The Conch (Nov 2011)

November 2011 Newsletter krishnafarm.com of New Govardhana Community The Conch “Lord Sri Krishna and Arjuna blew their celestial conches to rally and enthuse the devotees.” Dedicated to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness Snapshots ... ISKCON Founder Acarya His Divine Grace “Govardhana Hill is like a flag of intense Bhisma Durr and Anukula Benson were A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada sweetness placed in the opulent land of married on the 30th September Vrndavana” (Vraja-riti-cintamani Ch.3) at New Govardhana Prabhupada uvaca ... National Day of Action against Nandaraja and Mahesvari’s son NandulalSince Lord Krishna’s spiritual Coal Seam Gas mining. born 27 Sept 2011body had apparently grownslightly in age and strength, at Knox Park 16th October New restaurant at Broadbeachthe senior men of Vrindāvana, Danesvara Prabhu and Karunika Matajiheaded by Nanda Mahārāja, www.foodgoldcoast.com.au/cardamom-pod/decided to promote Krishna prepared sumptuous prasadam andfrom the task of herding calves Yasoda Mataji helped serve outto the status of a regularcowherd boy. He would nowtake care of the full-growncows, bulls and oxen. Out ofgreat affection, Nanda Mahārājahad previously consideredKrishna too small and immatureto take care of full-grown cowsand bulls. Purport SB 10.15.1 vraJAVADHUS KIRTAN Watch Temple NEW GOVARDHANA wesite for details 20 November Gaura Mani & Param Das sing sacred chants accompanied by Nruhari Das on saxaphone. They bring exquisitely powerful & peaceful vibrations to the heart.

Maha Mantra and Narottama head up the WWOOFer converted to suit travellers’ needs,team converting containers for WWOOFer Accommodation and the first of three has been completed. Each container has accommodation by Maha Mantra Das been fully insulated and divided into 3 rooms, where 2- 4 people With the continuous flow of per room can stay. A second backpackers participating in the roof covers the container and WWOOFer (Willing Workers on extends to make a verandah. This Organic Farms) program, the need type of accommodation is fully for better facilities has come about. transportable and can be moved The accommodation is being if the need arises. It is also cost moved nearer to the shower/toilet effective as it uses many recycled block opposite the goshala. These materials. dwellings are shipping containersDhruvananda Prabhu Narottama Prabhu First of the completed rooms in the new WWOOFerpaints the inside of the preparing walls for lining accommodation converted containersAgriculture cauliflower, potato, silverbeet,Department cabbage, ginger, tomato, capsicum and sweet potato. Broccoli andThe output of produce from the cauliflower are nearing the endAgriculture Department has been of their growing season whilstincreasing in recent months, largely silverbeet grows all year round.due to the WWOOF program and Summer crops are growing fastVijaya Lashand Prabhu’s expertise. with the spring rains. This organic produce is available forIn the last 5 months under the purchase at the New Govardhanasupervision of WWOOFer co- Sunday Feast programme.ordinator Madreya Prabhu, theWWOOFers have planted broccoli, Vijaya Prabhu packing produceOrganic vegetable garden Govinda Prabhu harvesting broccoliCongratulations Lakshmipriya We would like to congratulate and has resided on the farm for just Lakshmipriya Devi Dasi on her over 12 years. As well as looking being admitted as a lawyer in the after her children, Lakshman (10) Supreme Court on the 7th October Dhira-Lalit (7) and Balagovinda (4), 2011 after 5 years of study. she is also engaged in Deity worship Lakshmipriya grew up in ISKCON and works with a local law firm.2 Lakshmipriya Devi Dasi

Great Balls of Krishna prasadam at a music festival Lagudi PrabhuKofta departs for with us, with Srila Prabhupada’s Vrindavanaby Krishna Gan Das books being in the centre. Mostly we cater for music festivals. by Damodara Pandit DasMany people attend festivals, They generally open from 10am tosometimes paying up to $100 entry 12.00pm for a period of 2 to 3 days. For the last 27 years at Newfee to be able to enjoy a plate of For us, a normal day begins at Govardhana there has been oneKrishna prasadam. around 5.00am by taking bath constant servant of Lord Sri Krishna.The most popular item on the and then chanting our rounds. At He is famous throughout the regionmenu is definitely the kofta balls, 7.30am the food preparation begins and the world of ISKCON. Of courseespecially favoured by the younger with everything being ready to it is Lagudi Prabhu. He is colorful,generation who are becoming serve by 10.00am. After distributing individual and above all, alwaysaware of the Hare Krishnas for the the mercy all day, the cleanup takes dedicated to the service of Srilafirst time. One year at the Byron us up to midnight. Hopefully weBay festival we prepared and sold take rest by 1.00am. Lagudi Prabhu65,000 of these delicious savouries. Depending on the size of the festival we distribute 200-1,100 Prabhupada. His fame developed Catering and gift shop at festival site plates each day with just a cook, a due to his yogic feats and his kitchen hand and a server. austerities, but mainly as a pioneerPeople always talk very favourably Over the last few months, we in the field of working the bullocks.about our food and tell us they look have travelled north to Cooktown, As his age crept into the 60’s heforward to the following year. If at Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Emerald increased his seva to Sri Sri Radhaany time, we have been unable to and the Sunshine Coast and also Govardhanadari, and his time withcater for a festival, the organisers south to the Blue Mountains, the bullocks dwindled. Lagudi washave practically begged us to find Sydney and Ballina. At the end of an exemplary pujari and woke thea way to do so. Such is the high the year we are off to Tasmania. Lords everyday at 4 am for 15 years.reputation of our food up and So for anyone who likes to travel,down the East Coast. We pray Srila we can help fulfil that desire. It may After 27 glorious years Lagudi DasPrabhupada will be very happy. be hard work and long hours but says it is now time for a new stageWe also take a little gift shop along the service is very rewarding. in his life. As such the community held a special evening in his honor.Editorial If you are interested please contact Many devotees, including MukundaGuidelines Krishna Gan Das 0421 932 226 or Maharaj gathered to honor the Ajita Das 0419 645 305 wonderful contribution of LugudiArticles submitted to the Conch Prabhu. Devotees expressed theirmust not contain more than 200 HH Bir Krishna Das appreciations, especially howwords and be supplied in either MS Goswami Visiting Lagudi Prabhu would never criticizeWord format or put directly into a Vaisnava, was very kind andthe body of an email. Photos must Rupa Raghunatha generous, and had endless energybe submitted in JPG format. Prabhu and to serve.All submissions must be sent to Krishna [email protected] by the Mataji invite you21st of each month. Articles and to an evening It is ironic that Lagudi Prabhu isphotos must include the author’s going to Vrindavan at the same ageand photographer’s names. programme with Srila Prabhupada left Vrindavan.EDITOR: HH Bir KrsnaUrvasi Devi Dasi Das Goswami HH Bir Krishna Das Goswami Lagudi said that he felt he wasEDITORIAL ADVISER: also going Vrindavna to preach asMukunda Goswami at their house on Wednesday 9th did his GuruMaharaj. “ I love New November from 4pm. Maharaja will give Srimad Bhagavatam class Govardhana and it is non- different to Vraj. Everything is there; Krishna, Thursday 10th November. Please the cows, the devotees and contact them on 0488045858 for more details. Govardhana Hill”. 3

Harinama years 7 & 8 available higher descending knowledgeSankirtana ki jaya 2012 at Gurukula (apaureseya). Other subjects such as English,Friday Evenings 6.30 pm by Vinode Bihari Das Geography and History will alsoBhakti Centre Surfers Paradise centre on bringing out the truebhakticentregoldcoast.com.au As a result of many hours of qualities of Vaisnava character preparation by the Bhaktivedanta and understanding within ourSunday Mornings Gurukula team, we are pleased students. In this way we areNorthern NSW & Gold Coast to announce that the school has aiming to support children in thefolkrishna.com/program.htm passed all the required compliance development of a competentIsvara Prabhu 0411 825 549 inspections laid down by the New and wholesome understanding South Wales Board of Studies. This of the world around us, as wellSunday 6th November 2011 has resulted in the attainment as to provide them with manyByron Bay Market of the required Accreditation opportunities to learn and practice Certificate permitting us to the necessary skills for a successfulSunday 13th November 2011 commence the educational process and fulfilling future.Coolangatta Market in 2012 for years 7 + 8. This will The High School programme covers eventually allow the school to the following subjects: Vaisnava expand classes all the way up to Studies, English, Math, History, School Certificate level in Year 10. Geography, Science, Personal The High School programme Development, Health and Physical designed for our students has been Education, Creative Arts (Music enriched with a multi- perspective and Visual arts), Technology, and approach. For example, the Applied Sciences and a Foreign study of science not only assists Language. The Classes will in developing the ascending commence from Term 1 in 2012. and investigative approach, but Enquiries: Gurukula office at also addresses the concept of a [email protected] or call 02 6672 3788 for informationNovember Calender regarding enrolment for all grades (from the online Vaisnava calender www.vaisnavacalender.com) from Kindergarten to Year 8. 3 Th Gopastami, Gosthastami Advertisements ... Sri Gadadhara Dasa Gosvami -- Disappearance Sri Dhananjaya Pandita -- Disappearance Yoga with Jolie Sri Srinivasa Acarya -- Disappearance New Gov Community Meeting 5:30 pm @ Temple Mon 11.00am - 12.30pm Jagaddhatri Puja Tues 3.30pm - 5.00pm 4 Fr Film Night from 5 pm Fri 11.00am - 12.30pm Ekadasi (not suitable for fasting) 6 Su Srila Gaura Kisora Dasa Babaji -- Disappearance Information & bookings call Dvadasi (suitable for fasting) Paksa vardhini Mahadvadasi Jolie on 0450 716 108 Fasting for Utthana Ekadasi 7 Mo First day of Bhisma Pancaka bulk Trayodasi Break fast 04:52 - 09:18 organics Sri Bhugarbha Gosvami -- Disappearance gluten free Sri Kasisvara Pandita -- Disappearance 8 Tu Last day of the fourth Caturmasya month fresh 9 We Sri Krishna Rasayatra 4 Machinery Drive TWEED HEADS SOUTH Tulasi-Saligrama Vivaha (marriage) Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5pm Sat 8:30am - 2pm Sri Nimbarkacarya -- Appearance 10 Th Last day of Bhisma Pancaka 07 5523 2992 0434 111 905 Maha Kirtana at New Govardhana 6.pm - 11.11pm [email protected] Katyayani vrata begins 11 Fr Ekadasi (suitable for fasting) Trisprsa Mahadvadasi Fasting for Utpanna Ekadasi 12 Sa Sri Narahari Sarakara Thakura -- Disappearance 22 Tu Trayodasi Break fast 04:45 - 09:18 Sri Kaliya Krsnadasa -- Disappearance Sri Saranga Thakura -- Disappearance 23 We 4