Bhakti Events @ ISV this week!

UPDATES Jun 13 - Jun 20, 2023 View this email in your browser Dear Friends and Patrons. Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love! "Devotional service, beginning with the chanting of the holy name of the Lord, is the ultimate religious principle for the living entity in human society."  - SB 6.3.22 We cordially invite you and your family to participate in the Bhakti events @ ISV!   Jun 14. Wednesday:  7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT: (Online (ONLY)  -   Online Krishna Katha by H.G. Vijaya Damodar Prabhu. zoom.us/j/3784125172  (Password123456)  Jun 17, Saturday:  6:15 am PT:  Japa Circle led by  H.G Kanai Thakur Prabhu 7:15 am PT:  Darshan Arati 7:30 am PT:  Guru Puja 8:00 am PT:  Lecture on 'Eagerness for Sravanam'  by H.G Kanai Thakur Prabhu  9:45 am PT:  Short Presentation on Practical Wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam by Kaisora ISV Youth 10:15 am PT:  Chanting and Hearing about Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura by H.H. Bhakti Anugraha Janaradan Maharaja  11:45 am PT:  Pushpaanjali Offering to Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur  12:00 pm PT:  Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur Aarti & Raj Bhoga Aarti 12:30 pm PT:  Prasadam H.G Kanai Thakur Prabhu leads ISKCON BCEC as the Temple president in Pune. Prabhu is a traveling lifestyle coach & leads Bhakti Shastri and Bhakti Vaibhava courses. He leads university preaching at IIT Mumbai, COEP Pune, and more.  H.H Bhakti Anugraha Janardana Swami is a disciple of Gopal Krishna Goswami and in 2014 he was awarded sannyasa initiation by H.H Gopal Krishna Goswami. He has been preaching in New Delhi, Vrindavan, and Philippines.   Jun 18, Sunday:  3:30 pm PT:  Sunday Feast Lecture  by H.G Mukunda Datta Prabhu 4:45 pm PT:  MSF Offering by H.G. Malini Devi Dasi 5:00 pm PT:  Sandhya Aarti followed by announcement & Prasadam H.G. Mukunda Datta Prabhu is a direct disciple of Srila Prabhupada. He is originally from Los Angeles, he joined ISKCON at age fifteen after reading Prabhupada's books. He has studied Indian classical and devotional music and has performed internationally.  He serves as a charter member of the Sastric Advisory Council to the Governing Body Commission of ISKCON. He resides with his wife Sri Murti in Vrndavana, India. 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. 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