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	== ~~Introduction~~ ==		== The Meaning of Vaniseva ==

	~~'''The meaning of Vaniseva'''~~

	'''Vāṇī''' means instructions and '''sevā''' means service. '''Vaniseva''' means serving the instructions:		'''Vāṇī''' means instructions and '''sevā''' means service. '''Vaniseva''' means serving the instructions:


	'''In August of 1970, Śrīla Prabhupāda wrote a letter to one of his leading disciples, Karandhara dasa;'''		'''In August of 1970, Śrīla Prabhupāda wrote a letter to one of his leading disciples, Karandhara dasa;'''

	'''[[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo\|Letter to Karandhara — Tokyo 22 August, 1970]]:''' ''I thank you very much and all the devotees for offering me a garland daily as you were doing when I was physically present. If a disciple is constantly engaged in carrying out the instructions of the Spiritual Master he is supposed to be constantly in company with his Spiritual Master. This is called '''Vaniseva'''. So there are two kinds of service to the Spiritual Master. One is called '''Vaniseva''' and the other is called vapuseva. '''Vaniseva''' means as above mentioned, executing the instructions, and vapuseva means physically or personally rendering service. So 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.''		'''[[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo\|Letter to Karandhara — Tokyo 22 August, 1970]]:''' ''I thank you very much and all the devotees for offering me a garland daily as you were doing when I was physically present. If a disciple is constantly engaged in carrying out the instructions of the Spiritual Master he is supposed to be constantly in company with his Spiritual Master. This is called '''Vaniseva'''. So there are two kinds of service to the Spiritual Master. One is called '''Vaniseva''' and the other is called vapuseva. '''Vaniseva''' means as above mentioned, executing the instructions, and vapuseva means physically or personally rendering service. So 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.''



	The Vanipedia project—Śrīla Prabhupāda's sacred Vāṇī-temple—is dedicated to researching and compiling his teachings to empower his śikṣā-disciples to faithfully follow his instructions. In order for Vanipedia to be completed successfully, a variety of services are required. We consider all these collaborative activities to be '''Vaniseva'''. It is a profound mercy that these direct opportunities for service exist to offer to our Preeminent Śikṣā-guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda.		The Vanipedia project—Śrīla Prabhupāda's sacred Vāṇī-temple—is dedicated to researching and compiling his teachings to empower his śikṣā-disciples to faithfully follow his instructions. In order for Vanipedia to be completed successfully, a variety of services are required. We consider all these collaborative activities to be '''Vaniseva'''. It is a profound mercy that these direct opportunities for service exist to offer to our Preeminent Śikṣā-guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda.


	'''In May of 1977, Śrīla Prabhupāda returned to Vṛndāvana. When arriving there he spoke the following words;'''		'''In May of 1977, Śrīla Prabhupāda returned to Vṛndāvana. When arriving there he spoke the following words;'''


	'''[[Vanisource:770517 - Arrival - Vrndavana\|Arrival Addresses and Talks, May 17, 1977, Vṛndāvana]]:'''		'''[[Vanisource:770517 - Arrival - Vrndavana\|Arrival Addresses and Talks, May 17, 1977, Vṛndāvana]]:'''

	Prabhupāda: ''So I cannot speak. I am feeling very weak. I was to go to other places like Chandigarh program, but I cancelled the program because the condition of my health is very deteriorating. So I preferred to come to Vṛndāvana. If death takes place, let it take here. '''So there is nothing to be said new. Whatever I have to speak, I have spoken in my books. Now you try to understand it and continue your endeavor. Whether I am present or not present, it doesn't matter.''' As Kṛṣṇa is living eternally, similarly, living being also lives eternally. But kīrtir yasya sa jīvati: "One who has done service to the Lord lives forever." So you have been taught to serve Kṛṣṇa, and with Kṛṣṇa we'll live eternally. Our life is eternal. Na hanyate hanyamāne śarīre [Bg. 2.20]. A temporary disappearance of this body, it doesn't matter. Body is meant for disappearance. Tathā dehāntara-prāptiḥ [Bg. 2.13]. So live forever by serving Kṛṣṇa. Thank you very much.''		Prabhupāda: ''So I cannot speak. I am feeling very weak. I was to go to other places like Chandigarh program, but I cancelled the program because the condition of my health is very deteriorating. So I preferred to come to Vṛndāvana. If death takes place, let it take here. '''So there is nothing to be said new. Whatever I have to speak, I have spoken in my books. Now you try to understand it and continue your endeavor. Whether I am present or not present, it doesn't matter.''' As Kṛṣṇa is living eternally, similarly, living being also lives eternally. But kīrtir yasya sa jīvati: "One who has done service to the Lord lives forever." So you have been taught to serve Kṛṣṇa, and with Kṛṣṇa we'll live eternally. Our life is eternal. Na hanyate hanyamāne śarīre [Bg. 2.20]. A temporary disappearance of this body, it doesn't matter. Body is meant for disappearance. Tathā dehāntara-prāptiḥ [Bg. 2.13]. So live forever by serving Kṛṣṇa. Thank you very much.''



	Since the physical departure of Śrīla Prabhupāda in 1977, Vaniseva has become the sustenance of our lives. Success in our devotional lives depends on us carefully hearing and following the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda in his books.		Since the physical departure of Śrīla Prabhupāda in 1977, Vaniseva has become the sustenance of our lives. Success in our devotional lives depends on us carefully hearing and following the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda in his books.

	== Vaniseva ~~vision~~ ==		== Vaniseva Vision ==

	* To develop a core team of members to coordinate and facilitate the volunteers.		* To develop a core team of members to coordinate and facilitate the volunteers.
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	* To perform Vaniseva together in a positive spirit of cooperation and collaboration.		* To perform Vaniseva together in a positive spirit of cooperation and collaboration.

	== Vaniseva ~~principles~~ ==		== Vaniseva Principles ==

	* Offer humble, respectful, and loving service to Lord Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all spirit souls.		* Offer humble, respectful, and loving service to Lord Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all spirit souls.

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	==Introduction==		== Introduction ==

	'''The meaning of Vaniseva'''		'''The meaning of Vaniseva'''

	'''~~Vani~~''' means instructions and '''~~seva~~''' means service. '''Vaniseva''' means serving the instructions:		'''Vāṇī''' means instructions and '''sevā''' means service. '''Vaniseva''' means serving the instructions:

	'''In August of 1970, Śrīla Prabhupāda wrote a letter to one of his leading disciples, Karandhara dasa;'''		'''In August of 1970, Śrīla Prabhupāda wrote a letter to one of his leading disciples, Karandhara dasa;'''

	'''[[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo\|Letter to Karandhara — Tokyo 22 August, 1970]]:''' ''I thank you very much and all the devotees for offering me a garland daily as you were doing when I was physically present. If a disciple is constantly engaged in carrying out the instructions of the Spiritual Master he is supposed to be constantly in company with his Spiritual Master. This is called '''Vaniseva'''. So there are two kinds of service to the Spiritual Master. One is called '''~~vaniseva~~''' and the other is called vapuseva. '''Vaniseva''' means as above mentioned, executing the instructions, and vapuseva means physically or personally rendering service. So 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.''		'''[[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo\|Letter to Karandhara — Tokyo 22 August, 1970]]:''' ''I thank you very much and all the devotees for offering me a garland daily as you were doing when I was physically present. If a disciple is constantly engaged in carrying out the instructions of the Spiritual Master he is supposed to be constantly in company with his Spiritual Master. This is called '''Vaniseva'''. So there are two kinds of service to the Spiritual Master. One is called '''Vaniseva''' and the other is called vapuseva. '''Vaniseva''' means as above mentioned, executing the instructions, and vapuseva means physically or personally rendering service. So 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.''

	*The Vanipedia ~~project is all about~~ researching and compiling ~~the~~ teachings ~~of Śrīla Prabhupāda~~ to ~~help improve our ability~~ to follow his instructions. In order for Vanipedia to be completed successfully, a variety of services are required. We consider all these activities to be '''Vaniseva'''.		The Vanipedia project—Śrīla Prabhupāda's sacred Vāṇī-temple—is dedicated to researching and compiling his teachings to empower his śikṣā-disciples to faithfully follow his instructions. In order for Vanipedia to be completed successfully, a variety of services are required. We consider all these collaborative activities to be '''Vaniseva'''. It is a profound mercy that these direct opportunities for service exist to offer to our Preeminent Śikṣā-guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda.

	'''In May of 1977, Śrīla Prabhupāda returned to ~~Vrndavana~~. When arriving there he spoke the following words;'''		'''In May of 1977, Śrīla Prabhupāda returned to Vṛndāvana. When arriving there he spoke the following words;'''

	'''[[Vanisource:770517 - Arrival - Vrndavana\|Arrival Addresses and Talks, May 17, 1977, Vṛndāvana]]:'''		'''[[Vanisource:770517 - Arrival - Vrndavana\|Arrival Addresses and Talks, May 17, 1977, Vṛndāvana]]:'''
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	Prabhupāda: ''So I cannot speak. I am feeling very weak. I was to go to other places like Chandigarh program, but I cancelled the program because the condition of my health is very deteriorating. So I preferred to come to Vṛndāvana. If death takes place, let it take here. '''So there is nothing to be said new. Whatever I have to speak, I have spoken in my books. Now you try to understand it and continue your endeavor. Whether I am present or not present, it doesn't matter.''' As Kṛṣṇa is living eternally, similarly, living being also lives eternally. But kīrtir yasya sa jīvati: "One who has done service to the Lord lives forever." So you have been taught to serve Kṛṣṇa, and with Kṛṣṇa we'll live eternally. Our life is eternal. Na hanyate hanyamāne śarīre [Bg. 2.20]. A temporary disappearance of this body, it doesn't matter. Body is meant for disappearance. Tathā dehāntara-prāptiḥ [Bg. 2.13]. So live forever by serving Kṛṣṇa. Thank you very much.''		Prabhupāda: ''So I cannot speak. I am feeling very weak. I was to go to other places like Chandigarh program, but I cancelled the program because the condition of my health is very deteriorating. So I preferred to come to Vṛndāvana. If death takes place, let it take here. '''So there is nothing to be said new. Whatever I have to speak, I have spoken in my books. Now you try to understand it and continue your endeavor. Whether I am present or not present, it doesn't matter.''' As Kṛṣṇa is living eternally, similarly, living being also lives eternally. But kīrtir yasya sa jīvati: "One who has done service to the Lord lives forever." So you have been taught to serve Kṛṣṇa, and with Kṛṣṇa we'll live eternally. Our life is eternal. Na hanyate hanyamāne śarīre [Bg. 2.20]. A temporary disappearance of this body, it doesn't matter. Body is meant for disappearance. Tathā dehāntara-prāptiḥ [Bg. 2.13]. So live forever by serving Kṛṣṇa. Thank you very much.''

	*Since the physical ~~demise~~ of Śrīla Prabhupāda in 1977, ~~vaniseva~~ has become our lives~~' sustenance~~. ~~The successes~~ in our devotional lives depends on us carefully hearing and following the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda in his books.		Since the physical departure of Śrīla Prabhupāda in 1977, Vaniseva has become the sustenance of our lives. Success in our devotional lives depends on us carefully hearing and following the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda in his books.

	== Vaniseva vision ==		== Vaniseva vision ==

	* To develop a core team of members to coordinate and facilitate the volunteers		* To develop a core team of members to coordinate and facilitate the volunteers.
	* To involve hundreds, hopefully thousands of volunteers from around the planet		* To involve hundreds, hopefully thousands, of volunteers from around the planet.
	* To perform Vaniseva together in a positive spirit of cooperation and collaboration		* To perform Vaniseva together in a positive spirit of cooperation and collaboration.

	== Vaniseva principles ==		== Vaniseva principles ==

	* Offer humble, respectful and loving service to Lord Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Prabhupāda and all spirit souls		* Offer humble, respectful, and loving service to Lord Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and all spirit souls.
	* Derive great pleasure from absorbing ourselves in the brilliance of Śrīla Prabhupāda's profound wisdom		* Derive great pleasure from absorbing ourselves in the brilliance of Śrīla Prabhupāda's profound wisdom.
	* Encourage people to take up devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa via service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and his mission		* Encourage people to take up devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa via service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and his mission.
	* Follow the ~~Vaisnava~~-~~Brahminical~~ principles of simple straightforwardness, mercy, truthfulness, and action from a non political platform		* Follow the Vaiṣṇava-brahminical principles of simple straightforwardness, mercy, truthfulness, and action from a non-political platform.

	== Participation ==		== Participation ==

	The Vanipedia projects require help from volunteers having many ~~differnt~~ skills and interests. All followers of Śrīla Prabhupāda are invited to '''[[Participation\|participate in this project]]'''		The Vanipedia projects require help from volunteers having many different skills and interests. All followers of Śrīla Prabhupāda are invited to '''[[Participation\|participate in this project]].'''

	== Visit Vaniseva.org==		== Visit Vaniseva.org ==

			Inquiries can be directed '''[[Contact\|here]].'''

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==Introduction==

'''The meaning of Vaniseva'''

'''Vani''' means instructions and '''seva''' means service. '''Vaniseva''' means serving the instructions:

'''In August of 1970, Śrīla Prabhupāda wrote a letter to one of his leading disciples, Karandhara dasa;'''

'''[[Vanisource:700822 - Letter to Karandhara written from Tokyo|Letter to Karandhara — Tokyo 22 August, 1970]]:''' ''I thank you very much and all the devotees for offering me a garland daily as you were doing when I was physically present. If a disciple is constantly engaged in carrying out the instructions of the Spiritual Master he is supposed to be constantly in company with his Spiritual Master. This is called '''Vaniseva'''. So there are two kinds of service to the Spiritual Master. One is called '''vaniseva''' and the other is called vapuseva. '''Vaniseva''' means as above mentioned, executing the instructions, and vapuseva means physically or personally rendering service. So 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.''

*The Vanipedia project is all about researching and compiling the teachings of Śrīla Prabhupāda to help improve our ability to follow his instructions. In order for Vanipedia to be completed successfully, a variety of services are required. We consider all these activities to be '''Vaniseva'''.

'''In May of 1977, Śrīla Prabhupāda returned to Vrndavana. When arriving there he spoke the following words;'''

'''[[Vanisource:770517 - Arrival - Vrndavana|Arrival Addresses and Talks, May 17, 1977, Vṛndāvana]]:'''

Prabhupāda: ''So I cannot speak. I am feeling very weak. I was to go to other places like Chandigarh program, but I cancelled the program because the condition of my health is very deteriorating. So I preferred to come to Vṛndāvana. If death takes place, let it take here. '''So there is nothing to be said new. Whatever I have to speak, I have spoken in my books. Now you try to understand it and continue your endeavor. Whether I am present or not present, it doesn't matter.''' As Kṛṣṇa is living eternally, similarly, living being also lives eternally. But kīrtir yasya sa jīvati: "One who has done service to the Lord lives forever." So you have been taught to serve Kṛṣṇa, and with Kṛṣṇa we'll live eternally. Our life is eternal. Na hanyate hanyamāne śarīre [Bg. 2.20]. A temporary disappearance of this body, it doesn't matter. Body is meant for disappearance. Tathā dehāntara-prāptiḥ [Bg. 2.13]. So live forever by serving Kṛṣṇa. Thank you very much.''

*Since the physical demise of Śrīla Prabhupāda in 1977, vaniseva has become our lives' sustenance. The successes in our devotional lives depends on us carefully hearing and following the instructions of Śrīla Prabhupāda in his books.

== Vaniseva vision ==

* To develop a core team of members to coordinate and facilitate the volunteers
* To involve hundreds, hopefully thousands of volunteers from around the planet
* To perform Vaniseva together in a positive spirit of cooperation and collaboration

== Vaniseva principles ==

* Offer humble, respectful and loving service to Lord Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Prabhupāda and all spirit souls
* Derive great pleasure from absorbing ourselves in the brilliance of Śrīla Prabhupāda's profound wisdom
* Encourage people to take up devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa via service to Śrīla Prabhupāda and his mission
* Follow the Vaisnava-Brahminical principles of simple straightforwardness, mercy, truthfulness, and action from a non political platform

== Participation ==

The Vanipedia projects require help from volunteers having many differnt skills and interests. All followers of Śrīla Prabhupāda are invited to '''[[Participation|participate in this project]]'''

== Visit Vaniseva.org==

Inquiries can be directed '''[[Contact|here]]'''

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