Archive for June, 2009
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Up With Hope, Down With GMO!
A Moratorium on Genetically Manipulated (GMO) FoodsF. William Engdahl1 June 2009 US Association of Physicians calls for Moratorium on GMO Foods The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) has just issued a call for an immediate moratorium…
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ISCOWP May Update Letter
Hare Krishna!
Sorry our blog has been inactive for a few months. To catch up we are now posting the May ISCOWP Update letter
Madhava is carrying out the “haw” command given by Balabhadra while Navadwipa from MISCOWP looks on.
Cows
Balabhadra showed Navadwipa from MISCOWP a few pointers in ox training with Madhava who remembered his commands after 6 months of no ox training activity. He was rusty at first, but got better and better during the session. Balabhadra was enthusiastic with Madhava’s performance. He is going to continue training him and his partner Kesava as well as the Brahmans Sri and Priya. Madhava’s cooperative behavior put no physical strain on Balabhadra’s health.
The cows are now on the green, lush pastures of spring. The weather is cool with intermittent rainfall. This is one of the most enjoyable times for cows. There are hardly any flies and the fresh grass is such a delight after months of hay. Like all good things, spring will end and the heat of summer will come too soon.
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Jayanti massaging Priya.
Kanti and Jack with the Brahmans.
Guests
Jayanti, a cowherd from New Talavan Farm, came to visit the ISCOWP farm and cows. Jayanti is not only a hands-on cowherd, but also the efficient record keeper of New Talavan’s herd of 98. We discussed cow care, the obstacles as well as the rewards.
Kanti and Jack, members of ISCOWP, came to visit for a few days. They stayed in the cabin and had this to write about their experience: “Thank you so much for the opportunity to share your little corner of the spiritual world for a few days. These are the experiences we carry in our hearts while working day to day – the cows peacefully grazing on the ridge with the sun going down behind the hill. We appreciate the work and dedication you all put in to create this sheltering environment for the cows.”
Rasikananda came to film Balabhadra and the cows for the film Lost Village. The Following two paragraphs are from the film’s synopsis.
For the first time in human history, a smaller proportion of the global population now lives in rural areas, states the United Nations statistics from June 2006. The twentieth century witnessed the rapid urbanization of the world’s population. As a result, villages have been eclipsed in importance, as units of human society, settlement and traditions. This issue is being dealt with by the character based documentary Lost Village.
Lost Village aims to explore that simple way of life that is crucial to the solution of ecological problems and social dilemmas. “Is that simple village life destined to die?” is the call of millions throughout the world.
The trailers, previous to Balabhadra’s participation, are available at http://www.lostvillagemovie.com/
Monoram and Radha Krishna, residents of the ISKCON farm in Hungary, came for a visit and appreciated the cows and atmosphere at the ISCOWP farm. They are traveling about to describe and inform audiences about their progressive self-sufficient farm
Staff Update
Balabhadra is making slow progress towards increased strength and well-being since his heart attack and inability to use his legs. He has stopped taking some medications and feels better for it. Back and leg problems are on going but we have some treatments scheduled soon and we will see if they help improve his range of painless movement. Lakshmi’s hand is improving but she does not yet have full use of it. She is expecting her baby in mid June. Despite our limited physical abilities, farm activities are accomplished. Janardana and his wife Mercy come several times a week to repair fencing, hang new gates and do general farm work. Seedlings are planted in the greenhouse and we are getting ready to put seeds and seedlings in the earth soon as our last frost is May 15 or 20.
We now have a sign at the head of the lane so you, are guests, can find us. After a mile down the lane, there is a large sign that tells you that you have found ISCOWP. We thank my brother Henry for the original logo design that is very attractive on the sign. Previously, we were told it was hard to find us. Recent guests say that the signage makes finding us very easy. More signage is needed about the farm that we are presently working on.
Praying that this letter finds you well,
Sincerely,
Chayadevi
(Irene M. Dove)
ISCOWP Co-Managing Director
The herd grazing on the lush, green, spring pastures
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
The Vedic Village Arises!
An update from our friends at MISCOWP:Dear Friends of Vedic Village,Thank you for all of your kind help and support. Everything we planted so far is thriving: the various kinds of parsnips, beets, lettuce, kale, radish, and other greens are turning t…
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Busy
I am busy, very busy and tired, very tired, which is why I am not giving more detail about what is going on in my garden which is both exciting and frustrating with successes and failures.
We had some dry weather leading up to Memorial Day so I made a push to get some ground worked […]
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
Pankajanghri Prabhu’s visit to NV!
Pankajanghri Prabhu has served in Sri Dham Mayapur since 1971. He and his twin brother, Jananivasa Prabhu, have become world famous as the exemplary “pujari brothers”. For nearly forty years, they have been serving the Deities in Mayapur with steady dedication as instructed by Srila Prabhupada. Pankajanghri Prabhu is also on the Mayapur community’s Management […]
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
Today is like every other day.
“Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.”-Rumi
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
Darwin Is Dead!-The Dangerous Idea
If you would like to contribute to our year-long “celebration” of Darwin’s 200th birthday, please send your articles, editorials, or any other creative and informative pieces to nvclub108@gmail.comA fascinating review by ID czar Philip E. Johnson of th…
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
An Incredible Story
In 1986, Peter Davies was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Northwestern University.
On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air. The elephant seemed distressed, so Peter approached it very carefully.. He got down on one knee, inspected the elephants foot, and […]
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Sunday, June 7th, 2009
The Social Role of Cows
From ISKCON News by Hare Krishna dd
“In my last birth I was born in the family of cowherd men, and I gave protection to the calves and cows. Because of such pious activities, I have now become the son of a brahmana.” – Lord Chaitanya (Chaitanya-charitamrta, Adi Lila 7.111)
Throughout history many traditional societies have centered […]
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Friday, June 5th, 2009
“I Feel Free” By Jack Bruce and Pete Brown
Feel when I dance with you,
We move like the sea.
You, you’re all I want to know.
I feel free, I feel free, I feel free.
I can walk down the street, there’s no one there
Though the pavements are one huge crowd.
I can drive down the road; my eyes don’t see,
Though my mind wants to cry out loud.
I […]
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Simple Living, High Thinking
“But we have encumbered our civilization in such a way that we have lost all simple living thing. We have manufactured in so many ways encumbered ways of life. Therefore we have neglected spiritual life. And because we have neglected spiritual life there is no peace.
“If you want really peaceful life, then you have to […]
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Bhakti Marg Swami Kirtan At FOI
Check out this link to see a kirtan held on Lord Nirshimadev’s Appearance Day, the day before the Festival of Inspiration started.
” His Holiness Bhakti Marg Swami leading an amazing kirtan for Narasimha Caturdasi 2009. HH Radhanath and Devamrita Swamis dancing at Festival of Inspiration (FOI), New Vrindavan.”
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
Darwin Is Dead!-Nature’s IQ
If you would like to contribute to our year-long “celebration” of Darwin’s 200th birthday, please send your articles, editorials, or any other creative and informative pieces to nvclub108@gmail.comBook Review: Nature’s IQ: Extraordinary Animal Behavi…
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Monday, June 1st, 2009
Yadunath’s Journey To The Festival Of Inspiration
From ISKCON News Weekly
Performing at ISKCON’s annual Festival of Inspiration this May for the seventh time in a row, professional comedian Yadunath Dasa is a ball of energy and edgy humor. His distinctive New Jersey accent booms out over the sound system as he simultaneously plays on the audience’s familiarity with internal ISKCON quirks and […]
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Monday, June 1st, 2009
Why Good Samaritans Should Avoid Virtual Carnage
From Short Sharp Science
by Ewen Callaway, reporter
I was shocked the first time I watched my 12-year old cousin play Grand Theft Auto Vice City, an ultra-violent video game where the protagonist roams around a city, stealing cars and wreaking bodily havoc. I also averted my eyes through much of 300, a visually stunning yet exceedingly […]