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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Power Outage Interrupts Webcam Broadcast
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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Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Saturday SB Class Venue Changed
Dear Devotees:
Please note that Srimad Bhagavatam Class will be given under the lodge this coming Saturday. The speaker will be Jayapataka Swami. The reason for change of venue is that the Sound Engineer needs to set up for the 24 hour kirtan yajna in the temple during the same time as SB class.
Chairs will […]
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
Invitation For All Locals
Rasa Caitanya and Archana personally invite you to a special gathering which include,
A celebrate the auspicious event of advent, health and well-fare of our daughter, Isha.
At Radha-Vrindaban-Chandra’s Temple
Wed. June 18th at 5:30 PM
Activities & Ceremonies:
5:30 to 6:00 PM is the Fire Sacrifice
6:00 to 7:00 Varsana Maharaja gives Lecture
7:00 PM Gaura Arati
7:30 Sumptuous Prasdam […]
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Sunday, June 15th, 2008
Prabhupada Letter September 22 1969
Tridandi Goswami
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Founder-Acharya:
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
September 22, 1969
My Dear Kirtanananda,
Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter (undated), and I have noted the contents carefully. I am very pleased to learn of your successful preaching work in Antioch College.
Your idea of obtaining […]
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Friday, June 13th, 2008
New Vrindaban Rathyatra
by Malati dd
Dear Devotees: Hare Krishna!
Lord Jagannath’s Rathyatra Festival will be celebrated on Saturday July 12th in New Vrindaban beginning promptly at 11 am by the usual venue near Rupanuga and Vani’s home, across the road from Nityo Dita’s.
We hope to offer a colorful lively event for the pleasure of the Lord and His devotees […]
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Vidya’s Birthday Party
Vidya, (Madhava Gosh’s wife), is having a birthday!
Everyone is invited to celebrate Vidya’s special day with a gathering and potluck dinner at Vidya & Sham’s house this coming Thursday evening.
Please bring a dish to share… presents are welcome too!
Date: Thurs. June 12th
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: […]
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Monday, June 9th, 2008
Prabhupada Letter September 15, 1969
Tridandi Goswami
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Founder-Acharya:
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
September 15, 1969
My Dear Kirtanananda,
Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letters dated September 1st and 6th, 1969, and I have also received the Bhaktishastri examinations from New Vrindaban along with the contribution for our book fund.
Hayagriva is here with me […]
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Dream of Prabhupada
by Hayagriva das
At last:
He was initiating Bonnie
Prince Charlie - of England -
Was it second initiation?
He would pat the disciple’s head
The way he has sometimes
There were long lines of people before Him to be initiated
I was seated behind Prince Charles. He was #32 and
I #33, I recall -
The Prince’s turn approached,
Prabhupada started laughing and smiling
His beautiful […]
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Monday, June 2nd, 2008
Prabhupada Letter Oct. 15, 1969
Tridandi Goswami
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Founder-Acharya:
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
October 15, 1969
My Dear Ranadhir,
Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated 10th October, 1969 and have noted the contents carefully. In my opinion Hayagriva should maintain New Vrindaban. As an ideal grihasta he should spend at […]
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Friday, May 30th, 2008
Graduation Party
by Lilasuka dd
Audrey (Jesse’s 19 year old daughter) just graduated from PA Cyber High School….yay!!! The last kid in the family is finished with school and is ready to face the world!
The graduation party is in Washington, PA at a cafe.
We will be singing and there will be a couple of other bands singing […]
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Monday, May 26th, 2008
Prabupada Letter Nov.19, 1969
Tridandi Goswami
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Founder-Acharya:
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
November 19, 1969
My Dear Hayagriva,
Please accept my blessings. I beg to thank you for your New Vrindaban newsletter copy dated November 11, 1969. I am so happy to learn that everything is going very nicely in New Vrindaban.
Regarding BTG, please let […]
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
The Trees Got Out!
by Haricarana das
Once upon a time, back in the mid-70’s, a few of us brahmacaris were hanging out in the ashram above the Bahulaban temple. Devaki came in and noticed that Romaharshan was sleeping over in the corner.
He got a twinkle in his eye and started yelling, “Get up! Get […]
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
More Glimpses of New Vrindaban’s FOI
From ISKCON News:
Maha Nama-Yajna Highlights Festival of Inspiration 2008
From YouTube (see similar ones also):
New Vrindaban Kirtan 05/12/08 Festival of Inspiration
A Yadhunath video:
Festival of Inspiration 2008 Japa Man
From Bhaktimarg Swami:
The Walking Monk, May 12, 2008
Mentioned a couple of times in this post from the Book distribution Seminar:
Anandambuddhivardhanam
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Atma dd’s Baby Shower Friday
All ladies are invited to Atma’s baby shower this Friday night, May 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm in the Temple Guest Kitchen/Prasadam room.
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Monday, May 19th, 2008
Prabhupada Letter December 25, 1969
Tridandi Goswami
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Founder-Acharya:
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
December 25, 1969
My Dear Hayagriva,
Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your two letters dated November 25th and 30th, 1969. That things are improving in New Vrindaban is very encouraging to me. The collection in Washington […]