Sri Balaram Appearance Day Celebrations with HG Vaisesika Prabhu & Other Online Classes @ ISV!

WEEKLY UPDATES  Aug 18 - Aug 25, 2021 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons. Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love! We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the Ecstatic Balaram Jayanthi Festival & Other events at ISV this week. Aug 18,  Wednesday: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: Online (ONLY) - Online discourse on Bhagavad Gita by H.G Shri Krishna Purushottam Prabhu. Aug 21, Saturday: 6:15 am to 10:00 am PT:  Krishna Katha by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu. This program includes Japa Circle & Guru Puja 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm PT:  Youth Jam led by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu Aug 22, Sunday:  4:30 am PT: Sri Balaram Appearance Day Celebrations presided by  H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu!  See the detailed schedule below. This program will also be telecast online.  PN: There is NO Sunday Evening Program @ ISV on Aug22nd Masks are mandatory 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. 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/ SUNDAY, AUG 22ND - BALARAM JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS This Sunday, Aug 22nd, is the auspicious appearance of Lord Balarama, who is the eternal companion of Sri Krishna. He represents the services rendered wherever the Lord is present. He came as Lakshman with Rama and later as Nityananda Prabhu with Caitanya Mahaprabhu. He is the original spiritual master, and anyone desiring to make spiritual progress must first get the mercy of Lord Balarama.  PN: There is NO Sunday Evening Program @ ISV on Aug22nd Balaram Jayanti Celebration Detailed Schedule:- 4:30 am Mangala Aarti 5:00 am Tulasi Aarti 5:15 am Japa 7:15 am Guru Puja 7:30am Darshan Aarti & Kirtan 9:00am Brahma Samhita & Bhajans 9:30 am Glories of Lord Balaram by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu 11:00 am Abhishek of Krishna Balaram  11:30am Kirtana & Julana Yatra 12:00pm Rajbhoga Aarti  12:45 pm Acknowledgement & announcements of Janmashtami 1:00 pm Prasadam 2:00 PM Temple Maha Cleaning    2021 JANAMASHTAMI / 125TH SRILA PRABHUPADA VYASA PUJA CELEBRATIONS This is your once-a-year opportunity to offer gifts to the deities of Their Lordships & Srila Prabhupada! By performing service to Lord Sri Krishna with love and devotion on Janmashtami, you and your family will certainly receive His special blessings.  Do not miss this rare chance!    Please use the google form to select sponsorship of your choice. : https://forms.gle/tL9tEGfTG3UWEUBz5 Please use the Donate link for making the donations through your credit/debit card or your Paypal account https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=F4U6WD2QJQQXU&source=url   For any questions please contact: Surya Kunda Dasa 408-680-4637 (suryakundadas@gmail.com) Hari Sankirtan Das - 973-626-4729 (hariharan.r.iyer@gmail.com) 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) August 3, 2021 Kamika Ekadasi September 1, 2021 Chapter 2(verses 37 - 72) 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 September 2, 2021 Annada Ekadasi October 1, 2021 Chapter 3(verses 1 - 21) 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 October 2, 2021 Indira Ekadasi October 30, 2021 Chapter 3(verses 22 - 43) 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 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   ONLINE SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERED BY BHAGAVATA SEVA Please find the course catalogue for Online Sunday School here    https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/online-sunday-school/ Please find the course catalogue for Chaitanya Charitamrita Course here: https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/sri-caitanya-caritamrta-class/ Please find the course catalogue for Art Classes here : https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/kids-art-class/ Please find the course catalogue for Kids Cooking Class https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/kids-cooking-class/ Please find the course catalogue for Adult Cooking Class: https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/adults-cooking-class/ 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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