New Vrindaban Brijabasi Spirit

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 […]

  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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 07/17/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: There are at least nine recognizable faces in this photo. How many can you identify? Extra credit: What are they doing and when were they doing it? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, […]

Srila Prabhupada “Has Many Ideas for New Vrindaban” and Hopes to “Develop Many New Vrindabans” – March 1969. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. ———————————————————————- March 30, 1969 My Dear Satyabhama, Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 07/10/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: There are at least a dozen recognizable faces in this photo. How many can you identify? Extra credit: What’s the celebration and when was it? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes – 06/15/14. 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, […]