Align Yourself with a Powerful Vision at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

It is an open secret that those who have a vision and live it attain something wonderful, whereas those who do not have a vision, or who have lost it, encounter only obstacles or, at best, live an ordinary life. It is so important to identify an inspiring vision and then keep it before one's eyes. Also, someone who acts with a vision attracts an enormous amount of help and support. He/She will find that people rush forward to support a person who has a vision and keep it in front of their eyes.

Here at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV), one can get the powerful vision through the eyes of the scriptures. Many lives have been transformed by the powerful association at ISV. The events and discourses are very meaningful and one can go deeper into his/her life just by mere attendance. 

Its with great pleasure, we extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and events at ISV this week!

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, October 09 2013

WORSHIPING THE LORD IN ANY OCCUPATION

Krsna is not advising Arjuna to simply remember Him and give up his occupation. No. Lord Krsna never suggests anything impractical. In this material word, in order to maintain the body, one has to work. Lord Krsna therefore tells Arjuna that he need not give up his occupation, but while he is engaged in his, he should remember Krsna. But how? Join us for a wonderful discourse on the Bhagavad Gita entitled, "Worshiping the Lord in any occupation".

Speaker: H.G. Akruranatha Dasa

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam

 

Saturday, October 12 2013

VARNASRAMA - SERVICE WITHOUT HUMAN ERROR

Join us for a wonderful and thought provoking seminar on Varnasrama dharma and its relevance and importance in our lives. 

Speaker: H.G Shankarananda Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on "Varnasrama - Service without Human Error"

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

Sunday, October 13 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST - SPECIAL DUSSERA CELEBRATIONS

"KILLING THE RAVANA WITHIN"

In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells us that the senses, mind and the intelligence are the sitting places of this lust. Through them the lust covers the real knowledge of the living entitya and bewilders him. Cure is also given by Lord Krishna in the Gita by saying, "In the very beginning curb this greatest symbol of sin (lust) by regulating the senses, and slay this destroyer of knowledge and self-realization.". Join us this Sunday as we hear and understand this very important verse in the Bhagavad Gita through a parallel story from the Ramayana where the Supreme Lord Ramachandra, showed how this all devouring sinful enemy of can be conquered through the example of lust personified Ravana. 

Also, on the auspicious occasion of Dusshera (Vijaya Dashami) ISV drama team would like to present a puppet show depicting the wonderful pastime of Ravana's killing at the hands of Lord Ramachandra. Puppet shows not only allow us to relish Lord's divine pastimes in an unique way but are also entertaining for children and adults alike. Hope you all will be able to join us on this festive occasion

Speaker: H.G. Srivas Pandit Das

4.00 – 5.30 pm: Discourse on "Killing the Ravana Within"

5.30 - 6.00 pm: Special Puppet Show on "The Yuddhakanda" of Ramayana. 

6.00 pm: Arotik followed by Prasadam

First held in 1966 at the request of Srila Prabhupada (the founder of the Hare Krishna movement), the Sunday Love Feast has evolved as an integrated celebration of Lord Krishna's pastimes: chanting, hearing spiritual knowledge, dancing, eating and generally sharing the bliss of Lord Krsna's presence. Since then, this weekly Sunday Love Feast festival is celebrated in all Hare Krishna temples around the world. We extend a warm and hearty welcome to you, your friends and family. Please join us at ISV for this wonderful event every Sunday.

Furthermore, to offer sumptuous prasadam to the devotees is an auspicious activity. 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.

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

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

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You're Invited to the Most Special Sunday Feast today!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

Today is one those special Sunday feasts as H.G Vaisesika Prabhu, our dear temple president and the backbone of ISV community, will be giving a discourse before he leaves to India next week. He will be spending the next 6 weeks at Govardhana in Vrindavan, UP as a part of his annual retreat during the month of Karthik. Also, we will get to hear about the six bedrock principles on improving our spiritual lives, from a stalwart and advanced personality such as Vaisesika Prabhu. Please do not miss it!

If you think this is not enough, join us till the end of the Sunday Feast for a special and 'mysterious' announcement. We extend a warm welcome to you, your family and friends to the most special Sunday feast today at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley starting at 4 pm PST. 

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

   Sunday, October 06 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

SIX BEDROCK PRINCIPLES TO IMPROVE YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

Please join us for a wonderful and thought provoking seminar on the six bedrock principles that will improve your spiritual life. 

1. Hone your purpose.

2. Commit

3. Practice

4. Be disciplined

5. Associate with advanced devotees 

6. Depend on your guru(s) and Krsna

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "Six bedrock Principles to Improve Spiritual Life"

6.00pm: Arotik followed by Prasadam

First held in 1966 at the request of Srila Prabhupada (the founder of the Hare Krishna movement), the Sunday Love Feast has evolved as an integrated celebration of Lord Krishna's pastimes: chanting, hearing spiritual knowledge, dancing, eating and generally sharing the bliss of Lord Krsna's presence. Since then, this weekly Sunday Love Feast festival is celebrated in all Hare Krishna temples around the world. We extend a warm and hearty welcome to you, your friends and family. Please join us at ISV for this wonderful event every Sunday.

Furthermore, to offer sumptuous prasadam to the devotees is an auspicious activity. 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.

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

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

  

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Words of Wisdom To Boost Your Life here at ISV!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

Our capacity to think is a great gift. But, it is a gift that humans often take for granted or neglect altogether. Noting this, Thomas Edison wrote: "There is no expedient to which a man will not revert to avoid the labor of thinking." How we develop and direct our thinking power is vital however, because at the time of death, our thoughts carry us to our next destination. And one who remembers Krishna upon leaving his body will go back to Him in the spiritual world.

Devotees therefore, daily read the Srimad-Bhagavatam, which was written especially to help us think of Krishna.In his introduction to the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Srila Prabhupada writes:"Just to transfer their thinking power to the spiritual sky, Krishna-dvaipayana Vyasa has given a great number of Vedic literatures."

The Vedic literatures especially the Srimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita are the valuable treasures of the human society and there are answers to every question in these books. We, at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley, strive to spread the sublime teachings of these transcendental literatures through our weekly discourses and other activities. Please take advantage of the wonderful opportunity that is presented to us to perfect our precious lives!

We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to join us for the classes and events at ISV this week!

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, October 02 2013

EXPECTING THE LORD'S MERCY

One should expect the Lord's mercy. This is one of the 64 items on the path of devotional service. What does it mean? Join us for an in depth discussion about the meaning this principle.

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Dasa

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam

 

Saturday, October 05 2013

DEVELOPING A NON-CRITICAL ATTITUDE

Please join us to learn and understand the perils of criticizing the Vaishnavas, when is it OK to criticize and the benefits of glorifying and worshiping them. 

Speaker: H.G Vaisesika Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Discourse on "Developing a Non Critical Attitude"

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

 

Saturday, October 05 2013

THE  COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

Module II : "Self Manager"

Session 6 : Power of Prayers

 

You are invited to the complete yoga package which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation. 

For centuries, thousands of sincere practitioners have accumulated definite evidence of the positive results of prayer. The serious doubt regarding prayer is not whether God can hear and respond, but whether the things people pray for are worthwhile. The real purpose of prayer is not to gain material resources or even spiritual salvation for oneself. The power of prayer comes when we call to God out of a desire to do His will. Such pure prayers are not means to the end but are themselves loving exchanges between the Lord and His pure devotees.

 VEDIC ACADEMY : Parallel Session for Kids which includes Vedic stories, Yoga, Vedic Math, Music Lessons and much more.  

For Registration and more information, visit: 

http://thecompleteyoga.com/register/

Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com

Call : 408-834-0612  or 650-704-6861

Fee Information : There is no fee for the module, voluntary donations are accepted.

Sunday, October 06 2013

KIDS SPEECH & CREATIVE WRITING CONTESTS

Vedic Academy is organizing speech and creative writing contests for children of age group 3 - 15 years. We have passed the due date for registration but in case if you are still interested, please write to us at vedicacademy108@gmail.com with your child's name, age, speech contest topic and categories. For details on the speech contest topics, please visit www.vedic-academy.org.

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

11.00 am - 1.30 pm: Speech & Creative Writing Contests

Sunday, October 06 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

SIX BEDROCK PRINCIPLES TO IMPROVE YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

Please join us for a wonderful and thought provoking seminar on the six bedrock principles that will improve your spiritual life. 

1. Hone your purpose.

2. Commit

3. Practice

4. Be disciplined

5. Associate with advanced devotees 

6. Depend on your guru(s) and Krsna

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "Six bedrock Principles to Improve Spiritual Life"

6.00pm: Arotik followed by Prasadam

First held in 1966 at the request of Srila Prabhupada (the founder of the Hare Krishna movement), the Sunday Love Feast has evolved as an integrated celebration of Lord Krishna's pastimes: chanting, hearing spiritual knowledge, dancing, eating and generally sharing the bliss of Lord Krsna's presence. Since then, this weekly Sunday Love Feast festival is celebrated in all Hare Krishna temples around the world. We extend a warm and hearty welcome to you, your friends and family. Please join us at ISV for this wonderful event every Sunday.

Furthermore, to offer sumptuous prasadam to the devotees is an auspicious activity. 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.

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

ps: Sending on behalf of ISV Connect.

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Fwd: H.G. Vaisesika Dasa Prabhu will be giving the Srimad Bhagavatam class in ISKCON LA on Wednesday and Thursday.

Hare Krsna!

H.G. Vaisesika Dasa Prabhu will be giving the Srimad Bhagavatam class in ISKCON LA on Wednesday and Thursday. The classes starts at 7:30 am PST and can be watched at http://lalive.us/

Hari Bol!

Your servant,

Shraddha-devi Dasi

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You're invited for an eventful and exciting week at ISV!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

Thank you visiting the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) last week as we participated in the World Holy Name week and experienced the bliss of holy names through our discourses, kirtans and harinaam. We would like to extend a warm invitation to you to join us for yet another eventful week at ISV packed with nectar. 

Tomorrow, September 25th, marks the anniversary of Srila Prabhupada's arrival in America back in 1965. He came to America at the age of seventy with no money but with a suitcase full of spiritual literatures, the wealth of which is immeasurable. He single handedly preached the message of Bhagavad Gita in the streets of New York and slowly after many struggles started the International Society for Krsna Consciousness in 1966. He fulfilled the prophecy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu that one day in every town and village, the holy names of Lord Krsna will be sung. We are eternally indebted to Srila Prabhupada for the immense wealth of Krsna consciousness he has given us, 

This week at ISV, join us as we honor our dear Srila Prabhupada and his dear disciple and offer our gratitude to them. 

 

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, September 25 2013

HONORING SRILA PRABHUPADA

Please join us to hear the wonderful pastimes of Srila Prabhupada's journey in America. Also there will be a MSF Offering of Steady Improvements after the discourse. 

Speaker: H.G. Akruranath Das

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

 6.00 – 7.45 pm : Discourse on the glories of Srila Prabhupada

7:45 pm : MSF Offering of Steady Improvements

8:00 pm: Arati followed by Prasadam

Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam

 

Friday, September 27 2013

MOVIE NIGHT & BENGALI GITA DISCOURSE BY ISVWOOD

ISVWOOD presents the Movie Night + Bengali Gita Class

Venue – ISKCON of Silicon Valley

Date: Friday September 27th 6:59 pm

Kirtan: 6:59 pm - 7:29 pm

Meet the Parrot (Bengali Gita Class) : 7:29 pm to 7:59 pm

Arotik:  7:59 pm - 8:19 pm

Movie Night show: 8:19 pm - 9:19 pm

Saturday, September 28 2013

VYASAPUJA CELEBRATIONS OF H.G VAISESIKA PRABHU

This is the most awaited time of the year as we come together to offer our love and gratitude to the President of ISV, dear Vaisesika Prabhu. Please join us as we honor Vaisesika Prabhu for his immense work to spread Krsna Consciousness following in the footsteps of his spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada on Saturday, September 28th. Vyasapuja is an annual celebration by the devotees to offer homage to their guru or spiritual teacher.

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.00 am: Greeting the Deities

7:15 am: Guru Puja of Srila Prabhupada and Brahma Samhita Recitation

8: 00 am: Ceremony of offering appreciation to H.G Vaisesika Prabhu on his Appearance Day

12:00 pm: Speech by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu

12:30 pm: Pada Seva

12:40 pm: Guru Puja for H.G Vaisesika Prabhu

1:20 pm: Kirtan

1:45 pm: Prasadam Prayers

2:00 pm: Prasadam

As a continuation of the Vyasapuja celebrations, ISV presents a special Kirtan Yoga event in the evening starting at 7.15pm

SPECIAL KIRTAN EVENT WITH THE MAYAPURIS

 

The Mayapuris have crash-landed into the kirtan/chant genre, quickly becoming the most talked-about group in this growing scene of  kirtan music. Their story starts in the quiet backcountry of North Central Florida, Alachua, a small village-esque town known to some as the capital of the underground grassroots-kirtan movement in the West. With their debut album, Mridanga (June 22, 2010/Mantralogy) they have brought youthful and new energy to kirtan. Please join us for this unique experience of unheard bliss and energy.

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.15 pm: Kirtan with the Mayapuris

Saturday, September 28 2013

THE  COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

Module II : "Self Manager"

Special Kirtan Yoga Event with Mayapuris

You are invited to Special Session, an evening of spiritual bliss  which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation, and as a special feast : ecstatic Kirtan by famous "Mayapuris". For more information about the band, please visit http://www.mayapuris.com/

TIME: 6 PM - 9 PM

 VEDIC ACADEMY : Parallel Session for Kids which includes Vedic stories, Yoga, Vedic Math, Music Lessons and much more.  

For Registration and more information, visit: 

http://thecompleteyoga.com/register/

Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com

Call : 408-834-0612  or 650-704-6861

Fee Information : There is no fee for the module, voluntary donations are accepted.

Sunday, September 29 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

THE PERILS OF CRITICIZING VAISNAVAS

Please join us for a wonderful discourse on the perils of criticizing Vaishnavas. The discourse will cover how and why to avoid criticizing Vaishnavas; when and what kind of criticism can be helpful. Do not miss it!

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "The Perils of Criticizing Vaishnavas"

6.00pm: Arotik followed by Prasadam

First held in 1966 at the request of Srila Prabhupada (the founder of the Hare Krishna movement), the Sunday Love Feast has evolved as an integrated celebration of Lord Krishna's pastimes: chanting, hearing spiritual knowledge, dancing, eating and generally sharing the bliss of Lord Krsna's presence. Since then, this weekly Sunday Love Feast festival is celebrated in all Hare Krishna temples around the world. We extend a warm and hearty welcome to you, your friends and family. Please join us at ISV for this wonderful event every Sunday.

Furthermore, to offer sumptuous prasadam to the devotees is an auspicious activity. 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.

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

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 
  

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Re: Testimonial for ISV from Saudi Arabia: Hats Off to our Leader and Congregation

Jai Srila Prabhupada!!

Thank you for sharing this, Prabhu, and for your heartfelt appreciation of the devotees. 

We are truly blessed to be a part of this community of sincere and talented devotees. "Better than Vrndavan".  

Your servant, 

Nirakula dasi 

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On Sep 24, 2013, at 9:17 AM, DEEPAK CHANDANI <deepakc108@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Devotees

Pamho

agtSP

Here is the testimonial for ISV we received from Saudi Arabia: Hats Off to our Leader and Congregation.

 

Hare Krishna

First of all, I would like to appreciate you for doing such a nice job on the spiritual front. I happened to click on ISV broadcast on www.mayapur.tv last week and was very much impressed to watch couple of programs viz. Japa Flow and the Sunday Love Feast – All the Vitamins are there in the Holy Name. I got so much involved in watching that I felt as if I was present at the ISV!! Why I say this is because I am currently based in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and have been waking up at the mid-nights on weekends to watch Mangala Aroti broadcast from Vrindavan and on Sunday (22-Sep) after watching (I will say attending) Mangala Aroti on Vrindavan website, I browsed through your website to check what was going on and watched Sunday evening program. That was around 3am in Saudi and I couldn't turn off my computer and kept watching your program! I am also looking forward to watching the recording of this Sunday program (22-Sep) including the Skid as soon as it is uploaded on the website. The way you conduct Temple programs, seminars, etc. is really commendable; people including me take all these pains for material desires and not for the Soul, whereas you do this for the spiritual progress and the entire ISV team (including the devotees there) deserve a big hand. Prabhuji, may I request the email address of HG Vaisesika Prabhu so I can be in touch, occasionally, for my spiritual progress and for (m)any questions I have in spiritual life.
Kind Regards
Rajesh

Credits : 

Vishaka Lila Mataji for selection of Spiritual Topics and sending detailed announcements mails. She is very good in all this services.

Dmitry Prabhu: Always working in background, He is the technical back bone of ISV and so far only person who has worked consistently on ISV websites in technical capacity. We need lot of help on this department. Our online devotee community has gone up to average of 500 Unique users every week.

Nilesh Prabhu, Ramananad Sakha Prabhu: for State of Art Studio kind of Audio Video Set up that provides this Brihad Mrdanga to spread kirtans in even places like Saudi Arabia.

And All of You as various imp petals of ISV Lotus Flower.

Hari Hari

 

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Testimonial for ISV from Saudi Arabia: Hats Off to our Leader and Congregation

Dear Devotees

Pamho

agtSP

Here is the testimonial for ISV we received from Saudi Arabia: Hats Off to our Leader and Congregation.

 

Hare Krishna

First of all, I would like to appreciate you for doing such a nice job on the spiritual front. I happened to click on ISV broadcast on www.mayapur.tv last week and was very much impressed to watch couple of programs viz. Japa Flow and the Sunday Love Feast – All the Vitamins are there in the Holy Name. I got so much involved in watching that I felt as if I was present at the ISV!! Why I say this is because I am currently based in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and have been waking up at the mid-nights on weekends to watch Mangala Aroti broadcast from Vrindavan and on Sunday (22-Sep) after watching (I will say attending) Mangala Aroti on Vrindavan website, I browsed through your website to check what was going on and watched Sunday evening program. That was around 3am in Saudi and I couldn't turn off my computer and kept watching your program! I am also looking forward to watching the recording of this Sunday program (22-Sep) including the Skid as soon as it is uploaded on the website. The way you conduct Temple programs, seminars, etc. is really commendable; people including me take all these pains for material desires and not for the Soul, whereas you do this for the spiritual progress and the entire ISV team (including the devotees there) deserve a big hand. Prabhuji, may I request the email address of HG Vaisesika Prabhu so I can be in touch, occasionally, for my spiritual progress and for (m)any questions I have in spiritual life.
Kind Regards
Rajesh

Credits : 

Vishaka Lila Mataji for selection of Spiritual Topics and sending detailed announcements mails. She is very good in all this services.

Dmitry Prabhu: Always working in background, He is the technical back bone of ISV and so far only person who has worked consistently on ISV websites in technical capacity. We need lot of help on this department. Our online devotee community has gone up to average of 500 Unique users every week.

Nilesh Prabhu, Ramananad Sakha Prabhu: for State of Art Studio kind of Audio Video Set up that provides this Brihad Mrdanga to spread kirtans in even places like Saudi Arabia.

And All of You as various imp petals of ISV Lotus Flower.

Hari Hari

 

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"Japa Flow" - Special Group Mantra Meditation program tomorrow at 8 am!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

After a hectic week, all of us will be looking forward for a stress free and relaxing weekend. Come and join us for a special group mantra meditation activity tomorrow at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley! 

Mantra meditation is an ancient practice that originates from the Sanskrit yoga texts of India known as the Vedas. Mantras are sacred sound vibrations composed of transcendental syllables containing great spiritual power. The effect of chanting the mantra is that one can deliver the mind from contemplation of the mundane in order to reach spiritual satisfaction. 

Please join us for the "Japa Flow" program tomorrow to hear about the various aspects of mantra meditation and also chant with us. This is a hands-on activity and you will experience inner peace and tranquility just by chanting once.

 

Saturday, September 21 2013

"JAPA FLOW"

The topics that will be discussed are:

• Pronunciation & Pace in Japa
• Posture & Prayer while Chanting
• Attentive Chanting along with Exercises
• Chanting from the Heart & Intentions while Chanting
• Chanting the "Namastakam" prayers
• "Kevalastakam" Bhajan

Speaker: -Various-

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Japa Flow

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

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

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Special Harinaam Sankirtan @ Palo Alto this Friday, September 20 @ 6.59pm on the occasion of the "World Holy Name Week 2013"!

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Dear Friend,

The week of September 17-26 is marked as the World Holy Name Week 2013. This year marks 47 years since Srila Prabhupada founded ISKCON and literally inaugurated the worldwide Sankirtana movements by chanting in Tompkins Square Park, New York. From those humble beginnings, the movement spread and has been instrumental in impacting the lives of thousands of people all over the world to cultivate pure love and devotion to the Supreme Lord. 

In honor of Srila Prabhupada's great works and to express gratitude to him and the exalted acharyas who have fearlessly spread the Sankirtana movement initiated by Sri Caitanya Maharaprabhu, we at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) have organized a special Harinam Sankirtan (public chanting of the holy names) at one of the most affluent cities of the world, Palo Alto. 

Please join us for this special event on Friday, September 20th at Palo Alto. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu introduced the public chanting of the holy names of God for the benefit of every living entity. This is an all-perfect, all-blissful activity that is specifically prescribed for this age as the cure for all anxieties and anomalies caused by the material conception of life. 

Bring your children dressed up as little Krishna, Rama, etc. Let us all be the instruments of Lord Caitanya by participating in this rare opportunity of publicly chanting the Holy Names to not only benefit ourselves but also benefit hundreds of people in Palo Alto. The Vedic scriptures say that even if a person hears and chants the holy name once, will be devoid of all sinful reactions and can make his life auspicious. We extend a warm welcome to you, your friends and family to join us on this auspicious occasion.

       HARINAM SANKIRTANA 

 

When: Friday, September 20th @ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible)

 

Where: Palo Alto, University Avenue

(The cross street will be either Emerson or Bryant, depending on the best facility available. So if you don't see devotees at University and Emerson, go east toward Bryant and look there!)

In one of the purports in Bhagavad Gita, Srila Prabhupada says, "As stated in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, the incarnation in the Age of Kali is Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who spread the worship of Krsna by the Sankirtana movement (congregational chanting of the holy names) and spread Krsna consciousness throughout India. He predicted that this culture of Sankirtana would be broadcast all over the world, from town to town and village to village. Lord Caitanya as the incarnation of Krsna, the Personality of Godhead, is described secretly but not directly in the confidential parts of the revealed scriptures, such as the Upanisads, Mahabharata, Bhagavatam, etc. The devotees of Lord Krsna are much attracted by the Sankirtana movement of Lord Caitanya. This avatara of the Lord does not kill the miscreants, but delivers them by His causeless mercy." (BG 4.8 Purport)

We look forward to having your association!

Thank you

Yours in service

Team ISV

 

 
 

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Experience the bliss and Connect to your inner self with the special programs at ISV this week!

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Dear Friends,

Hope this meets you all well. 

Everyone knows that a happy life requires good health. Proper diet, adequate exercise, and sufficient rest are necessary to keep our bodies strong and fit. If we neglect these demands, our bodies become weakened and resistance wanes. More important, but less well known, is the inner self's need for spiritual nourishment and attention. If we ignore our spiritual health requirements, we become overwhelmed by negative material tendencies like anxiety, hatred, loneliness, prejudice, greed, boredom, envy, and anger. In order to counteract and prevent these subtle infections of the self, we should, as recommended in the Vedic scriptures, incorporate into our lives a program of self-examination and steady inner growth. The Bhagavad Gita offers a solution for this: MIND CONTROL. Though it may sound simple, it is the hardest task at hand. 

The sastras claim that there is no better way for mind control than chanting the holy names of God. Of all such authentic processes, India's timeless Vedas tell us that meditation on the Hare Krishna mantra is the most powerful. Please join us at the ISKCON of Silicon Valley (ISV) this week as we come together to hear and learn about the importance and benefits of  the mantra meditation and experience happiness and peace by chanting in the association of other devotees. 

This week (September 17 - 26) is marked as the World Holy Name Week 2013. This year 2013 marks 47 years since Srila Prabhupada founded ISKCON and literally inaugurated the worldwide Sankirtana movement by chanting in Tompkins Square Park, New York. From those humble beginnings, the movement spread and has been in instrumental in impacting the lives of thousands of people all over the world to cultivate pure love and devotion to the Supreme Lord.

 

CLASSES AT ISV THIS WEEK

       Wednesday, September 18 2013

BLISS OF THE HOLY NAME

Please join us to hear wonderful stories and powerful slokas about the power of the Holy Name. 

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Dasa

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm

Discourse will be followed by Arotik and Prasadam

 

Saturday, September 21 2013

JAPA FLOW

Please join us as we come together to hear the importance and benefits of chanting the Hare Krsna mahamantra and also chant in groups.  This is a hands on Japa class where we all can chant together.

Speaker: -Various-

Venue: ISKCON of Silicon Valley

1965 Latham Street Mountain View CA 94040

7.30 – 10.00am: Brahma Samhita Recitation & Japa Flow

10.00 am: Guru Puja followed by Prasadam

 

Saturday, September 21 2013

THE  COMPLETE YOGA PACKAGE

Module II : "Self Manager"

Session 5 : Breaking Free of Bonds

 

You are invited to the complete yoga package which includes Yoga asanas, breathing exercises (pranayama), Vedic wisdom, and introspective meditation. 

As pure spirit souls, we are all related to the Supreme Lord as a servant, friend, parent or a lover. Our original position is to serve, however, we have come here to this material world, with the desire to become an independent enjoyer, proprietor and controller — to become an imitator and competitor of God. The living entities can either choose to serve the Lord with love and devotion and remain under the control of yogamaya or they can become rebellious and be away from the Lord under the control of mahamaya. As soon as the rebellious living entity comes in contact with the external energy (material world), he is caught up (like police catching thief) under the clutches of three modes of material nature– Mode of Goodness, Passion, and Ignorance.

 VEDIC ACADEMY : Parallel Session for Kids which includes Vedic stories, Yoga, Vedic Math, Music Lessons and much more.  

For Registration and more information, visit: 

http://thecompleteyoga.com/register/

Email : bhakticenter@gmail.com

Call : 408-834-0612  or 650-704-6861

Fee Information : There is no fee for the module, voluntary donations are accepted.

Sunday, September 22 2013

SUNDAY LOVE FEAST

ALL VITAMINS ARE THERE IN THE HOLY NAME

Please join us for a wonderful discourse on the holy name and nourish your body, mind and soul by increasing your chanting of holy names.

Speaker: H.G. Vaisesika Das

4.00 – 5.45pm: Discourse on "All Vitamins are in the Holy Name"

6.00pm: Arotik followed by Prasadam

First held in 1966 at the request of Srila Prabhupada (the founder of the Hare Krishna movement), the Sunday Love Feast has evolved as an integrated celebration of Lord Krishna's pastimes: chanting, hearing spiritual knowledge, dancing, eating and generally sharing the bliss of Lord Krsna's presence. Since then, this weekly Sunday Love Feast festival is celebrated in all Hare Krishna temples around the world. We extend a warm and hearty welcome to you, your friends and family. Please join us at ISV for this wonderful event every Sunday.

Furthermore, to offer sumptuous prasadam to the devotees is an auspicious activity. 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.

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

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 
  

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