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Memories and Miracles


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 […]

12 Days of Indian Christmas


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.

At Entrance to Temple Room


Two Bulls Born In New Vrindaban


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.

40+ Tips to Improve your Grammar and Punctuation


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 […]

Maggoty and Ecstasy


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 […]

Bhakti Sastri Course in Sri New Vrindaban Dhama


For the very first time, a world-class Bhakti Sastri Course will be offered in Sri New Vrindaban Dhama, USA. From June 11 to July 20, 2007, an unrivaled team of instructors will join together to present a six week, in-depth study of Bhagavad-gita. The following summer (2008), six weeks will be dedicated to the study […]

Sri Sri Radha-VrindabanChandra on Dec. 20 for four consecutive years


Description of a Cow


CALCUTTA’s Telegraph has got hold of an answer paper of a candidate at the recent UPSC examinations. The candidate has written an essay on the Indian cow: “The cow is a successful animal. Also he is quadrupud, and because he is female, he give milk, but will do so when he is got child. He […]

Christmas Eve ’06 at RVC Temple (Revised Schedule)


This Sunday, we’ll be having a special Christmas Eve celebration, taking advantage of the “holiday season” to show our appreciation to one another and glorify Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha-Vrindaban Candra. Please join us for the premiere of the newly released DVD featuring never before seen footage of Srila Prabhupada, followed by kirtan, class, a […]