OM NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA BALAJI VANI Volume 11, Issue 9 September, 2017
HARI OM
In Month of August Ganesha Chaturdhi was celebrated on August 24, 2017. On the occasion of Ganesha chaturdhi Ganesha abhishekam and Pooja was performed. Devotes attended Ganesha Pooja and got lord ganesha blessings. Veda Vyasa The Hindu view of the universe is that it is a cyclic phenomenon that repeatedly comes into existence and dissolves. Each cycle is presided over by a number of Manus (progenitors), one for each Manvantara (astrological time period), that is divided into four Yugas. Satya, Treta, Dvapara, Kali Yugas.
Durga Devi. The Purana says: In every third world age (Dvapara),
Vishnu, in the person of Vyasa, in order to promote the good of mankind, divides the Veda, which is properly but SAHANAṂ SARVADUḤKHĀNĀMAPRATĪKĀRAPŪRVAKAM | CINTĀVILĀPARAHITAṂ SĀ TITIKṢĀ NIGADYATE || 24 || one, into many portions. Observing the limited perseverance, energy, and application of mortals, he The bearing of all afflictions without caring to redress them, makes the Veda fourfold, to adapt it to their capacities; being free (at the same time) from anxiety or lament on their and the bodily form which he assumes, in order to effect score, is called Titikṣā or forbearance. that classification, is known by the name of Veda-vyasa. ŚĀSTRASYA GURUVĀKYASYA SATYABUDDHYAVADHĀRAṆAM | Of the different Vyasas in the present Manvantara and SĀ ŚRADDHĀ KATHITĀ SADBHIRYAYĀ VASTŪPALABHYATE || 25 || the branches which they have taught, you shall have an
Acceptance by firm judgment as true of what the Scriptures and account. Twenty-eight times have the Vedas been the Guru instruct, is called by sages Śraddhā or faith, by means of arranged by the great Rishis in the Vaivasvata which the Reality is perceived. Manvantara... and consequently eight and twenty Vyasas
have passed away; by whom, in the respective periods, the Veda has been divided into four. The first... distribution was made by Svayambhu (Brahma) himself; in the second, the arranger of the Veda (Vyasa) was Prajapati... (and so on up to twenty-eight). Current veda vyasa is called Krishna Dvaipāyana. He was born to Satyavati and sage Prashar. Veda Vyasa narrated Mahabharata, Upanishads, 18 Puranas while Lord Ganesha wrote. Guru Purnima commemorates the birthday of Veda Vyasa. Hari Om
Pitadhipathi Narayananda Swamiji performing Ganesha pooja.
MONTHLY EVENTS REGULAR ACTIVITIES
st September 1 , Friday TEMPLE OPEN Panduranga Abhishekam 6:30 PM WEEKDAYS 7:30 AM TO 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 8.30 PM
September 2nd, Saturday WEEKENDS SAT-SUN 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Balaji Abhishekam 5:00 PM Daily Puja & Aarti September 3rd, Sunday Morning 8:00 AM Pradosham Shiva Pooja 5:30 PM Afternoon 12:30 PM Evening 8:00 PM September 4th, Monday Anantha Chathurdasi Vishnu Sahasranama 12:00 PM Every Monday Rudrabhishekam (Shiva Puja) 6:00 PM th September 5 , Tuesday Satyanarayana Pooja 6:30 PM Every Tuesday
September 9th, Saturday Hanumanji Puja 6:00 PM
Sankata Hara Chaturthi, Ganesha Pooja 6:00 PM Every Wednesday September 10th, Sunday Vishnu Stotram 6:00 PM Subramanya Abhishekam 5:30 PM Every Thursday September 12th, Tuesday Sri Sai Bhajans 7:30 PM Vishnu Stotram 12:00 PM Every Friday th September 15 , Friday Santoshi Mata Puja 7:00 PM Lalita Stotram 12:00 PM Lakshmi Puja, Lalitha Stotram & Mahaprasadam
September 16th, Saturday Every Saturday Sundarakanda Hanuman Chalisa 5:00 PM Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam Seva 8:00 AM September 17th, Sunday & Vishnu Stotram Pradosham Shiva Abishekam 5:30 PM Every Sunday September 20th Wednesday to 29th, Friday Yoga & Children’s class by Pushpa Dhar 9:30 AM Devi Navaratri Begins Bhajans, Puja & Aarti 7:00 PM Chandi Parayan Homa 10:00 AM Pooja, Cultural Programs 6:00 – 8:00 PM Every Sankasthahara Chaturthi Sri Ganesha Puja 7:00 PM September 22nd, Friday MahaLakshmi Abhishekam 6:00 PM Every Purnima Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:30 PM th September 24 , Sunday Sakambari Alamkaram Every Amavasya
September 26th, Tuesday Siva Pooja check website for time
Vasavi Abhishekam 6:00 PM Third Thursday of every month September 28th, Thursday Vedic Anna Dana for India Durga Devi Abhishekam 6:00 PM
September 30th, Saturday Sravana Chandi Parayan Homa 10:00 AM Sumangali Pooja 6:00 – 8:00 PM
OUR PURPOSE The purpose of Balaji Temple is to form a Hindu Temple and Vedic Cultural Center on the Peninsula in the heart of Silicon Valley where people can come together to study and worship, regardless of our different backgrounds. Our aim is to promote the feeling of universal love and unity among all people. We will share the ancient wisdom of the Vedas and the Upanishads (sacred texts of India) with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We will celebrate the One Truth behind all religions: that God is One and in all of us. Our worship services are free and open to all who wish to celebrate with us. All are welcome. Construction at 5004 N. First Street, P.O. Box 1146, San Jose, CA 95002 for landscaping and building will begin soon. Please donate generously to expedite this good cause.
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Devotee’s performance in Ananda hall.