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ZHT/660412 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-11-20T16:15:31Z

Radhananda: Created page with "Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 1966 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約 {{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_..."

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660412BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"那麼, Śrī Kṛṣṇa在這裡說了什麼?karma-jam, karma-jam ([[Vanisource:博伽梵歌 2.51 (1972)|博伽梵歌 2.51]]), '一切, 你所履行的任何工作,造成了未來享樂或受苦的反應. 但如果你聰明的執行, 與至尊意識合作, 那麼你將避免這個生老病死的綑綁, 在你的下一世... 這是一個訓練期.今生將是一個訓練期, 一旦你完全的訓練有素, 那麼下一個結果是放棄虛體之後你將會來到我的王國.' Tyaktvā dehaṁ punar janma naiti mām eti kaunteya ([[Vanisource:博伽梵歌 4.9 (1972)|博伽梵歌 4.9]]). 因此這就是完整的過程."|Vanisource:660412 - Lecture BG 02.51-55 - New York|660412 - 演講 BG 02.51-55 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660405 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-11-05T13:20:13Z

Radhananda: Created page with "Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 1966 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約 {{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_..."

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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660405BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"現在,博伽梵歌( Bhagavad-gītā )也確認, 一旦開始, 這個靈性生命,那麼他不是失敗者,在某種意義上說他得到下一生人類生命的保證. 在一般的職責中, 你不會知道你是否將會得到人類的軀體. 是不確定的. 那將仰賴你工作的品質.但這裡, 如果你開始你的靈性生命, 犧牲所有其他的義務, 那你下一世成為人類是得到保證的,得到保證的."|Vanisource:660405 - Lecture BG 02.49-51 - New York|660405 - 演講 BG 02.49-51 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660401 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-11-05T11:04:52Z

Radhananda:

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660401BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"這物質軀體, 我們必須永遠知道,這是一個外來/外在的東西. 我們已經為你們解釋過,那就像是一件衣服.衣服,衣服對我軀體來說是一個外在物. 類似的,這個造造與精微的軀體—物質五總元素的粗造軀體以及心意,自我,智力的精微軀體—他們都是我外在的東西. 因此,我現在是被困在外在物中.我一生的使命是i擺脫這個外來的東西. 我想置身於我真正的靈性身體中.如果你練習就可以做得到."|Vanisource:660401 - Lecture BG 02.48-49 - New York|660401 - 演講 BG 02.48-49 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660401 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-11-05T11:03:41Z

Radhananda:

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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660401BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"這物質軀體, 我們必須永遠知道,這是一個外來/外在的東西. 我們已經為你們解釋過,那就像是一件衣服.衣服,衣服對我軀體來說是一個外在物. 類似的,這個粗早與精微的軀體—物質五總元素的粗造軀體以及心意,自我,智力的精微軀體—他們都是我外在的東西. 因此,我現在是被困在外在物中.我一生的使命是i擺脫這個外來的東西. 我想置身於我真正的靈性身體中.如果你練習就可以做得到."|Vanisource:660401 - Lecture BG 02.48-49 - New York|660401 - 演講 BG 02.48-49 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660401 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-11-01T17:37:53Z

Radhananda: Created page with "Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 1966 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約 {{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_..."

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660401BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"This material body, we must always know, this is a foreign thing. We have already explained to you that this is just like dress. Dress. Dress is a foreign thing to my body. Similarly, this gross and subtle body—gross body of this material five elements and the subtle body of mind, ego, intelligence—they are my foreign things. So I am now encaged in foreign things. My whole life mission is to get out of these foreign things. I want to be situated in my real spiritual body. That can be done if you practice."|Vanisource:660401 - Lecture BG 02.48-49 - New York|660401 - 演講 BG 02.48-49 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660328 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-10-29T10:46:36Z

Radhananda: Created page with "Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 1966 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約 {{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_..."

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660328BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"這個桑克伊爾坦( saṅkīrtana )就是我們現在進行的, 是超然聲音的震盪.這的將幫助我們淨化我們已經累積在我們心意表面的灰塵.一切全都被誤解了.我們, 是純淨的靈魂,純淨的意識, 我們天生就是與物質汙染分離的.但是由於我們長期與物質的氛圍聯誼,我們累積了極大的,厚厚一層的灰塵於我們心意上.因此一旦這些灰塵被清除,那麼我們就可以看見我們自己,我們是什麼了." |Vanisource:660328 - Lecture BG 02.46-47 - New York|660328 - 演講 BG 02.46-47 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660311 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-10-29T10:18:59Z

Radhananda: Created page with "Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 1966 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約 {{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_..."

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660311BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"現在, 這,我們的重點是, 從我們母親的子宮開始,從我們的出生的最開始,當軀體發育,發育,類似的,從母體出來後, 這個軀體也是繼續發育. 但這個靈性的火花一樣在那裏.軀體取得發育.因此...現在,那樣的發育---從這個小孩,它變成大一點的小孩, 變成一個男孩,他變成年輕人,然後漸漸地成一個老人像我這樣, 然後漸漸地,當這個軀體不再有用, 那麼它就, 它就必須被放棄而取得另一個軀體—這就是靈魂轉世的過程. 我認為要明白這樣簡單的過程並不困難."|Vanisource:660311 - Lecture BG 02.13 - New York|660311 - 演講 BG 02.13 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660307 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-10-24T16:17:21Z

Radhananda: Created page with "Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 1966 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約 {{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_..."

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese_(traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660307BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"受制約的靈魂與解脫的靈魂之間的不同在於受制約的靈魂在四個方面的不完美.一個受制約的靈魂必定會犯錯,一個受制約的靈魂在幻覺中, 一個受制約的靈魂有欺騙他人的傾向以及一個受制約的靈魂具有他不完美的感官,不完美的感官.因此應該從解脫了的靈魂那裡得取知識."|Vanisource:660307 - Lecture BG 02.12 - New York|660307 - 演講 BG 02.12 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660220 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-10-17T15:57:01Z

Radhananda:

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660302BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"只有一部經典, 為全世界人們共同的一部經典, 那就是博伽梵歌 . Devo devakī-putra eva. 全世界ˊ只有一為神,就是聖主奎師那. eko mantras tasya nāmāni. 一部聖歌,曼陀囉,唯一一首聖歌, 一部祈禱文, 或聖詩, 就是念誦"祂"的聖名--哈瑞奎師那哈瑞奎師那奎師那奎師那哈瑞哈瑞哈瑞茹阿瑪哈瑞茹阿瑪茹阿瑪茹阿瑪哈瑞哈瑞" |Vanisource:660219-20 - Lecture BG Introduction - New York|660219-20 - 演講 BG Introduction - 紐約}}

ZHT/660220 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-10-17T15:52:05Z

Radhananda:

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660304BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"只有一部經典, 為全世界人們共同的一部經典, 那就是博伽梵歌 . Devo devakī-putra eva. 全世界ˊ只有一為神,就是聖主奎師那. eko mantras tasya nāmāni. 一部聖歌,曼陀囉,唯一一首聖歌, 一部祈禱文, 或聖詩, 就是念誦"祂"的聖名--哈瑞奎師那哈瑞奎師那奎師那奎師那哈瑞哈瑞哈瑞茹阿瑪哈瑞茹阿瑪茹阿瑪茹阿瑪哈瑞哈瑞" |Vanisource:660219-20 - Lecture BG Introduction - New York|660219-20 - 演講 BG Introduction - 紐約}}

ZHT/660304 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-10-17T14:27:53Z

Radhananda: Created page with "Category:ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 1966 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約 {{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese..."

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660304BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"去到聖地的真正意義是----去尋找一些具有靈性知識的智慧學者.他們住在那裏.去與他們聯誼,從他們那裏取得知識.---那就是去朝聖得意義.因為在朝聖中,聖地....就像我一樣,我居住在溫達文(Vṛndāvana) . 在溫達文居住著很多偉大的學者及聖人. 因此應該去這樣的聖地不是只單純的去水中沐浴而已."|Vanisource:660304 - Lecture BG 02.11 - New York|660304 - 演講 BG 02.11 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660302 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-10-17T14:12:53Z

Radhananda: Created page with "Category:ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 1966 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約 {{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese..."

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660302BG-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"現代文明事實上是....逃避,逃避真正的受苦.他們從事短暫的受苦.但是韋達的系統是韋達知識.他們的意義是終結受苦的...,永遠的,永遠的受苦. 你看?人類生命的意思是那個, 終結一切的受苦.當然,我們試著終結個種苦難. 我們的工作,我們的職位,我們的教育,我們的知識增長----一切都是為了終結受苦.但那種受苦是短暫的,短暫的. 但我們必須終結永遠的受苦. 受苦....那種的知識稱為超然的知識."|Vanisource:660302 - Lecture BG 02.07-11 - New York|660302 - 演講 BG 02.07-11 - 紐約}}

ZHT/660220 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-10-10T13:40:51Z

Radhananda:

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660219-20.BG-NY_full_part_2_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"只有一部經典, 為全世界人們共同的一部經典, 那就是博伽梵歌 . Devo devakī-putra eva. 全世界ˊ只有一為神,就是聖主奎師那. eko mantras tasya nāmāni. 一部聖歌,曼陀囉,唯一一首聖歌, 一部祈禱文, 或聖詩, 就是念誦"祂"的聖名--哈瑞奎師那哈瑞奎師那奎師那奎師那哈瑞哈瑞哈瑞茹阿瑪哈瑞茹阿瑪茹阿瑪茹阿瑪哈瑞哈瑞" |Vanisource:660219-20 - Lecture BG Introduction - New York|660219-20 - 演講 BG Introduction - 紐約}}

ZHT/660220 演講 - 聖帕布帕德甘露語紐約

2022-10-08T12:31:53Z

Radhananda: Created page with "Category:ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 1966 Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約 {{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese..."

[[Category:ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語]]
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{{Audiobox_NDrops|ZHT/Chinese (traditional) - 聖帕布帕德甘露語|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/660219-20.BG-NY_full_part_2_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"只有一部經典, 為全世界人們共同的一部經典, 那就是薄伽梵歌 . Devo devakī-putra eva. 全世界ˊ只有一為神,就是聖主奎師那. eko mantras tasya nāmāni. 一部聖歌,曼陀囉,唯一一首聖歌, 一部祈禱文, 或聖詩, 就是念誦"祂"的聖名--哈瑞奎師那哈瑞奎師那奎師那奎師那哈瑞哈瑞哈瑞茹阿瑪哈瑞茹阿瑪茹阿瑪茹阿瑪哈瑞哈瑞" |Vanisource:660219-20 - Lecture BG Introduction - New York|660219-20 - 演講 BG Introduction - 紐約}}

Category:ZHT/甘露點滴 - 紐約

2022-10-02T13:38:54Z

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2022-10-02T13:38:54Z

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2020-11-13T14:29:28Z

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聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*我們推動他的Vani為主要的驅動力來保持ISKCON的成員們忠實於他,藉此鼓舞,熱情且堅決的讓他現在及未來的每一個活動都按他的期許實現.

*我們促進外士那瓦-婆羅門規範的發展,以聖帕布帕德的教導及他傳教策略為中心的”vani-文化”

*我們教育奉獻者們依照聖帕布帕德為ISCKCON創辦靈性導師導師的地位,並服務他及他的活動.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師===

*我們提升極重要的全球意識---藉由聖帕布帕德當代環繞每個國家的實質教導,他的靈性重要性為世界的靈性導師(world-acharya).

*我們啟發一派欣賞及尊重聖帕布帕德教導的文化,藉由世界人口引發積極參與奎師那意識的實踐.

*我們意識到聖帕布帕德建造了一間整個世界都可居住的房子為前提,藉由建立他這間既是基底又是屋頂的---'''庇護所(the ashray)'''訓示教導(Vani)可保護這間房子.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*我們推動他的Vani為主要的驅動力來保持ISKCON的成員們忠實於他,藉此鼓舞,熱情且堅決的讓他現在及未來的每一個活動都按他的期許實現.

*我們促進外士那瓦-婆羅門規範的發展,以聖帕布帕德的教導及他傳教策略為中心的”vani-文化”

*我們教育奉獻者們依照聖帕布帕德為ISCKCON創辦靈性導師導師的地位,並服務他及他的活動.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師===

*我們提升極重要的全球意識---藉由聖帕布帕德當代環繞每個國家的實質教導,他的靈性重要性為世界的靈性導師(world-acharya).

*我們啟發一派欣賞及尊重聖帕布帕德教導的文化,藉由世界人口引發積極參與奎師那意識的實踐.

*我們意識到聖帕布帕德建造了一間整個世界都可居住的房子為首要條件,藉由建立他這間既是基底又是屋頂的'''庇護所(the ashray)'''訓示教導(Vani)可保護這間房子.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*我們推動他的Vani為主要的驅動力來保持ISKCON的成員們忠實於他,藉此鼓舞,熱情且堅決的讓他現在及未來的每一個活動都按他的期許實現.

*我們促進外士那瓦-婆羅門規範的發展,以聖帕布帕德的教導及他傳教策略為中心的”vani-文化”

*我們教育奉獻者們依照聖帕布帕德為ISCKCON創辦靈性導師導師的地位,並服務他及他的活動.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師===

*我們提升極重要的全球意識---藉由聖帕布帕德當代環繞每個國家的實質教導,他的靈性重要性為世界的靈性導師(world-acharya).

*我們啟發一派欣賞及尊重聖帕布帕德教導的文化,藉由世界人口引發積極參與奎師那意識的實踐.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

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==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*我們推動他的Vani為主要的驅動力來保持ISKCON的成員們忠實於他,藉此鼓舞,熱情且堅決的讓他現在及未來的每一個活動都按他的期許實現.

*我們促進外士那瓦-婆羅門規範的發展,以聖帕布帕德的教導及他傳教策略為中心的”vani-文化”

*我們教育奉獻者們依照聖帕布帕德為ISCKCON創辦靈性導師導師的地位,並服務他及他的活動.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師===

*我們提升極重要的全球意識---藉由聖帕布帕德當代環繞每個國家的實質教導,他的靈性重要性為世界的靈性導師world-acharya.

*我們啟發一派欣賞及尊重聖帕布帕德教導的文化,藉由世界人口引發積極參與奎師那意識的實踐.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*我們推動他的Vani為主要的驅動力來保持ISKCON的成員們忠實於他,藉此鼓舞,熱情且堅決的讓他現在及未來的每一個活動都按他的期許實現.

*我們促進外士那瓦-婆羅門規範的發展,以聖帕布帕德的教導及他傳教策略為中心的”vani-文化”

*我們教育奉獻者們依照聖帕布帕德為ISCKCON創辦靈性導師導師的地位,並服務他及他的活動.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*我們推動他的Vani為主要的驅動力來保持ISKCON的成員們忠實於他,藉此鼓舞,熱情且堅決的讓他現在及未來的每一個活動都按他的期許實現.

*我們促進外士那瓦-婆羅門規範的發展,以聖帕布帕德的教導及他傳教策略為中心的”vani-文化”

*我們教育奉獻者們依照聖帕布帕德為ISCKCON創辦靈性導師導師的地位,並服務他及他的活動.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*我們推動他的Vani為主要的驅動力來保持ISKCON的成員們忠實於他,藉此鼓舞,熱情且堅決的讓他現在及未來的每一個活動都按他的期許實現.

*我們促進外士那瓦-婆羅門規範的發展,以聖帕布帕德的教導及他傳教策略為中心的”vani-文化”

*我們教育奉獻者們,聖帕布帕德為ISCKCON創辦導師的真實地位,並服務他及他的活動.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

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==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*我們推動他的Vani為主要的驅動力來保持ISKCON的成員們忠實於他,藉此鼓舞,熱情且堅決的讓他現在及未來的每一個活動都按他的期許實現.

*我們促進外士那瓦-婆羅門規範的發展,以聖帕布帕德的教導及他傳教策略為中心的”vani-文化”

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*我們推動他的Vani為主要的驅動力來保持ISKCON的成員們忠實於他,藉此鼓舞,熱情且堅決的讓他現在及未來的每一個活動都按他的期許實現.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創辦人===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的離別,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*我們以事實教育奉獻者們聖帕布帕德是我們傑出的訓示古茹,而我們師徒關係處在離別的狀態中.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創始人===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的分離,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的追隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創始人===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的分離,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*我們建立一個授權訓示門徒傳承來維護聖帕布帕德的遺產始終世代延續.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創始人===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

一種文化庇護於聖帕布帕德蓮花足下的教導,只能在他跟隨者的心中被這三個聖帕布帕德的地位喚醒時才能被實現.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*我們接受所有聖帕布帕德的跟隨者們不論是個別或是與其他人討論時都能從他的教導中體驗到他的臨在與庇護.

*我們淨化我們自己並以學習與他生活為我們的良知指南,建立與聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的穩固關係.

*我們鼓勵奉獻者們感受到與聖帕布帕德的分離,慢慢地在他的訓示之中找尋他的臨在及慰藉.

*我們分享聖帕布帕德的慈悲及他所有的隨者們,包含那些在他傳承啟迪的及那些以不同能力跟隨他的人.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創始人===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是我們傑出的訓示古茹(siksa-guru)===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是ISKCON的創始人===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是世界的靈性導師(World-acharya)===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)'s Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,給予我謙卑的服務的感謝,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''我非常感謝你們,你們所有人,感謝我謙卑的服務,我盡力履行靈性導師給予我的職責.我請求我所有的門徒們一起合作並且我確信我們的任務將毫無疑慮的向前邁進.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada 給 Tamala Krishna das (GBC)的信 - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

因此,我們致力於創造一個真正具有機動性的平台來促成聖帕布帕德教導內完美知識的正確理解及領悟,並大量的傳播使其教導能快樂的被執行.就是那麼簡單.但唯一把我們從完成Vanipedi分開的是”時間”,許多Vani服務的神聖時間,那個奉獻者們承諾及尚未被呈獻的願景.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*在他物質軀體的不在的時,聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)要求許多vani僕人來協助他這項任務.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*翻譯所有聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導至一種特定語言,如同邀請聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)永恆的居住在那個語言的所在地.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導以主題方式分類大大的增強其中真理的理解過程,從每個視角探索,發現及徹底編寫他的教導具有龐大的價值.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)希望他的教導大量散播並被正確的理解.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導將成為他百萬跟隨者們及所有後代的主要庇護所.

:*Srila Prabhupada wanted his teachings to be profusely distributed and properly understood.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*在現代沒有比聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)更偉大的外士那瓦哲學擁護者及更偉大的社會評論家,依其原貌解釋當代的世界.

:*Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be the primary shelter for his millions of followers for all future generations.

:*Srila Prabhupada wanted his teachings to be profusely distributed and properly understood.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*聖帕布帕德是一位純粹的奉獻者,由聖主Krishna直接授權使生物體從事愛神的奉獻服務.他的教導中發現他無與倫比的揭示絕對真理而被證實了這授權.

:*There has been no greater exponent of Vaishnava philosophy in modern times, and no greater social critic who explains this contemporary world AS IT IS, than Srila Prabhupada.

:*Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be the primary shelter for his millions of followers for all future generations.

:*Srila Prabhupada wanted his teachings to be profusely distributed and properly understood.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

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==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*我們接受

:*Srila Prabhupada is a pure devotee, directly empowered by Lord Sri Krishna to engage living entities in loving devotional service to God. This empowerment is proven in his unparalleled exposé on the Absolute Truth found within his teachings.

:*There has been no greater exponent of Vaishnava philosophy in modern times, and no greater social critic who explains this contemporary world AS IT IS, than Srila Prabhupada.

:*Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be the primary shelter for his millions of followers for all future generations.

:*Srila Prabhupada wanted his teachings to be profusely distributed and properly understood.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

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'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解

* 吸引聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*We accept that

:*Srila Prabhupada is a pure devotee, directly empowered by Lord Sri Krishna to engage living entities in loving devotional service to God. This empowerment is proven in his unparalleled exposé on the Absolute Truth found within his teachings.

:*There has been no greater exponent of Vaishnava philosophy in modern times, and no greater social critic who explains this contemporary world AS IT IS, than Srila Prabhupada.

:*Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be the primary shelter for his millions of followers for all future generations.

:*Srila Prabhupada wanted his teachings to be profusely distributed and properly understood.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解.

* 吸引聖帕布帕德所有的國家的跟隨者們以全球合作的視野達到以上所述.

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*We accept that

:*Srila Prabhupada is a pure devotee, directly empowered by Lord Sri Krishna to engage living entities in loving devotional service to God. This empowerment is proven in his unparalleled exposé on the Absolute Truth found within his teachings.

:*There has been no greater exponent of Vaishnava philosophy in modern times, and no greater social critic who explains this contemporary world AS IT IS, than Srila Prabhupada.

:*Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be the primary shelter for his millions of followers for all future generations.

:*Srila Prabhupada wanted his teachings to be profusely distributed and properly understood.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
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===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德的Vani

* 教授追隨聖帕布帕德的忠誠奉獻者們,使參照聖帕布帕德的Vani成為個人指導或充分學習後變得在各個層面上能代表他的一個必要性的明確理解.

* To attract Srila Prabhupada's followers from all nations to collaborate globally with the view to achieving all the above.

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*We accept that

:*Srila Prabhupada is a pure devotee, directly empowered by Lord Sri Krishna to engage living entities in loving devotional service to God. This empowerment is proven in his unparalleled exposé on the Absolute Truth found within his teachings.

:*There has been no greater exponent of Vaishnava philosophy in modern times, and no greater social critic who explains this contemporary world AS IT IS, than Srila Prabhupada.

:*Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be the primary shelter for his millions of followers for all future generations.

:*Srila Prabhupada wanted his teachings to be profusely distributed and properly understood.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

'''Sponsor:''' A person donating '''any amount they desire'''

'''Supporting Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''81 euros'''

'''Sustaining Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating at least '''810 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 monthly payments of 90 euros

'''Growth Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''8,100 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 900 euros

'''Foundational Patron:''' An individual person or legal entity donating '''81,000 euros''' with the possibility to make 9 yearly payments of 9,000 euros

*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德Vani為主題的書籍

* 提供課程資源使各種教育活動引入聖帕布帕德的Vani

* To instill among sincere followers of Srila Prabhupada an unequivocal understanding of the necessity to both consult Srila Prabhupada's Vani for personal guidance, and become sufficiently learned to represent him on all levels.

* To attract Srila Prabhupada's followers from all nations to collaborate globally with the view to achieving all the above.

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*We accept that

:*Srila Prabhupada is a pure devotee, directly empowered by Lord Sri Krishna to engage living entities in loving devotional service to God. This empowerment is proven in his unparalleled exposé on the Absolute Truth found within his teachings.

:*There has been no greater exponent of Vaishnava philosophy in modern times, and no greater social critic who explains this contemporary world AS IT IS, than Srila Prabhupada.

:*Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be the primary shelter for his millions of followers for all future generations.

:*Srila Prabhupada wanted his teachings to be profusely distributed and properly understood.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
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==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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==簡介==

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)十分重視他的教導,藉此Vanipedia致力於他的主體工作,包含了書籍,錄製的講座及對話錄...等.完成後,Vanipedia將成為世界上前所未有的Vani-temple提供一個神聖的空間,數百萬尋求真正靈性指導的人將從聖帕布帕德傑出教導中得到答案與啟發,呈現在這部 '''盡可能地多語言形式的百科全書中'''.

==Vanipedia願景==

<big>以團隊合作之力量來全面顯示聖帕布帕德多國語言呈現的Vani,藉此促進數百萬的人生活於Krishna意識的科學並協助聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動重建人類靈性化的社會.</big>

===團隊合作===

Vanipedi計畫是建立起一部相當品質的百科全書,唯有透過成千上萬奉獻者的集體合作，共同彙編和勤奮地翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的教導

我們要完成翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)所有書籍,講課,對話錄及書信至少16種語言,於2027年11月達到至少108種語言的部分呈現在Vanipedia中.

自2017年10月整部聖經已經被翻譯成670種語言,聖經新約翻譯出1521種語言,還有聖經的部分或是故事1121種其他的語言.這些統計顯示出我們增加聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導字幕所訂定的目標與基督教向全球傳播他們教義比較起來並不是那麼的規模宏大.

我們懇請所有的奉獻者們加入我們,在這種崇高的努力中,運用網際網路完全展現聖帕布帕德的多國語言Vani教導來利益全體人類.

===起源===

1965年聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)抵達了未獲邀請的美國.他的Vapu訓示於1977年結束,但他依然存在於他的Vani中,我們必須喚起這個存在.唯獨我們懇求聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)顯現他才會這麼做.我們強烈的渴望他在我們之間是我們掌握他顯現的關鍵.

===整體展現===

我們不希望聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的部分顯現於我們面前.我們要的是他完整的Vani訓示.他所有的教學紀錄應該要完整的編纂並翻譯成許多語言.這是我們提供給地球上下一代的人們聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)教導的完整庇蔭(ashraya).

===Vani訓示===

聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的完整Vani訓示將以兩個階段呈現.第一階段 - ''簡易階段'' - 完成並用所有的語言翻譯聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)全部的教導.第二階段- ''較困難階段'' - 上百萬的人們完完全全的活在他的教導之中.

====不同方式學習====
*至今,在我們的研究中, 我們已經發現有[[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''60種不同的方式''']] 聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada) 指示奉獻者們讀他的書籍.

*藉由學習聖帕布帕德的書籍用[[Vaniquotes:60 ways to study Srila Prabhupada's books| '''這些不同方式''']],我們可以好好的了解並吸收他們.經由遵循研究這個主題的方法並編譯他們,我們可以容易的洞察並深度的進入聖帕布帕德所陳述的每一個字義,片語,概念或人格性中.他的教導無疑是我們的生命和靈魂,當我們 [[How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|'''徹底的學習這些''']] 我們可以感知與體驗聖帕布帕德存在於許多深刻的地方.

===一千萬阿查亞(Acaryas)===
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*<big>''假設你現在擁有一萬.我建議增加到十萬.那是必須的.然後十萬到百萬,百萬到千萬.那就不會缺乏阿查亞(acharya),人們將會了解Krishna意識非常簡單. '''因此建立起這組織.''' 不要虛假的誇大其辭. 遵循阿查亞(acharya)的訓令,先讓子自己成熟完美. 然後就會非常容易的擊退瑪亞(maya).是的. 阿查亞們(Acharyas), 他們向對抗瑪亞(maya)的活動宣戰.''</big> [[Vanisource:750406 - Lecture CC Adi 01.13 - Mayapur|'''– Srila Prabhupada Lecture on Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, 6 April 1975''']]

====註解====

這個聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)的願景聲明已經自己說明了--- 這項完美的計畫使人們容易的了解Krishan意識.一千萬個被賦予力量的聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)訓示門徒們(siksa-disciples)謙卑的按照創辦靈性導師的訓示生活,一直為追求完美與成熟而努力.聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)明確的指出'''"建立起這組織."''' Vanipedia 正熱衷積極的幫助實現這一願景.

===Krishna意識的科學===

博伽梵歌第九章這個Krishna意識的科學稱為一切知識之王,一切機密事物之王,而且是超然覺悟至高無上的科學.Krishna意識是一門超然的科學,這門科學能對一位已經準備好為神服務真誠的奉獻者揭示出來. 達到Krishna意識不是經由枯燥的辯論或經由學歷資格. Krishna 意識不是一個宗教教派,比如印度教,基督教,佛教或伊斯蘭教等,它是一門科學. 如果有人仔細地讀了聖帕布帕德的書籍,他將會領悟到Krishna意識最高等的科學,並同樣的會激起向所有人們真正的福祉與利益而傳播.

===主柴坦亞(Caitanya)的派發聖名運動===

聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Caitanya Mahaprabhu)是桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的始祖.一個崇拜祂的人藉由獻出生命,金錢,聰明才智及話語從事桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動,就會被主認可並且賦予祂的祝福.其他人可能會說是愚蠢的行為,一個人所做的所有犧牲奉獻可能需要能量,一個為桑克依坦運動犧牲奉獻的人是最榮耀的. 整個Krishna意識運動是以聖主柴坦亞瑪哈帕布(Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)創建的桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動為基礎. 因此一個人從桑克依坦(sankirtana)運動的媒介去了解至尊人格首神知道了完美的一切.他就是sumedhas,一個實實在在有聰明才智的人.

===重建靈性化人類社會===

人類社會至今,還沒進入被遺忘的黑暗裡.在遍布全球的物質舒適,教育及經濟發展的領域中快速進步.但在整個社會中的某處卻有一個痛楚,對於不那麼種要的議題還是有大規模的抗爭.有一個如何讓人類社會合為一處在和平,友誼及繁榮的共同目標中的線索--博伽瓦譚(Srimad-Bhagavatam)滿足了這個需求,它是一種文化的展現讓整個人類社會再度靈性化.群眾,一般來說,是政客級領導者手中的工具.如果僅只改變領導者的心性,一定會使整個世界氛圍的重大改變.

真正教育的目標應該是自我覺悟,覺悟靈魂的靈性價值.大家都應該協助將世界上所有的活動靈性化.藉由這樣的活動,執行者及被執行的工作兩方面都變得充滿靈性並超越物質自然的模式.

==Vanipedia的使命聲明==

* 提供聖帕布帕德(Srila Prabhupada)一個永續,世界性的平台,用全世界所有的語言來傳播教育及培訓人們Krishna意識的科學

* 從多角視野探索,發現全方位編纂聖帕布帕德的教導

* 以淺顯易懂的方式呈現聖帕布帕德Vani

* 提供一個綜合專題研究的資料庫便利於編寫許多以聖帕布帕德Vani為主題的書籍

* To offer curriculum resources for various educational initiatives into Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

* To instill among sincere followers of Srila Prabhupada an unequivocal understanding of the necessity to both consult Srila Prabhupada's Vani for personal guidance, and become sufficiently learned to represent him on all levels.

* To attract Srila Prabhupada's followers from all nations to collaborate globally with the view to achieving all the above.

==我們建立Vanipedia 的動機是什麼？==

*We accept that

:*Srila Prabhupada is a pure devotee, directly empowered by Lord Sri Krishna to engage living entities in loving devotional service to God. This empowerment is proven in his unparalleled exposé on the Absolute Truth found within his teachings.

:*There has been no greater exponent of Vaishnava philosophy in modern times, and no greater social critic who explains this contemporary world AS IT IS, than Srila Prabhupada.

:*Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be the primary shelter for his millions of followers for all future generations.

:*Srila Prabhupada wanted his teachings to be profusely distributed and properly understood.

:*A thematic approach to Srila Prabhupada's teachings greatly enhances the process of understanding the truths within them, and that there is immense value in exploring, discovering and thoroughly compiling his teachings from every angle of vision.

:*Translating all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings into a particular language is the same as inviting Srila Prabhupada to reside eternally in the places where those languages are spoken.

:*In his physical absence, Srila Prabhupada requires many vaniservants to assist him in this mission.

Thus, we are committed to creating a truly dynamic platform to facilitate the profuse distribution and proper understanding of the perfect knowledge and realizations found within Srila Prabhupada's teachings, so they may be joyfully acted upon. It is that simple. The only thing separating us from the completion of Vanipedia is time and the many sacred hours of vaniseva that is yet to be offered by the devotees who commit themselves to this vision.

<big>''I thank you very much, all of you, for appreciating my humble service which I am trying to render as a matter of duty ordered by my Guru Maharaja. I request all my disciples to work cooperatively and I am sure our mission will advance without any doubt.''</big> [[Vanisource:710814 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from London|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Tamala Krishna das (GBC) - 14 August, 1971''']]

==Srila Prabhupada的三個固有的地位==

A culture of shelter at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada's teachings can only be realized when these three positions of Srila Prabhupada are awakened in the hearts of all his followers.

===Srila Prabhupada is our pre-eminent siksa-guru===

*We accept that all of Srila Prabhupada's followers can experience his presence and shelter within his teachings – both individually and when discussing them with each other.

*We purify ourselves and establish a firm relationship with Srila Prabhupada by learning to live with him as our guiding conscience.

*We encourage devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada, to take the time to seek his presence and solace within his Vani.

*We share Srila Prabhupada's compassion with all his followers, including those who take initiation in his line as well as those who follow him in different capacities.

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as our pre-eminent siksa-guru, and our sisya relationship with him in separation.

*We establish a succession of siksa-empowered disciples to uphold Srila Prabhupada's legacy throughout successive generations.

===Srila Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON===

*We promote his Vani as the primary driving force that keeps the members of ISKCON connected and faithful to him, and thus inspired, enthused and determined to make his movement everything that he wished it to be – both now and in the future.

*We encourage the sustainable development of Vaishnava-brahminical standards centered on Srila Prabhupada's teachings and his preaching strategies – a "vani-culture."

*We educate devotees in the truth of Srila Prabhupada's position as the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and our service to him and his movement.

===Srila Prabhupada is the World-acharya===

*We increase the global awareness of the significance of Srila Prabhupada's spiritual stature as the world-acharya by establishing the contemporary relevance of his teachings in all circles in every country.

*We inspire a culture of appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada's teachings, resulting in active participation in the practices of Krishna consciousness by the world's population.

*We realize the premise that Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live by establishing his Vani as simultaneously the foundation and roof – '''the shelter, the ashraya''' – that protects this house.

===Vital to Establish Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position===

*Our ISKCON society needs educational initiatives, political directives, and social culture to facilitate and nurture Srila Prabhupada's natural position with his followers and within his movement. It will not happen automatically or by wishful thinking. It can only be achieved by intelligent, concerted and collaborative efforts offered by his pure-hearted devotees.

*Five Key Obstacles Concealing Srila Prabhupada's Natural Position within his Movement:

:*1. '''ignorance of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – he has given instructions but we are not aware they exist.

:*2. '''indifference to''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we know the instructions exist but we do not care about them. We ignore them.

:*3. '''misunderstanding of''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – we apply them sincerely but due to our over-confidence or lack of maturity, they are misapplied.

:*4. '''a lack of faith in''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – deep within we are not fully convinced and think of them as utopian, neither realistic nor practical for the "modern world."

:*5. '''in competition with''' Srila Prabhupada's teachings – with full conviction and enthusiasm we go in a completely different direction than what Srila Prabhupada has instructed, and in so doing influence others to go with us.

===Comment===

We believe these obstacles can easily be overcome with the introduction of integral, structured educational and training programs aimed at nurturing our relationship with and increasing our knowledge of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. This will only succeed however if fueled by a serious leadership commitment to create a culture deeply rooted in Srila Prabhupada's Vani. Srila Prabhupada's natural position will thus automatically become, and remain, apparent to all generations of devotees.

==Devotees are his Limbs, ISKCON is his Body, and his Vani is his Soul==

*<big>''You are all my limbs of my body. Unless you cooperate, my life will be useless. The senses and life are correlative. Without life the senses cannot act and without sense, life is inactive.''</big> [[Vanisource:680717 - Letter to Brahmananda written from Montreal|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda das (TP), 17 July 1968''']]

*<big>''I am fervently appealing to you all not to create fracture in the solid body of the Society. Please work conjointly, without any personal ambition. That will help the cause.''</big> [[Vanisource:700731 - Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Brahmananda and Gargamuni Swamis, 31 July 1970''']]

*<big>''Make the covers of the book very much attractive so that automatically they will read the knowledge inside. The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are the soul.''</big> [[Vanisource:720522 - Letter to Amogha written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Amogha das (TP), 22 May 1972''']]

*<big>''I wish that it will be noted down in history that this Krishna consciousness movement is responsible for saving the world. Practically, our movement is the only hope for saving the world from complete disaster.''</big> [[Vanisource:720101 - Letter to Sucandra written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Sucandra das (TP), 1 January 1972''']]

*<big>''You should always remember that whatever we are doing, it is in the parampara system beginning from Lord Krishna, down to us. Therefore, our loving spirit should be more upon the message than the physical representation. When we love the message and serve Him, automatically our devotional love for the physique is done.''</big> [[Vanisource:700407 - Letter to Govinda dasi written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Govinda dasi, 7 April 1970]]
'''

===Comment===

We are Srila Prabhupada's limbs. To successfully cooperate with him to his full satisfaction we must be united in consciousness with him. This loving unity develops from our becoming fully absorbed in, convinced by and practicing his Vani. Our holistic success strategy is for everyone to assimilate Srila Prabhupada's teachings and boldly place them at the heart of everything we do for his Krishna consciousness movement. In this way, Srila Prabhupada's devotees can flourish personally, and in their respective services to make ISKCON a solid body which can fulfill Srila Prabhupada's desire to save the world from complete disaster. The devotees win, the GBC wins, ISKCON wins, the world wins, Srila Prabhupada wins, and Lord Caitanya wins. There will be no losers.

==Distributing the Teachings of Parampara==

'''1486''' Caitanya Mahaprabhu appears in order to teach the world Krishna consciousness – 533 years ago

'''1488''' Sanatana Goswami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 531 years ago

'''1489''' Rupa Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 530 years ago

'''1495''' Raghunatha Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 524 years ago

'''1500''' Mechanical printing presses begin to revolutionize the distribution of books throughout Europe – 520 years ago

'''1513''' Jiva Gosvami appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 506 years ago

'''1834''' Bhaktivinoda Thakura appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 185 years ago

'''1874''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 145 years ago

'''1896''' Srila Prabhupada appears in order to write books on Krishna consciousness – 123 years ago

'''1914''' Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati coins the phrase "brhat-mrdanga" – 105 years ago

'''1922''' Srila Prabhupada meets Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati for the first time and is immediately requested to preach in the English language - 97 years ago

'''1935''' Srila Prabhupada receives the instruction to print books – 84 years ago

'''1944''' Srila Prabhupada starts Back to Godhead magazine – 75 years ago

'''1956''' Srila Prabhupada moves to Vrndavana to write books – 63 years ago

'''1962''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his first volume of Srimad-Bhagavatam – 57 years ago

'''1965''' Srila Prabhupada arrives in the West to distribute his books – 54 years ago

'''1968''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his abridged Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 52 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada publishes his full version of Bhagavad-gita As-It-Is – 47 years ago

'''1972''' Srila Prabhupada establishes the BBT to publish his books – 47 years ago

'''1974''' Srila Prabhupada's disciples start the serious distribution of his books – 45 years ago

'''1975''' Srila Prabhupada completes the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta – 44 years ago

'''1977''' '''Srila Prabhupada stops speaking and leaves his Vani in our care – 42 years ago'''

'''1978''' The Bhaktivedanta Archives is established – 41 years ago

'''1986''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 1 CD-ROM per person – 33 years ago

'''1991''' The World Wide Web (brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga) is established – 28 years ago

'''1992''' The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase version 1.0 is created – 27 years ago

'''2002''' The Digital Age arrives - worldwide digital storage overtakes analog – 17 years ago

'''2007''' The world's digitally stored material amounts to 61 CD-ROMS per person – 12 years ago, that makes 427 billion CD-ROMs. (all full)

'''2007''' Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple, the Vanipedia begins construction in the web – 12 years ago

'''2010''' Srila Prabhupada's Vapu-temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium begins construction in Sridhama Mayapur – 9 years ago

'''2012''' Vanipedia reaches 1,906,753 quotes, 108,971 pages and 13,946 categories – 7 years ago

'''2013''' 500,000,000 of Srila Prabhupada's books have been distributed by ISKCON devotees in 48 years – an average of 28,538 books every single day - 6 years ago

'''2019''' 21st March, Gaura Purnima day at 7.15 Central European Time, Vanipedia celebrates 11 years of inviting devotees to collaborate together to invoke and fully manifest Srila Prabhupada's Vani-presence. Vanipedia now offers 45,588 categories, 282,297 pages, 2,100,000 plus quotes presented in 93 languages. This has been achieved by over 1,220 devotees who have performed more than 295,000 hours of vaniseva. We still have a long way to go in order to complete Srila Prabhupada's Vani-temple thus we continue to invite devotees to participate in this glorious mission.

===Comment===

The unfolding of the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu under the banner of the modern day Krishna consciousness movement is a very exciting time to be performing devotional service.

'''Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-acarya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness has brought onto the world scene a life-changing phenomenon in the form of his Translations, Bhaktivedanta Purports, Lectures, Conversations, and Letters. Here lies the key to the respiritualization of the whole human society.'''

==Vani, Personal Association and Service in Separation - ''Quotes''==

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*<big>''My Guru Maharaja passed in 1936, and I started this movement in 1965, thirty years after. Then? I am getting the mercy of guru. This is Vani. Even the guru is not physically present, if you follow the Vani, then you are getting help.''</big> [[Vanisource:750721 - Morning Walk - San Francisco|'''– Srila Prabhupada Morning-walk Conversation, 21 July 1975''']]

*<big>''In the absence of physical presentation of the Spiritual Master the Vaniseva is more important. My Spiritual Master, Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, may appear to be physically not present, but still because I try to serve His instruction I never feel separated from Him. I expect that all of you should follow these instructions.''</big> [[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Karandhara das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''From the very beginning I was strongly against the impersonalists and all my books are stressed on this point. So my oral instruction as well as my books are all at your service. Now you GBC consult them and get clear and strong idea, then there will be no disturbance. Disturbance is caused by ignorance; where there is no ignorance, there is no disturbance.''</big> [[Vanisource:700914 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Hayagriva das (GBC), 22 August 1970''']]

*<big>''So far personal association with the Guru is concerned, I was only with my Guru Maharaja four or five times, but I have never left his association, not even for a moment. Because I am following his instructions, I have never felt any separation.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720220 - Letter to Satadhanya written from Calcutta|– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satyadhanya das, 20 February 1972''']]

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*<big>''I shall remain your personal guidance, physically present or not physically, as I am getting personal guidance from my Guru Maharaja.''</big> [[Vanisource:770714 - Conversation B - Vrndavana|'''– Srila Prabhupada Room Conversation, 14 July 1977''']]

*<big>''Please be happy in separation. I am separated from my Guru Maharaja since 1936 but I am always with him so long I work according to his direction. So we should all work together for satisfying Lord Krishna and in that way the feelings of separation will transform into transcendental bliss.''</big> [[Vanisource:680503 - Letter to Uddhava written from Boston|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Uddhava das (ISKCON Press), 3 May 1968''']]

===Comment===

Srila Prabhupada offers many revealing truths in this series of statements.

*Srila Prabhupada's personal guidance is always here.
*We should be happy in feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada.
*In Srila Prabhupada's physical absence his Vaniseva is more important.
*Srila Prabhupada had very little personal association with his Guru Maharaja.
*Srila Prabhupada's oral instruction, as well as his books, are all at our service.
*Feelings of separation from Srila Prabhupada transform into transcendental bliss.
*When Srila Prabhupada is not physically present, if we follow his Vani, we get his help.
*Srila Prabhupada never left Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's association, not even for a moment.
*By consulting Srila Prabhupada's oral instructions and his books we get clear and strong ideas.
*By following Srila Prabhupada's instructions we will ''never feel'' separated (disconnected) from him.
*Srila Prabhupada expects all his followers to follow these instructions in order to become empowered siksa-disciples of him.

==Using Media to Spread Krishna's Message==

*<big>''So go on with your organization for distribution of my books through press and other modern-media and Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. We can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.''</big> [[Vanisource:701124 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Bhagavan das (GBC), 24 November 1970''']]

*<big>''The mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement and I am glad to see that you are endeavoring to explore how this can be done.''</big> [[Vanisource:710109 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Calcutta|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Nayanabhirama das (TP), 9 January 1971''']]

*<big>''I am very encouraged by the reports of the tremendous success of your TV and radio programs. As much as possible try to increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.''</big> [[Vanisource:711230 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Rupanuga das (GBC), 30 December 1971''']]

*<big>''If you are able to arrange everything so that I can simply sit in my room and be seen by the world and speak to the world, then I shall never leave Los Angeles. That will be the perfection of your L.A. Temple. I am very, very encouraged by your proposal to flood the medias of your country with our Krishna Consciousness program, and see that it is practically taking shape under your hands, so I am all the more pleased.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:720216 - Letter to Siddhesvara and Krsnakanti written from Calcutta| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Siddhesvar das and Krishnakanti das, 16 February 1972]]

*<big>''You should try and get these TV personalities to show our books and advertise them over the air. This will be the real success of our endeavors with the media.''</big> '''[[Vanisource:730221 - Letter to Mukunda written from Auckland| '''- Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mukunda das, 21 February 1973]]

*<big>''His Divine Grace was very pleased to hear your proposal for systematically amassing a subject by subject encyclopedic compilation of all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings and instructions as found in his books.''</big> [[Vanisource:Preface to Sri Namamrta|'''– Letter from Srila Prabhupada's Secretary to Subhananda das, 7 June 1977''']]

===Comment===
Following in the footsteps of his Guru Maharaja Srila Prabhupada knew the art of engaging everything for Krishna's service.

*Srila Prabhupada wants to be seen by the world and speak to the world.
*Srila Prabhupada desires to flood the media with our Krishna Consciousness programs.
*Srila Prabhupada wants his books distributed through the press and other modern-media.
*Srila Prabhupada was happy to hear about the plan for a subject by subject encyclopedia of his teachings.
*Srila Prabhupada says we should increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media that is available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we are modern day Vaishnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.
*Srila Prabhupada says we can use everything – television, radio, movies, or whatever there may be – to tell about Krishna.
*Srila Prabhupada says that the mass-media can become such an important instrument in spreading our Krishna consciousness movement.

===Modern-media, modern opportunities===

For Srila Prabhupada, in the 1970's, the terms modern-media and mass-media meant the printing press, radio, TV and movies. Since his departure, the landscape of mass media has dramatically transformed to include Android phones, cloud computing and storage, e-book readers, e-commerce, interactive TV and gaming, online publishing, podcasts and RSS feeds, social networking sites, streaming media services, touch-screen technologies, web-based communications & distribution services and wireless technologies.

In line with Srila Prabhupada's example we are, since 2007, using modern mass media technologies to compile, index, categorize and distribute Srila Prabhupada's Vani.

*Vanipedia's aim is to increase the visibility and accessibility of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on the web by offering a free, authentic, one-stop resource for

:• ISKCON preachers
:• ISKCON leaders and managers
:• devotees studying devotional courses
:• devotees wishing to deepen their knowledge
:• devotees involved in inter-faith dialogues
:• curriculum developers
:• devotees feeling separation from Srila Prabhupada
:• executive leaders
:• academics
:• teachers and students of religious education
:• writers
:• searchers of spirituality
:• people concerned about current social issues
:• historians

===Comment===

There is still more to be done to make Srila Prabhupada's teachings accessible and prominent in the world today. Collaborative web technologies provide us the opportunity to surpass all our previous successes.

==Vaniseva – the Sacred Act of Serving Srila Prabhupada's Vani==

Srila Prabhupada stopped speaking on the 14th of November, 1977, but the Vani he gave us remains ever fresh. However, these teachings are not yet in their pristine condition, nor are all of them readily accessible to his devotees. Srila Prabhupada's followers have a sacred duty to preserve and to distribute his Vani to everyone. We are therefore inviting you to perform this vaniseva.

<big>''Always remember that you are one of the few men I have appointed to carry on my work throughout the world and your mission before you is huge. Therefore, always pray to Krishna to give you strength for accomplishing this mission by doing what I am doing. My first business is to give the devotees the proper knowledge and engage them in devotional service, so that is not very difficult task for you, I have given you everything, so read and speak from the books and so many new lights will come out. We have got so many books, so if we go on preaching from them for the next 1,000 years, there is enough stock.''</big> [[Vanisource:720616 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Satsvarupa das (GBC), 16 June 1972''']]

In June of 1972 Srila Prabhupada said that '''"we have got so many books"''' that we have '''"enough stock"''' to preach from for the '''"next 1,000 years."''' At that time, only 10 titles had been printed, so with all the extra books that Srila Prabhupada published from July 1972 to November 1977 the number of years of stock could easily be expanded to 5,000. If we add to this his oral instructions and letters, then the stock expands to 10,000 years. We need to expertly prepare all these teachings to be accessed and properly understood so that they can be '''"preached from"''' for this whole period of time.

There is no doubt that Srila Prabhupada has unending enthusiasm and determination to preach the message of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. It does not matter that his vapu has left us. He remains in his teachings, and via the digital platform, he can now preach even more widely than when he was physically present. With complete dependence on Lord Caitanya's mercy, let us embrace Srila Prabhupada's vani-mission, and with more resolve than ever before, expertly prepare his Vani for 10,000 years of preaching.

<big>''Over the past ten years I have given the framework and now we have become more than the British Empire. Even the British Empire was not as expansive as we. They had only a portion of the world, and we have not completed expanding. We must expand more and more unlimitedly. But I must now remind you that I have to complete the translation of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is the greatest contribution; our books have given us a respectable position. People have no faith in this church or temple worship. Those days are gone. Of course, we have to maintain the temples as it is necessary to keep our spirits high. Simply intellectualism will not do, there must be practical purification.''

''So I request you to relieve me of management responsibilities more and more so that I can complete the Srimad-Bhagavatam translation. If I am always having to manage, then I cannot do my work on the books. It is document, I have to choose each word very soberly and if I have to think of management then I cannot do this. I cannot be like these rascals who present something mental concoction to cheat the public. So this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants, the GBC, temple presidents, and sannyasis. I have chosen my best men to be GBC and I do not want that the GBC should be disrespectful to the temple presidents. You can naturally consult me, but if the basic principle is weak, how will things go on? So please assist me in the management so that I can be free to finish the Srimad-Bhagavatam which will be our lasting contribution to the world.''</big> [[Vanisource:760519 - Letter to All Governing Board Commissioners written from Honolulu|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners, 19 May 1976''']]

Here Srila Prabhupada is stating '''"this task will not be finished without the cooperation of my appointed assistants"''' to help him make '''"our lasting contribution to the world."''' It is Srila Prabhupada's books that have '''"given us a respectable position"''' and they are '''"the greatest contribution to the world."'''

Over the years, so much vaniseva has been performed by BBT devotees, book distributors, preachers who have held firmly to Srila Prabhupada's words, and by other devotees who have been dedicated to distribute and preserve his Vani in one way or another. But there is still much more to do. By working together via the technologies of the brhat-brhat-brhat mrdanga (the World Wide Web) we now have an opportunity to build an unparalleled manifestation of Srila Prabhupada's Vani in a very short period of time. Our proposal is to come together in vaniseva and build a Vani-temple to be completed by November 4th, 2027, at which time we will all be celebrating the final 50th anniversary. 50 years of serving Srila Prabhupada in separation. This will be a very appropriate and beautiful offering of love to Srila Prabhupada, and a glorious gift to all the future generations of his devotees.

<big>''I am glad that you have named your printing press the Radha Press. It is very gratifying. May your Radha Press be enriched in publishing all our books and literatures in the German language. It is a very nice name. Radharani is the best, topmost servitor of Krishna, and the printing machine is the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna. Therefore, it is really a representative of Srimati Radharani. I like the idea very much.''</big> [[Vanisource:690704 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Los Angeles|'''– Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jaya Govinda das (Book production manager), 4 July 1969''']]

For the better part of the 20th century, the printing press provided the tools for successful propaganda from so many groups of people. Srila Prabhupada stated how expert the communists were to spread their influence in India via the pamphlets and books they distributed. Srila Prabhupada used this example to express how he wanted to make a large propaganda program for Krishna consciousness by distributing his books all over the world.

Now, in the 21st century, Srila Prabhupada's statement '''"the biggest medium at the present moment for serving Krishna"''' can undoubtedly be applied to the exponential and unparalleled power of internet publishing and distribution. In Vanipedia, we are preparing Srila Prabhupada's teachings for proper representation on this modern mass distribution platform. Srila Prabhupada stated that the Radha Press of his devotees in Germany was '''"really a representative of Srimati Radharani."''' We are therefore certain that he would consider Vanipedia to be a representative of Srimati Radharani as well.

So many beautiful Vapu-temples have already been built by ISKCON devotees – let us now build at least one glorious Vani-temple. The Vapu-temples offer sacred darshans to the forms of the Lord, and a Vani-temple will offer the sacred darshan to the teachings of the Lord and His pure devotees, as presented by Srila Prabhupada. The work of ISKCON devotees will naturally be more successful when Srila Prabhupada's teachings are situated in their rightful, worshipable position. Now there is a wonderful opportunity for all his current '''"appointed assistants"''' to embrace the vani-mission of building his Vani-temple and to inspire the whole movement to participate.

'''Just as the enormous and beautiful Vapu-temple rising from the banks of the Ganges in Sridham Mayapur is destined to help spread Lord Caitanya's mercy all over the world, so too can a Vani-temple of Srila Prabhupada's teachings strengthen his ISKCON mission to spread all over the world and establish Srila Prabhupada's natural position for thousands of years to come.'''

===Vaniseva – Taking Practical Action to Serve===

*Completing Vanipedia means Srila Prabhupada's teachings will be presented in a way that no one has ever done for the works of any spiritual teacher. We invite everyone to take part in this sacred mission. Together we will give Srila Prabhupada a unique exposure to the world on a magnitude only possible via the web.

*Our desire is to make Vanipedia the No.1 reference encyclopedia of Srila Prabhupada's teachings in multiple languages. This will only happen with the sincere commitment, sacrifice, and support of many devotees. To date, over 1,220 devotees have participated in building Vanisource and Vaniquotes and translations in 93 languages. Now in order to complete Vaniquotes and build the Vanipedia articles, the Vanibooks, the Vanimedia, and the Vaniversity courses we need more support from devotees with the following skills:

:• Administration
:• Compiling
:• Curriculum Development
:• Design and Layout
:• Finance
:• Management
:• Promotion
:• Researching
:• Server Maintenance
:• Site Development
:• Software Programming
:• Teaching
:• Technical Editing
:• Training
:• Translating
:• Writing

*Vaniservants offer their service from their homes, temples, and offices, or they can join us full-time for certain periods in Sridham Mayapur or Radhadesh.

===Donating===

*For the past 12 years Vanipedia has been primarily financed by the book distribution from Bhaktivedanta Library Services a.s.b.l. To continue its construction, Vanipedia needs funding beyond the current capacity of BLS. Once completed, Vanipedia will hopefully be sustained by small donations from a percentage of many satisfied visitors. But for now, in order to complete the initial phases of building this free encyclopedia, the service of offering financial support is crucial.

*Supporters of Vanipedia can choose from one of the following options

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*Donations can be [https://vanipedia.org/wiki/Special:IframePage '''received online'''] or through our PayPal account titled vaniseva@pamho.net. If you prefer another method or have more queries before donating, then email us at vaniseva@pamho.net

==We Are Grateful - ''Prayers''==

<big>We Are Grateful</big>

:Thank you Srila Prabhupada
:for giving us this opportunity to serve you.
:We will do our best to please you in your mission.
:May your teachings give shelter to millions of fortunate souls.

:Dear Srila Prabhupada,
:please empower us
:with all good qualities and abilities
:and continue to send us long term
:seriously committed devotees and resources
:to successfully build your glorious Vani-temple
:for the benefit of All.

:Dear Sri Sri Panca Tattva,
:please help us to become dear devotees of Sri Sri Radha Madhava
:and dear disciples of Srila Prabhupada and our Guru Maharaja
:by continuing to facilitate us to work hard and smart
:in the mission of Srila Prabhupada
:for the pleasure of his devotees.

Thank you for considering these prayers

===Comment===

Only by the empowering grace of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Sri Panca Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava can we ever hope to achieve this herculean task. Thus we incessantly pray for Their mercy.
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