Seva Ashram News of the Vaishnava Seva Society

News of Sri Nabadwip Dham for Sep 5 2017

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Hasyapriya Das

Srila Ashram Maharaj is in Kolkata now and I have spoken to him several times and under his guidance have prepared this brief report on the current situation. Read English version…

Santa Cruz Seva Ashram Youth Camp 2017

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Radhika Devi Dasi

Kids’ camp is quickly approaching from June 24-25th (participating devotees may plan to arrive and set-up camp Friday if they choose) and we are looking forward to having all your association here at the Ashram.

Every Wave is Favorable Event in Monterey on Saturday April 29th

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Sushila Devi Dasi

Cultivating gratitude in all aspects of our lives leads to improved health, relationships, success in our endeavors, and overall fulfillment. But how do we feel it when things are difficult? Is it possible to feel grateful for the unexpected, for adversity, for the dualities of gain and loss, pleasure and pain, success and failure? With practice and an adjustment of our outlook, we can proceed on this dynamic path of Bhakti Yoga that enables us to appreciate everything we encounter in life, with a positive and progressive outlook, as coming for our ultimate benefit.

Sound and Soul Surrender Saturday April 22 in Santa Cruz

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Sushila Devi Dasi

We are honored to present Sripad Bhakti Kamal Tyagi Maharaj and Hari Dayal Das at Divinitree Yoga Studio Saturday April 22 for Sound and Soul Surrender. Come tune to a higher frequency.

Spring~Summer Sankirtan 2017 Sankirtan Tour with Sripad Tyagi Maharaj~USA

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Sushila Devi Dasi

Sripad Bhakti Kamal Tyagi Maharaj is back in the USA for a spring-summer traveling sankirtan tour. Here is the schedule as of April 20, 2017 for California, Tijuana, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Sripad Tyagi Maharaj is a very inspiring preacher of Krishna Consciousness. If you have the chance, we hope you will try to get to one of these events.

The Divine Manifestation of Sri Anu Giriraj

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Hasyapriya Das

At the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math in Govardhan, when they started plowing the gardens with a big tractor, suddenly a very large Giriraj Shila came out of the land! Read the Article…

Shraddaanjali Dance Fundraiser in Los Altos, CA

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Sushila Devi Dasi

Come enjoy India’s cultural heritage in support of our dear Srila Gurudev’s Vaishnava Seva Society this Saturday, March 25th at 3 pm in Los Altos, CA.

Yudhamanyu Prabhu Seva Vikram

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Hasyapriya Das

Dear respected Vaishnavas, worldwide devotees and friends, It is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing away of our dear friend and senior Vaishnava, Yudhamanyu Prabhu Seva Vikram…. Janardan Maharaj will speak tomorrow at the Sunday program (February 26) in Soquel in remembrance of Yudhmanyu Prabhu Seva Vikram. Please come and join us in honor of our very dear friend.

Reprinting the Songbooks

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Sushila Devi Dasi

We are happy to announce a new project for the Ashram. We will be reprinting the songbooks in time for Sri Gaur Purnima and our goal is to raise $1,000 for this cause. Please join us and sponsor a new songbook….

Srila Janardan Maharaj’s Vyasapuja Celebration

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Sushila Devi Dasi

Happy New Year. I’m so excited to start this year with a Vyasapuja celebration for our dear guardian and acharya Srila Bhakti Pavan Janardan Maharaj. Your sweet presence will enhance the devotional atmosphere. I hope you will come on Tuesday, January 31st beginning at 6 pm in Santa Cruz.

Sripad Hasyapriya Prabhu’s news from his travels in India

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Vrinda Devi Dasi

The following is an interview with Hasyapriya Prabhu, who just spent three weeks in India visiting some of our centers there…

Reminder about Srila Gurudev’s Vyasapuja and Saraswati Thakur’s Disappearance Day

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Sushila Devi Dasi

Dear Friend of the Ashram,

On Thursday, December 15th at 6 pm please join us in either Santa Cruz or San Jose for a beautiful celebration of the Divine Appearance Day of our beloved Srila Gurudev, Om Vishnupad Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharyya-varyya Astottara-sata Sri Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj.

Srila Param Guru Maharaj’s festival in Chongqing

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Vrinda Devi Dasi

We had a most beautiful and auspicious three day celebration in Chongqing, China for Srila Param Guru Maharaj’s, Srila Sridhar Maharaj, Vyasa puja! I was completely melted by the sweetness and the earnestness of our devotees there. Under Sripad Yudhamanyu Prabhu Seva Vikram’s guidance, they have created a space for sincere seekers to come and present their questions, honor prasadam and have good association!

Thanksgiving at the Ashram

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Sushila Devi Dasi

Dear devotees and friends, Thanksgiving falls on Sri Utpanna Ekadasi, a fast day. For that reason we will join together on Friday, November 25th at 12 Noon for our Thanksgiving feast at the temple. The way we prepare for this holiday is different than for Vaishnava festivals. We require everyone to sign up ahead of time and request a $20 donation from everyone over age 12.

Divine Appearance Day of Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Sushila Devi Dasi

Please join us Monday, October 24th, at 6 pm for the Divine Appearance of Srila Guru Maharaj, Om Vishnupad Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya varya Astottara sata Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj. View invitation…

A note from Srila Janardan Maharaj!

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Vrinda Devi Dasi

Before leaving to Guadalajara Srila Janardan Maharaj left a note to give the devotees some affectionate encouragement. “We are trying to give some encouragement to the devotees. Encouragement in their spiritual life means follow Sri Guru!…”

Srila Acharya Maharaj’s Vyasapuja

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Sushila Devi Dasi

We would like to invite you to the celebration of the Vyasapuja of Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj on Saturday, October 1st. First we will celebrate at 11 am in Santa Cruz, then again at 5:30 pm in San Jose. Srila Bhakti Pavan Janardan Maharaj will have returned from India. Read more…

A short message from Srila Acharya Maharaj

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Vrinda Devi Dasi

Following our series of messages and news on our Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math we have some news from the lotus mouth of Srila Acharya Maharaj on his return to Nabadwip for his Vyasa Puja Festival.

The Most Holy Sri Radhastami Festival ~ Report from Sri Hapaniya Dham

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Sanatani Devi Dasi

Today 14 of us accompanied Srila Acharya Maharaj on a bus to celebrate the Holy Radhastami Festival in Sri Hapaniya Dham! The significance of spending this special day at the Holy Birthplace of His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj is not lost on us. The line of Srila Rupa Goswami, the line of Seva to Srimati Radharani, which is the line of das anu das, anu das, was embodied wholly in Srila Guru Maharaj and we are celebrating and honoring that celebration here, in His Holy Birthplace. The land of sweet waters was also the land of sweet breezes today…Read more and view photos…

News from the Dham!

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Vrinda Devi Dasi

A Short message from Srimati Sudevi didi on news from Sri Nabadwip Dham. “What can I say? Beyond all the difficulties we face today and this test of our faith we should remain steady in our spiritual life and in our service…”Read more…