 WEEKLY UPDATES: DEC 5 - DEC 11 , 2016Hope this meets you all well. Intention is the starting point of every dream. It is the creative power that fulfills all of our needs, whether for money, relationships, spiritual awakening, or love. The sages of India observed thousands of years ago that our destiny is ultimately shaped by our deepest intentions and desires. The classic Vedic text known as the Upanishads declares, “You are what your deepest desire is. As your desire is, so is your intention. As your intention is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.” Set your spiritual intentions today and go a step forward in connecting with your true self! 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: "Take Shelter of Bhagavad Gita" - Talk by H.G Vaisesika Das Saturday : Gita Jayanthi Celebrations - Full recitation of Bhagavad Gita
Sunday: Sunday Feast Talk by H.G Akruranath 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. DEC 7, WEDNESDAY : GITA WISDOMTonight, we will take shelter of Bhagavad-gita illuminated by Srila Prabhupada’s purports. By doing so, we will feel fully satisfied and nourished.
Bhagavad-gita is just like a cow. Lord Krishna, who is famous as a cowherd boy, is milking this cow. Arjuna is just like a calf, and learned scholars and pure devotees are to drink the nectarean milk of Bhagavad-gita. (Gita-mahatmya 6)
Come drink this nectar! 6:00pm: "Taking Shelter of Bhagavad Gita" by H.G Vaisesika Das 8:00pm: Sandhya Arati followed by Prasadam  DEC 10, SATURDAY: GITA JAYANTHIhe timeless wisdom of Bhagavad-Gita has endured for centuries, not only in India, but also in the hearts and minds of people all over the world. Filled with stress and anxiety, people in today’s modern world are looking for real love, peace and happiness. The Bhagavad Gita delivers. It is not only a perfect road map for human life, it also teaches one how to overcome all the inevitable anomalies and reversals of life. Many great philosophers and thinkers such as Thoreau, Emerson, Gandhi, Beatles, Einstein have appreciated and derived great values from the Gita. People around the world are trying out many things to cope with stress. Here is an opportunity to give yourself a dose of much needed nourishment in a way that you may not have experienced before! Join us for the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita on the day when it was actually spoken more than 5000 years ago by Lord Krsna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The Gita Jayanti will be celebrated on Saturday, December 10, 2016, from 7:00 am to 11:00 am at ISKCON of Silicon Valley, 1965 Latham Street Mountain View, CA 94040. - 7:00am - Srila Prabhupada Guru Puja
- 7:10am - Greeting the Deities (Darshan Arati)
- 7:30am - Recitation of entire Bhagavad Gita
- 10:30am - Gita Champion Contest Award Distribution
- 11:00 am - Ekadasi Prasadam
DEC 11, 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 Akruranath 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. 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 |
