Email recite.chad@gmail.com for more details.
CHAD PLUS CHAD PLUS is an extension of CHAD and is based on the Shloka book of Srila Prabhupada! Every day CHAD PLUS members should chant the designated BG chapter AND (+) the chosen SB verses listed below. More CHAD resources www.readchad.com Get Inspired by reading more testimonials here. With Gratitude, ISV CHAD Team Email: recite.chad@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/bhagavadgitachad | | | | 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
See Kirtan FAQs: bit.ly/kirtanfaqs 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 | | |  Navadvip Learning Center, an educational initiative of ISV is offering fun-filled cultural & academic up-bringing of the children.
Pre-School: For 2 to 5 year old kids (Part time & Full time options available).
After School-Program: For 5-11 year old kids (3-6 pm). Pickup service from school available
Locations: Sunnyvale & Pleasanton
The curriculum is based on California (CA) state standards educational structure as well as the Indian Vedic Culture. A foreign language Sanskrit with structured instructions will also be a part of the curriculum.
For further info,
please visit our facebook page: fb.com/NavadvipLC or
the website www.nineislandsschool.com or
email us at navadviplc@gmail.com
call us at 408.746.5306
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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 http://isv-vedicacademy.com/ or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297
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