Author Archives: New Vrndavan, USA

  “In Vrindavan there are so many temples, they say 5,000, or in Vrindavan every home, every cottage is a temple. As far as possible, try to develop New Vrindaban on this standard.” – Srila Prabhupada, August 1970. Click here to read the rest of the letter at the Brijabasi Spirit website.

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 10/26/2014 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes a simple, sustainable lifestyle centered on the care and protection of cows, local food production and the loving service of Lord Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Members of the ECO-V Board of Directors: Chaitanya Mangala, Navin Shyam, Kripamaya […]

We have some great news! In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Brijabasi Spirit, 34 issues from 1974 have been digitized are now available online (with additional years soon to follow). The Brijabasi Spirit was first published in 1974 and for a number of years it was a weekly newsletter sharing great details about […]

Prabhupada: “You are actually learning in New Vrindaban the self-sufficient mode of living, simple living, high thinking, that is our policy, and as long as Krsna remains in the center of all these activities, then you are actually in Vrindaban.” Click here to read the rest of the letter at the Vanipedia website.

  On August 5, 2014, Mother Sita (daughter of Malati) gave birth to her first calf, a bull who was given the name Ishaan. Shortly after his birth Ishaan was blessed with the association of H.H. Radhanatha Swami. What an auspicious start to life! Ishaan was born with an under bite which is a perfect […]

  This week’s challenge: What is this contraption and what did it do? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit website.

A special opportunity is now available at New Vrindaban. We are looking for volunteers to live in the Holy Dhama for any length of time between now (Nov. 2014) and April 2015 for a specific mission. The service is simple – to make beautiful flower garlands for some of the deities of New Vrindaban. This […]

Prabhupada: “For New Vrindaban, the principle of raising cows and raising foodstuffs must be very prominent.” Click here to read the rest of this letter which was only recently made publicly available.  

The “golden avatara” of this age of Kali Yuga, Lord Chaitanya, spoke these words:  “Glory to the Sri Krishna sankirtana, which cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years and extinguishes the fire of conditional life, of repeated birth and death. This sankirtana movement is the prime benediction for humanity at large because […]

Since last week’s photo got a lot of responses we’ll continue with a variation on the theme. This week’s challenge: In this photo here are up to 15 people who can be identified. Who are they, what are they doing and when was it taken? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 09/28/2014 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes a simple, sustainable lifestyle centered on the care and protection of cows, local food production and the loving service of Lord Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Members of the ECO-V Board of Directors: Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Navin Shyam […]

    OPEN MEETINGS AND YOU’RE INVITED!  This is a reminder of your invitation to the semi-annual Joint Board Meetings & Community Dialog in New Vrindaban. As we do twice a year, the board members of ISKCON New Vrindaban and ECO-Vrindaban will gather to meet with managers and community members. PLEASE NOTE: In our ongoing […]

Srila Prabhupada: “Yes. Anything grown in the garden, that is hundred times [more] valuable than [if] it is purchased from the market.” Click here to read and/or listen to the rest of the conversation at the Vanipedia website.

Here is today’s ecstatic schedule for the Govardhan Puja Festivities. Special request: If you are familiar with the English song “Vrindavan’s Such a Nice Place” please come to the singalong this evening at the 7:00 PM arotik. Schedule: 12:00 noon         Govardhan Parikrama- Meet in temple lobby 2:30 pm               Decorating Cows at Goshalla (behind garden) […]

This week’s challenge: Who are the two devotees, what are they doing and when was this photo taken? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit website. Follow Up Here’s the info we have:Who (from let to right): Ruci & Sudarshan. What: An academic teacher instructing her […]

By Madhava Smullen A brand new Devotee Relations Department was officially established in March 2014 at the ISKCON New Vrindaban community. The new department is headed up by Sukhavaha Dasi, who joined ISKCON in New Vrindaban back in 1974 and has lived and served there for many years. Sukhavaha holds a degree in social welfare […]

Five interviews between Lilasuka and five of the main tour guides at Srila Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold.  TRIPAD VIBHUTI DAS Lilasuka (L): We understand that you have managed Srila Prabhupada’s Palace here in New Vrindaban for a long time, Tripad prabhu. How long have you been giving tours here? T: Since 1985. L: What do […]

SIX YEARS OLD and continuing to expand, New Vrindaban, the Hare Krishna movement’s model agricultural community dedicated to “plain living and high thinking,” now extends for some 1,000 acres in the hills of West Virginia. Although most of ISKCON’s centers are located in heavily populated cities, the Society has established this simple spiritual village to […]

Dear Brijabasis, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! As we do twice a year, the board members of ISKCON New Vrindaban and ECO-Vrindaban will meet face to face November 1st & 2nd, 2014. In our ongoing efforts to improve communications, we are organizing a weekend of open presentations and discussions. We […]

All New Vrindavan Residents are invited to an Open Meeting of The New Vrindavan Advocacy Sanga. Tuesday, Oct 21st  in the Lodge Hall 6 pm sharp. Prasadam will be served at 8pm.  The topic of discussion is for New Vrindavan resident devotees to  1) voice our concerns in a supportive atmosphere 2) help clarify Community residents’ heartfelt issues.  3) […]

With their backs to the camera, it’s difficult to see who the two devotees are. Same with the horses. Hopefully someone can ID them. This week’s challenge: Where and when was this photo taken? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit website.

Prabhupada: So everyone is getting milk? How much? Kirtanananda: As much as they want. Prabhupada: As much as they want, then jaundice (laughter). Too much is not good. They may take minimum half pound per head [daily]. Kirtanananda: Minimum. Prabhupada: Minimum. And maximum one pound. Not more than that. But “Because there is enough, let […]

This week’s challenge: Who is this Brijabasi, what is she doing & what year were these photos taken? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit website.

As I continually gaze at Sri Sri Radha-Krsna’s splendid transcendental forms and transcendental amorous pastimes, and as I continually hear Their conversation like cooling nectar, I wonder: Am I diving into an ocean of nectar in this forest of Vrndavana. [Source : Nectarean Glories of Sri Vrindavana-dhama by Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati Thakura, Sataka-3, Text-12 Translation.] […]

Beyond the material world dominated by the three modes of nature is the splendid divine ocean of bliss that is the bija syllable of the Kama-gayatri mantra. In that ocean is a wonderfully beautiful island. In that island is the realm of Vrndavana, and in a secluded place of Vrndavana is an enchantingly beautiful forest […]

In the groves of Vrndavana under a great pastime awning of flowers, under newly blossoming tree, in cooling shade, with splendid cloth and beautiful flowers, and equipped with cups of nectar and other paraphernalia, is the place of the nap pastime of the divine couple. O! Look at the wonderful, splendid divine couple in Vrndavana! […]

  “Anyway, learn to love this natural mode of life, life in a wide-open space. Produce your own grain; produce your own milk; save time; chant Hare Krishna; glorify the Lord’s holy names; at life’s end, go back to the spiritual world to live forever. Plain living, high thinking — [this is an] ideal life.” […]

Everyone is invited this Sat. Oct. 4 to come to the  BURNING OF THE EVIL RAKSASA RAVANA! Here is the full schedule for this weekend: Program for SATURDAY Oct 4th 2014 5:00 am       Mangala Arati 5:45 am       Japa session- Introduction class 7:00 am      Milking the cows (at the Goshala) 7:30 am      Sringar Darshan […]

We received numerous requests to share more photos of the construction of buildings in and around New Vrindaban. So, here you go! This week’s challenge: Do you recognize this building (in its partially completed state) and what year was the photo taken? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in […]

When we last reported on Shankari, she had just broken her leg & had been shipped up to OSU Vet Hospital to have metal plates/screws & a cast put on her leg. In June, doctor’s came out & x-rayed her again & decided the red cast could be taken off & a weight-bearing blue cast […]

       

Cleaning the Kundas in New Vrindaban Dhama by Sukhavaha dasi,  Madri dasi & Lilasuka dasi Radha Kunda, the crest jewel of Govardhan, is now beautifully shining, and freshly lined. New Vrindaban’s replica Radha Kunda up on the replica of Govardhan Hill got a fresh lining at the end of  this summer of 2014. It’s called […]

“I shall go to New Vrindaban as soon as your Palace is finished. Jaya!” Click here to read the rest of the letter at the Vanipedia website.

External Renovations at Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold By Gopisa das & Lilasuka dasi There have been many renovations done in New Vrindaban over the last two years.  Govinda’s Restaurant received a complete overhaul, including a drop ceiling and ornate Rajasthani style furniture. The Welcome Center, once an old wooden cabin, was brought up to date […]

This week’s challenge: Who are the two people and what are they doing? Extra credit: When and where was this photo taken? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit website.

The late summer has brought us a bounty of vegetables and a mountain of work preparing for the fall.  The teaching garden is filled with fall colors as the mums, calendula, daisies, and lilies have begun to bloom.  As the summer flowers and vegetables have completed their season the beds containing annual flowers (one that […]

Below is an article transcribed from the second (ever) Brijabasi Spirit newsletter, published April 29th, 1974.The author is “Bhakta Mark,” who is none other than New Vrindaban’s very own Madhava Gosh prabhu. This article was published in April, 1974 and Gosh was formally initiated by Srila Prabhupada at Bahulaban just a few short months later […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 08/31/2014 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes a simple, sustainable lifestyle centered on the care and protection of cows, local food production and the loving service of Lord Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Members of the ECOV Board of Directors: Anuttama (partial attendance), Bhima, Chaitanya […]

“Krishna by His practical example taught us to give all protection to the cows and that should be the main business of New Vrindaban.” Click here to read the rest of the letter. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material.