Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur Global Sankirtan Festival with H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu & Other Online Classes @ ISV this week!

WEEKLY UPDATES  Jul 4 - Jul 11, 2021 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons. "My friend, you are being washed away in material nature's waves of time. Please try to understand that you are the eternal servant of the Lord. Then everything will stop and you will stop and you will be eternally happy." - Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur 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. Jul 7,  Wednesday: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: Online (ONLY) - "Overview of Brhat Bhagavatamrta-Part 2" by  H.G Sukheshwari Devi Dasi Jul 10, Saturday: 6:15 am to 10:00 am PT: Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur Global Sankirtan Festival with H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu. This program includes Japa Circle, a Special Lecture on the "Life and Teaching of Bhaktivinod Thakura" & Guru Puja  10:00 am to 10:30 am PT: Farewell Celebration for H.G. Bhaktavatasal Prabhu followed by Prasadam 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm PT:  Youth Jam led by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu Jul 11, Sunday:   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm PT:  Sunday Program with H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu. This program includes Krishna Katha followed by Gaura Arati 5:30 pm to 5:45 pm PT:  Grand Bhaktivinoda Thakur MSF offering 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) 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   Summer courses offered by  Bhagavata Seva in the months of June & July Course-1: Journey with Gopa Kumara to the spiritual world (Based on Sri Brhad Bhagavatamrta) - For kids 3-15 years Course-2: Krishna Stories (Based on Krishna book) - For kids with special needs. Course-3: Gaudiya Vaishnava cooking - For 9+ and Adults Course-4: Summer workshop on Expressions - For Kids 8-11 years Course-5: 'Screen Wars' –  Exclusive parent workshop Course-6: Deity worship seminar -Details will be announced soon More details on courses @ https://www.bhagavataseva.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ISV-Summer-Courses-2021-.pdf Register for the courses @ https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/registration-form-for-summer-camp/ 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   Copyright © 2021 ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), All rights reserved. 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