| | | | Dear Friends and Patrons. Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love!
We are excited to invite you to special weekend programs at ISV this weekend. Please join us with your family and friends!
Sep 22, Wednesday: - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: Online (ONLY) - Krishna Katha by H.G Acyuta Chaitanya Prabhu
Sep 25, Saturday: - 7:15 am to 1:00 pm PT: H.G Vaisesika Prabhu's Vyasa Puja (Birthday) Celebrations. See the detailed schedule below.
Sep 26, Sunday: - 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm PT: Special Sunday Feast Program & Initiations by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu. See the detailed schedule below.
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.
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facebook.com/iskconsv/ | | SATURDAY, SEPT 25 - H.G. VAISESIKA PRABHU'S VYASA PUJA (BIRTHDAY) CELEBRATIONS
"Of all types of worship, worship of Lord Vishnu is best and better than the worship of Lord Vishnu is the worship of His devotee, the Vaishnava." - Padma Purana
This is the most awaited time of the year as we come together to offer our love and gratitude to the leader of ISV, our dear Vaisesika Prabhu. Please join us as we honor H.G Vaisesika Prabhu for guiding all of us in the path of Krishna Consciousness following in the footsteps of his spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada. Vyasa-puja is an annual celebration by the devotees to offer homage to their guru or spiritual teacher. We invite you and your family to join us on this joyous occasion!
Please see the festival schedule below.
7:15 am PT: Greeting the Deities - Darshan Arati
7:30 am PT: Guru Puja of Srila Prabhupada
8:00 am PT: Vyasa Puja Offerings to H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu
11:30 am PT: Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu
11:59 am PT: Cake cutting followed by Pushpanjali & Arati for H.G Vaisesika Prabhu accompanied with Kirtan
1:00 pm PT: Lunch Prasadam
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facebook.com/iskconsv/ | | SUNDAY, SEP 26 - SPECIAL SUNDAY FEAST PROGRAM & INITIATIONS
 "Initiation means to accept the mercy of the sādhu and spiritual master. " - Srila Prabhupad
We welcome you and your family to join us for a Sunday feast program this week filled with bhajans, spiritual discussion, Arati, and a delicious feast. 3.30 - 5.00 pm PT - Sunday Feast Discourse & Initiations by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu
5.00 - 6.00 pm PT - Gaura Aarti, NrsimhaDeva Prayers followed by announcements & prasadam
If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like a 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. The donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only Tune in online: zoom.us/j/3784125172 (Password 123456)
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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) | | 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 | | | | 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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