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The whole idea is that people residing in New Vrindaban may not
have to search out work outside. Arrangements should be such
that the residents should be self-satisfied. That will make an ideal
asrama.

I do not know these ideals can be given practical shape, but I think
like that; that people may be happy in any place with land and cow
without endeavoring for so-called amenities of modern life--which
simply increase anxieties for maintenance and proper equipment.

The less we are anxious for maintaining our body and soul togeth-
er, the more we become favorable for advancing in Krishna
Consciousness.” (Letter dated June 14, 1968 to Hayagriva)

This letter outlines the ideal organization for a healthy, happy and
prosperous life based on intelligent stewardship of land for grow-
ing crops especially grains without using machinery, gasoline or
petroleum products, and protecting cows to obtain the ideal food,
which is milk from cows that are cared for throughout their life
without sending them to a slaughterhouse.

Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada has summarized how to live a
peaceful life based on the Vedic wisdom of simple living and high
thinking. The simple living is achieved by relying on cow products
(milk, yogurt, ghee, cheese, cow urine and cow dung) and land
stewardship using only natural methods of developing and protect-
ing topsoil with teeming micro-organisms. The economic problem
for sustainability and sustenance is solved by cow protection and
employing traditional methods of land cultivation without the use of
artificial fertilizers, pesticides and machinery. By the production of
ahimsa milk (milk produced without unnecessary violence) and or-
ganic grains, vegetables and fruits, all the basic necessities for
maintaining a healthy lifestyle are achieved.

High thinking is possible when one solves the economic problem
without reliance on massive industry and modern technology. As a
result one gains time to research the Vedic knowledge concerning
the development of pure love and devotion for God (Lord Krishna).
Spiritual life is fostered by a natural and simple lifestyle that pro-
motes mental peace, physical well-being, empathy, compassion,
patience, tolerance and many more fundamental qualities for
schieving the goal of life.

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