New Vrindaban Brijabasi Spirit

With their backs to the camera, it’s difficult to see who the two devotees are. Same with the horses. Hopefully someone can ID them.

This week’s challenge: Where and when was this photo taken?

What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit website.

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Srila Prabhupada sits on his Vyasasana at the Bahulaban temple in New Vrindaban, June 1976.

Prabhupada: So everyone is getting milk? How much?

Kirtanananda: As much as they want.

Prabhupada: As much as they want, then jaundice (laughter). Too much is not good. They may take minimum half pound per head [daily].

Kirtanananda: Minimum.

Prabhupada: Minimum. And maximum one pound. Not more than that. But “Because there is enough, let us eat,” no. That is not good. But children must get at least one pound milk. If they drink more milk they become stout and strong.

Click here to read and/or listen to the rest of the conversation at the Vanipedia website.

This week’s challenge: Who is this Brijabasi, what is she doing & what year were these photos taken?

What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit website.

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As I continually gaze at Sri Sri Radha-Krsna’s splendid transcendental forms and transcendental amorous pastimes, and as I continually hear Their conversation like cooling nectar, I wonder:
Am I diving into an ocean of nectar in this forest of Vrndavana.

[Source : Nectarean Glories of Sri Vrindavana-dhama by Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati Thakura, Sataka-3, Text-12 Translation.]

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Beyond the material world dominated by the three modes of nature is the splendid divine ocean of bliss that is the bija syllable of the Kama-gayatri mantra. In that ocean is a wonderfully beautiful island. In that island is the realm of Vrndavana, and in a secluded place of Vrndavana is an enchantingly beautiful forest garden. In that garden are Sri Sri Radhika-Krsnacandra, the two great treasures of intense transcendental bliss. Please worship Them with great devotion.

[Source : Nectarean Glories of Sri Vrindavana-dhama by Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati Thakura, Sataka-3, Text-11 Translation.]

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In the groves of Vrndavana under a great pastime awning of flowers, under newly blossoming tree, in cooling shade, with splendid cloth and beautiful flowers, and equipped with cups of nectar and other paraphernalia, is the place of the nap pastime of the divine couple. O! Look at the wonderful, splendid divine couple in Vrndavana!

[Source : Nectarean Glories of Sri Vrindavana-dhama by Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati Thakura, Sataka-3, Text-10 Translation.]

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Srila Prabhupada converses with his followers while sitting in the yard at Madhuban in New Vrindaban, June 1976.

“Anyway, learn to love this natural mode of life, life in a wide-open space. Produce your own grain; produce your own milk; save time; chant Hare Krishna; glorify the Lord’s holy names; at life’s end, go back to the spiritual world to live forever. Plain living, high thinking — [this is an] ideal life.”

Click here to read and/or listen to the rest of the conversation at the Vanipedia website.

Everyone is invited this Sat. Oct. 4 to come to the  BURNING OF THE EVIL RAKSASA RAVANA!

Ravana, the 10 headed demon who tried to kill Lord Rama.

Here is the full schedule for this weekend:

Program for

SATURDAY Oct 4^th 2014

5:00 am       Mangala Arati
5:45 am       Japa session- Introduction class

7:00 am      Milking the cows (at the Goshala)

7:30 am      Sringar Darshan

7:40 am      Guru Puja

8:00 am      Srimad Bhagavatam Class:    Ramachandra katha

12:15 pm     Archana Arati

12:30 pm     Rajbhoga Arati Kirtan

1:00 pm      Bhagavad-Gita class

1:30 pm     Lunch Prasadam

4:30 pm      Uttana Arti Kirtan and    Bhagavad Gita Class

6:00 pm      Go – puja at the Goshala

7:00 pm      Gaura Arati

7:30 pm    A discussion on Lord Ramachantra Killing the bad element in Ravana

8:15 pm   BURNING RAVANA : Please assemble in front of the temple and we will walk with torches to the lake

9pm             Simple prasadam

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Temple Program for

SUNDAY, Oct 5^th 2014

 5:00 am       Mangala Arati

5:45 am       Japa session

7:00 am       Milking the cows at the Goshala

7:30 am       Sringar Darshan and Guru Puja

8:00 am       Srimad Bhagavatam Class

10:00 am    Govardhan Parikrama

12:45 pm   Archana Arati

1:00 pm      Rajbhoga Arati 

1:30 pm      Sunday Lecture

2:00 pm      Sunday Love Feast

4:30 pm       Arati

6:00 pm     Go-Puja at the goshala

Rama shoots a fiery arrow at Ravana.

We received numerous requests to share more photos of the construction of buildings in and around New Vrindaban. So, here you go!

This week’s challenge: Do you recognize this building (in its partially completed state) and what year was the photo taken?

What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit website.

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Shankari showing off her fancy red cast that Dr. Andy put on for her.

When we last reported on Shankari, she had just broken her leg & had been shipped up to OSU Vet Hospital to have metal plates/screws & a cast put on her leg.

Shankari sporting her blue, weight-bearing cast. Eagerly looking at the photographer for another handful of fresh cut grass.

In June, doctor’s came out & x-rayed her again & decided the red cast could be taken off & a weight-bearing blue cast could be put on next. After having the blue cast on for about a month, the local vet came out, gave another x-ray & decided she was ready to be cast free.

Shankari munching on some comfrey plants

In August,  Shankari was given a little patch of pasture that she can munch on, though she’s still was not ready for much mobility. Radhanath Prabhu has been regularly bringing her comfrey plants to aid with her healing & monitoring her mobility to determine when she will be allowed to hang out in the small pasture at the Big Barn.

Shankari eating some hay. You can see her healed right leg which is larger than the left due to bone calcifying around the hardware.

As of September, Shankari has been given the freedom to roam in the small pasture in front of the big barn. Radhanath Prabhu reported that she is doing well & that she will now run towards you if you happen to bring some jaggery when you come & see her. It seems Shankari’s injury has made her all that much sweeter. She loves to have company especially if they bring food (please consult with the cowherds prior to feeding her anything).

Shankari licking her nose after a refreshing drink of water.

Thanks to everyone who sent well wishes, prayers, good vibes, donation & whatever else to aid in Shankari’s recovery. Without the support of the community it would not have been possible for Shankari to have such an amazing recover. Go-Mata Ki Jaya!