OM NAMO BHAGAVATE PANDURANGAYA

BALAJI VANI Volume 10, Issue 5 May, 2016

Vasavi Mata Devi

ŚRĪGURURUVĀCA SAMYAKPṚṢṬAṂ TVAYĀ VIDVANSĀVADHĀNENA TACCHṚṆU | PRĀMĀṆIKĪ NA BHAVATI BHRĀNTYĀ MOHITAKALPANĀ ||

The Teacher said: Thou hast rightly questioned, O learned

man! Listen therefore attentively: The imagination which

has been conjured up by delusion can never be accepted as

a fact. BHRĀNTIṂ VINĀ TVASAṄGASYA NIṢKRIYASYA NIRĀKṚTEḤ | NA GHAṬETĀRTHASAṂBANDHO NABHASO NĪLATĀDIVAT ||

But for delusion there can be no connection of the Self –

which is unattached, beyond activity and formless – with

the objective world, as in the case of blueness etc., with

reference to the sky.

Hindustani Classical concert by Rutul Pathak, Satish Tare on

Tabala, Vivek Dattar on Harmoniam

HARI OM

In Month of April, Sri Rama Navami, Yugadi was celebrated in

Balaji temple. Sri Rama Prarivar Abhishekam and homa was

performed on the occasion of Sri Rama Navami. On the occasion of

Yugadi (New Year Day as per Hindu lunar calendar), Ganesha Pooja

was performed.

Sri Rama Navami

Rama Navami is the day on which Lord Rama, incarnation of Lord

Vishnu, incarnated in human form. He was born in Ayodhy to king

Dasharatha and queen kausalya. He is the half of Vishnu and has

divine qualities of Lord Vishnu.

Sri Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of the bright fortnight in the

month of Chaitra (8 days after Yugādi).Ram Navami is celebrated in

a variety of ways ranging from bhajan programs , pujas, Kalyanam

to Lord Rama and Sita.

The word “Rama” literally means one who is divinely blissful and

who gives joy to others, and one in whom the sages rejoice.

Rama is known as 'Maryada Purushottam' which means an ideal,

righteous and a great or a perfect human being, being the best son,

brother, husband and father.

Through his noble and divine choices, he teaches the world to

choose Dharma over Artha (when he leaves for the forest rather

than be coronated as King) and to choose Moksha over Kama (when

he chooses his kingdom over his marriage).

Yugadi

Yugadi (Start of an Era) is New Year’s day for the people of Telugu

and kannada. Gudi Padwa, Marathi new year which is celebrated on

same day.

Yugadi falls on a different day every year because the festival is

based on Hindu lunar calendar. This holiday is one of the most

auspicious days for Telugus and Kannadigas. The Saka calendar

begins with the month of Chaitra (March–April) and Ugadi marks

the first day of the new year. Chaitra is the first month in Panchanga

which is the Indian calendar.

Ugadi pachchadi is a dish synonymous with Ugadi. It is made of new

jaggery, raw mango pieces, neem flowers, and new tamarind which

truly reflect life — a combination of six different tastes (sweet, sour,

spice, salt, tangy, and bitter) symbolizing happiness, disgust, anger,

fear, surprise, and sadness, which should be accepted with

equanimity through the New Year.

HARI OM

Temple committee has plan for the extension of the temple. We

request devotees to donate generously to help realize the hall. For

donation and more information, please contact Balaji Temple at 408

203 1036 or visit the temple webpage at www.balajitemple.net

MONTHLY EVENTS

May 4th, Wednesday

Pradosham shiva Abhishekam 5:30 PM May 6th Friday

Amavasya Rudra Abhishekam 10:00 AM May 7th Saturday

Krittika Subramanya Abhishekam 6:30 PM May 13th Friday

Maha lakshmi Abhishekam 6:30 PM May 14th Saturday

Sundara Khanda Hanuman Chalisa & Abhishekam 5:00 PM May 15th Sunday

Vasavi Jayanthi, Abhishekam 11:00 AM May 16th Monday

Panduranga Abhishekam 6:30 PM May 18th Wednesday

Pradosham Shiva Abhishekam 5:30 PM May 19th Thursday

Narasimha Abhishekam 7:00 PM May 20th Friday

Maha lakshmi Abhishekam 6:30 PM May 21st Saturday

Sri Satyanarayana Swami Pooja 10:30 AM May 24th Tuesday

Sankata Hara Chathurthi Ganesha Abhishekam 7:00 PM May 28th Saturday

Balaji Abhishekam 5:00 PM

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

TEMPLE OPEN WEEKDAYS 7:30 AM TO 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 8.30 PM

WEEKENDS SAT-SUN 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM

Daily Puja & Aarti Morning 8:00 AM Afternoon 12:30 PM Evening 8:00 PM Every Monday Rudrabhishekam (Shiva Puja) 6:00 PM Every Tuesday Hanumanji Puja 6:00 PM Every Wednesday Vishnu Stotram 6:00 PM Every Thursday Sri Sai Bhajans 7:30 PM Every Friday Santoshi Mata Puja 7:00 PM Lakshmi Puja, Lalitha Stotram & Mahaprasadam Every Saturday Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam Seva 8:00 AM & Vishnu Stotram Every Sunday Yoga & Children’s class by Pushpa Dhar 9:30 AM Bhajans, Puja & Aarti 7:00 PM Every Sankasthahara Chaturthi Sri Ganesha Puja 7:00 PM Every Purnima Sri Satyanarayana Puja 6:30 PM Every Amavasya Siva Pooja check website for time Third Thursday of every month Vedic Anna Dana for India

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.

BALAJI MATHA BOARD MEMBERS

President Sri N. Swamiji (408) 203-1036

Secretary Krishna S (408) 718-3655

Treasurer Babu. D (408) 242-8278

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Swami Narayanananda Blessing Rutul Pathak

BALAJI TEMPLE,

5004 N. 1st Street ,

San Jose, CA 95002

(408) 203-1036 / (408) 956-9050

Email: balajitemple1@gmail.com

http://www.balajitemple.net

http://www.balajimatha.org

Non-Profit Organization.