Vedabase - Original

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

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🪟 Windows

Version 1.6.0 · Windows 10+

🍎 macOS (Silicon)

Version 1.6.0 · M1/M2/M3/M4

🍎 macOS (Intel)

Version 1.6.0 · Intel Macs

🐧 Linux (.deb)

Version 1.6.0 · Ubuntu, Mint, Pop!_OS

🐧 Linux (AppImage)

Version 1.6.0 · Any distro

📱 Android

Version 1.6.0 · Android 5.0+

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.

Android Installation Instructions

Since this APK is not from the Google Play Store, Android will ask you to allow installation from unknown sources.

What to do:

  1. Download the APK file
  2. Open the downloaded file
  3. When prompted, tap "Settings" then enable "Allow from this source"
  4. Go back and tap "Install"

Install as a Web App (PWA)

You can install Vedabase directly from the browser — no download needed. It works offline once installed.

iPhone / iPad (Safari):

  1. Open app.bhaktiyoga.es/app in Safari
  2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
  3. Scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen”

Android (Chrome):

  1. Open app.bhaktiyoga.es/app in Chrome
  2. Tap the three-dot menu (top right)
  3. Tap “Add to Home screen” or “Install app”

Desktop (Chrome / Edge):

  1. Open app.bhaktiyoga.es/app
  2. Click the install icon in the address bar (or menu → “Install Vedabase”)

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

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Vedabase Original is free and always will be. If you find it valuable for your spiritual practice, consider supporting its continued development and maintenance.