| | | | Dear Friends and Patrons "The devotees taking advantage of Krishna's compassionate nature, which is represented by Radharani, always pray to Radharani for Krishna's compassion" (Nectar Of Devotion Chap.22).
As per the new guidelines released by the County Health Department, ISV temple management will share the plan to safely reopen ISV temple. Stay tuned! | | MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH & TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH
TWO DAY VIRTUAL RADHASHTAMI FESTIVAL !
 On Aug 25 ISV will virtually celebrate Radhashtami - the most auspicious occasion to seek Radharani's grace and kindness. We'll begin with setting the mood on Monday Aug 24 evening , followed by day-long events on Aug 25. Please tune in online with your family & friends. Below is the timeline of the events: August 24, Monday: - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PT: Kids Art and Craft Workshop by Swekha. Zoom ONLY . Please join using Zoom (password: 123456)
- Origami workshop for kids! You'll learn how to make an origami cow as well as some origami flowers. Suitable for ages 8+. For kids less than 8 having a parent is recommended . Materials needed are paper (preferably origami paper but printer paper is fine as well), scissors, glue, and a black marker!
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT: Games by H.G. Govinda Charan prabhu.
- Absorb yourself in the pastimes, places and deity forms of Radharani through entertaining games.
- 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT: Kirtan Sanga by Biswapati Prabhu, Sachin & Srivatsa
August 25, Tuesday: How to watch and/or participate? - For participation, use Zoom (password: 123456)
- For live broadcast (only for Tuesday's events), you can watch either on Youtube or on Facebook page.
| | ISV ONLINE PROGRAMS
 Below is the online program schedule for this week:-
Aug 26, Wednesday:
1. Online discourse on "Learning the art of balance from the pages of Bhagavad Gita" by H.G. Shyama Rupa Prabhu from 7:00pm to 8:30pm PDT
Aug 29, Saturday:
1. Online Japa Circle led by H.G.Vaisesika Prabhu from 7:00am to 8:00am PDT
2. Online Krishna Katha by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu 8:15 to 9:45am PDT
3. Online Youth Jam led by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu from 3:00pm to 4:30pm PDT
Aug 30, Sunday:
1. Online discourse on "Understanding Bhagavad Gita through Bhagavatam pastimes" - H.G. Vijaya Damodar Prabhu from 5:00pm to 6:15pm PDT
Tune in online:
zoom.us/j/3784125172 (Password 123456)
facebook.com/FanTheSpark
iskconsiliconvalley.com
youtube.com/user/iskconsiliconvalley
facebook.com/iskconsv/ | | 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 2020 – CHAD Chapter-wise Plan | From | To | BG Chapter To Recite (CHAD) | SB VersesTo Recite (CHAD Plus) | August 14, 2020, Friday
Annada Ekadasi | September 16, 2020 | Chapter 11(Verses 1 to 27) | 10.9.21, 10.12.11, 10.14.3, 10.14.4, 10.14.8, 10.14.29, 10.14.58, 10.22.35, 10.29.15, 10.31.9, 10.33.29, 10.33.39, 10.52.43, 10.81.16, 10.82.44, 10.82.48, 10.84.13, 10.88.8, 10.90.48, 11.2.37 | 17 Sep 2020 Thursday
Purusottama-adhika Month Begins | 16 Oct 2020
Purusottama-adhika Month Ends | Chapter 15 | 11.2.40, 11.2.42, 11.2.45, 11.2.46, 11.2.47, 11.3.21, 11.5.2, 11.5.3, 11.5.11, 11.5.32, 11.5.33, 11.5.34, 11.5.36, 11.5.41, 11.5.42, 11.9.29, 11.11.18, 11.14.20, 11.14.21, 11.17.27 | | October 17, 2020, Saturday | October 31, 2020 | Chapter 11(Verses 28 to 55) | 11.19.17, 11.19.21, 11.20.9, 11.20.17, 11.23.57, 11.29.6, 12.1.40, 12.2.1, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.8, 12.2.9, 12.2.13, 12.3.51, 12.3.52, 12.13.1, 12.13.15, 12.13.16, 12.13.18, 12.13.23 | 1 Nov 2020 Sunday
Kartik Damodara Month Begins | 29 Nov 2020
Kartik Damodara Month Ends | Chapter 12 | 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.10, 1.1.14, 1.1.15, 1.1.19, 1.1.22, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 1.2.6, 1.2.7, 1.2.8, 1.2.9, 1.2.10, 1.2.11, 1.2.12, 1.2.13, 1.2.14, 1.2.15 | November 11, 2020, Wednesday
Rama Ekadasi | December 9, 2020 | Chapter 13 | 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 | December 10, 2020, Thursday
Utpanna Ekadasi | January 8, 2021 | Chapter 14 | 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 | CHAD Tips - Register yourself at http://www.readchad.com/join-chad/.
- Access BG 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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