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New Gokul Farm: Bhaktivedanta Manor's Cow Sanctuary

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Welcome to Europe’s largest cow sanctuary!

27/10/2024

In the Bhagavad-gītā (18.44) there is a clear injunction that cows should be protected: kṛṣi-gorakṣya-vāṇijyaṁ vaiśya-karma svabhāva-jam. “The duty of vaiśyas is to produce agricultural products, trade and give protection to cows.” - Śrīla Prabhupāda 🤎

20/10/2024

Kartik ✨ Taking place during October and November, this month is revered as the holiest of the year, and it offers a unique opportunity for spiritual advancement. From candlelit offerings to vows of austerity, Kartik is a time when devotees focus their hearts on Lord Krishna, specifically in His childhood form as Damodara, who was once famously bound with rope by His mother, Yashoda, to curb His mischievous activities.

Happy Kartik! 🤎

19/10/2024

Morning kisses 😙

04/10/2024

Saturday’s Schedule! 🫶🏼

Hare Krishna! 🤍 If you’re planning to visit Bhaktivedanta Manor on Saturday and are keen to experience an ox cart ride, please see the departure timings!

We do ask for donations to raise funds for New Gokul Farm’s hay & straw needs as we begin enter the winter season.

We can’t wait to welcome you onboard! 🐂

02/10/2024

Isn’t he a cutie?! 😝

23/09/2024

This evening we’ve had some calm after the heavy rains. Kalki looks majestic! 🩶

21/09/2024

Today’s schedule! 🫶🏼

Hare Krishna! 🤍 If you’re planning to visit Bhaktivedanta Manor today and are keen to experience an ox cart ride, please see today’s schedule!

We do ask for donations to raise funds for New Gokul Farm’s hay & straw needs as we begin enter the winter season.

We can’t wait to welcome you onboard! 🐂

16/09/2024

Good morning 🥰

13/09/2024

Tomorrow’s schedule! 🫶🏼

Hare Krishna! 🤍 If you’re planning to visit Bhaktivedanta Manor tomorrow and are keen to experience an ox cart ride, please see tomorrow’s schedule!

We do ask for donations to raise funds for New Gokul Farm as we begin enter the winter season.

We can’t wait to welcome you onboard! 🐂

14/08/2024

What a sight! 😍

7 pairs of oxen took part in a very unique festival to celebrate our summer harvest!

A herd of ox-carts ceremoniously lead a procession from the main Bhaktivedanta Manor building to Holland Farm. The main cart escorted the utsav (festival) deities of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda, which was tailed by hundreds of devotees singing kirtan! 🎶

Holland Farm, on the far western part of the Manor’s 78 acre estate, is the base of the Manor’s horticultural project. Many different vegetables, herbs and fruits are organically grown there. 🌱

It was truly a day to remember!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada 🧡

07/08/2024

Shhhh 🤫 Raghava is sleeping! Cows take many naps during the day. It’s always sweet to see them snoozing! 🧡

07/08/2024

Nitai is refusing to look at the camera this morning 😂

29/07/2024

Bhaktivedanta Manor is a tirtha - a portal to the spiritual world!

Saints and cows traverse these holy lands, creating a spiritual atmosphere like no other.

Srila Prabhupada explains “the perfection of one’s occupational duty, whether in the sphere of duty to oneself, one’s community or one’s nation, is judged by the degree to which the Lord is satisfied (ŚB 3.2.32), and the Vedic scriptures clearly explains the importance of caring for cows, an act that is most pleasing to the Lord. ♥️

22/07/2024

Saints & cows! 🌾

The special cows of New Gokul Farm were greeted by His Holiness Keshava Swami, who reminded us of the importance of cow care.

Devotees of Krishna care for cows as they are revered as motherly figures according to Vedic literature, providing nurturing and sustenance to humanity. This practice embodies the principles of simple living and high thinking, fostering compassion and respect for all beings. 🌿✨

14/07/2024

Rise & shine, let’s get to work! 🌾

07/07/2024

Narayani is the cutest calf! 💚

“That picture, Kṛṣṇa, He’s embracing the calf. He is not only embracing the gopīs, but He is embracing the calf also, cows also. Sama-darśinaḥ. For Kṛṣṇa the gopīs, the calf and the cows, or anyone in Vṛndāvana who has come to serve Him, they are all equal to Him. Somebody wants to serve Kṛṣṇa as calf, somebody wants to serve Kṛṣṇa as cow, somebody wants to serve Kṛṣṇa as gopī, somebody wants to serve Kṛṣṇa as cowherd boy, somebody wants to serve Kṛṣṇa as His father, somebody wants to serve Kṛṣṇa as His mother. These are the different mellows, different taste. Every living entity has got his own taste, how to love Kṛṣṇa. But the central point is to love Kṛṣṇa.”

- Srila Prabhupada ✨

Date: July 31, 1973
Location: London
Transcript

22/06/2024

Good morning & Hare Krishna! ❤️

New Gokul Farm is founded on the principle of ahimsa or nonviolence. Our cows are loved as family members for their entire lives!

21/06/2024

Evening snuggles & coziness! Jagannath is getting ready to rest 😴

Address

Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane
Watford
WD258EZ

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

https://newgokul.bhaktivedantamanor.co.uk/

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