By Visnu Murti Dasa
Dear Prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
We are happy to announce that on the 21st of March at 7.15 A. M. European time, the auspicious appearance anniversary of Lord Caitanya, Sri Gaura Purnima, version 0.1 of www.vanipedia.org was successfully launched.
Vanipedia is a dynamic, interactive encyclopedia of all of Srila Prabhupada’s words (vani). It is a resource for any spiritual and devotional seeker and a vast library of profound knowledge. Given the nature of its potent presentation, the reader quickly experiences the multifarious qualities of the Supreme Lord, His names, devotional service and teachings.
Many devotees contributed in various ways to bring the Vanipedia vision to its first level. I want to thank everyone. I am especially awestruck at the devotional service offered by Acyutananda Caitanya Prabhu and Bhakta Eivind throughout the last year. My deepest respects and gratitude to them! I look forward to many years of Vaniseva with them.
The Vanipedia team draws great inspiration and strength (to succeed in the long voyage we have undertaken) from the single-minded faith and conviction that giving Srila Prabhupada this wonderful platform to preach, teach, and train could very well become the most uniting principle that all of his followers could ever hope to experience. The Vani vision, as we have come to call the vision of Vanipedia, has many far reaching goals.
Version 0.1 has been released to give an introduction to the depth and breadth of the vision. Regular releases will be made as we continue along our voyage to the completed version which will be anywhere between 2015, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada appearing on the Western shores, and 2027, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada leaving our external vision.
If devotees can please visit the site and offer any thoughts they have, I am sure this will help us to successfully complete the full Vanipedia vision.
Your servant,
Visnu Murti Dasa