Brijabasi Spirit

 Dear Devotees:
In celebration of the Holy Name, you are all invited to join in an enthusiastic Sri Hari Nama tomorrow evening, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, convening in front of RVC Temple. We will circumambulate Radha Vrindaban Chandra, then head for Srila Prabhupada’s Palace, via the Goshalla and return, via the Lake, offering special attention to Sri […]

Monday September 24th the ridge road between the temple and Route 250 will be closed between the school bus runs, approximately 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
It will be closed between Sudhanu’s and Tejo’s houses in order to stabilize and fix the slip that occurred there in January 2005 and has had the road reduced to […]

photos courtesy of Jivagoswami.

Pretty much from the 1980s, I guess. I don’t know if Varshana or Radhanath were or were not swamis at the time of these photos, but probably they were.
This is back in the day when the work ethic was valued and devotees were more task oriented than position oriented.

(Fourth in a series of six continuing articles (Sections) as taken from the Brijabasi Spirit from the 1970s, written by Taru dasa,.)

The Agony and the Ecstasy
In this material world everyone needs something to look forward to because generally no one is […]

Friday, Oct. 5
11:00 - 11:30………..Opener
11:15 - 11:30………..Break
11:45 - 1:15……………Session 1 - Gopi Mata…………”Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind ” (Yoga)
…..Session 2 - Rasa […]

by Sacimata
Dear Devotees of New Vrindaban,
PAMHO. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada! Happy Radhastami! Recently there have been a few changes with the Radharani Club and the sewing department. Since, Mother Kunjabiharini left, the Radharani Club purchased the new Radhastami outfit from the taylors in Vrindaban. We are eagerly awaiting their arrival, and praying they reach […]

(third in a series of six continuing articles (Sections) as taken from the Brijabasi Spirit from the 1970s, written by Taru dasa)
(Part 2)
Laddu Sadhu
Being addicted to Krishna prasadam is not the same as being addicted to anything else. Prasadam is completely spiritual and if anyone tastes it, he makes spiritual advancement. Still, […]

I think it was yesterday.

Dear Vaishnave Devotees:
        Please accept my humbly offered obeisance’s. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and his wonderful followers.  About three weeks ago, I sent out a humble request for anyone who might  be willing to consider stepping forward as a possible living donor with a liver transplant for His Grace Shyamasundar Prabhu, Srila Prabhupada’s personal […]

Kirtans at New Vrindavan have been found to regularly exceed maximum allowed sound levels. Due to concerns for the auditory health of everyone in the temple, and in order to comply with GBC policy, the following changes will go in to effect immediately:
1. Kirtan will be un-amplified (no microphone) except for large festivals […]

Friday: HG Malati devi dasi
Saturday: HG Janak Mahajan das
Sunday, Sept. 16: HG Kripamaya das
Monday: HG Arcana devi dasi
Tuesday: HG Syamsundar das
Wednesday: HG Shankarananda das
Thursday: HG Malati devi dasi* (possibly out of town)
Friday: HG Soma das
Saturday (ekadasi b.f.:6:13-10:11am): HG Balaram Candra das
Sunday, Sept. 23 (Vamana dwadasi): HG Sankirtan das

October 5th, 6th, and 7th In New Vrindaban Dhama
Rejuvenate yourself amidst scenic fall foliage in New Vrindaban for a weekend with distinguished Vaishnavi’s featuring:
Discourses, Seminars, Workshops, Interactive Presentations
Courses in Shastra, Yoga, Massage, Health, Healing
Healthy Prasad prepared with love
Campfire Bhajans & Satsang
Intimate morning with Srila Prabhupada in His Palace.
Hosted by your servant, Malati devi dasi
$151 includes […]

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Club108 was pleased to unveil its multimedia offerings for the New Vrindaban Community by presenting a series of […]

Monday, September 17th, the day Srila Prabhupada arrived in America, has been designated as “World Holy Name Day”. Either on this day, or on the following weekend (September 22-23), devotees are requested to make an extra effort to spread the holy names.
The New Vrindaban community will be taking part by holding an all-day kirtan on […]

(Second in a series of five or six continuing articles (Sections) by Taru as taken from old Brijabasi Spirits, from the 1970s)
Adventures in Prasadam Land:
In one sense, New Vrindaban never changes. Radha Vrindaban Chandra are always here, Kirtanananda Maharaj is always telling us to give up our sense gratification, surrender to Krishna and get […]