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<h4>'''Building Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani Temple'''</h4>
Completion Date: November 2nd, 2027 - Celebrating 50 Years of Serving in Separation
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<p>Welcome to Vanipedia, a dynamic, living encyclopedia of Śrīla Prabhupāda's words (vani). We are building an unparalleled digital repository of his text, audio, video, and images, comprehensively compiling his teachings from every angle of vision. More than just an archive, Vanipedia serves as a continual, worldwide platform for Śrīla Prabhupāda to actively teach the [[Vaniquotes:Science of Krsna consciousness|science of Krishna consciousness to the world]] for the benefit of all.
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<p>'''Vanipedia is a dynamic encyclopedia of Śrīla Prabhupāda's words (vani). In Vanipedia we explore and comprehensively compile Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings from various angles of vision and present them in accessible and easily understandable ways.'''</p>
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'''We are building an unparalleled repository of Śrīla Prabhupāda's digital teachings (text, audio, video & images) to offer him a continual, worldwide platform to preach and teach the [[Vaniquotes:Science of Krsna consciousness|science of Krishna consciousness to the world,]] for the benefit of all.'''
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<h4>'''Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani Temple'''</h4>
Completion Date: November 4th, 2027 - Celebrating 50 Years of Serving in Separation
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Driven by an unprecedented vision, the Vanipedia project is a monumental and all-encompassing endeavor that unfolds as a magnificent seven-petaled lotus. Currently, four of these petals are actively blooming with the living presence of Śrīla Prabhupāda's eternal teachings:
Driven by an unprecedented vision, the Vanipedia project is a monumental and all-encompassing endeavor that unfolds as a magnificent seven-petaled lotus. Currently, four of these petals are actively blooming with the living presence of Śrīla Prabhupāda's eternal teachings:
*'''Vanipedia Petal:''' The site where you are now. Here you find '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Gemini - Articles|over 5,000+ articles]]''' brilliantly summarizing the categories compiled in Vaniquotes.  
*'''Vanipedia Petal:''' The site where you are now. Here you find '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Gemini - Articles|over 5,000+ articles]]''' brilliantly summarizing the categories compiled in Vaniquotes.  


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*'''[[Vanimedia:Main Page|Vanimedia Petal:]]''' The audio-visual archive. Here, you may listen to and watch many audio and video clips of Śrīla Prabhupāda's lectures and conversations.  
*'''[[Vanimedia:Main Page|Vanimedia Petal:]]''' The audio-visual archive. Here, you may listen to and watch many audio and video clips of Śrīla Prabhupāda's lectures and conversations.  
 
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Steadily, Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani Temple is becoming continuous festival of association. The global community of '''[[Appreciations for Vanipedia|devotees appreciating]]''' and utilizing Vanipedia is increasing rapidly. By scrolling through '''[[ What's in Vanipedia now|What's in Vanipedia NOW]]''' you will surely find something that captures your heart and attention.   
Steadily, Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani Temple is becoming continuous festival of association. The global community of '''[[Appreciations for Vanipedia|devotees appreciating]]''' and utilizing Vanipedia is increasing rapidly. By scrolling through '''[[ What's in Vanipedia now|What's in Vanipedia NOW]]''' you will surely find something that captures your heart and attention.   


This global multilingual endeavor (translating in 100 languages) is succeeding entirely by the grace of the devotees - over 1,800 have already come forward to participate. Our '''[[Vanipedia's Manifesto|Vanipedia's Manifesto]]''' reveals the core principles on which we stand and an introduction to '''[[Vanipedia:About|Vanipedia is here]].''' Check out our ongoing projects. If you have a question, want to be involved, or just want to say hi, then '''[[Vanipedia:Contact|please contact us!]]'''
This global multilingual endeavor (translating in 100 languages) is succeeding entirely by the grace of the devotees - over 1,800 have already come forward to participate. Our '''[[Vanipedia's Manifesto|Vanipedia's Manifesto]]''' reveals the core principles on which we stand and an introduction to '''[[Vanipedia:About|Vanipedia is here]].''' Check out our ongoing projects. If you have a question, want to be involved, or just want to say hi, then '''[[Vanipedia:Contact|please contact us!]]'''


= Vanipedia Articles =
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The Vanipedia petal is now beginning to unfold. Glancing through the first two completed thematic articles - '''Animal-Killing in Human Society''' and '''Buddha: A Vaisnava Perspective''' - one can experience the high standard of devotional research within Vanipedia, complete with easily accessed source notes and extensive references for additional reading and study in Vaniquotes. Just imagine the power of delivery to have 500 to 1,000 similar thematic multilingual articles, all interlinked with each other and all accessible in one place, under one platform! We also have some introductory articles that bring to light the wealth of content that Śrīla Prabhupāda delivers to us in Vaniquotes.</p>
The project of creating '''[[:Category:List of Vanipedia Articles - completed|thematic articles]]''' began several years ago. At that time, all was done without the assistance of an LLM. Starting December 3rd, 2025, our Vani team began using Gemini LLM. Thanks to that, productivity skyrocketed incomparably to what was previously done "manually", and the momentum has steadily increased since then. After the first 6 months, we have been able to make '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Gemini - Articles|5,000+ articles.]]''' We can clearly see a strong acceleration in both production and coordination.
At present, there is a dedicated team of 15 devotees actively engaged in:
 
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This combined effort is what makes such steady growth possible. What This Means? In only a few months, '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Gemini - Articles|thousands of structured presentations of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vāṇī]]''' are now becoming accessible to a wider audience. This is not just numerical growth—it reflects an expanding reach and a growing opportunity for people to connect with transcendental knowledge. We are witnessing the steady development of a living Vāṇī temple. With your feedback, insights, and participation, this effort can continue to improve and expand.
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Dive straight into the heart of Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings. Discover the most comprehensive, high-impact thematic articles, offering unmatched depth and structured evidence on essential topics:
* '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Articles - Kṛṣṇa The Supreme Personality of Godhead|Kṛṣṇa The Supreme Personality of Godhead]]''' – Explore the ultimate source of all incarnations through meticulously organized scriptural evidence.
* '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Articles - Chanting the Holy Names of God|Chanting the Holy Names of God]]''' – A deeply moving, comprehensive compilation on the power, offenses, and perfection of chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa.
* '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Articles - The Science of the Soul (Jīva-tattva)|Science of Self-Realization]]''' – The perfect introductory starting point outlining the absolute distinction between matter, life, and spirit.
* '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Articles - The Science of Devotional Service to God|The Science of Devotional Service]]''' – Clear, practical guideposts tracing the journey from initial faith to pure love of Godhead.
* '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Articles - The Guru and Disciplic Succession|Guru & Disciple Relationship]]''' – The complete manual on seeking, testing, initiating, and eternally serving the spiritual master.
* '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Articles - Kṛṣṇa Consciousness|Aspects of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness]]''' – Practical guidance on regulating home life, Deity worship, ideal social cooperation, and much more.
* '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Articles - Who Is Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu|Who Is Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu]]''' – Deeply absorb yourself in the mood, internal and external reasons for appearance, and the sublime pastimes of the Golden Avatāra of Kali-yuga.
* '''[[:Category:Vanipedia Articles - Who Is Śrīla Prabhupāda|Who Is Śrīla Prabhupāda]]''' – The glorious identity, preaching activities, and extraordinary character of the empowered teacher who brought the light of Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the modern world.
 
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<p>'''Completed Introductory Articles to Vaniquotes'''
*[[:Discovering the Questions asked to Srila Prabhupada|Discovering the Questions asked to Śrīla Prabhupāda]]
*[[:How to Read Srila Prabhupada's Books|How to Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's Books]]
*[[:Scriptural Origins of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta Verses|Scriptural Origins of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta Verses]]
*[[:Srila Prabhupada Initiating His Disciples|Śrīla Prabhupāda Initiating His Disciples]]
*[[:Themes within the Bhagavad-gita|Themes within the Bhagavad-gītā]]
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*[[:Animal-Killing in Human Society|Animal-Killing in Human Society]]
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= Vanipedia Projects =
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'''Building a Timeline of Śrīla Prabhupāda's Life'''
'''Building a Timeline of Śrīla Prabhupāda's Life'''


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*Vanipedia is looking for help developing '''[[:Category:Study Resources for Verses and Purports from Srila Prabhupada's Books|Study Resources for Verses and Purports from Śrīla Prabhupāda's Books]]'''.
*Vanipedia is looking for help developing '''[[:Category:Study Resources for Verses and Purports from Srila Prabhupada's Books|Study Resources for Verses and Purports from Śrīla Prabhupāda's Books]]'''.


= Vanimedia Projects =
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'''Uniting Śrīla Prabhupāda's Multi-lingual Family'''
'''Uniting Śrīla Prabhupāda's Multi-lingual Family'''


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*In Vaniquotes you can now listen while reading Śrīla Prabhupāda's lectures, conversations, interviews and morning walks - feel his presence, feel his mood. To date there are '''[[:Vaniquotes:Category:Pages_with_Prabhupada's_Audio_-_Umbrella_Category|over 3,500 pages with clips available]]''' and we are aiming for 5,000 by the end of 2015.
*In Vaniquotes you can now listen while reading Śrīla Prabhupāda's lectures, conversations, interviews and morning walks - feel his presence, feel his mood. To date there are '''[[:Vaniquotes:Category:Pages_with_Prabhupada's_Audio_-_Umbrella_Category|over 3,500 pages with clips available]]''' and we are aiming for 5,000 by the end of 2015.
= Vaniquotes Projects =
'''Every Sentence from these Books is Compiled as Vaniquotes Pages'''
*'''[[Vaniquotes:Category:Every Sentence from these Books is Compiled as Vaniquotes Pages|This category]]''' links to all of the existing pages.
*This list shows our progress to create Vaniquotes pages for all of the sentences in Srila Prabhupada's books. We are now working on Srimad-Bhagavatam 6 and 7 cantos. After completing up to 10th canto chapter 13 we will start the purports of the Caitanya-caritamrta.
*If you love compiling then please join us in this mission. 
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|Sri Isopanisad - all sentences comprise ||align="right"| 30,070||    align="right"|742 ||
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|The Nectar of Devotion - all sentences comprise ||align="right"|136,972|| align="right"|4,435 || 
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|The Nectar of Instruction - all sentences comprise ||align="right"|21,794 ||  align="right"|653 || 
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|Bhagavad-gita As It Is, all Translations Only - all sentences comprise || align="right"| 21,829||  align="right"| 718 ||
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|Sri Caitanya Caritamrta, all Translations Only - all Sentences comprise ||align="right"| 330,065||  align="right"|12,063 || 
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|Srimad-Bhagavatam, all Translations of Cantos 1 to 9 Only - all sentences comprise ||align="right"|375,144 ||    align="right"|10,757 ||
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|Srimad-Bhagavatam Second Canto, all Purports Only - all sentences comprise ||align="right"|146,870|| align="right"|4,444 ||
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|Srimad-Bhagavatam Third Canto, all Purports Only - all sentences comprise || align="right"| 262,283||  align="right"|8,565 ||
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= Vanisource Projects =
'''Completing an Audio Fidelity Check of Lecture and Conversation Transcriptions'''
*We are inviting volunteers to attentively listen to Śrīla Prabhupāda and, while reading, to check the transcriptions for accuracy. This project was launched on the 19th of April 2014. As of the 2nd May 2015, 34 volunteers have proofread 745 files and 3,845 missing words and 4,993 edits have been entered into Vanisource. An explanation '''[[Vanisource:Śrīla Prabhupāda's Audio to Text Fidelity Project|is given here...]]'''
'''Adding Scans of Śrīla Prabhupāda's Letters'''
*We have so far added '''5088''' scanned images of '''[[Vanisource:Category:Letters with Scans of the Originals|Śrīla Prabhupāda's transcribed letters]]''' leaving '''1481 [[Vanisource:Category:Letters Needing Scans|letters still needing scans]]'''. These will be added as they become available to Vanipedia.
*We are inviting volunteers to read, verify and correct the Vanisource letter transcriptions for fidelity against the original scans. Please '''[[Vanipedia:Contact|contact us]]''' if you would like to help.
'''Adding Audio to Lecture and Conversation Transcriptions'''
*We are uploading the '''[[Vaniquotes:Vanisource pages with full audio|audio files to the Vanisource pages]]''' so that hearing and reading of Śrīla Prabhupāda's lectures & conversations can be done simultaneously.
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1977 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1977 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''236+ hours''' of audio in '''385 audio files''' 
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1976 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1976 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''382+ hours''' of audio in '''703 audio files'''
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1975 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1975 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''323+ hours''' of audio in '''563 audio files'''
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1974 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1974 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''257+ hours''' of audio in '''439 audio files'''
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1973 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1973 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''265+ hours''' of audio in '''418 audio files'''
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1972 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1972 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''251+ hours''' of audio in '''413 audio files'''
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1971 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1971 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''135+ hours''' of audio in '''229 audio files'''
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1970 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1970 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''43+ hours''' of audio in '''84 audio files'''
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1969 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1969 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''102+ hours''' of audio in '''145 audio files'''
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1968 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1968 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''127+ hours''' of audio in '''154 audio files'''
:*'''[[Vanisource:Category:1967 - Lectures and Conversations|The 1967 audio has been uploaded]]''' - with a total of '''24+ hours''' of audio in '''48 audio files'''
As the Bhaktivedanta Archives release the other years this project can be completed.
'''Creating New Categories for Vanisource'''
*We have begun the process of linking all Vanisource pages to '''[[Vanisource:Category:List of Umbrella Categories|relevant categories]]''' to make navigation easier. These new categories will also be used as '''[[Vanisource:Category:List of Timeline Categories|resources]]''' for the '''[[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life|timeline of Śrīla Prabhupāda's life.]]'''
:'''[[Vanisource:Category:Letters from Śrīla Prabhupāda - by person|Letters sorted by person]]'''
:*We have indexed letters in order to access those written to each person.
:'''[[Vanisource:Category:Lectures - by Type|Lectures sorted by type]]'''
:*As well as presenting lectures by date and location they have been listed by type.
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*[[Vanisource:Bhagavad Gita As It Is (1968) Collier-Macmillan Abridged Edition|Bhagavad Gita As It Is (1968 edition)]]
*[[Vanisource:Srimad Bhagwatam (1962-65)|Śrīla Prabhupāda's Original (1962-1965) Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam]]
*[[Vanisource:Category:Essays and Articles|Essays and Articles]]
*[[Vanisource:Category:Diaries of Srila Prabhupada|Śrīla Prabhupāda's Diaries]]
*[[Vanisource:Back to Godhead Magazines 1944 to 1960|BTGs 1944 - 1977]]
*[[Vanisource:Letters From Srila Prabhupada's Secretaries and ISKCON Officers|Letters From Srila Prabhupada's Secretaries and ISKCON Officers]]
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<div align=left><p>A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda is a self-realized, pure devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa. While physically present among us he shared the essence of Vedic knowledge liberally and without prejudice. His only desire was to fulfill his spiritual master's desire – to introduce the process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the world.</p>
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<p>He shared the pure essence of Vedic wisdom without restriction, teaching us by his own example how to live according to scripture. Wishing that every person on earth might benefit from his wisdom, he wrote volumes of transcendental literature and left countless recorded instructions to ensure his divine guidance would remain available forever.</div>
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Building Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani Temple

Completion Date: November 2nd, 2027 - Celebrating 50 Years of Serving in Separation


Welcome to Vanipedia, a dynamic, living encyclopedia of Śrīla Prabhupāda's words (vani). We are building an unparalleled digital repository of his text, audio, video, and images, comprehensively compiling his teachings from every angle of vision. More than just an archive, Vanipedia serves as a continual, worldwide platform for Śrīla Prabhupāda to actively teach the science of Krishna consciousness to the world for the benefit of all.


Driven by an unprecedented vision, the Vanipedia project is a monumental and all-encompassing endeavor that unfolds as a magnificent seven-petaled lotus. Currently, four of these petals are actively blooming with the living presence of Śrīla Prabhupāda's eternal teachings:

  • Vanipedia Petal: The site where you are now. Here you find over 5,000+ articles brilliantly summarizing the categories compiled in Vaniquotes.
  • Vanisource Petal: The digital library. Here you can read the archived collection of Śrīla Prabhupāda's books, lectures, conversations and letters.
  • Vaniquotes Petal: The thematic map. Compiling and studying in Vaniquotes is a penetrating way to absorb oneself in Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings. Each Vaniquotes page contains one or more quotes and is organized under a system of categories based either on a theme, personality, scripture or on a key word or key phrase. To date there are over 40,000+ categories, 280,000+ pages, and 2,100,000+ quotes. As this petal grows, it naturally generates the educational material for the rest of the project.
  • Vanimedia Petal: The audio-visual archive. Here, you may listen to and watch many audio and video clips of Śrīla Prabhupāda's lectures and conversations.


Steadily, Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani Temple is becoming continuous festival of association. The global community of devotees appreciating and utilizing Vanipedia is increasing rapidly. By scrolling through What's in Vanipedia NOW you will surely find something that captures your heart and attention.

This global multilingual endeavor (translating in 100 languages) is succeeding entirely by the grace of the devotees - over 1,800 have already come forward to participate. Our Vanipedia's Manifesto reveals the core principles on which we stand and an introduction to Vanipedia is here. Check out our ongoing projects. If you have a question, want to be involved, or just want to say hi, then please contact us!

The project of creating thematic articles began several years ago. At that time, all was done without the assistance of an LLM. Starting December 3rd, 2025, our Vani team began using Gemini LLM. Thanks to that, productivity skyrocketed incomparably to what was previously done "manually", and the momentum has steadily increased since then. After the first 6 months, we have been able to make 5,000+ articles. We can clearly see a strong acceleration in both production and coordination. At present, there is a dedicated team of 15 devotees actively engaged in:

  • Creating articles
  • Editing content
  • Proofreading and refining
  • Site & IT upkeep


This combined effort is what makes such steady growth possible. What This Means? In only a few months, thousands of structured presentations of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vāṇī are now becoming accessible to a wider audience. This is not just numerical growth—it reflects an expanding reach and a growing opportunity for people to connect with transcendental knowledge. We are witnessing the steady development of a living Vāṇī temple. With your feedback, insights, and participation, this effort can continue to improve and expand.
Dive straight into the heart of Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings. Discover the most comprehensive, high-impact thematic articles, offering unmatched depth and structured evidence on essential topics:

Building a Timeline of Śrīla Prabhupāda's Life

  • We have completed the major events in Śrīla Prabhupāda's life and also offering a chronological order of all recorded media of Śrīla Prabhupāda's vani. This time-line provides an authoritative documentation of all his existing teachings arranged in order of occurrence.

Study Resources

Uniting Śrīla Prabhupāda's Multi-lingual Family

Prabhupāda Speaks Around the World

  • In Vaniquotes you can now listen while reading Śrīla Prabhupāda's lectures, conversations, interviews and morning walks - feel his presence, feel his mood. To date there are over 3,500 pages with clips available and we are aiming for 5,000 by the end of 2015.



Exploring Śrīla Prabhupāda's Teachings


Who is Śrīla Prabhupāda?

Authorized and Empowered

His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda is a self-realized, pure devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa and a loving spiritual teacher. His life's mission was singular: to fulfill his spiritual master's desire by introducing the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness to the world.

He shared the pure essence of Vedic wisdom without restriction, teaching us by his own example how to live according to scripture. Wishing that every person on earth might benefit from his wisdom, he wrote volumes of transcendental literature and left countless recorded instructions to ensure his divine guidance would remain available forever.



Timeline of Śrīla Prabhupāda's Life


1896 to 1964 - 1965 - 1966 - 1967 - 1968 - 1969 - 1970 - 1971 - 1972 - 1973 - 1974 - 1975 - 1976 - 1977




Śrīla Prabhupāda's Media Snippets
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Do Not Give Up Chanting. Then Krishna Will Protect You
Do Not Give Up Chanting. Then Krishna Will Protect You
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Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada
"Material world means these five elements, gross and subtle. Earth, water, air, fire, sky, these are gross. And mind, intelligence and ego, these are subtle. These elements, material elements, Kṛṣṇa says, bhinnā me prakṛtir aṣṭadhā (BG 7.4): 'These material elements, they are separated, but they are My energy. They are My energy'. The same example: Just like cloud. Cloud is created by the sun. It is sun's energy which creates the cloud. You know. By temperature the seawater is evaporated, forms into gas. That is cloud. So cloud is created by the energy of the sun, but when there is cloud you cannot see the sun; sun is covered. Similarly, material energy is Kṛṣṇa's energy. But when you become covered by this material energy, you do not see Kṛṣṇa. This is the position."
730710 - Lecture BG 01.04-5 - London




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