Nourish Yourself this Memorial Day Weekend @ ISV!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • WEDNESDAY, May 21 - Bhagavad Gita Class • SATURDAY, May 24 - Srimad Bhagavatam • SUNDAY, May 25 - SUNDAY FEAST ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Watch us Live! In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com. ISV KIRTAN MELLOWS At ISKCON of Silicon Valley, through our initiative of Kirtan Mellows, we are dedicated to bring the matchless gift of kirtan to each and every home in the Bay Area. We warmly invite you to avail of this wonderful opportunity; you can request to host the Kirtan Mellows at your place here : iskconsiliconvalley.com/kirtan. VEDIC ACADEMY SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 3 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 4 - 6pm 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 www.vedic-academy.org  or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 408 718 1588. HARE KRSNA! Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well.  You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. Make a conscious choice to mold your thoughts in the right direction in order to reach the right destination. Have a wonderful week! This week we have: Wednesday: "Finding Your Best Investment in Kali Yuga" by H.G Vaisesika Das Saturday: Brahma Samhita recitation, Srimad Bhagavatam reading by H.G Ramananda Sakha Das followed by Arati and Prasadam Sunday: Sunday Feast lecure by H.G Vaisesika Das on "Churning the Milk Ocean, the Bhagavatam and the Heart" followed by Sandhya Arati Prasadam WEDNESDAY, May 21 - Bhagavad Gita Class FINDING YOUR BEST INVESTMENT IN KALI YUGA As an expert mineralogist or geologist can understand where there is gold and can then invest his money to dig there and chemically separate the gold from the ore, a spiritualist needs to be trained to become expert in making right investment in this age of Kali. Join us this Wednesday evening to learn how to find our best investment in Kali Yuga! Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam SATURDAY, May 24 - Srimad Bhagavatam KRSNA CHASTISES THE KALIYA SERPENT READING FROM SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM Join us for a special reading of Lord Krsna's pastimes from the Tenth canto of Srimad Bhagavatam from Chapter 16 entitled, " Krsna Chastises the Serpent Kaliya" on Saturday morning. This chapter describes Lord Krsna's pastime of subduing the serpent Kaliya within the lake adjoining the river Yamuna and His showing mercy to Kaliya in response to the prayers offered by Kaliya' wives, the Nagapatnis.  Speaker: H.G. Ramananda Sakha Das 7.30 - 10.00 am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Reading from Srimad Bhagavatam 10.00 am: Guru Puja and Prasadam SUNDAY, May 25 - SUNDAY FEAST CHURNING THE MILK OCEAN, THE BHAGAVATAM AND THE HEART Reading  Srimad Bhagavatam is the remedy for eliminating all inauspicious things within the heart that are considered obstacles in the path of self-realization. The activity of reading this great spiritual literature is like churning the heart of all impurities and establishing oneself in the mode of unalloyed goodness. Such an engagement gives one all success and takes directly to the abode of the Supreme Lord, our ultimate destination. Join us this Sunday evening for an enlivening discussion on this topic! Speaker: H.G Vaisesika Das 4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "Churning the Milk Ocean, the Bhagavatam and the Heart" 6.00pm: Arotik followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like 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. Donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $301 only. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

Take the Association of our Special Guest H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami this Week @ ISV!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • WEDNESDAY, May 14 - Bhagavad Gita Class • FRIDAY, May 16 : ISVWOOD Bengali Class & Movie Night • SATURDAY, May 17 - Srimad Bhagavatam • MAY 17 - The Complete Yoga Package • SUNDAY, May 18 - SUNDAY FEAST ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Watch us Live! In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com. ISV KIRTAN MELLOWS At ISKCON of Silicon Valley, through our initiative of Kirtan Mellows, we are dedicated to bring the matchless gift of kirtan to each and every home in the Bay Area. We warmly invite you to avail of this wonderful opportunity; you can request to host the Kirtan Mellows at your place here : iskconsiliconvalley.com/kirtan. VEDIC ACADEMY SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 3 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 4 - 6pm 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 www.vedic-academy.org  or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 408 718 1588. HARE KRSNA! Dear Friends, Hope this meets you all well.  Greatness and excellence come from diligence, hard work and conscious choice daily. By taking your time and doing it slowly and mindfully, one can build a strong foundation for future success. Hav e a wonderful week! This week we have: Wednesday: Bhagavat Gita Class on "Devotional Service" from Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12 by H.G Ramananda Sakha Das Friday: Special Bengali lecture on "Teachings of Lord Caitanya" followed by Movie Night by H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami  Saturday: Initiation ceremony followed by a talk by H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami Sunday: Sunday Feast lecure by H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami on "Remembering Srila Bhakti Vinoda Thakura" followed by Sandhya Arati Prasadam WEDNESDAY, May 14 - Bhagavad Gita Class DEVOTIONAL SERVICE from Chapter 12 of Bhagavad Gita The chapter 12 of the Gita begins with Arjuna inquiring about the best and perfect of the two processes: devotional service to the Lord or worshiping the impersonal Brahman. Lord Krsna carries Arjuna to a total different level of understanding than what he did before. Join us for an enlivening discuss on this chapter. Speaker: H.G. Ramananda Sakha Das Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm Discourse will be followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam FRIDAY, May 16 : ISVWOOD Bengali Class & Movie Night We welcome you all for the special Bengali lecture this Friday evening by H.H Bhakti Vikasa Swami followed by movie night. Venue – ISKCON of Silicon Valley Date: Friday May 16th at 6:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8.00 pm: Kirtan + Krsna Katha in Bengali by H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami 8:00 pm  - 8:19 pm: Sandhya Arati 8:19 pm - 9:19 pm: Prabhupada Movie Night (Prasadam served during this time) SATURDAY, May 17 - Srimad Bhagavatam INITIATION CEREMONY WHY SPEAKING STRONGLY IN SERVICE OF SRILA PRABHUPADA? Please join us for the initiation ceremony followed by lecture of H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami Maharaj this Saturday morning at ISV.  Speaker: H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami & H.G Mahat Tattva Das 7.30 - 8. 15 am: Sri Brahma Samhita 8. 15 - 10.00 am: Initiation ceremony and Lecture by H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami 10.00 am: Guru Puja and Prasadam MAY 17 - The Complete Yoga Package MODULE II: SELF MANAGER SESSION 5: POWER OF POSITIVE ATTITUDE 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Advancement in Spiritual life depends on the attitude of the practitioner. Thus it is necessary to have the right attitude. If one has the right attitude he/she can pass through the thick and thin phases of life easily. A Bhakti Yoga practitioner does not just have a positive attitude to life but also to death. Join us to learn how to develop a positive attitude from the ancient Vedic Wisdom - an attitude which takes care of realistic scenarios and gives way to practical solutions, which is pure & spiritual in nature, and harmonious with the surrounding beings and planet, free from exploitative and selfish mentality. VEDIC ACADEMY KRISHNA CLASSES :  Parallel Session for Kids which includes Vedic stories, Yoga, Vedic Math, Music Lessons and much more.  Volunteering Opportunities : thecompleteyoga.com/volunteer RSVP and more info : thecompleteyoga.com/register Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com or Call 6507046861 or 4088340612   SUNDAY, May 18 - SUNDAY FEAST REMEMBERING SRILA BHAKTI VINODA THAKURA Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura is a prominent preceptor acharya in the Gaudiya Vaishnava lineage. He was a pioneering spiritual leader,  a householder and a magistrate working in colonial India under the British rule, a prolific preacher, writer and a poet. In many ways, aspiring devotees of Krishna today owe a significant debt to Srila  Bhaktivinoda Thakura for charting the course and laying the foundation for the modern day Krishna consciousness movement. Join us to hear about the glorious life and activities of this great saint from H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami.  Speaker: H.H Bhakti Vikas Swami  4.00 – 5.45pm: Presentation on "Remembering Srila Bhakti Vinoda Thakura" 6.00pm: Arotik followed by Sandhya Arati and Prasadam If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like 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. Donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $301 only. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

Chance for Associating with His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu this week

Hare Krsna!!

Please accept my respectful obeisances.  All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Missing the association of His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu?   Well, here is your chance to join the Festival of "Nach Re Amar Mana" broadcast live from ISKCON Toronto.  Details on http://fanthespark.com.

Your Servant,
Shraddha-devi Dasi

Celebrate Narasimha Chaturdashi at ISV tomorrow!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS • HARE KRSNA! • NARASIMHA CHATURDASHI FESTIVAL : MAY 13 2014 ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Ph#: 650 336 7993 HARE KRSNA! ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) is pleased to invite you for the celebrations of Narasimha Chaturdashi - Appearance day of Lord Narasimhadeva (half lion and half man incarnation of Lord Krsna) on Tuesday, May 13 2014. To celebrate this auspicious event and to know more about the glories of the Lord, please come to ISV tomorrow. We extend a warm invitation to you, your family and friends to join us in the festivities tomorrow! NARASIMHA CHATURDASHI FESTIVAL : MAY 13 2014 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: 6:00pm Bhajans & Abhishek 6:45pm Lecture on Narasimha Deva Appearance by His Grace Sunanda Das 7:45pm MSF results offering 8:00pm Sandhya Arati 8:30pm Announcement & Acknowledgements 8:30pm  Prasadam Narasimha Chaturdasi, also known as Narasimha Jayanti, is the appearance day or birthday of Lord Narasimha, the half-Lion and half-man incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Narasimha Chaturdasi festival is of great significance to all Vaishnavas and is observed by fasting till the evening. 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. Fasting Day: Tuesday, May 13 2014 Time to break fast: DUSK (20: 28 - 21: 15)   yadyapi bhisana murti dusta-jiva-prati prahladadi krsna-bhakta-jane bhadra ati kabe va prasanna ho’ye sa krpa-vacane nirbhaya karibe ei mudha akincane Even though Lord Narasimha is terrifying toward the sinful souls, He offers great auspiciousness unto the devotees of Lord Krsna headed by Prahlada Maharaja. When will He be pleased to speak words of compassion unto me, a worthless fool, and thereby make me fearless? (Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, – “Sri Navadvipa Bhava Taranga“) Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe