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Suggesting a name for the farm

In contrast, the new farming project in Murwillumbah showed great promise. The more the devotees saw what was available, the more enthusiastic they became. The land had a river, ample flats for grazing and all kinds of forestry ideal for building purposes, including red and white mahogany, iron bark, various types of eucalyptus and even camphor trees. The fact that out of the 810 acres, 350 acres were forest meant that plenty of wood was available for home construction. The amount owing on the farm was paid in cash, and on 7 April 1977, devotees moved onto the property. A carload of boys were waiting at the front entrance to join them, an auspicious beginning and within a month, 13 devotees were living on the new farm. The climate was hot and damp. In fact it rained for a month from the day the devotees moved onto the property. As spectacular waterfalls ran off the slopes of the 600 meter high mountain it reminded the devotees of Govardhana Hill, the favorite place of Krishna's childhood pastimes in Vrindavana. Hari-sauri wrote to Srila Prabhupada, suggesting a name for the farm. Prabhupada's reply, dated 1 May 1977, approved the choice. Yes, the name 'New Govardhana' will be very appropriate for your farm.


Reference: The Great Transcendental Adventure by Kurma Dasa