![[images/prabhupada/SP-007 Prabhupada Lotus Feet.jpg]] # Śrīla Prabhupāda Archive > [!faq]- About Srila Prabhupada > > ![[images/parampara/1.jpg]] > > ![[krp#Who is the Spiritual Master?]] > [!faq]- Digital Archive Project > **A Modern Gateway to Timeless Wisdom** > > This digital archive brings together Srila Prabhupada's complete teachings in one interconnected library. Our system lets you explore his books, lectures, conversations, and letters as a unified whole, where clicking any reference instantly takes you to the source. With over 23,000 cross-references linking related passages across the entire collection, you can discover connections and deepen your understanding in ways traditional books cannot offer. > > Built using modern knowledge management tools, the archive works both online and offline, allowing you to study anywhere. The wiki-style linking means every concept, personality, or place mentioned connects to related teachings throughout Srila Prabhupada's works—making it easy to explore topics deeply or follow your curiosity wherever it leads. Whether you're a scholar doing research or a devotee studying daily, this living library makes timeless wisdom accessible and engaging. > [!faq]- Preservation Mission > **Restoring the Original Editions** > > No perfect digital editions of Srila Prabhupada's original first-edition books currently exist. We're working to remedy this by utilizing modern AI tools and technology to carefully restore and digitize these authentic teachings as he published them during his lifetime—no posthumous edits, no alterations, no reinterpretations. > > The importance of faithful digital editions cannot be overstated. Later revisions introduced thousands of changes that altered translations, purports, and explanations. By creating accurate digital versions of the first editions, we aim to provide scholars, devotees, and researchers worldwide with authentic source material they can trust completely. These original texts represent both a spiritual treasure and an invaluable historical record that deserve preservation in their true form for generations to come. > [!faq]- We're Open Source > **Your Library, Your Way** > > Everything in this archive is freely available and open source. All texts, indexes, and transcripts are published on GitHub as simple Markdown files that work with Obsidian, any text editor, or Markdown reader. This means you truly own your spiritual library—download it, customize it, study offline, or build your own tools on top of it. > > Open source isn't just about free access—it's about preservation, transparency, and community. When source materials are openly available, anyone can verify accuracy, contribute improvements, and ensure these teachings survive in accessible formats for centuries to come. No proprietary systems, no vendor lock-in, no subscriptions—just timeless wisdom in open, future-proof formats that will outlast any commercial platform. > > %%[View GitHub repos](https://github.com/vaniwiki)%% *** ## Bhaktivedanta Library > [!example]- Transcendental Books > > - **[[bg|Bhagavad-gītā As It Is]]** > - **[[sb|Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam]]** > - **[[cc|Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta]]** > - **[[kb|Kṛṣṇa Book]]** > - **[[tlc|Teachings of Lord Caitanya]]** > - **[[books/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 →]]** > [!example]- Beautiful BBT Galleries > > Explore over 1,500 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 →]]** > [!example]- Unified Scriptural Index > > Our unified index system spans Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and Caitanya-caritāmṛta with 11,800 unique terms and 23,000 references. > > **Browse by Category:** > [[index/meta/personalities|Personalities]] · [[index/meta/concepts|Concepts]] · [[index/meta/places|Places]] > > **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]]** > [!example]- Lectures & Conversations > > The words of a pure devotee are non-different from Krishna Himself. Here you will find 3,747 recordings of Srila Prabhupada's nectarean lectures, morning walks, conversations, and interviews—each one a doorway to the spiritual world, spoken between 1966 and 1977 as he circled the globe fourteen times to deliver the fallen souls of Kali-yuga. > > **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 →]]** > [!example]- Letters & Correspondence >**Your ever well-wisher** > > 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 by:** > [[letters/recipient|Recipient]] · [[letters/type|Category]] > > **[[letters|Browse all correspondence →]]** *** ## Śrīla Prabhupāda uvāca > [!quote]- Spoken on this day > > ![[today/11/23#Spoken on November 23]] > [!quote]- Letters on this day > > ![[today/11/23#Letters on November 23]] *** ## More information > [!TIP]- Vision & mission > **Building a Sacred Digital Archive for the Next 10,000 Years** > > The path to creating Prabhupada.io began with a simple recognition: Srila Prabhupada's teachings are not merely books—they are eternal law books that deserve preservation and accessibility for millennia to come. > > **The Vision: A True Digital Archive** > > What distinguishes a true digital archive from a mere collection of files? It requires, among other things: > - Comprehensive indexing that reveals the interconnected web of spiritual knowledge > - Clean, searchable source texts extracted with care from the original works > - Intuitive navigation that serves both newcomers and scholars > - Open accessibility that removes barriers between seekers and sacred wisdom > - Future-proof architecture built to endure for generations > > **From Foundation to Reality** > > The technical foundation was laid through years of patient work: extracting original texts, cleaning audio transcripts, and organizing the complete corpus of books, lectures, conversations, and letters into a unified, searchable system. What emerged from multiple attempts and reimaginings was not just another repository, but a streamlined digital sanctuary. > > Built on the principle that "simpler is better," *Prabhupada.io* offers: > > - The complete original VedaBase archive > - Comprehensive indexing as a gateway to Krishna consciousness > - Audio recordings with the divine vibrations of Srila Prabhupada's voice > - Personal correspondence revealing the depth of spiritual mentorship > - An open-source foundation allowing others to build upon this work > > **The Mission Continues** > > This archive serves a purpose beyond preservation—it creates a living platform for Srila Prabhupada to continue teaching, guiding seekers on their path to spiritual enlightenment. Each feature, each index entry, each searchable text serves this higher purpose: making the timeless truths accessible to souls seeking self-realization. > > The work of building a true digital archive is never complete, but with each improvement, we move closer to fulfilling the vision of preserving these eternal law books for the next 10,000 years. > [!TIP]- This our roadmap > **Enhanced Search & Navigation** > > - [ ] Advanced semantic search across all content > - [ ] Cross-reference network expansion (target: 50,000+ connections) > - [x] Better navigation with prev/next links > - [ ] Topic-based filtering and discovery > > **Audio Integration** > > - [x] Complete audio transcript collection (lectures, conversations, morning walks) > - [x] Audio file hosting with CDN delivery > - [ ] Synchronized audio players with text highlighting > - [ ] Transcript timestamps for precise navigation > > **Study Tools** > > - [ ] Daily reading programs and verse-of-the-day > - [ ] Thematic compilations by topic > - [ ] Study guides for systematic education > - [ ] Interactive concept maps and visualization > > **Content Expansion** > > - [ ] Back to Godhead magazine articles > - [x] Room conversations and interviews > - [x] Complete spoken word corpus > - [ ] Biographical materials > > **Long-term Preservation** > > - [ ] Distributed mirror sites > - [ ] Multiple format exports (PDF, EPUB) > - [ ] Offline mobile apps > > **Import content from VedaBase 2025:** > - Music and Purports > - BTGs > - The 3 Diaries > - Śrīla Prabhupāda-līlāmṛta > - Bhaktivedanta Gurukula Mantra Book > - Songs of the Vaiṣṇava Ācāryas > - Temple Mantra Guide > - Shower of Divine Compassion > - Śrīla Prabhupāda Ślokas > - Golden Avatar Productions > - Morning Program > - Letters from Śrīla Prabhupāda's Secretaries > - Legal and Other Special Documents > - Compilations (from Śrīla Prabhupāda's words) [That includes Siksamrta]  > - Writings of Past Ācāryas > [!TIP]- Support our service > **Supporting the Mission** > Maintaining and developing a world-class digital archive requires substantial resources. The work of preserving Srila Prabhupada's teachings for the next 10,000 years demands both dedication and investment. > > Currently, all available time, energy, and personal resources go into this project. Yet to truly fulfill this vision, we need: > > - Premium AI tools for advanced indexing, search capabilities, and semantic analysis of the teachings > - Robust technical infrastructure to ensure reliability, speed, and global accessibility > - Cloud storage and bandwidth to serve seekers worldwide without limitation > - Development tools for continuous improvement and feature enhancement > - Backup and preservation systems to safeguard this sacred digital treasure > > **How You Can Help** > If Srila Prabhupada's teachings have touched your life, if you value having instant access to his original words, if you believe this archive serves an essential purpose—your support makes it possible. > > **Financial Support:** > Donations of any size directly fund the tools and infrastructure that keep this archive running and growing. Every contribution helps cover server costs, premium development tools, and the technology needed to preserve and share these teachings. > > **Volunteer Support:** > If you have technical skills—web development, database management, audio processing, transcription, or digital archiving—your expertise could accelerate this mission. Reach out if you feel called to contribute your time and talents. > > This is not merely a website—it is a service to Srila Prabhupada's mission, a gift to future generations of spiritual seekers. Your support ensures that the eternal law books remain accessible, searchable, and preserved in their original purity. > > <a class="dbox-donation-button" id="preview_inline_popup_button" href="https://donorbox.org/prabhupada?" style="background: #108acb; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; display: flex; gap: 8px; width: fit-content; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 5px; line-height: 24px; padding: 8px 24px;"><img src="https://donorbox.org/images/white_logo.svg" style="">Give a donation</a> > [!TIP]- Thanks to our donors > > <small>_**Mom & Dad,** **Ekanatha Prabhu** & The Bhaktivedanta Archives, **Jayan Ravendra Prabhu**, **Balai Dasi**, Charu Viswam, James Conaway, **Carl Mink**, Panduranga Gopala Dasa, Syama Kunda Das, Sakshi Gopal, Caitanya Candradasa, **Krishna-Kumari Devi Dasi** & Jayarama Dasa, Vijay Patel, Raymond Lopez, Bhakti Steps, Edward Walford, Puneet Mehta, Kusuma Shashidhar, Monesh Gopaldas Ahuja, Dipal Patel, Satya Vashishtha, Radha Pillai, Radhika Piyari, Balaram Das, Somagiri Dasa, Badarinath Vinjamuri, Kristof Gabriel van Hooymissen, Rajesh Gaikwad, Ajay Ajay, Nrsimha, Krølle Riversen, Are Borgersen, Ani Sargsyan, Mitesh Prabhu, Nayan Ruparelia._ ></small> *** ![[images/iskcon.png|200]] <div class="center copyright"><b>Copyright Notice</b><br /> 1896-1977 © His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, <br /> Founder-Ācārya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.<br ?> </div> %%Used with permission © Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, inc.%%