| | Dear Friends and Patrons. Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love! "Those who are actually advanced in knowledge are able to appreciate the essential value of this Age of Kali. Such enlightened persons worship Kali-yuga because in this fallen age all perfection of life can easily be achieved by the performance of saṅkīrtana" (Śrimad Bhagavatam 11.5.36). We cordially invite you and your family to participate in our monthly Harinam Sankirtan Festival in Palo Alto this Friday & also join us for other Bhakti classes @ ISV this week. Feb 25, Friday: - 6:59 pm PT: - Monthly Harinam Sankirtan Festival in Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301)
Feb 23, Wednesday: - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: Online (ONLY) - Krishna Katha by H.G Acyuta Kumar Prabhu
Feb 26, Saturday: - 6:15 am to 8:15 am PT: Japa Circle & Darshan Arati led by H.G. Shyama Rupa Prabhu
- 8:15 am to 10:00 am PT: Krishna Katha by H.G. Shyama Rupa PPrabhu followed by Guru Puja
Feb 27, Sunday: - 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm PT: Sunday Feast Program with H.G.Radha Vallabh Prabhu! This program includes Krishna Katha followed by Gaura Arati.
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 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/ Temple hours: Mon to Fri: 4:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm Sat: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm Sun: 4:30 am to 5:30 pm Arati Timings: Mon to Sat: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 8 pm Sun: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5 pm | | CHAPTER-A-DAY (CHAD) - BHAGAVAD GITA "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 CHAPTER-A-DAY - (CHAD) - BHAGAVAD GITA | From | To | BG Chapter To Recite (CHAD) | SB VersesTo Recite (CHAD Plus) | January 28, 2022 Sat-tila Ekadasi Utpanna Ekadasi | February 25, 2022 | Chapter 6(verses 1 - 23) | 2.10.6, 3.2.23, 3.5.11, 3.5.13, 3.5.41, 3.5.42, 3.5.46, 3.9.5, 3.9.11, 3.15.25, 3.15.43, 3.23.56, 3.25.20, 3.25.21, 3.25.23, 3.25.25, 3.25.34, 3.29.13, 3.31.1 | February 26, 2022 Vijaya Ekadasi Utpanna Ekadasi | March 27, 2022 | Chapter 6(verses 24 – 47) | 3.33.6, 3.33.7, 4.3.23, 4.22.39, 4.30.19, 4.30.35, 4.31.14, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.8, 5.5.18, 5.12.12, 5.18.11, 5.18.12, 6.1.10, 6.1.13, 6.1.15, 6.1.40, | 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). | | | | 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 | | | | | | | |