Site Archives The Old Days

Srila Prabhupada Tours New Vrindaban – June 22nd, 1976


A conversation between Srila Prabhupada and some of his disciples as they tour Madhuban & a Vegetable Garden in New Vrindaban – June 22nd, 1976. Thanks to Vanipedia for the transcript. Kirtanananda: This is our farm up in here. Lord Jagannatha is staying there now while He is ill. Our big Lord Jagannatha is going […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 12/19/13


It’s time for New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday! Each week we highlight an earlier era in the history of ISKCON New Vrindaban and ask our readers to identify devotees in the photo. This week there are ten people who can be named. Extra credit if you spot the special “accessories” one of them is wearing. Post […]

Brahmananda Invites Devotees To New Vrindaban On Behalf of Srila Prabhupada – September 1968


Brahmananda Invites Devotees To New Vrindaban On Behalf of Srila Prabhupada – September 1968. New York 7 September, 1968 ALL GLORIES TO SRI GURU AND GAURANGA MEMO TO ALL DEVOTEES RE: NEW VRINDABAN I have just returned from a two days stay at our newest center New Vrindaban in Moundsville, West Virginia, near Wheeling. This […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 12/12/13


Throwback Thursday is a popular internet trend and weekly theme commemorating vintage moments. Each week we share a photo and highlight a time from the early days of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Visit the New Vrindaban Facebook Page and take your best guess on the who, what, when & where by posting your responses in the comment section. We post on […]

Srila Prabhupada on New Vrindaban: 7 Temples, Starting a Trust Fund & Earning Income from the Land


A Letter From Srila Prabhupada About New Vrindaban: 7 Temples, Starting a Trust Fund & Earning Income from the Land. October 27, 1972 My dear Kirtanananda, Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated October 19, 1972, and I have noted the contents with care. Now we are in Radha-Damodara […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 12/05/13


Throwback Thursday is a weekly theme commemorating vintage moments. We thought to have a little transcendental fun with this internet trend. Each week we will post a photo and highlight a time from the early days of New Vrindaban. Visit ISKCON New Vrindaban’s Facebook Page and take your best guess on the who, what, when & where by […]

Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – July 1st, 1976.


Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – July 1st, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. Prabhupada didn’t take a walk today and his Srimad-Bhagavatam discourse lasted only fifteen minutes. He is still weak and congested with mucus. But whether he speaks for a long time or a short one, he is potent and effective. He […]

Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 30th, 1976.


Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 30th, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. Srila Prabhupada was not well again today and had an ashen pallor when he came out of his room. He took only a very short walk, and for class simply had Pradyumna read the verse and purport and then speak […]

Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 27th, 1976


Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 27th, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. Srila Prabhupada felt a little better this morning and went on his walk. The devotees drove him to a more open stretch of countryside, rather than return to the dark vale we first visited. He walked at an easy gait, […]

Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 26th, 1976


Srila Prabhupada Visits New Vrindaban – June 26th, 1976. Excerpt from Hari Sauri’s Trancendental Diary. No morning walk again today. Srila Prabhupada’s heart is still giving him trouble, but he is determined to go to the temple every day and give a short class. Before leaving for the temple we talked for a few minutes […]