Brijabasi Spirit

(from the Nov.1976 issue of Brijabasi Spirit) Way back in the early days of New Vrindaban, Srlla Prabhupada started calling the residents “the inmates of New Vrindaban.” From time to time I’ve tried to under­stand just what exactly this term means. Most of all, the term inmate indicates one who is locked in against his [...]

To celebrate the coming of the New Year, we will have an all day and all night kirtan for the pleasure of Sri Sri Radha-Vrindaban Candra. Beginning at 9 am on Sunday, December 31st, kirtan will continue all day and hopefully until mangala-arati on January 1st. Prasadam will be served at 8 pm for everyone. [...]

By Srila Jiva Goswamidasa Down at Bahulabhana, the terraced stairway to the car lot level below went right by the big sliding window installed on the side of farmhouse which was the Temple. The Temple Office was right in there. We had phones, “New Vrindabana, may I help you?” We had a desk or two. [...]

On or about January 8th, 2007, the eastbound lane of the Interstate 70 (I-70) tunnel in Wheeling will close completely for 6 months. The westbound tunnel will remain open. This will not effect tourist travel to New Vrindaban as that comes on 1-470, which bypasses the tunnel. It will effect devotees doing local errands in [...]

(a Christmas tale) by Chaitanya dasa “I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine: There sleeps Titania sometime of the night, Lull’d in these flowers with dances and delight.” from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (2.1.255-60) “I [...]

COMING HOME by B.C Leaving home coming home Leaving Mother and Father to see mother and father Different and non-different One and the same Feels like forever But old-habits just the same But this home is everywhere Like fire in wood The Lord is everywhere And your service to him is unlimited. Going home coming [...]

Taken from Dec. 1997 issue of the Brijabasi Spirit Crust l/2 C. ww flour 1/4 C. oats 1/4 C. chopped nuts 1/4 C. brown sugar 1/4 C. butter Cake 3 8oz. cream cheese, softened l/2 stick butter, softened 11/2 cups sugar 2 Tbs. egg replacer l/2 C. plain yogurt 2 Tbs. lemon juice Bake crust [...]

Visit New Vrindaban’s Photo “Gallery”, with pics going back to when Srila Prabhupada visited in 1969, 72, 74 & 76.  http://www.newvrindaban.com

Here are the two bull calves, age 30 hours.

By Surevara dasa (as taken from the Sept. 1977 issue of the BRIJABASI SPIRIT) Six summers ago New Vrindaban was the incense capital of ISKCON (east of the Mississippi anyway). Crates of plain sticks arrived regularly from the Far East via Los Angeles temple. Bahulaban shipped and received orders from New York to Nairobi, supplying [...]

For a funny video where Hare Krishna is chanted a bunch, check out 12 Days of Indian Christmas. Thanks to Gopala Guru for pointing it out.

This morning during mangala arati, our two new cows came fresh. Both Ganga and Tulasi (nee Belle and Lilly) had bull calves at about the same time. They aren’t named yet. Pictures to follow tomorrow. All is well.

We are hoping more devotees will write about New Vrindaban, both current events and history, of either the institution or individuals. Polished prose or poetry is not essential. Write from your realizations and to your capacity. We can help edit a little if you want. If you do want to improve your writing, here is [...]

By Srila Jiva Goswami dasa When I was a kid, growing up in New York City, I frankly aspired to someday become a real garbage man. I envisioned the rattling and slamming cans, tricks with teetering, the glamorous grab rail and the swinging toe pivot. I’d be a star. Yo! More than a few years [...]