Haribol!
Well, i've got a bit of time to write now, since we're all in bed recovering from some yucky stomach virus that seems to be going around...thankfully, we all seem to be on the mends.
I realized that I've written nothing about the goshala, but it's so a part of our lives here in Mayapur. The goshala is where the cows live and are cared for--and it's right across the road from where we stay.
For the first month or so, we would just bring our veggie and fruit scraps to feed the cows. Then, a group of devotees organized a weekly visit to the goshala so the community can get more connected with the cows. You see, there are SO MANY cows and bulls here--too many for this space. ISKCON Mayapur is trying to figure out what to do so all the cows and bulls are cared for properly. This group not only feeds and gives love to the cows, but brushes them as well (which they absolutely LOVE!).
Finding a cow brush is simple, just go to your local store and ask for a laundry scrub brush--works great! So, the first set of pics is from early on in our stay and the second is from one of those community cow lovin' days...
We go to the goshala every other day or so, though it's been at least a week since our last visit due to busy schedules...we always bring our brushes and veggie/fruit scraps...it's a very rewarding and special experience--to be so close to the cows and have them react with you in such an intimate, intelligent way.
At first, Nitai wouldn't get too near the cows, but now he's feeding and brushing them like a pro. It's been cool to see the change.
Oh! And if any of you get a chance to brush a cow, they love love love to get brushed under their necks, on that super soft, flappy part...I don't have a pic of that, but I'll get one and share later.
Well, i've got a bit of time to write now, since we're all in bed recovering from some yucky stomach virus that seems to be going around...thankfully, we all seem to be on the mends.
I realized that I've written nothing about the goshala, but it's so a part of our lives here in Mayapur. The goshala is where the cows live and are cared for--and it's right across the road from where we stay.
For the first month or so, we would just bring our veggie and fruit scraps to feed the cows. Then, a group of devotees organized a weekly visit to the goshala so the community can get more connected with the cows. You see, there are SO MANY cows and bulls here--too many for this space. ISKCON Mayapur is trying to figure out what to do so all the cows and bulls are cared for properly. This group not only feeds and gives love to the cows, but brushes them as well (which they absolutely LOVE!).
Finding a cow brush is simple, just go to your local store and ask for a laundry scrub brush--works great! So, the first set of pics is from early on in our stay and the second is from one of those community cow lovin' days...
We go to the goshala every other day or so, though it's been at least a week since our last visit due to busy schedules...we always bring our brushes and veggie/fruit scraps...it's a very rewarding and special experience--to be so close to the cows and have them react with you in such an intimate, intelligent way.
At first, Nitai wouldn't get too near the cows, but now he's feeding and brushing them like a pro. It's been cool to see the change.
Oh! And if any of you get a chance to brush a cow, they love love love to get brushed under their necks, on that super soft, flappy part...I don't have a pic of that, but I'll get one and share later.
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| we call him the "cuddly" one because he always hops up on the feeding trough for a nuzzle |
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| nitai is in love with this baby calf...actually, connecting with her turned his fear into delight |
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| Bala Nitai was just standing there and this big bull came over for some love |
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| these are some of the hard working (& strong) ladies who work at the goshala...mainly shoveling and carrying heavy loads of cow dung out of the stalls... |
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| Nitai brushing one of the cows |
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| here's that cute baby again |
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| and the cuddly one... |
2 comments:
Hare Krishna.
pamho. AGTSP.
The sacred Cows are so nicely cared for in Mayapur and you are witness. Nitai must be loving to brush the cow. I get reminded of the school days when we used to do that along with feeding the cow. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Your servants,
Rohinikishor das, Shyamaraas dasi, Hari Bhakti dasi and Radhika Priya
I love love love these photos! So blessed and so sweet! Glad to hear you are all doing better from your stomach flu!
Radhe Radhe!
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