UPDATED: Harinam & Bhakti Events @ ISV this week!

UPDATES Apr 19 - Apr 25, 2023 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons. Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love! "Living beings who are entangled in the complicated meshes of birth and death can be freed immediately by even unconsciously chanting the holy name of Krishna, which is feared by fear personified.(Srimad Bhagavatam 1.1.14) Join us as we nourish our lives through hearing and chanting @ Harinam in Palo Alto & in the association of H.G Vaisesika Prabhu & H.G Vrindavan Prabhu at ISV! Also, the ISV drama team is excited to present the next drama in the Ramayana series this Sunday, April 23rd, 4-5 pm. The pastimes of Lord Rama are cherished and celebrated throughout the world for their inherent sweetness, transcendental adventure, and inspirational life lessons. Sage Valmiki's immaculate description of Lord Rama's activities fills our hearts with love and devotion, even more so when those pastimes are conveyed in the form of drama. Team ISV cordially invites everyone to join and participate in this wonderful event remembering Lord Rama and His pure devotees. Jaya Sri Rama! Apr 19, Wednesday: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: (Online (ONLY) - Appearance Day of  Gadadhara Pandita) -  Online Lecture on "Glories of Gadhadhara Pandita" by H.G Vrindavan Prabhu  (H.G Vrindavan Prabhu is a senior disciple of HH Radhanath Swami Maharaja. Under his guidance, he has opened many preaching centers in ISKCON. For more than 40 years he has done many valuable services in ISKCON. He has written a book on Sant Tukaram in Marathi ) Apr 22, Saturday: (Morning Krishna Katha @ ISV & Evening Harinam in Palo Alto) Morning Krishna Katha 6:15 am to 7:30 am PT:  Japa Circle led by  H.G Vaisesika Prabhu followed by Darshan Arati 8:00 am - 9:45 am PT:  Krishna Katha by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu  9:45 am - 10:00 am PT:  Short Presentation on Practical Wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam by Kaisora ISV Youth followed by Guru Puja & Prasadam Evening Harinam in Palo Alto 6:59 pm PT:  Harinam Sankirtan Festival @ Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301) Apr 23, Sunday: Updated Schedule 3:00 pm  - 4:00 pm PT:  Kirtan & Sunday Feast Lecture  by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu  4:00 pm  - 5:00 pm PT:  Exciting Ramayana Play by ISV Drama Team  5:00 pm PT:  Sandhya Aarti followed by 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 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 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   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 send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297   Copyright © 2023 ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive information regarding our events and programs Our mailing address is: ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View, Ca 94040 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list