Special Readings, Narasimha Chaturdasi Celebrations & Other classes with H.H Giriraj Swami & H.G Vaisesika Prabhu @ ISV this week!

WEEKLY UPDATES May 10 - May 17, 2022 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons. Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love! "Anyone who has been forced by ignorance to enter the material world may be purified of material life if he offers prayers to the Lord and hears the Lord's glories." -- Prahlad Maharaj, Srimad Bhagavatam 7.9.12 With great happiness in our hearts, we welcome you to the auspicious Narasimha Caturdasi Celebrations and other Bhakti classes led by H.H Giriraj Swami & H.G Vaisesika Prabhu @ ISV this weekend. As part of the Narasimha Caturdasi  Monthly Sankirtan Festival Goal, H.G Vaisesika Prabhu will be reading the nectarean pastimes of Lord Narasimha. Please join us ONLINE and hear the pastimes of Lord Narasimha! May 11, Wednesday:  7:00 pm to 8:00 pm PT: Online (ONLY) -  Readings on the Pastimes of Lord Narasimha led by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu May 13, Friday:  7:00 pm to 8:00 pm PT: Online (ONLY) -  Readings on the Pastimes of Lord Narasimha led  by H.G Rasesvari Lila Mataji & Bhakta Nitai May 14, Saturday: 4:30 am PT:  Morning Narasimha Caturdasi Celebrations. See the detailed schedule below. 5:00 pm PT: Evening Narasimha Caturdasi Celebrations. See the detailed schedule below. 3:00 pm PT: Online Youth Jam led by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu. May 15, Sunday: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm PT:  Sunday Feast Program led by H.G. Vaisesika 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 SATURDAY MAY 14 - NARASIMHA CATURDASI CELEBRATIONS     On Saturday, May 14, ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) will celebrate Narasimha Chaturdasi, the most auspicious appearance day festival of Lord Nrsimhadeva, the half-Lion and half-man incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Narasimha Chaturdasi festival is observed by fasting till dusk & by chanting and hearing the pastimes of the Lord. Lord Narasimha Deva removes the obstacles in the path of devotional service. Devotees who pray to Him are always protected from all kinds of calamities.  On this occasion, all the devotees are cordially invited to join the festivities @ ISV with their family & friends and get the blessing of the Supreme Lord!  Morning Program Schedule 4:30 am PT: Mangala Aarti 5:00 am PT: Tulasi Aarti 5:15 am PT: Japa Circle 7:30 am PT: Darshan Arati & Krishna Katha by H.H Giriraj Swami & H.G Vaisesika Prabhu  10:00 am PT: Guru Puja 11:00 am PT: Book Distribution  Evening Program Schedule 5:00 pm PT: Bhajans 5:30 pm PT: Sri Nrishimadev Abhishek followed by a lecture on glories of Lord Narasimhadev  by H.H Giriraj Swami & H.G Vaisesika Prabhu  7:15 pm PT: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha MSF Offering  7:30 pm PT: Sandhya Aarti 8:10 pm PT: Announcements & Acknowledgments  8:10 pm PT: Prasadam  BHAGAVATA SEVA - SUMMER CAMP 2022 (JUNE 13-24TH) There will be an exciting Summer school @ ISV  this year from June 13 - 17,2022. First 20 registrations for $375 per week. Please register ASAP using the registration form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT0_uh26W1dLUFdfvPZFHgOFrsnz9nn7oICqy6_Dn3cFGJnw/viewform 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 CHAD Tips 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    BHAGAVATA SEVA CLASSES FOR 2022 Classes for kids (0-17yrs) Online Sunday school  https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/online-sunday-school-form/ Chaitanya Charitamrta( Madhya Lila and Antya Lila )  classes  https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/caitanya-caritamrta-registration-form/ Systematic study of Srimad Bhagavatam (7-12th Canto) https://www.bhagavataseva.com/index.php/study-of-srimad-bhagavatam-canto-7-12-by-hg-gauranga-darshan-prabhujan-2022-dec-2023-4-semester-course/ Please share with all your contacts and help us distribute several Srimad Bhagavatam"s For more details contact Bhagavataseva.global@gmail.com   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   Copyright © 2022 ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), All rights reserved. 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