Author Archives for mg

Request For Copies of Taru’s Writings


by Madhava Gosh There has been a request to see more of Taru’s writings. He was the author of the Prasadam Addict series published in the 1970s in the original print version of the Brijabasi Spirit and recently republished here. The idea has occurred to me to collect all that he has written and make […]

New Vrindaban Deity Lore


by mrupa This is some things about Deities in New Vrindavana. I’ve forgotten more than I remember I’m afraid. Maybe it will help someone else who knows it more and better. Its another longy though. You can use it or not as you think best. ys rupa (Editor’s note: this will be published in a […]

Damodar Prayers (An English Version)


Dearest Vaishnavas, During Kartik I greatly relish singing daily this English song glorifying Lord Damodar, and this year I thought I might humbly share this poem with others who might not be familiar with this superb rhymed verse originally penned in 1990 by my godbrother True Peace, and sung at New Vrindaban during Kartik for […]

Sunday School


Haribol everyone, This Sunday at 1:00 pm I will be starting a Sunday School for children 3 years and up. I apologize for the long delay. Ruci has taken on the new school and can no longer do her class, so I am trying to see if consolidating two classes will work. We will give […]

Editorial Quandry


The following comment, was placed on the post titled Confessions of the Prasadam Addict: Section 6 (final) “His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktipada?!” (the comment questions the use of this name in the article) Thank you for pointing this out. These articles were written in the 1970s. That was his ISKCON approved name at the time. […]

Midday Jappa


Hare Krishna Midday Jappa sessions have begun at the RVC temple Monday-Friday 12:45 pm. Some devotees chant and briskly walk as did Srila Prabhupada for exercise. All are welcome. In addition Damodar prabhu is willing to offer yoga sessions twice a week, Mon/Thur, following the jappa period. Again all are welcome. Any questions or suggestions […]

The Library at New Vrindaban (aka Sanctuary Library)


by Malati dd Located adjacent to Room 3 and next to the Ladies Bathroom on the ground floor of the Guest Room Wing First of all, it is still “The Library.” In spite of a clandestine effort to convert it into a facility for excess deity clothes and sewing, complete with a sewing machine, by […]

In Memoriam-Bhakta Seva


by mrupa It has been one year since devotees got the sad email that our dear Godbrother, Bhakta Seva had passed away alone in his apartment. Bhakta Seva lived in New Vrindavana many years after coming here with his parents and one of his sisters. His father left his body here quite some years back. […]

Help Build Ravana’s Heads


Join us this Friday evening as we build the heads of Ravana, to be burned this Saturday evening. It begins at 5pm, next to the swan boat house near the lake. Bring your hands and plenty of head-making gusto. Pizza party follows! WHEN: This Friday, beginning at 5pm. Pizza party will commence at 730pm WHERE: […]

Message


Lyrics and music by Devananda Pandit das (Krsna Book Chapter One Song One) When the world was overburdened by the forces of unruly kings who posed themselves as guardians but who desecrated everything The Deity of the Earth named Bhumi went to see Lord Brahma in her plight with tears in her eyes she was […]

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Inevitable loser in the Battle With The False Ego, with the scars to prove.