Author Archives: Balabhadra dasa

Yamuna gets a hug from Jahnava in 2009Yamuna has left this world listening to Srila Prabhupada singing sweet bhajans of Lord Krsna, the eternal cowherd boy. This morning Balabhadra went to check on her. She seemed to be peacefully sleeping with her hea…

Yamuna just a week agoJust yesterday Yamuna, one of the older cows, went down. Please pray for her and us that we may be blessed to take the best care of her that is possible in her time of need. Yamuna is a sweet cow. She loves sweets. Sometimes …

Yamuna just a week agoJust yesterday Yamuna, one of the older cows, went down. Please pray for her and us that we may be blessed to take the best care of her that is possible in her time of need. Yamuna is a sweet cow. She loves sweets. Sometimes …

Balabhadra and Candrakanta with MuniCheck out the ‘latest ISCOWP e-newsletter’ with more videos of ox training.

Balabhadra and Candrakanta with MuniCheck out the ‘latest ISCOWP e-newsletter’ with more videos of ox training.

ISCOWP was sponsored by LEAF Hawaii (Daiva das) to teach an ox training course through a federal government sponsored educational program of which Balabhadra was a chief curriculum contributor. The highlight of this course was an ox training workshop w…

ISCOWP was sponsored by LEAF Hawaii (Daiva das) to teach an ox training course through a federal government sponsored educational program of which Balabhadra was a chief curriculum contributor. The highlight of this course was an ox training workshop w…

Nara and Narayana did not have the opportunity to run and jump while in their pens. Once they got to the ISCOWP barn they ran all about in joy.

Nara and Narayana did not have the opportunity to run and jump while in their pens. Once they got to the ISCOWP barn they ran all about in joy.

Nara and Narayana were saved from the slaughterhouse. They were each living in a small pen.Here they are coming to their new home, ISCOWP farm.One of the first things they do is to run for the first time in their lives.

Nara and Narayana were saved from the slaughterhouse. They were each living in a small pen.Here they are coming to their new home, ISCOWP farm.One of the first things they do is to run for the first time in their lives.

Madhava, the kirtan singer, meets Madhava the ox.Check out our latest iscowp e-newsletterContents:Ganda Needs Your Help Campaign a SuccessThe Garden is FlourishingOx TrainingGuests

Madhava, the kirtan singer, meets Madhava the ox.Check out our latest iscowp e-newsletterContents:Ganda Needs Your Help Campaign a SuccessThe Garden is FlourishingOx TrainingGuests

Check out the latest ISCOWP e-newsletterTulasi Rani dd from Krishna House in Gainesville Florida brought some of her friends to visit the cows. Sri gave them the opportunity to give him a massage. 

Check out the latest ISCOWP e-newsletterTulasi Rani dd from Krishna House in Gainesville Florida brought some of her friends to visit the cows. Sri gave them the opportunity to give him a massage. 

A few days ago Ganda slipped trying to get up one of the two ramps leading to the barn. The ramp is two feet from the ground due to erosion and when it rains there is boot sucking mud at the end of the ramp. It is just too much for Ganda due to his art…

A few days ago Ganda slipped trying to get up one of the two ramps leading to the barn. The ramp is two feet from the ground due to erosion and when it rains there is boot sucking mud at the end of the ramp. It is just too much for Ganda due to his art…

Madhava is practicing his commands with the help of ox teamster in training Dhananjaya.

Madhava is practicing his commands with the help of ox teamster in training Dhananjaya.

A quiet moment with Madhava, a 2000 pound ox.

A quiet moment with Madhava, a 2000 pound ox.

The first day the cows at ISCOWP farm were let out on pasture. What Joy!

The first day the cows at ISCOWP farm were let out on pasture. What Joy!

Sri is a Brahman that lives on the ISCOWP farm. He loves to have his dulap rubbed. Not only does Sri love the experience but so does Balabhadra love to give him that pleasure.

Sri is a Brahman that lives on the ISCOWP farm. He loves to have his dulap rubbed. Not only does Sri love the experience but so does Balabhadra love to give him that pleasure.

Sweet Shyam has Passed Away

Sweet Shyam has Passed Away

Not only are the oxen learning how to weave in and out of obstacles but the teamster is learning how to maneuver through an obstacle course. Madhava is watching from a distance.Take look at the January ISCOWP e-newsletter

Not only are the oxen learning how to weave in and out of obstacles but the teamster is learning how to maneuver through an obstacle course. Madhava is watching from a distance.Take look at the January ISCOWP e-newsletter

Maddy’s (Madhavi) first step on ISCOWP ground. Maddy (Madhavi) has finally come home! She arrived Saturday, December 17. Thanks to Judy Gross for initiating the rescue of Madhavi and all her work in finalizing the needed tests to cross the border and …