Author Archives: New Vrndavan, USA

This week’s challenge: Who are the two main people and what are they doing? Extra credit: Can you name the other five people? Extra, 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 New Vrindaban Facebook Page.

“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 Vrindavan.” Click here to read the rest of the letter. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material.

This week’s challenge: Where is the sacred spot described on this rock? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the New Vrindaban Facebook Page.

Gopal’s Garden Home School Co-op End-of-the-Year Party By Lilasuka dasi “Why did Krsna ask, ‘Which Brahma?’” This question came from a puzzled Lord Brahma, played by nine year old Josh Fintel, during the dramatic reading of Sankirtan das’s play Which Brahma? at the end of the year school party for Gopal’s Garden June 11, 2014. […]

“Agriculture and protecting the cow, this is the main business of the residents of Vrindavan, and above all simply loving Krishna. The cows, the trees, the cowherd men and Gopis, their chief engagement was loving Krishna, and in New Vrindaban we want to create this atmosphere and thereby show the whole world how practical and sublime our […]

This week’s challenge: Who’s the cook? Extra credit: 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 New Vrindaban Facebook Page.

WANTED: MANAGER TO HELP FURTHER DEVELOP SRILA PRABHUPADA’S VISION FOR NEW VRINDABAN Title: General Manager Employer: ECO-Vrindaban, a non-profit organization responsible for approximately 700 acres in the New Vrindaban community. 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, […]

“Here in New Vrindaban, the Janmastami Festival continually from September 1 is going on very gorgeously. There are more than 500 guests and they are listening to Bhagavat Discourses with rapt attention, chanting and dancing.” Click here to read the rest of the letter. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material.

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 08/28/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: In addition to Srila Prabhupada, there are at least seventeen recognizable faces in this photo. How many can you identify? Extra credit: What’s the cow’s name and do you know the special relationship between Srila Prabhupada […]

“According to our program we will have to construct seven temples, Govindaji, Gopinatha, Madana-Mohana, Syamasundara, Damodara, Gokulananda and Radha-Ramana. And later on if possible, Rangunatha also.” – Excerpt from a letter Srila Prabhupada wrote, November 1975. —————————————————————————– Click here to read the rest of the letter. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material.

Lord Balarama was incarnations of Lord Krishna glorified in the Vedic Puranas and Itihasas. Krishna is the spiritually manifest Supreme Person, whose internal spiritual energy is the all-pervading Brahman. He is glorified as Narayana, Vasudeva, Mahavishnu, Hari, Vishnu, and many other names. Shiva and Brahma are said to be His qualitative expansions. He is the […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 08/21/14. As a variation on a theme, the past few weeks we’ve  focused on the same era. This week’s challenge: In addition to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, there are four devotees in the photo. At least two are recognizable. Can you identify them? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, […]

s On September 1, 1896, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada made his appearance in this world in Calcutta, Bengal. Born on the day immediately after Krsna Janmastami, he was given the name Abhay Carana by his Vaisnava father, Gour Mohan De, and his mother Rajani. Gour Mohan’s principle desire for his son’s […]

Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance anniversary of Krishna, the Supreme Person. He’s not “born” like we are—He comes and goes as He likes—but He appears here to please His devotees, rid the earth of evildoers, and give the rest of us something worthwhile to talk about. His pastime of janma, birth, occurred on the […]

“Here in New Vrindaban the atmosphere is exactly like Vrindavan. They are performing the routine activities from 4 am. in the morning till 10 pm. at night. The aratiks are going on several times daily as you have seen in Vrindavan.” Click here to read the rest of the letter. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material.

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 08/14/14. Similar to last week, since the people in the photo are not easily recognizable we’ll ask a broader question. This week’s challenge: How many devotees can you name who were part of the New Vrindaban construction crew around the time of this photo? Extra credit: When and where was this photo taken? (hint: same […]

  As we have entered into August the weather has been anything but typical.  The abundant rain has allowed us to use almost no irrigation. But the lack of sunshine, cold temperatures, and constantly wet plants has caused  devastation to our crop of tomatoes. Late blight has struck nearly all of the 600 tomato plants […]

Last month,  New Vrindaban cowherd: Ray built an outdoor facility for resident bull, Dharma. The previous facility proved to not be strong enough to contain Dharma as he had a history of break outs which have led to the impending welcoming of at least 5 new calves in the months to come. With the new […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes – 07/20/2014 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: Chaitanya Mangala, Madhava Gosh, Krpamaya, […]

A Progressive Community Dialogue On Wed. July 30, 2014 Jaya Krsna Prabhu invited all the residents of the New Vrindaban Community to come together for a dialog. He opened the evening by asking the devotees for their concerns, input or feedback on topics of their choice. A discussion ensued on the topic of the need […]

On 5th August @ 5:00 pm a bundle of joy was delivered to mother Sita at New Vrindavan Goshalla. The new bull calf has named Ishan.
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  Srila Prabhupada’s “Only Prayer” is that New Vrindaban will be “More and More Successful” – November 1975. An excerpt from a letter written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. —————————————————————————– “I am always praying to Krsna that the New Vrindaban attempt will be more and more successful and ideal for your country. That is […]

Lord Balarama’s Appearance Day Festival Everyone is invited to celebrate the auspicious Lord Balarama Appearance Day Festival on Sunday Aug. 10, 2014 Schedule 4:30 PM          Bhajans 5:00 PM          Abhisheka 6:00 PM          Class 7:00 PM          Artika and Kirtan 7:45 PM          Feast LORD BALARAMA’S APPEARANCE DAY Balarama is a name of the Supreme Person, Who appears […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 08/07/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Though there are at least half a dozen people in this photo, none are easily recognizable. Still, it chronicles a dynamic time in the history and evolution of New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: The “where” will be obvious […]

The forms of Radha’s maidservants are wonderful bubbles from the particles of foam from the effulgent spiritual ocean of sweet transcendental love that flows from the beauty of Radha’s lotus feet. These young girls are filled with all artistic skill, and their wonderfully beautiful limbs are decorated with splendid garments and ornaments. O friend, please […]

  Srila Prabhupada Emphasizes the Value and Practicality of Engaging Oxen in New Vrindaban – January 1974. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————————– 7th January, 1974Dear Kirtanananda Maharaja,Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated December 30, 1973.I […]

Jobs Available The Palace Lodge at the New Vrindaban Community is looking for a few good souls to fill various housekeeping and receptionist paid positions. If you are friendly and upbeat and like people, this could be a good fit for you. We receive many wonderful guests who are thrilled to be here – many […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 07/31/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: Though the photo is a bit blurry, those familiar with New Vrindaban oxen programs, both in the 1970s and 2014, should be able to recognize the person driving the ox cart. Can you identify him? […]

Prosperity of the Earth Culture By Varsana Swami July 2014 In healthy families and communities, both male and female are valued equally. A flourishing child’s psyche is guided and protected by the father figure, while the mother figure nurtures growth and development. Without such a stable structure, children perceive a hostile world (lack of feminine […]

Srila Prabhupada Shares How He is Always “Thinking of” and “Anxious to See” New Vrindaban – November 1968. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————————– November 18, 1968 My Dear Kirtanananda, Please accept my blessings. I thank you very much for your short note […]

INTERVIEW ABOUT OX CULTURE WITH VARSANA SWAMI Lilasuka dasi (L): Haribol Varsana Maharaj. Can you please give us some background information about why you would want to bring back ox power to New Vrindaban? Varsana Maharaj (V) : First of all, I base my priorities on Srila Prabhupada’s most emphasized instructions for New Vrindaban, which […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 07/24/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: In addition to Srila Prabhupada, there are ten recognizable faces in this photo. How many can you identify? Extra credit: When and where was this photo taken? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, […]

Srila Prabhupada Shares Insights During His First Visit to New Vrindaban – May 1969. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. ———————————————————————- May 25, 1969 My Dear Ananda, Please accept my blessings. I have learned from Mandali Bhadra and Vrndavanesvari that you have been disturbed in your […]

Paul Zimmerman, an expert rosarian who has been hired by the ECOV Board of New Vrindaban to help switch the Prabhupada’s Palace Rose Garden to an organic, sustainable garden, is keeping a blog on this project.  We published an initial article on the topic on the New Vrindaban website in June of 2014, entitled “Prabhupada’s […]

Parade begins at 11:00 am on McCrearys Ridge RoadOne Mile before the Palace of Gold.

This Sat. July 19, starting at 11:00 AM in front of Rupanuga and Vani’s house, the New Vrindaban Country Ratha Yatra Parade will begin! Bring your offerings of sweets for Their Lordships by 10:30 AM, to be offered  right at the cart along the route. And, as They do every year as a special added feature, […]