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ISKCON Founder-Acarya His DivineGrace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada krishnafarm.com The New Govardhana Adopt-a-Cow Program by Urvasi devi dasi program by adopting one of Sri Sri During recent months a family from Radha Govardhanadari’s beautiful Sydney adopted 3 cows. Prana cows or bullocks. Regular monthly Gopal dasa adopted Prema, his sponsorships start at around a son Aidan adopted Jaya and his dollar a day but you can also make daughter Talia adopted Manjari. a one off contribution of any amount. The program is reaching far and wide with a Friend of Lord Krishna, For those of you who would like to Erin Foti from California USA, is in spend some time with the cows and the process of choosing a cow to experience the joy of an “up close sponsor. and personal” experience please

contact Venu Gopal Prabhu or Urvasi dasisi devi I would like to invite you all Urvasi devi dasi at newgovconch@ Krishna’s new Gir bull Madhu is available to become involved in New gmail.com for adoption Govardhana’s Cow Protection life on the road Welcome home Srimati ... by Urvasi devi dasi We would like to welcome home Srimati Sundari devi dasi, who spent the first four years of her life here at New Govardhana with her mother Bhakta Gana devi dasi, father Bharata Maharaja dasa and brothers Jiva and Maitreya. At age four Srimati relocated to Mayapur where she attend gurukula for many years before meeting her husband Nrsimhapali dasa. He Urvasi dasisi devi

studied horticulture at the Royal Chand dasa Nrsimhapali dasa and Srimati Sundari devi dasi with Bhavya (8), Nayana Mani Botanical Gardens at Kew near Nitai Chand dasa’s office while on the (6) and Premanjali (3) London and plans to find work in road recently, catering for the Captian landscape gardening in the Tweed Cook Festival. The festival was held in Valley. They live at Uki and their a town named Seventeen Seventy, the two older children are already year that Captain James Cook landed in Australia. The Govinda’s mobile catering attending gurukula. team travels far and wide “in every town and village” delivering the Lords mercy to Snapshots ... many thousands of eager souls. Urvasi dasisi devi Urvasi dasisi devi Whenever there is a need for more mud bricks, for the house Gokula and Vilasa At recent Sunday Feasts the WOOFFers Manjari are building, they have a mud-brick-making morning, usually on a Saturday. have been dancing to the upbeat kirtans These pictures were taken a few weeks back. Usually it takes six people to work performed by the Bhajan Babas. Some effectively as a team with the machines, and the bricks are technically called cement WWOOFers are also attending morning stabilized pressed blocks. About 100 bricks an hour are made, which is about 400 in a classes and some attend yoga classes morning. At 20 kg a brick this takes about 8 tons of dirt. Afterwards the workers enjoy given by Govinda dasa. pizza and salad to their hearts content. Gokula and Vilasa greatly appreciate the help they receive from their friends on these days. In Memory of Nrsimhaprasada prabhu by Bala dasa Nrsimhaprasada Prabhu was initiated by Bhavananda Prabhu in December 1978 at the same time as Ganga, Satyabhama, Thakur, Doyamoya, Akrura and Pralambari. He was always very reserved, serious and stayed in the background serving quietly - he was what Srila Prabhupada called a “silent worker”. He spent time both in New Zealand and Australia. He was one of the crew who performed the tasks of a brahmacari such as sankirtan, cleaning the temple and cutting up vegetables in the kitchen. Introspective and content to let others lap up all the credit, he was always looking to find someone to preach to. That was his pleasure. He was certainly very sincere and liked to read and study. He was always eager to serve and preach at Sunday feasts and festivals to anyone who would listen. He was also dedicated to distributing books. He knew that Srila Prabhupada’s books are invested with mercy for the minds of those seeking relief from a misguided civilization. Recently, he told me how he had decided that distributing Srila Prabhupad’s books out on the streets was the topmost service. He had gained that resolve. I always liked talking Urvasi dasisi devi with him because he asked questions. These are the signs of a humble HG Nrsimhaprasada Prabhuat at this year’s Summer Festival. devotee of the Lord. I always found him to be strong-minded but at the He was a stalwart book distributor and same time gracious. He is survived by his wife Narayani and daughter very much a quiet achiever. Lalita. He will be greatly missed.

Woman of Bhakti and Mayapur Dhams, she recently completed filming and editing the Edited by The Conch Staff “Women of Bhakti” film. Hilary Hilary grew up in Brisbane, will tour yoga studios and festivals Australia, and was connected to in America beginning June 2012 ISKCON through the Atma Yoga for three months, presenting the Center and Govindas in Brisbane at film and facilitating Bhakti-yoga age 15. She has spent the last six workshops with the film’s producer, years travelling and learning about Jahnava Hausner. Krishna Consciousness. Places she Hilary loves to serve devotees has been include New Govardhana, through her filmmaking. Most the city ashram in Auckland, the recently she created a short video advertisement for HH Sacinandana Maharaja’s Holy Name Retreat at Editorial New Govardhana which takes place Hilary Tapper Guidelines 4 - 7 October 2012. She visited New Govardhana this month for the Articles submitted to the Conch Krishna House in Florida. She Nrsimha-caturdasi celebrations to should contain 200 words or less also participated in the ISKCON film interviews with HH Mukunda and can be supplied in either MS Youth Bus tour around America, Maharaja, HH Devamrita Maharaja, Word format or typed directly into and is currently midway through and HG Ajita Prabhu. the body of an email. Photos must her Vaisnava Theology degree at be submitted in JPG format. Bhaktivedanta College, Radhadesh Of all the places in the world that All articles and photos must be sent in Belgium. Hilary has visited, she still believes to [email protected] by the She is an enthusiastic filmmaker and New Govardhana is the most 21st of each month. Articles and artist, having received many awards beautiful and enchanting, and photos must include the names of and international recognition for hopes to live and serve there in the the author and photographer. Your her filmmaking in her youth. After future. name will appear exactly as you three recent trips to Sri Vrindavan submit it.

EDITOR/DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITORIAL BOARD: Urvasi devi dasi Damodara Pandit dasa, Dhanesvara dasa, Karunika devi dasi, Mandakini devi dasi For enquiries, comments or suggestions please contact www.theconchnewsletter.org HH Devamrita Harinama Sankirtana ki jaya Swami visits New Wednesdays 10.30 am Govardhana Byron Bay Hari Nama at the park opposite the Post Office. For further details and transport information Parama Karuna dasa 0439 280 362 Friday Evenings 6.30 pm Bhakti Centre Surfers Paradise bhakticentregoldcoast.com.au Sunday Mornings Urvasi dasisi devi Northern NSW & Gold Coast HH Devamrita Swami www.folkrishna.com/program.htm by Dandakaranya dasa Isvara dasa 0411 825 549 The New Govardhana community was fortunate to have had the inspired to enhance their Krsna uplifting sanga of HH Devamrita conscious understanding. Swami during the weekend of Nrismha Caturdasi. Devamrita In the next Srimad Bhagavatam Swami is one of the ISKCON class Maharaja was emphasising Australia Governing Body the importance of developing Krishna wants Commissioners. Maharaja’s classes healthy Krishna conscious were based on verses from the communities. He made the point you ! Srimad Bhagavatam examining that training, education and culture the asuric nature of Hirankasyipu, are the three main supportive using informative and humorous principles in nurturing healthy examples from contemporary communities. Maharaja encouraged society and his own life to the New Govardhan community illustrate the folly of materialistic to become a ‘spiritual oasis’ in the consciousness. region based on these principles. Maharaja enjoyed his stay on the Madreya Prabhu arranged an farm and also appreciated the informal questions and answers farms efforts of cow protection, discussion with Maharaja and the relishing a cup of ahimsa milk farm WWOOFers on Saturday. This provided by the farms cows. was so well received that another meeting was arranged for the next Contact Maharaja at devamrita.swami@ day. Many of the WWOOFers were pamho.net www.iskcondesiretree.net Service opportunities - no experience required • General maintenance/ building garden beds Garland maker for Saturdays Please contact Dhanesvara dasa or Karunika devi dasi 0402 763 291 Current Vacancy .. Wanted: Saturday noon arati Qualification: Brahman Initiation Hours: Minimum 2 hours weekly Please contact Damodara Pandit dasa 0415 190 313 Urvasi dasisi devi WWOOFERs and others attend an informal Q&A session with HH Devamrita Swami kon sept graphics 0403 977 777 kon sept graphics 0403 977 777 210 x297 mm 210 x148mm 105 x148.5mm 105 x74.25mm 52.50 x74.25mm$30 A dvertise inTheConch $100 $70 $50 $40 Contact Karunika devi dasion rates andgreat prices ifyou want usto design your ad. We have special6month 0401 225621 shawls, bags,wall hangings,semi-precious stone, silver jewelry, tulasi greeting cards, CDs, DVDs, children’s books and comics from India NEW STOCK beads, large packs ofincense,tilakkits, gopi skirts,dhotis, kurtas, or contact Bhusaya 0403959492,DamodarPandit 0415190313, men’s, women’s andchildren’s wear, andeven homedécor Home altar paraphernalia, Deities,Deityoutfits,books,

Govardhana Gift Shop Open 3pmto 8pmat theSunday Feast includesdeitiesfrom Puri,Orissansaris, Market placeforallyourdevotionalneeds New Greeting theDeities &Sunday Feast times Breakfast: 8.30am Class: 7.30 Guru Puja/Kirtan: 7.10am Darshan Arati: 7.00am Morning Program Ananda-Maya on0416219529 Beads, incense,essential oils through kirtan andassociation witheach soul alittleinthebest way possible- old andnew friends,plusrecharge your weekend to hangoutandreconnect with The Ratha Yatra Campoutwillbearelaxed other. am at New Govardhan since gamshas... 23 -24June2012 The first Kuli Catch Up KULIMELA 2010/11 Check outourFacebook page http://www.facebook.com/ events/270352759724553/ Gaura Arati Kirtan is still 6.30 pm Feast: 5:30pm Kirtan: 4.45pm-5.15 pm Class: 4.00pm Bhajans: 3.00pm Sunday Feast Program Guests areasked to arrive by 4.00pm Calendar of Events for June ...

The community of devotee women are being enthused about staging the upcoming Vaisnavi Retreat at New Govardhana, crafting an opportunity for devotee women to come together and celebrate their journey in Krishna Consciousness. This retreat will be held from 8 - 11 June encouraging women to come together and participate in workshops, seminars, kirtans and loving exchanges that inspire, nourish and support them in their lives. The women facilitating the weekend will range from our elders to youth, acknowledging the treasure trove of wisdom, talents and abilities existing in our Vaisnavi community. Highlights of the weekend will include Natya Shakti dance troupe, theatre workshop, kirtan, Ayurvedic workshop, Zodiac Lounge and the Sunday Feast program presented by Gurukula Alumni. In our humble attempts to please Srila Prabhupada and engage in loving Vaisnavi exchanges we invite women to come and experience a retreat in devotion sharing, caring and serving together.

Director of ISKCON’s Child Protection Office to visit New Govardhana ISKCON’s Central Office of Child Protection was established by the GBC to serve two important functions, proactively preventing abuse and reactively responding to complaints of abuse. Their proactive role is achieved by training seminars for wide range of audiences, including parents, educators and child protection teams. Champakalata devi dasi is the ISKCON Child Protection Executive Director. She will be visiting New Govardhana 20 - 25 June to present seminars on Child Protection and mediation. For more information please contact Damodara Pandit dasa 0415 190 313

Upcoming events a June Calendar bit further down (from the online Vaisnava calender www.vaisnavacalender.com) the track ... 1 Fr Ekadasi Fasting for Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi (Total fast, even from water, if you have broken Ekadasi) Snana Yatra and Chida Dahi 2 Sa Dvadasi Break fast 06:30 - 07:53 Utsova Festivals 3 Su Panihati Chida Dahi Utsova & Snana Yatra Festival Sunday 3 June 2012 4 Mo Snana Yatra (actual day) Sri Mukunda Datta — Disappearance Gundica Marjana Sri Sridhara Pandita — Disappearance Saturday 23 June 2012 5 Tu Sri Syamananda Prabhu — Disappearance Ratha Yatra 9 Sa Sri Vakresvara Pandita — Appearance Sunday 24 June 2012 14 Th Sri Srivasa Pandita — Disappearance HH Bhaktividya Purna Community Meeting 5pm at the Temple Swami 15 Fr Ekadasi Fasting for Yogini Ekadasi 1 - 5 July 2012 (5 Day Intensive) 16 Sa Dvadasi Break fast 06:36 - 10:04 Spiritual Life: Processes, 19 Tu Sri Gadadhara Pandita — Disappearance Relationships, Goals Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura — Disappearance Festival 20 We Gundica Marjana (actual day) Education Mela 21 Th Ratha Yatra Festival (actual day) (Conference) Sri Svarupa Damodara Gosvami — Disappearance Thurs and Friday 4-6 July Sri Sivananda Sena -- Disappearance Holy Name Retreat 23 Sa Gundica Marjana Festival Featuring HH Sacinandana 24 Su Ratha Yatra Festival Swami and HG Madhava Prabhu 25 Mo Hera Pancami (4 days after Ratha Yatra) 4 - 7 October 2012 Sri Vakresvara Pandita — Disappearance 29 Fr Return Ratha (8 days after Ratha Yatra) 30 Sa Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) fasting for Sayana Ekadasi