New Vrindaban Brijabasi Spirit

Located at the east end of the Bahulaban pasture.

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There are about 30 Tulasi Devis at New Vrindaban. Those who have cared for Tulasi know that actually she cares for us. She calls us, she teaches us, Silently yet profoundly.

Lokadrsti devi came to the movement in 1973 and by 1974 she was asked to care for Tulasi devi. It seemed that Tulasi would call her wherever she was. When Lokadrsti moved to New Vrindaban, whenever anyone encountered problems with Tulasi, they would call her to ask her advice.

At one point, Jai Sri devi asked her where was a suitable room for all the Tulasis. Lokadrsti thought the room on the third floor of the temple was the most suitable because it had so many windows. At this point in time she felt she could not turn her back on Tulasi. This was in 1995 and so Lokadrsti funded the remodeling of the 3rd floor with proper lights, etc.

Traditionally, Tulasi is brought to her outside “home”, a screened in house in the back parking lot by the temple. This year, the roof was falling in and so again Lokadrsti funded the repairs to this house. Vyasasana das, a carpenter by trade, bought wood, nails and new screen and fixed her house in 3 days so she could move outside and enjoy real sunshine for the summer season.

Thank you Lokadrsti devi and Vyasasana P. for providing nice “shelter” for Tulasi Devi so the rest of us can receive the “shelter” of the dust of her feet. All glories to Tulasi Devi.

Tridandi Goswami
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Founder-Acharya:
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
September 30, 1969

My Dear Kirtanananda,

Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated September 25th, 1969. I am writing today to Subaldas why he did not receive you nicely, and I am very sorry for this incident. This noncooperative spirit between Godbrothers is not very encouraging to me. After all, I am old man, and I wish to retire very soon. So you have to work cooperatively. I do not know why this incident has taken place. But don’t be sorry. I am making proper enquiry and shall do the needful.

In the meantime, if you are working on the college campus, it is very nice. But I understand from Hayagriva’s letter that without your presence in New Vrindaban he feels deserted. I think you should both make your headquarters in New Vrindaban. Hayagriva has now a car, so conveniently you can go to college campuses and arrange for meetings.

So far as book selling is concerned, I do not know why Brahmananda has asked you strictly cash payment. Perhaps he has got some bitter experience with other centers. Therefore, he is more strict. Anyway, if he is strict, you can take books and magazines from him, as many as you like, and let me know the amount of the bill after deducting lump sum commission. I shall pay immediately for it by cash, and you can return me the money conveniently after sale. Our books and magazines must be sold with greatest endeavor, so please try to do this. The leaflet you have composed is very nice, and I am returning it herewith with some addition I have made.

I hope this will meet you in good health.

Your ever well-wisher,
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

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Oh, the fun and challenges Mother Bhumi gives us…For instance

With the seeds in the ground and the harvest far ahead, now is the time for careful cultivation. Hard to do when those darn groundhogs keep crawling in and chomping down on our hard work. We weedwhacked (more on that below) around the Garden of Seven Gates in order to clear out brush and weeds so that we can find exactly where the groundhog holes are. Once the holes are found, then various strategies (some highly classified) can be implemented. One such strategy is the laying of floating row cover over our beans and squash to deter and confuse the little furry ones. The Battle of the Groundhogs rages on!

Click here to head one over to the Club 108 blog for all the latest dirt from the Garden of Seven Gates and the Teaching Garden

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HG Gopal Prabhu and HG Acyuta Gopi Prabhu

HG Madhava Prabhu

HH Radhanath Swami

Maharaja also gave Bhagavatam class in the sunshine

Mmm….kirtan

From New Vrindaban Dham last night, as the Thunder Gods came and knocked out the electricity….

Note to those disappointed by the webcam stopping during the 24 hour Kirtan. A thunder storm came through and their was a power outage with electrical service still not restored this moment.

Man proposes, God disposes.

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We’re got the latest pics from the 2008 24 Hour Kirtan Festival, live from New Vrindaban Dham. An unforgettable experience with the Holy Name.

To see and hear us live, check out the New Vrindaban webcam at Krishna.com by clicking here.

We’re got the latest pics from the 2008 24 Hour Kirtan Festival, live from New Vrindaban Dham. An unforgettable experience with the Holy Name.

To see and hear us live, check out the New Vrindaban webcam at Krishna.com by clicking here.

We’re got the latest pics from the 2008 24 Hour Kirtan Festival, live from New Vrindaban Dham. An unforgettable experience with the Holy Name.

To see and hear us live, check out the New Vrindaban webcam at Krishna.com by clicking here.