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[edit] Invitation

Invitation
Join WikiProject Krishnaism
Wikipedia:WikiProject Krishnaism - creating unity in diversity!
How should the Krishna-centered traditions of Hinduism should be represented?
From ancient to modern
You can join and make a difference!

Join WikiProject Krishnaism. There are many traditions where Krishna is worshiped and His names revered. The purpose of this project is to join forces and create more beautiful and well sourced articles. The traditions are not limited to one or two; there are many and all should be given equal attention. Leave a few words here and we will discuss it further.

Viprak, thank you for your contributions, they are very good! You are invited to join the above project! Wikidās ॐ 16:07, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Thnks for signing up, but oops, I think you signed up in the wrong place, you need to sign up on the project page not the talk page. ATG t 18:41, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you Viprak for taking part in the WikiProject Krishnaism. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me or other editors on this project WP:KRISHNA. Wikidās-ॐ 19:37, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vote

Viprak, Namaskar! You were recently contributing to articles that are in the scope of the new project WP:KRISHNA, I thought you may want to check the proposal of merger and cast your vote in relation of the additional section to article Krishna. Thanks. --Wikidās-ॐ 14:41, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Scope, update and voting
Whats new at Krishna's project
Wikipedia:WikiProject Krishnaism - whats new and happening!
Please note the results of the vote on the proposal of merging new article on early worship of Krishna Vasudeva to the main article dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna.
  • Krishna Vasudeva may have been worshiped in 4 century BC as a monotheistic deity.
  • This article is to be incorporated in a separate section of Krishna article.
  • Also, if you are ready to help with editing and assessment of the scope, please see the project page, and add your name to the list of participants.
More on the topic.
How will it be defined.

While the name of the project is WikiProject Krishnaism in common language many seems to prefer a wider term "Vaishnavism", which however appeared to relate to Vishnu. Krishnaism is more of an academic term. On the other hand even one of the first Indologists to use the term, Albrecht Weber was to consider that that the essence of Krishnaism, bhakti or the principle of "God is love", was pre-Christian. There were and are many traditions where Krishna is worshiped and His names revered.

There was a discussion (and a heated one) on the scope of the project and the term here. Currently the scope is quite wide and aims at improving articles related to Radha-Krishna and associated traditions where they are worshiped: Manipuri Vaishnavas, Bhagavata, Gaudiya Vaishnava, Nimbarka sampradaya, Swaminarayana sampradaya, Vallabha sampradaya; If you see a need to widen or restrict the scope please voice your opinion - it is wanted!

Just leave a few words here.
Welcome!

Hi, and welcome to the India WikiProject! We're a group of editors working to improve Wikipedia's coverage of India.

A few features that you might find helpful:

There are a variety of interesting things to do within the project; you're free to participate however much—or little—you like:

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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask another fellow member, and we'll be happy to help you. Again, welcome! We look forward to seeing you around! -- TinuCherian (Wanna Talk?) - 03:29, 26 May 2008 (UTC)