Harinam, Kids Rath Yatra, Special Seminar by H.G Radhika Raman Prabhu & Other Events @ ISV this week!

UPDATES Sep 21 - Sep 28, 2022 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons. Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love! "Temple means people should come, people should learn the science of God. Temple should not be a business. Temple means spiritual educational shelter.  People should come and learn what is spiritual life, what is God, what is my relationship with God." - Srila Prabhupada We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and exciting events this week at ISV!  Sep 21, Wednesday: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: Online (ONLY) -  Lecture on "Bhishma Stuti"  by H.G Kameshwari Devi Dasi Sep 24, Saturday: 6:15 am to 7:30 am PT:  Japa Circle followed by Darshan Arati 8:00 am - 10:00 am PT:  Special Seminar on "The Art of Speaking for Krishna" by H.G. Radhika Raman Prabhu - Session - 1 10:00 am PT: Bhadra Purnima MSF Offering 10:20 am PT:  Prasadam 11:30 am  - 1:30 pm PT: Special Seminar on "The Art of Speaking for Krishna" by H.G. Radhika Raman Prabhu - Session - 2 6:00 pm PT:  ISV Annual Kids Rath Yatra and Monthly Kirtan Oasis Festival (See Details Below) Sep 25, Sunday: 10:00 am  - 12:00 pm PT: Special Seminar on "The Art of Speaking for Krishna" by H.G. Radhika Raman Prabhu - Session - 3 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm PT:  Sunday Feast Program by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu 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 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 ISV ANNUAL KIDS RATH YATRA AND MONTHLY KIRTAN OASIS FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH  "Srila Prabhupada: Fire will act, regardless of whether handled by an innocent child or by someone well aware of its power. Similarly, one may or may not know the power of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, but if one chants the holy name he will become free from all sinful reactions. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.2.18) We cordially invite you, your family and your friends to participate in the very auspicious Kids Rath Yatra cum monthly Kirtan Oasis Festival on Saturday, September 24th evening at 5.30 PM. Please do not miss this golden opportunity to chant the holy name and pull the holy rope of Lord Jagannath's Chariot. Please see the festival schedule below. 6.00 PM PT- Kids Rath Yatra program starts at Elinor Cogswell plaza/park(264 Lytton Avenue between Ramona and Bryant streets)  7.05 PM PT-Kids perform Kirtan, pull the Chariot and proceed towards Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301) Route will be via Lytton Ave and Emerson Ave(See picture below). 7.30 PM PT- Rath reaches Lytton Plaza(University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301). 8.45 PM PT- Prasadam Please note that our monthly Harinam will start at our regular Lytton Plaza spot at 6:00 PM. We request all adults and kids to wear devotee attire. All kids should be accompanied by a parent at all times. Please see Rath Yatra route below.   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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