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Confessions of a Prasadam Addict: Section 5


Breaking and Entry by Taru “And when the spiritual master sees the devotees are taking bhagavat prasadam, he is satisfied” —Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakur. If there is any other instruction which the devotees of New Vrindaban have taken up more seriously than the one above, I have yet to run across it. In their undaunted […]

Sri Sri Radha-VrindabanChandra Today


New Vrindaban Local Hari-nam, Saturday Sept. 29th


 Dear Devotees: In celebration of the Holy Name, you are all invited to join in an enthusiastic Sri Hari Nama tomorrow evening, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, convening in front of RVC Temple. We will circumambulate Radha Vrindaban Chandra, then head for Srila Prabhupada’s Palace, via the Goshalla and return, via the Lake, offering special attention to […]

Confessions of a Prasadam Addict: Section 4


(Fourth in a series of six continuing articles (Sections) as taken from the Brijabasi Spirit from the 1970s, written by Taru dasa,.) The Agony and the Ecstasy In this material world everyone needs something to look forward to because generally no one is satisfied with his present condition. They are hoping that in the future, […]

The Prasadam Addict Section 3


(third in a series of six continuing articles (Sections) as taken from the Brijabasi Spirit from the 1970s, written by Taru dasa) (Part 2) Laddu Sadhu Being addicted to Krishna prasadam is not the same as being addicted to anything else. Prasadam is completely spiritual and if anyone tastes it, he makes spiritual advancement. Still, […]

Good News Regarding Shyamasundar Prabhu


Dear Vaishnave Devotees:         Please accept my humbly offered obeisance’s. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and his wonderful followers.  About three weeks ago, I sent out a humble request for anyone who might  be willing to consider stepping forward as a possible living donor with a liver transplant for His Grace Shyamasundar Prabhu, Srila Prabhupada’s […]

Prasadam Addict: Section 2


(Second in a series of five or six continuing articles (Sections) by Taru as taken from old Brijabasi Spirits, from the 1970s) Adventures in Prasadam Land: In one sense, New Vrindaban never changes. Radha Vrindaban Chandra are always here, Kirtanananda Maharaj is always telling us to give up our sense gratification, surrender to Krishna and […]

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Radha-VrindabanChandra and Main Altar


Janmastami Schedule, Tuesday Sept. 4th


7:30 Gaura-arati, Nrsimha-arati with extended kirtan 8:30 Children’s Costume and Talent Show* (see below) 9:00 Drama (Caitanya Prabhu) 9:30 Boat Festival with Bhajans ( bhajan texts will be provided ) 10:30 Drama (Damodar Prabhu) 11:00 Slide Show 11:15 Appreciations 11:30 Kirtan 12:00 Darsana  *8:30 Children’s Costume & Talent Show  Who: Children of all ages What: Costume andTalent […]