![[images/parampara/1.jpg]] ![[C12_01_mangalacarana.mp3]] # Śrīla Prabhupāda Archive > [!faq]- About Srila Prabhupada > **The Spiritual Master** > > His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda (1896-1977) stands as the foremost exponent of Krishna consciousness in the modern world. As the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), he brought the timeless wisdom of Vedic knowledge to the West, establishing over 100 temples worldwide in just twelve years. > > In 1965, at age 69, Srila Prabhupada arrived in America with the mission to share India's spiritual heritage with the English-speaking world. Through his translations of over 70 volumes of sacred texts and thousands of recorded lectures, he created an unprecedented bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary seekers. > [!faq]- Digital Archive Project > **A Modern Gateway to Timeless Wisdom** > > Experience Srila Prabhupada's teachings through our revolutionary Markdown-based system built in Obsidian. Our archive features intelligent cross-referencing, contextual linking, and deep navigation that transforms traditional study into dynamic exploration. > > ![[Screenshot 2025-10-10 at 10.30.35 AM.png]] > > Navigate seamlessly between books, discover hidden connections across texts, and build your personal study vault. Whether online or offline, our wiki-style interconnected library makes profound philosophical concepts accessible and engaging for the digital generation. > [!faq]- Preservation Mission > **Original Books, Unchanged & Eternal** > > Every text in our collection preserves Srila Prabhupada's exact words as originally published—no edits, no alterations, no interpretations. These first editions represent both a spiritual treasure and an invaluable historical record. > > Scholars, devotees, and researchers worldwide rely on our archive for authentic source material. By maintaining absolute fidelity to the original publications, we ensure these teachings remain a trustworthy reference for academic study and devotional practice for generations to come. > [!tip]- Open Source Initiative > **Your Library, Your Way** > > Our entire archive is freely available on GitHub as Markdown files, compatible with Obsidian and any Markdown reader. Build your personal study environment, customize your research tools, and take your spiritual library anywhere. > > Coming soon: Our complete Obsidian Vault with pre-configured plugins, themes, and the VedaBase-inspired interface. Join our community of developers and scholars working to preserve and share these teachings through modern technology. Contact us at [email protected] to get early access. > > %%[View GitHub repos](https://github.com/vaniwiki)%% > [!tip]- Universal Index System > **Navigate by Concept, Not Just by Book** > > Explore thousands of philosophical concepts, Sanskrit terms, and theological themes through our comprehensive index spanning all major works—Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Caitanya-caritāmṛta, and more. > > Unlike traditional book indices, our unified system reveals how ideas flow across different texts, helping you trace concepts from their introduction to their full philosophical development. Perfect for researchers, students, and anyone seeking deeper understanding through comparative study. > > **[[index|Browse the Index →]]** *** ## Transcendental Library > [!tip] Original Books > - **[[bg|Bhagavad-gītā As It Is]]** > - **[[sb|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam]]** > - **[[cc|Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta]]** > - **[[kb|Kṛṣṇa Book]]** > - **[[tlc|Teachings of Lord Caitanya]]** > - **[[nod|Nectar of Devotion]]** > - **[[iso|Śrī Īśopaniṣad]]** > > - **[[lob|Light of the Bhāgavata]]** > - **[[noi|Nectar of Instruction]]** > > - **[[tlk|Teachings of Lord Kapila]]** > - **[[tqk|Teachings of Queen Kuntī]]** > - **[[ssr|The Science of Self-Realization]]** > - **[[lcfl|Life Comes From Life]]** > - **[[ej|Easy Journey to Other Planets]]** > - **[[bbd|Beyond Birth and Death]]** > - **[[rv|Raja-Vidya: The King of Knowledge]]** > - **[[pop|The Path of Perfection]]** > - **[[pqpa|Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers]]** > - **[[owk|On the Way to Kṛṣṇa]]** > - **[[ekc|Elevation to Kṛṣṇa Consciousness]]** > - **[[mog|Message of Godhead]]** > - **[[mg|The Matchless Gift]]** > - **[[krp|Krsna the Reservoir of Pleasure]]** > > **[[books|View all books, reading guide →]]** > [!note] Comprehensive Index System > **Navigate by Concept & Topic Across All Works** > > Our unified index system spans Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and Caitanya-caritāmṛta with 11,800 unique terms and 23,000 references. > > **Browse by Letter:** > [[index/A|A]] · [[index/B|B]] · [[index/C|C]] · [[index/D|D]] · [[index/E|E]] · [[index/F|F]] · [[index/G|G]] · [[index/H|H]] · [[index/I|I]] · [[index/J|J]] · [[index/K|K]] · [[index/L|L]] · [[index/M|M]] · [[index/N|N]] · [[index/O|O]] · [[index/P|P]] · [[index/Q|Q]] · [[index/R|R]] · [[index/S|S]] · [[index/T|T]] · [[index/U|U]] · [[index/V|V]] · [[index/W|W]] · [[index/Y|Y]] · [[index/Z|Z]] > > > **[[index|→ Explore the Complete Index]]** > [!tip] Lectures & Conversations > Browse **3,747 recordings** of Srila Prabhupada's lectures, conversations, morning walks, and interviews organized by year (1966-1977). > > **Quick Links by Year:** > [1966](spoken/1966.md) · [1967](spoken/1967.md) · [1968](spoken/1968.md) · [1969](spoken/1969.md) · [1970](spoken/1970.md) · [1971](spoken/1971.md) · [1972](spoken/1972.md) · [1973](spoken/1973.md) · [1974](spoken/1974.md) · [1975](spoken/1975.md) · [1976](spoken/1976.md) · [1977](spoken/1977.md) > > **Browse by:** [[spoken/place|Place]] · [[spoken/type|Type]] > > **[[spoken|Browse all lectures & conversations →]]** > [!tip] Your ever well-wisher > **Letters of Guidance and Affection** > > Explore Srila Prabhupada's personal correspondence spanning three decades, to disciples, friends, and spiritual seekers worldwide. > > **Letters by Year:** > [1947-1965](letters/1947-1965.md) · [1966](letters/1966.md) · [1967](letters/1967.md) · [1968](letters/1968.md) · [1969](letters/1969.md) · [1970](letters/1970.md) · [1971](letters/1971.md) · [1972](letters/1972.md) · [1973](letters/1973.md) · [1974](letters/1974.md) · [1975](letters/1975.md) · [1976](letters/1976.md) · [1977](letters/1977.md) > > **Browse:** > [[letters/recipient|By Recipient]] · [[letters/type|By Type]] > > **[[letters|Browse all correspondence →]]** > [!tip] Artwork Gallery > **Sacred Art from Prabhupada's Books** > > Explore over 5,000 original paintings and illustrations from the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, featuring Krishna's pastimes, devotees, and spiritual concepts. > > **Browse by:** > [[artwork/books|Books]] · [[artwork/personalities|Personalities]] · [[artwork/themes|Themes]] > > **Featured Galleries:** > [[artwork/personalities/krsna|Krishna]] · [[artwork/personalities/caitanya|Lord Caitanya]] · [[artwork/themes/vrindavana|Vrindavana]] · [[artwork/themes/animals|Animals]] > > **[[artwork|Explore the Artwork Gallery →]]** *** > [!tip]- Show your gratitude > **Help Preserve & Share This Wisdom** > > As an independent project run by devoted volunteers, we rely on your generosity to maintain and expand this free resource. 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