| | Dear Friends and Patrons. "Humility means that one should not be anxious to have the satisfaction of being honored by others." - Srila Prabhupada ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) is open for in-person darshan. Please join us and experience spiritual bliss. Masks are encouraged to enter the temple hall. It is our humble request to the visitors that if you have flu-like symptoms or if you have traveled outside the USA in the past two weeks, then please avoid visiting the temple this weekend. Jun 30, Wednesday: - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: Online (ONLY) - "Overview of Brhat Bhagavatamrta" by H.G Sukheshwari Devi Dasi
Jul 2, Friday: - 6:59 pm: Kirtan Oasis Festival @ Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301)
Jul 3, Saturday: - 6:15 am to 10:30 am PT: In-Person Program with H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu in ISV temple Hall! This program includes Japa Circle, Krishna Katha & Guru Puja. This program will also be telecast online.
- Online (ONLY) Youth Jam - Time: TBD
Jul 4, Sunday: - 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm PT: In-Person Program with H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu in ISV temple Hall! This program includes Krishna Katha followed by Gaura Arati. This program will also be telecast online.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us @ jpt-isv@googlegroups.com. Looking forward to serving you all. Looking forward to serving you all. 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 2021 – CHAD Chapter-wise Plan | From | To | BG Chapter To Recite (CHAD) | SB VersesTo Recite (CHAD Plus) | Jun 5, 2021 Apara Ekadasi | Jul 4, 2021 | Chapter 1(verses 24 - 46) | 7.9.44, 7.9.45, 7.11.35, 7.12.1, 7.12.9, 9.4.18, 9.4.19, 9.4.20, 9.4.68, 9.19.17, 10.1.4, 10.1.13, 10.1.16, 10.2.30, 10.2.32, 10.2.36, 10.2.37, 10.8.4, 10.8.13, 10.8.46 | July 5, 2021 Yogini Ekadasi | August 2, 2021 | Chapter 2(verses 1 - 36) | 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 | 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 | | | | 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 | | | | | | | |