Vedabase - Original

The original, unchanged, unabridged works by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

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🪟 Windows

Version 1.5.0 · Windows 10+

🍎 macOS (Silicon)

Version 1.5.0 · M1/M2/M3/M4

🍎 macOS (Intel)

Version 1.5.0 · Intel Macs

🐧 Linux

Version 1.5.0 · Ubuntu 20.04+

macOS Installation Instructions

When you first try to open the app, macOS will show a dialog saying "macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware" with buttons "Move to Trash", "Open Anyway", and "Done".

What to do:

  1. DO NOT click "Move to Trash"
  2. Click "Open Anyway" (the middle button)
  3. The app will open and macOS will remember it's safe

Alternative: Terminal command

If the above doesn't work, open Terminal and run:

xattr -cr /Applications/Vedabase.app

This removes the quarantine flag that macOS adds to downloaded apps. Then open Vedabase normally.

Why does this happen? This app is not signed with an Apple Developer certificate. It's completely safe and open source — you can review the entire code on GitHub.

Features

Full-text Search

Search through all text with instant highlighting of matches

Smart Highlighting

Visual emphasis on all search matches with navigation controls

Advanced Search

Regex patterns and search-within-results filtering

Cross-references

Click verse references to jump instantly between sections

Personal Notes

Add, edit, and manage annotations on any verse

Dark Mode

True dark theme with white text on black background

Interactive TOC

One-click collapsible Table of Contents navigation

Font Control

Adjustable text size for comfortable reading

Fully Offline

Standalone app with all content embedded, no internet needed