What's happening at ISV this week?

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 - READING LORD NARASIMHADEVA'S PASTIMES • FRIDAY, MAY 13 - HARINAMA SANKIRTANA @ PALO ALTO • SATURDAY, MAY 14 - Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse • SATURDAY, MAY 14 - THE COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE • SUNDAY, MAY 15 - VEDIC ACADEMY KIDS BAND PERFORMANCE • SUNDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY FEAST LECTURE • Kirtan Mellows at Your Home! ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Chapter a Day Bhagavad-gita As It Is Chapter a Day (CHAD) CHAD is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita As It Is every day. Please join us! Email: recite.chad@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. Subscribe to Vedic Nectar Drops In this world of fast paced technology and racing schedules, the elite and comman man alike need droplets of refreshing wisdom to protect their peace, spirituality, and happiness. Vedic Nectar Drops, an initiative of ISV, aims to meet this goal by sending weekly droplets out to all subscribers to keep their weeks inspired and refreshed. If you are interested in receiving every week, please send an email to vedicstudygroup@gmail.com 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. "As a fire burns dry grass to ashes, so the holy name of the Lord, whether chanted knowingly or unknowingly, burns to ashes, without fail, all the reactions of one's sinful activities." - Srimad Bhagavatam 6.2.19  This week we have: Wednesday: Reading from Srimad Bhagavatam on the pastimes of Lord Narasimhadeva  by H.G Vaisesika Das Friday: Harinam Sankirtan at Palo Alto Saturday:  "Preaching Strategies from First & Second Cantos of Srimad Bhagavatam" -  Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das Saturday: The Complete Yoga Package Sunday: ISV Vedic Academy Children Band Performance Sunday:  Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV! WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 - READING LORD NARASIMHADEVA'S PASTIMES Join us this Wednesday night as we hear our dear Vaisesika Prabhu reading the pastimes of Lord Narasimhadeva from Srimad Bhagavatam as we nearing the festival of Lord Narasimhadeva' appearance day next week! Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm 6:00pm: Reading from Srimad Bhagavatam on the pastimes of Lord Narasimhadeva by H.G Vaisesika Das 8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam FRIDAY, MAY 13 - HARINAMA SANKIRTANA @ PALO ALTO Harinam Makes Every Soul Dance With Love Of Godhead! We are extremely happy to invite you all to our monthly mini festival in Palo Alto. Narasimha Chaturdasi is approaching soon and we will chant the holy name and dance for the pleasure of Lord Narasimhadev, who removes all obstacles in the path of devotional service. He is easily accessible to the devotees and punishes those who are evil minded. When: Friday, May 13th @ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible) Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301) We request everyone to take part in this wonderful activity of distributing the holy name of the Lord. Please bring your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues. Volunteer help is needed and much appreciated.  SATURDAY, MAY 14 - Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse "This Srimad Bhagavatam is a literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all successful, all blissful and all perfect." (Suta Goswami SB3.40). Srila Prabhupada states,"Srimad Bhagavatam carries with it all transcendental blessings of Lord Sri Krsna that we can expect from his personal contact". We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse. 7.30am: Brahma Samita followed by "Preaching Strategies from First & Second Cantos of Srimad Bhagavatam" by H.G Vaisesika Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam SATURDAY, MAY 14 - THE COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE You are invited to the complete yoga package which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation. We strive diligently to overcome many fears, however the necessary security measures like insurances, helmets, health checkups fail to remove from us a disconcerting sense of fear and insecurity. The Vedic texts explain that all fear originates in an unbalanced material conception of life. Beyond the stage of material activity that preoccupies our mind lies a vast, unexplored realm of spiritual tranquility. When: Saturday, May 14, 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: 1965 Latham Street, Mountain View, CA 94040 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 : cyp.connect@gmail.com or Call  408-834-0612 Fee Information : There is no fee for the module, voluntary donations are accepted SUNDAY, MAY 15 - VEDIC ACADEMY KIDS BAND PERFORMANCE As Vedic Academy is coming to the fag end of the Sunday school year, the kids from the Madanmohan group will be showcasing their talents through kirtan performance and cooking a special snack for all the devotees. The kids have been working hard for this show and we request you all to attend and encourage them. WHEN: Sunday, May 15 2:00 - 4:00 PM WHERE: ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) SUNDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY FEAST LECTURE  We cordially welcome to our Sunday feast program this week which includes Kirtan, Krishna Katha, Arotik and delicious prasadam! 4:00pm - 5:45pm: Sunday feast talk by H.G Srivas Pandit Das 6.00pm: Sandhya Aartik followed by Announcements 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 Kirtan Mellows at Your Home! We often have melodious hari kirtan and bhajans at devotees' homes in the bay area. Below are a couple of sample videos of the blissful program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcCgwx4P-sw & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6isiWMLFGc If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please indicate your interest via this form http://goo.gl/forms/i01lk6drf3. A volunteer will send you an evite when a Kirtan Mellows event would be scheduled near you.  Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe

Today is Akshaya Tritiya: You sponsor a Srimad-Bhagavatam Sets and Tile for ISV altar( shingasan)

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees Please accept my humble obeisances, 

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

'Akshaya' means that which has no ending or no impediment and 'Tritiya' refers to the third day after the new moon in the month of Vaishakh, which has the specialty that any vrata (penance) that is undertaken during this month will bear extraordinary results.  According to the Vedic scriptures, there are certain astrological combinations that favor the beginning of new projects and some astrological influences inhibit the success of the new initiatives or projects that we may begin. Akshaya-tritiya is the most favored day as this particular day has no inauspicious or inhibiting factor within it.  It would be interesting to note that several historical events occurred on this day. It was on Akshaya-tritiya that

It is common practice for people around the world to buy gold on this day. We request you invest in real gold in the form of taking "Srimad Bhagavatam" which is the most valuable and precious gem for the human society being handed down from 5000 years. Srimad Bhagavatam is the greatest of all Vedic lterature as it contains the essence of all the Vedas and the highest truth presented through a wonderful dialogue and narrative. Enjoy a meaningful and transparent view of the world around you. Moreover, use it to help you make more inforned choices in your life. By inviting Srimad Bhagavatam into your home, you are actually inviting Lord Krsna Himself, as He is non-different from the Bhagavatam as stated in Srimad Bhagavatam itself.


Significance of Akshay Tritiya :

• Lord Parashurama appeared on this day.
• Ganges descended to Earth on this day.
• This day marks the beginning of Treta-yuga.
• Sudama visited Krishna at Dwaraka.
• Pandavas received Akshaya Patra from Surya dev
• Vyasadeva started composing Mahabharata on this day.
•  Adi Sankaracharya composed Kanakadhara Stotram on this day
•  Kubera received his wealth and position as custodian of wealth and It is said that Goddess Annapoorna Devi appeared on this day.
•  The construction of the charitos for Ratha Yatra begins on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.
•  In the temple of Kshira-chora Gopinatha (Remuna, Orissa) the Deities of Madana-mohana, Govinda and Gopinatha are smeared with sandalwood pulp on this auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya.
• chandanotsavam or Nijarupa Darsanam is an important day @Simhachalam Temple on Akshaya Trutiya day.
• Chandan Yatra  starts for 21 days in our temples

Please contact me or Malini Mataji if you would like to take set or sponsor a Srimad-Bhagavatam set. you pay by installments as well . Each SB Set cost $250 with out shipping

For sponsor a shingasan tile [our alter ] for your mother and family on this auspicious day . Please confirm your pledge to Damodar vamsidhari Dss ( deepakc108@gmail.com)  each tile cost $2000

Read My Books: Nectar of Devotion reading schedule

Dear Readers of Prabhupada Books,

Pamho agtSP

We would join conference call together to read Srila Prabhupada books on Monday, Tuesday  7:000 pm to 830 pm this week and detailed schedule is as below.

This is also very helpful for Bhakti Shastry students and also devotees who are graduates to be in touch with Srila Prabhupada books.

 The previous 50+ recordings done so far, can be accessed from sound cloud account as below:

https://soundcloud.com/readmybooksprabhupada

Please join the phone conf of the number as below

1. Dial into the conference:

   Dial-in Number: (563) 999-2090 - United States

   Access Code: 908808

Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm

   International Dial-in Numbers: https://www.freeconferencecall.com/wall/damodarvamsidharidas/#international

2. Join the online meeting:

   Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/damodarvamsidharidas

   Online Meeting ID: damodarvamsidharidas

To sign up for the mailing list to get information and reminders use the below link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MKhwr6GiIQuQgxcVqGaejTm1o8uuFDhJfT8YZMwVhU4/viewform?usp=send_form

Get your copy of Book from Temple (preferable). You can also use vedabase.com to read online in case you do not have book in hand.

Hope we can benefit each other by this reading and enrich our and other lives with Srila Prabhupada nectarean wisdom 

Yhs

Read My Books Team

Classes & Events at ISV this week!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY • HARE KRSNA! • WEDNESDAY, May 4 - Bhagavad Gita Discourse • SATURDAY, MAY 7 - Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse • SATURDAY, MAY 7 - LIL KRSNA KIDZ FEST 2016 • SUNDAY, May 8 - SUNDAY FEAST LECTURE • Kirtan Mellows at Your Home! ADDRESS ISKCON OF SILICON VALLEY (ISV) 1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040 Ph #: 650 336 7993 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Chapter a Day Bhagavad-gita As It Is Chapter a Day (CHAD) CHAD is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita As It Is every day. Please join us! Email: recite.chad@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. Subscribe to Vedic Nectar Drops In this world of fast paced technology and racing schedules, the elite and comman man alike need droplets of refreshing wisdom to protect their peace, spirituality, and happiness. Vedic Nectar Drops, an initiative of ISV, aims to meet this goal by sending weekly droplets out to all subscribers to keep their weeks inspired and refreshed. If you are interested in receiving every week, please send an email to vedicstudygroup@gmail.com 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. "Please come and sit down and hear about Krsna...If you simply continue, if you do not do anything, I guarantee that if you simply come here and hear about Krsna, you will be liberated. If you do not do anything, if you kindly come here and hear about Krsna. Here or anywhere, sravanam." (B.G. Lec. 4.23 Bombay April 12, 1974)  This week we have: Wednesday: "Transcendental Knowledge" - Bhagavad Gita Class by H.G Balimardana Das Saturday:  "Prayers of Prahalad Maharaj" - Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Koladwipa Prana Das Saturday: Lil Krsna Kidz Fest 2016 Sunday:  "Finding real happiness in the world of illusion" - Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Srivas Pandit Das We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and event this week at ISV! WEDNESDAY, May 4 - Bhagavad Gita Discourse Join us for our Wednesday night Gita class to add a dose of nourishment to your life! Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm 6:00pm: "Transcendental Knowledge" - Bhagavad Gita Discourse by H.G Balimardana Das 8.00pm: Arati followed by Prasadam SATURDAY, MAY 7 - Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse "This Srimad Bhagavatam is a literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all successful, all blissful and all perfect." (Suta Goswami SB3.40). Srila Prabhupada states,"Srimad Bhagavatam carries with it all transcendental blessings of Lord Sri Krsna that we can expect from his personal contact". We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse. 7.30am: Brahma Samita followed by "Prayers of Prahalad Maharaj" by H.G Koladwipa Prana Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam SATURDAY, MAY 7 - LIL KRSNA KIDZ FEST 2016 We are excited to announce that Lil' Krishna Kidz is organizing the Annual event "Lil' Krishna Fest-2016" in Santa Clara for all the Bay Area kids. The event is on Sat. May 7 at Scott Lane Elementary School, Santa Clara. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.  The event includes many contests, activities for children, Bhajans, Dance, and Drama. Everything is based on the childhood pastimes of Lord Krishna. Only there is a small registration fee for the contests. Those who want to register for the contests, please register online at www.bc4he.org/events. SUNDAY, May 8 - SUNDAY FEAST LECTURE  We cordially welcome to our Sunday feast program this week which includes Kirtan, Krishna Katha, Arotik and delicious prasadam! 4:00pm - 5:45pm: "Finding real happiness in the world of ilusion" - Sunday feast talk by H.G Srivas Pandit Das 6.00pm: Sandhya Aartik followed by Announcements 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 Kirtan Mellows at Your Home! We often have melodious hari kirtan and bhajans at devotees' homes in the bay area. Below are a couple of sample videos of the blissful program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcCgwx4P-sw & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6isiWMLFGc If you would like to experience the sweet taste of holy names, please indicate your interest via this form http://goo.gl/forms/i01lk6drf3. A volunteer will send you an evite when a Kirtan Mellows event would be scheduled near you.  Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe