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“The Surrender Goes On” by Taru dasa
(from the Nov.1976 issue of Brijabasi Spirit) Way back in the early days of New Vrindaban, Srlla Prabhupada started calling the residents “the inmates of New Vrindaban.” From time to time I’ve tried to underÂstand just what exactly this term means. Most of all, the term inmate indicates one who is locked in against his […]
Mother Madri’s Cheesecake
Taken from Dec. 1997 issue of the Brijabasi Spirit Crust l/2 C. ww flour 1/4 C. oats 1/4 C. chopped nuts 1/4 C. brown sugar 1/4 C. butter Cake 3 8oz. cream cheese, softened l/2 stick butter, softened 11/2 cups sugar 2 Tbs. egg replacer l/2 C. plain yogurt 2 Tbs. lemon juice Bake crust […]
Sri Sri Radha-VrindabanChandra on Christmas Day
Visit New Vrindaban’s Photo “Gallery”, with pics going back to when Srila Prabhupada visited in 1969, 72, 74 & 76. Â http://www.newvrindaban.com
Memories and Miracles
By Surevara dasa (as taken from the Sept. 1977 issue of the BRIJABASI SPIRIT) Six summers ago New Vrindaban was the incense capital of ISKCON (east of the Mississippi anyway). Crates of plain sticks arrived regularly from the Far East via Los Angeles temple. Bahulaban shipped and received orders from New York to Nairobi, supplying […]
Mother Girindra’s Gravy (add on mashed potatoes or rice)
(as taken from the Nov.1997 issue of Brijabasi Spirit) Combine l/4 Cup Flour and 1/2 Cup Nutritional Yeast in heavy botÂtom pan/iron skillet. Â Lightly toast until an aroma is present (don’t let it brown or burn!) Stir in 2-3 Tab. butter or oil. Quickly add 3 Cups cold water, stirÂring continuously with whisk till it […]