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["In Memory of Rangakara Prabhu'' below this post]

Happy New Year!

January 26, 2009 marks the beginning of the Chinese year 4707. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, this is the Year of the Ox. The Ox, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizes prosperity through hard work, resolve, and tenacity.

While economists hope this foretells a bullish financial market, we at Save the Cow see it as an opportunity to increase and improve our service to Lord Krishna’s beloved cows and oxen. This auspicious opportunity is open to all and depends upon your generous contributions. Let’s work together to make this Year of the Ox one of wonderful progress in the cause of go-seva and cow protection.

Year of the Ox

Think of Chinese New Year as a second chance to make some additional New Year’s resolutions. And what better resolution is there in the Year of the Ox than to make a pledge of support to Save the Cow. Consider adopting a cow or an ox by pledging a monthly donation at one of the three service levels: Pandava Sahadeva, Maharaja Nanda, or Gopal Krishna. Visit Projects and Wish Lists to contribute for a specific need or make a General Donation.

Save the Cow

P.O. Box 93

Alachua, FL 32616

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For the cowherd men and the cows, Krishna is the supreme friend. Therefore He is worshipped by the prayer namo brahmanya-devaya go-brahmana-hitaya ca. His pastimes in Gokula, His dhama, are always favorable to the brahmanas and the cows. His first business is to give all comfort to the cows and the brahmanas. In fact, comfort for the brahmanas is secondary, and comfort for the cows is His first concern.

—Srila Prabhupada’s purport on Srimad Bhagavatam (10.8.16)

The cow is the support of all living entities, and the ocean of auspiciousness. The cow is the past and the future. She nourishes the health of all living entities, and she is the root of all prosperity. The piety one achieves by feeding a cow is never destroyed.

—Gavopanishad

Rangakara at Gita Nagari

One of our steady supporters, Rangakara Prabhu, passed away in early January. He was a disciple of Srila Jayapataka Swami, the husband of Lalita Sakhi and father of Vrindavan Lila. Many remember him as  one of the most friendly and kind-hearted men they ever met. When he lived at the Gita Nagari farm in Pennsylvania, Rangakara worked with the oxen—a service that he cherished. After moving to Alachua he quickly began giving regular donations to Save the Cow. He was one of Prajapati’s adopters and when Prajapati passed on became a supporter of another ox named Govinda.

Just before Christmas I ran into Rangakara in the Alachua Post Office parking lot. He rolled down his car window, called me over with his characteristic smile, and immediately wrote out a check to Save the Cow.

Whoever renders service unto Me in devotion is a friend, is in Me, and I am also a friend to him. . . . He quickly becomes righteous and attains lasting peace. O son of Kunti [Arjuna], declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes. —Bhagavad-gita 9.29, 9.31

His widow, Lalita Sakhi, is requesting anyone who wishes to make an offering in Rangakara Prabhu’s memory to do so by making a donation to Save the Cow in his name.

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Send checks or money orders to:

Save the Cow
P.O. Box 93
Alachua, FL 32616

All contributions are tax deductible (in the USA).
ISKCON Save the Cow’s Federal Tax ID#: 59-2710464

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