Seva Ashram News of the Vaishnava Seva Society

The Hidden Treasure of the Sweet Absolute: In Depth Bhagavad Gita Class in San Jose Every Friday

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Jairam Das | 0 Comments

You are invited to participate and dive deep into the revelations of Srimad Bhagavad Gita in the tradition of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The original Sanskrit verses will be read, recited, and discussed. The teachings of Srimad Bhagavad Gita are still as relevant as they were over 5 thousand years ago, when Srimad Bhagavad Gita was originally spoken at the battlefield of Kurukshetra, India. The discussion will be followed by light refreshments. Friends, families and kids are welcome to attend. View details…

Harinam Sankirtan in Santa Cruz Saturday with Ashram Maharaj

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Sushila Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Srila Bhakti Kusum Ashram Maharaj is keen to do Harinam Sankirtan on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz this weekend before he returns to Mexico. Please join us Saturday at 6 pm. We will meet at O’Neill’s surf shop by the Regal Cinema 9. Parking is difficult on beautiful Saturday nights so remember to leave early or carpool. Read more…

Who are the Real Owners of the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Hasyapriya Das | 0 Comments

In 1967 the land of the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math was being threatened by the communist government in West Bengal. Here is the story of how Srila Govinda Maharaj had to prove in court who were the real owners of the Math’s land to protect it from the threat of government seizure. Read the article…

Group of Devotees Visiting From Mexico with Srila Ashram Maharaj

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Sushila Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

A group of devotees from Mexico will be attending our program in Santa Cruz for Srila Govinda Maharaj’s Divine Disappearance day. View details…

Srila Govinda Maharaj’s Divine Disappearance Day April 1st

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Sushila Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Please join us for Srila Govinda Maharaj’s Divine disappearance on Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 am in Santa Cruz and 5:30 pm in San Jose. Srila Janardan Maharaj has just returned this week from India and will lead the program. Srila Ashram Maharaj may also be here. Read the invitation…

Page two of pictures from Srila Bhakti Pavan Janardan Maharaj and Bhakti Ranjan Madhusudan Maharaj’s recent visit to China

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Radhika Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Page two of pictures from Bhakti Pavan Janardan Maharaj and Bhakti Ranjan Madhusudan Maharaj’s recent visit to China. These pictures are of the two new initiates of Bhakti Pavan Janardan Maharaj. Pictures provided by Nilamani Prabhu

Page one of pictures from B.P. Janardan Maharaj and B.R. Madhusudan Maharaj recent visit to China

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Radhika Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Page one of pictures from B.P. Janardan Maharaj and B. R. Madhusudan Maharaj’s recent visit to China. Yudhamanyu Seva Vikram Prabhu welcomed them to China along with Nilamani Prabhu and the Chinese devotees. More pictures to follow, including pictures of the initiations of two new devotees. View pictures…

News from Navadwip Dham ~ SCS Math International

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Sushila Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Please check out the Math’s new website at SCSMathInternational.com that is being updated regularly with audio clips of Srila Acharya Maharaj’s preaching and many photos from Nimai Chandra Prabhu of the festivals and the devotees’ activities that are going on in India. Visit website…

Divine Appearance Festival of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Sushila Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

We had a lovely program for Sripad Siddhanti Maharaj on Saturday. Now please join us Monday evening for the Divine Appearance Day of Bhagavan Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur in the evening at 6 pm in Santa Cruz and 5:30 pm in San Jose. Scroll down to note the scheduled times for our upcoming Sri Gaura Purnima festivals. View invitation…

Photos from Sri Nityananda Trayodasi Festival

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Sushila Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

On Sunday, February 1st we celebrated Sri Nityananda Prabhu’s Divine Appearance Day. The festival included lots of kirtan and reading about the divine qualities and pastimes of Lord Nitai… View photos…

Festival Schedule: Now Through Gaura Purnima

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Sushila Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Next Saturday there will be a program honoring Sripad Siddhanti Maharaj’s Disappearance Day in Santa Cruz. Looking ahead, please mark your calender for Sri Gaura Purnima on March 5th and Anandotsav of Sri Jagganath Mishra the following day. Schedules for both Ashrams are posted here. View invitation…

Thanksgiving at the Seva Ashram

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Radhika Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Here are some pictures from the Thanksgiving lunch at the Ashram. We were very thankful this year to have the association of Madhusudan Maharaj at the Ashram. Pictures provided by Krsnapriya Didi. View album…

Sri Nityananda Trayodasi Festival this Sunday, February 1st

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Krsnapriya Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Join us Sunday, February 1st at 10:30 am in Santa Cruz or 5:30 pm in San Jose to celebrate Sri Nityananda Trayodasi, the Divine Appearance of Nityananda Prabhu. View poster…

Srila Janardan Maharaj’s Vyasa Puja Celebration

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Sanatani Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Srila Janardan Maharaj is known world-wide for his extreme humility. Therefore it is with enthusiasm and happiness that we invite you to share this very special occasion with us as we honor and worship Srila Janardan Maharaj. His Vyasa Puja Celebration will be held on Saturday, January 24, beginning at 10:30 at the Soquel Seva Ashram. Please bring your friends and family and join us for this joyful occasion. Read invitation…

Srila Bhakti Sharan Vaishnav Maharaj’s Disappearance

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Sushila Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Please come to honor Sripad Vaishnav Maharaj on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 6pm in Santa Cruz. He was such a great inspiration to everyone here in our community as well as to practitioners around the world. Read invitation…

Christmas at the Seva Ashram 2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Radhika Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Some pictures taken by Swarnangii Devi from the Christmas lunch at the Seva Ashram where many devotees participated in cooking and preparing a prep for the opulent feast. View photos…

Srila Govinda Maharaj at the Seva Ashram

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Hasyapriya Das | 0 Comments

Here is a short video showing some of the sweet pastimes with Srila Govinda Maharaj here at the Seva Ashram in Soquel, especially his scooter rides up Via Govinda! Watch the Video…

Seva Ashram Development News – December 6, 2014

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Hasyapriya Das | 0 Comments

With only a few days left in our fundraising campaign, we have so far received over $65,000 in donations! All of us at the Seva Ashram feel humbled and so grateful to all of you who have helped make this a reality. Read Newsletter…

Srila Govinda Maharaj’s Vyasapuja

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Krsnapriya Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Please join us for an auspicious program honoring Srila Govinda Maharaj’s Vyasapuja, led by Srila B.P. Janardan Maharaj along with special guest Sripad B.R. Madhusudan Maharaj. View poster…

Special Saturday in San Jose with Madhusudan Maharaj

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Sushila Devi Dasi | 0 Comments

Thanks to everyone who honored prasadam at the Soquel Seva Ashram on Thanksgiving. It was a beautiful day with beautiful company. Sripad Madhusudan Maharaj (Mahananda Prabhu) is visiting from India and will be speaking at the San Jose Seva Ashram this Saturday. Please come! The program will start with Harinam Sankirtan in downtown San Jose. Read more…