Study of Bhagavad-gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, Sri Isopanisad, Basic Deity Worship.

Duration:

4 months (July 2 – October 29, 2017)

Registration deadline: June 1, 2017

To register for VIHE Bhakti Sastri course Hindi 2017, please send email at Vihe.courses.admissions@pamho.net.

Requirements:

Good sadhana, brahminical tendencies, voluntary service, proficiency in English and a recommendation/character sketch from a senior devotee who knows you well and guru. Assessment criteria include attendance and personal conduct. According to the standards of ISKCON Board of Examination students should chant a minimum of 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra and follow the 4 regulative principles in order to qualify for obtaining a Bhakti-sastri degree. A full recommendation (attesting the student’s character and service attitude) by a senior devotee in good standing is a must.

Assessment:

Essays, closed book exams. Contribution to running costs: Rs. 12,500. Listener only: Rs. 6,500. Lunch prasadam is served in the VIHE, sponsored by the alumni students and other well-wishers.

Classes:

Bhagavad-gita (all 18 chapters) – 17 weeks

Nectar of Devotion (first 19 chapters) – 6 weeks

Isopanisad – 3 weeks

Nectar of Instruction – 3 weeks

An introduction to Deity Worship – 10 hours

Teachers:

H.H. Radha Raman Swami, H.G. Ashit Das, H.G. Adi Purush Das, H.G. Praneshwar Das, H.G. Arun Charan Das and H.G. Prasanta Devi Dasi.

Registration Procedures and Deadlines

Fees are preferably paid in advance and will only be accepted once you have submitted your recommendation letter and have been approved for the course. Write to: vihe.courses.registrations@pamho.net

Contact information

ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir Goshala Land, Raman Reti, Vrindavan.

Phone: +91 812 610 0355 (Shakti Swapini Devi Dasi)

E-mail: vihe.courses.admissions@pamho.net.