New Vrindaban Brijabasi Spirit

Srila Prabhupada Sees Deity Worship in New Vrindaban as Being of “the Highest Standard” in ISKCON – December 1974. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. ———————————————————————- December 19, 1974 Bridesville, Canada My dear Bahudak, Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 07/03/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: There are more than 50 devotees in this photo. How many can you identify? Extra credit: What’s the celebration? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment […]

Srila Prabhupada Repeats His “Simple Living, High Thinking” Message for a New Vrindaban Resident – August 1974. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. ———————————————————————- August 19, 1974 New Vrindaban My dear Madhukara das, Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 06/26/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: Can you identify the cart driver and two horses in this photo? Extra credit: What year and where do you think it was taken? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where […]

Srila Prabhupada Describes His Bhagavat Dharma Discourses Held in New Vrindaban – Sept 1972. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————— September 02, 1972 Denver, Colorado My dear Radha Damodara, Please accept my blessings. I thank you very much for your letter dated August […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 06/19/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: There are no people in this photo and we’re looking for answers to when and where. Can you identify the location? Extra credit: What year do you think it was taken? What to do: Post your guesses […]

Throughout the winter in New Vrindaban, four new bull calves have joined the herd.   On Christmas Eve Priya Darshana aka “Priya D”was born to Asha & Dharma. Priya D is a sweet, innocent & goofy calf. He LOVES to have his head scratched endlessly & is known to lick faces & chew on arms.  […]

Srila Prabhupada Offers Guidance on Acceptable Foods, Yogurt  Making and Sees New Vrindaban Devotees as Experts – February 1970. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————— February 11, 1970 Boulder, Colorado My Dear Harer Nama, Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 06/12/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: There at least 5 devotees whose faces are recognizable in this photo. How many can you identify? Extra credit: Where are they and what’s the occasion? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, […]

Srila Prabhupada Designs A Horse Driven Cart For Use At New Vrindaban. Srila Prabhupada’s First Visit to New Vrindaban – May, 1969. Excerpt from “The Hare Krishna Explosion.” Chapter 18 titled: “Paramhansa in the Hills.” By Hayagriva das. As the late May days pass—beautiful, lengthening days with brief afternoon thundershowers—Prabhupada gradually builds his community, throwing out ideas, planning, […]