Author Archives for Vrindavana Das

Srila Prabhupada Goes on an Inspection Tour


Srila Prabhupada Goes on an Inspection Tour May 2, 2012 by Lilasuka dasi We have recently completed 99% of the renovations in the Radha Vrindabanchandra temple ashramas.  We are now ready to move the residents back in.  Renovations began at the beginning of this last winter, and now the hallways are freshly painted, with new […]

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away


(or The Water Crisis of April 2012) by Lilasuka dasi Recently Lord Krishna tooketh away something very precious to us all.  The big 90,000 gallon water tank that has been serving the Palace and surrounding grounds and gardens somehow sprung a very big hole and began losing water rapidly.  They had to temporarily discontinue the […]

The Birth of Sita (it’s not what you think!)


The original Sita appeared many many years ago, but a new Brijbasi has taken her name.  Malati gomata gave an easy birth to her first calf on April 30th around 1:30pm.  Jaya Prabhupada found them both in the barn and moved them to make them more comfortable. Malati is a very good mother and the […]

JAYANANDA DISAPPEARANCE DAY CELEBRATION FRI MAY 4


This Friday May 4 in the  morning,  we will be honoring the disappearance day of a very special departed Vaisnava, Jayananda das. You are all invited.  Here is the schedule: JAYANANDA DISAPPEARANCE DAY CELEBRATION FRIDAY MAY 4, 2012 8:00 AM SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM CLASS WILL CONSIST OF STORIES FROM SEVERAL DEVOTEES WHO HAVE HAD CLOSE ASSOCIATION […]

Nrsimha Caturdasi Celebrated this Sat. May 5.


Please join us this Saturday: NRSIMHA CATURDASI Schedule  Weekend of May 4 – 6, 2012 Friday May 4th 7:00pm            Gaura Arati by HG Gauranga 7:30pm            Narasimha Caturdashi Class by HG Gauranga 8:30pm            Shayan Arati Saturday May 5th                    5.00am            Mangala Artika 5:45am            Japa session 6:00 am            Srimad-Bhagavatam Class by HG […]

Playful Calves


Playful Calves by Rasa Priya Gopi Our two calves, Rupal Soma (left) and Gandharvika (right) have formed a strong bond of friendship. They’ve become like sisters and are inseparable. Their playful antics help them develop strength and coordination… and are fun to watch!

Adjusting to a New Life


Adjusting to A New Life by Rasa Priya Gopi dasi Adjusting To A New Life Cows have emotions just like humans do, and they remember who has hurt them or their family members. They are also known to worry about their future. Cows that have not been treated with kindness will naturally have trust issues. […]

Let There Be Light


LET THERE BE LIGHT by Krpamaya das Last weekend I was walking towards the temple from Prabhupada’s Palace. When I reached the temple a young devotee named Tripti cried out “Prabhu, can you please help me?” She was brimming to the chin with light bulbs. Tottering in her small hands, the light bulb boxes were […]

Beautiful article on Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold


Please see this beautiful article on Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold, written up in WVLiving.com e-magazine out of Morgantown, WV. It is written by Rachel Henderson and photographed by Rebecca Kiger Fotografia.    

A Shy Cow Story


A Shy Cow by Rasa Priya Gopi dasi Lalita Gopi tries to coax a nervous Jamuna into the Goshalla to take supper.  Jamuna is one of New Vrindaban’s two newest cows.