Happy Thanksgiving from ISKCON of Silicon Valley! + Classes & Event this Week

WEEKLY UPDATES: NOV 21 - NOV 27 , 2016 Dear Friends, Everyone around the USA and Canada are looking forward to Thanksgiving to express their gratitude for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Thanksgiving has its historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, and has long been celebrated in a secular manner as well. At the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), we look forward for this day to express our heartfelt gratitude to our Supreme Father, Lord Sri Krishna for His unlimited blessings upon all of us and all the predecessor Acharyas for their compassion and valuable contribution to humanity. We extend a warm invitation to all of you to join us for a Special Harinama Party at San Francisco on Friday, November 25th.  Also our dear leader Vaisesika Prabhu will be back in town after his Kartik pilgrimage. We eagerly welcome him back with great enthusiasm! We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and events this week at ISV! This week we have: Wednesday: "Attaining the Supreme Lord" - Bhagavad Gita Talk by H.G Koladvip Prana Das Friday: Annual Day After Thanksgiving Harinam Party in San Francisco CA Saturday : Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse class by H.G Vaisesika Das           Sunday:   Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das 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.   NOV 23, WEDNESDAY : GITA WISDOM We welcome you to our weekly inspirational and thought provoking Gita classes on Wednesday nights! 6:00pm: "Attaining the Supreme Lord" by H.G Koladvip Prana Das 8:00pm: Sandhya Arati followed by Prasadam   NOVEMBER 25, FRIDAY : ANNUAL DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HARINAM  We are extremely delighted to invite you to our Annual day after Thanksgiving Harinam Sankirtan on Friday, November 25th. We will have a lot of fun and distribute the holy name, books and prasadam to everyone we meet. Special mercy will be showered upon all those who attend :-) So please join us for this once a year event and bring your family and friends. Srila Prabhupada: One has to continue chanting the Hare Krishna mantra and preaching the chanting of this mantra because such preaching and chanting constitute the perfection of life. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.24.67 Purport) When: Friday, November 25th, 2016@10:59 AM Where: Intersection of Market St & Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Sankirtan devotees please get your roll on bags and credit card readers.  Note: Please dress warm and in layers because San Francisco weather can get very cold. Please carry your umbrellas too. Driving/train directions: Parking in the city is very difficult, so please use public transport if possible. 1.     BART: for those who are taking bart, come directly to powell station and come upstairs to Powell/Market street. 2.     CAL train:  Bayshore Caltrain Station 700 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94107-5533  a.     Walking directions from the Cal train to Powell Street. It is 1 mile and takes 20 minutes Bayshore Caltrain Station 700 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94107-5533 1 .Head northwest on 4th St toward Townsend St  0.9 mi 2. Turn left onto Market St  0.1 mi Market St & Powell St San Francisco, CA 94103 b.     Alternately, you can also catch a bus from Cal train station to Powell street. Cal Train station to Powell Street by bus Start address: 700 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107-5533 End address: Market St & Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Total price: $2.00 Travel time: about 15 mins Walk to King St & 4th St (About 2 mins) Light rail - J - Church    (Direction: Balboa Park Station)    (Service run by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency) 10:03am Depart King St & 4th St 10:15am Arrive Metro Powell Station/Outbound Walk to Market St & Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (About 1 min) c.     Driving directions to parking near main location: a.     Here is the address for your GPS to the Union Street Garage. This is very close to the main location Union Square Garage 333 Post St San Francisco, California 94102 NOVEMEBER 26, SATURDAY: SRIMAD-BHAGAVATAM DISCOURSE Join us as we welcome back our dear Vaisesika Prabhu and hear from him! "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:   Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Vaisesika Das 10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam   NOVEMBER 27, SUNDAY : SUNDAY FEAST   We cordially welcome you to our Sunday feast program filled with spiritual discussions, arati, kirtans and prasadam! 3:00pm - 5:00pm:  Sunday feast talk by H.G Vaisesika Das 5:00pm: 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   Navadwip Preschool is a new education initiative of ISV that is meant for kids of age 3 to 5 year old. It is open Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 12 noon and is located in Sunnyvale at the intersection of El Camino and Mary. The start date is November 29, 2016. You can enroll for this preschool for your child at the earliest. The curriculum is based on California (CA) state standards educational structure as well as Vedic Culture. A foreign language Sanskrit with structured instructions will also be a part of the curriculum. Maximum of 15 children can be enrolled in this session.  For further info, please visit the website www.nineislandsschool.com or email us at info@nineislandsschool.com.   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.  VEDIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 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 SUBCRIBE TO VEDIC WISDOM -  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   ISKCON of Silicon Valley 1965 Latham Street  Mountain View CA 94040 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Ph: 650 336 7993 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iskconsv/  You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to ISV Connect! Like Forward Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Reminder: Sunday Feast starts at 3 pm from this week onwards!

WEEKLY UPDATES: NOV 14 - NOV 20 , 2016 Dear Friends, Hope this meets you well. Winter is slowing setting in and we can see how the weather and darkness affects our feelings. The rhythm of our lives changes, and we spend more time inside savoring the warmth. We relish the chance to slow down and to have some solitude. If you are looking to add more adventure to your otherwise dull winter, come and join us at ISV to experience the inner warmth and bliss.  Please note from this week onward our Sunday feast program would start at 3 pm in order to facilitate the early closing of the temple on Sunday nights! This week we have: Sunday:   "Entering Your Sacred Space Series - Part 4: Living in the Holy Dham" - Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Balimardana Das  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.   NOVEMBER 20, SUNDAY : SUNDAY FEAST   In The Nectar of Devotion (chapter 13) Srila Prabhupäda promises that there are five kinds of devotional service which are so potent that a small attachment for any one of these five items can arouse devotional ecstasy even in a beginner.” These five practices are the topic of our "Entering The Sacred Space" series training letter series. The goal of this series is to help you on your way to the sacred space inside. Last week we discussed the third and important form of hearing Srimad Bhagavatam This week, we will hear about the importance and benefits of living in a holy place and the effect of it in our spiritual lives.  3:00pm - 5:00 pm: "Entering the Sacred Space Series - Part 4: LIVING IN A HOLY PLACE" - Sunday feast talk by H.G BalimardanaDas 5:00pm: 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     BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS - Chapter A Day (CHAD) Bhagavad-Gita Chapter-A-Day (CHAD) program , is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. This program, officially inaugurated by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu, has been enthusiastically executed by many souls around the globe. All the CHAD members and aspirants are requested to recite the 17th chapter of Bhagavad Gita every day during this most auspicious month of Kartik from 16th Oct 2016 to 23rd Nov 2016. We humbly request everyone to join this global initiative to please Lord Krishna. Steps to join CHAD Step 1:  Make a vow to recite Bhagavad-Gita Chapter 17 every day from 16th Oct 2016 to 23rd Nov 2016. Chant all the Sanskrit slokas; or all the English translations; or both the Sanskrit and English. Step 2: Register yourself at  http://www.readchad.com/join-chad (if you not done so earlier) .Please provide as much details as possible so we can send you a beautiful CHAD membership card and the gift for your enthusiastic participation and recitation of Gita during this Kartik. Step 3: Access 17th chapter in CHAD format from http://www.readchad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/BG-Chapter-17-The-Divisions-of-Faith.doc  print it and carry it with you or access the link  from your mobile device wherever you go. Step 4: Introduce CHAD to at least one other soul Email: recite.chad@gmail.com   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.  VEDIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 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 SUBCRIBE TO VEDIC WISDOM -  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   ISKCON of Silicon Valley 1965 Latham Street  Mountain View CA 94040 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Ph: 650 336 7993 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iskconsv/  You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to ISV Connect! Like Forward Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Gita Champions Children's Contest and Classes at ISV this Week! - You're welcome!

WEEKLY UPDATES: NOV 14 - NOV 20 , 2016 Dear Friends, Hope this meets you well. Winter is slowing setting in and we can see how the weather and darkness affects our feelings. The rhythm of our lives changes, and we spend more time inside savoring the warmth. We relish the chance to slow down and to have some solitude. If you are looking to add more adventure to your otherwise dull winter, come and join us at ISV to experience the inner warmth and bliss.  Please note from this week onward our Sunday feast program would start at 3 pm in order to facilitate the early closing of the temple on Sunday nights! This week we have: Wednesday: "Real currencies of Life" - Talk by H.G Shyamarupa Das Saturday : "Reflections on the Prayers of Queen kunti: Part 2" - Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Harisankirtan Das followed by SASS (Speak As Sastra Says) Talk by Vedic Academy student, Advaita Srinivasan on 6th chapter of 'A Second Chance' book.              Sunday:   "Entering Your Sacred Space Series - Part 4: Living in the Holy Dham" - Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Balimardana Das  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. GITA CHAMPIONS - BHAGAVAD GITA CHILDREN'S CONTEST We are excited to announce the date and contest details of Gita Champions league 2016. Every year children from Bay Area look forward to these contests and we deeply admire and applaud the efforts of all the parents and participants for taking interest in reading Bhagavad Gita in depth and memorizing the verses.  Here are the details for this year's contests: Date: Saturday, December 3rd 2106 11 am - 4 pm Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley Registration Link: https://goo.gl/forms/NsS0Mwjebij6WVFV2 The registration fee per contest per student is $5 (until Nov 20) after which it will be $8/contest/student How to Pay: Please make one time paypal payment for each child here: http://iskconsiliconvalley.com/donate/ Enter the confirmation number in the Enrollment form above, without which enrollment will be considered incomplete.   Contests: 1. Gita Sloka recitation (only Sanskrit) Age 3- under 6 years: Verses 14.1 - 3 Age 6- under 9 years: Verses  14.1 - 6 Age 9- under 12 years: Verses 14.1 - 8 Age 12-15 years - Verses 14.1 - 12 Refer to the rote and meter here: https://goo.gl/dnkNwj 2. Gita Speech (3 mins max) Age 6 -  under 9: Four Pillars of dharma Age 9 - under 12: Power of  character Age 12 - 15: Bhakti Yoga - The Topmost Yoga system 3. Gita Essay Writing Age 6 - under 9:  Performing one's prescribed duties (BG 3.18 - 26) Age 9 - under 12: Four kinds of people who surrender to Krsna (BG 7.16) Age 12 - 15: Peace Formula (BG 5.29) 4. Gita coloring Age groups 3-6 years  and 6-9 years 5. Gita quiz Age 6 - under 9:  Chapter 14 only translation Age 9 - under 12 and 12 - 15: Entire Chapter 14 - Translation & Purport       NOVEMBER 16, WEDNESDAY : GITA WISDOM  After the Indian government's announcement on November 9th, about demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes, the life of the people in India seems to have gone haywire. Everybody is talking about how to tackle this situation. There are long, never-ending queues outside banks, ATMs and post offices to exchange/withdraw money. Let's hear about real currencies that adds value to our lives based on the Bhagavad Gita. Join us for tonight's Gita wisdom class! We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for our Wednesday Gita class! 6:00pm: "Real Currencies of Life" by H.G Shyamarupa  Das 8:00pm: Sandhya Arati followed by Prasadam NOVEMBER 19, SATURDAY: SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM Srimad Bhagavatam illustrates the relationship of prayer and suffering through the beautiful prayers of Queen Kunti. She and her family were fortunate to be with Lord Krishna, who helped them endure death and separation of loved ones, financial ruin, and humiliation. Finally, when their trials were over, Krishna prepared to leave. Kuntiprayed, “Let our sufferings come again, for when we see them, we see You, and then our birth and death are through.” Join us as we reflect on these beautiful prayers! "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: "Reflections on the Prayers of Queen Kunti : Part 2" -  Presentation by H.G Harisankirtan Das followed by SASS (Speak As Sastra Says) Talk by Vedic Academy student, Advaita Srinivasan on 6th chapter of 'A Second Chance' book.              10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam   NOVEMBER 20, SUNDAY : SUNDAY FEAST   In The Nectar of Devotion (chapter 13) Srila Prabhupäda promises that there are five kinds of devotional service which are so potent that a small attachment for any one of these five items can arouse devotional ecstasy even in a beginner.” These five practices are the topic of our "Entering The Sacred Space" series training letter series. The goal of this series is to help you on your way to the sacred space inside. Last week we discussed the third and important form of hearing Srimad Bhagavatam This week, we will hear about the importance and benefits of living in a holy place and the effect of it in our spiritual lives.  3:00pm - 5:00 pm: "Entering the Sacred Space Series - Part 4: LIVING IN A HOLY PLACE" - Sunday feast talk by H.G BalimardanaDas 5:00pm: 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     BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS - Chapter A Day (CHAD) Bhagavad-Gita Chapter-A-Day (CHAD) program , is a worldwide alliance of devotees who chant at least one chapter of Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. This program, officially inaugurated by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu, has been enthusiastically executed by many souls around the globe. All the CHAD members and aspirants are requested to recite the 17th chapter of Bhagavad Gita every day during this most auspicious month of Kartik from 16th Oct 2016 to 23rd Nov 2016. We humbly request everyone to join this global initiative to please Lord Krishna. Steps to join CHAD Step 1:  Make a vow to recite Bhagavad-Gita Chapter 17 every day from 16th Oct 2016 to 23rd Nov 2016. Chant all the Sanskrit slokas; or all the English translations; or both the Sanskrit and English. Step 2: Register yourself at  http://www.readchad.com/join-chad (if you not done so earlier) .Please provide as much details as possible so we can send you a beautiful CHAD membership card and the gift for your enthusiastic participation and recitation of Gita during this Kartik. Step 3: Access 17th chapter in CHAD format from http://www.readchad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/BG-Chapter-17-The-Divisions-of-Faith.doc  print it and carry it with you or access the link  from your mobile device wherever you go. Step 4: Introduce CHAD to at least one other soul Email: recite.chad@gmail.com   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.  VEDIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 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 SUBCRIBE TO VEDIC WISDOM -  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   ISKCON of Silicon Valley 1965 Latham Street  Mountain View CA 94040 Email: isvconnect@gmail.com Ph: 650 336 7993 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iskconsv/  You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to ISV Connect! Like Forward Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Re: Tuesday thru Thursday - H Vaisesika Prabhu live from Japan!

Hare Krsna Dear Govinda Prabhu!

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

Thanks for the kind feedback!  Here is hopefully a clickable image :)

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Your servant,

Shraddha-devi Dasi

On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 5:46 AM, gaurav verma <gaurav.singh.verma@gmail.com> wrote:

Maate one observation is this notification is hard to take an action on because the link is not actionable. It's an image. Having a link in email will be more useful in terms of actual joining.

On Nov 14, 2016 10:13 PM, "Shraddha-devi Dasi" <shraddhadevi.dasi@gmail.com> wrote:

Hare Krsna Dear devotees

Please accept my respectful obeisances.  All glories to Srila Prabhupada!  Nectarian Showers again!

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Thanks.

Your servant,

Shraddha-devi Dasi

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Tuesday thru Thursday - H Vaisesika Prabhu live form Japan!

Hare Krsna Dear devotees

Please accept my respectful obeisances.  All glories to Srila Prabhupada!  Nectarian Showers again!

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