Course Duration
79 Hours
79 Hours
Videos
90 minutes each
90 minutes each
No. Of Sessions
52
52
Sessions per week
1
1
Language
English
Eligibility
N/A
Schedule of Classes
Starts on
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08:30 pm to 10:00 pm IST
Regular classes onSunday
About the Teacher
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Premasindhu Gauranga Das
About the Teacher
Premasindhu Gauranga Das came in touch with ISKCON while studying engineering at Pune. Fascinated by the theology of Vaishnavism, he then went on to do a bachelor’s degree in Vaishnavism from the University of Madras.
Having a long-standing desire of serving society as a monk and teacher, he joined the ISKCON temple at Juhu, Mumbai as a full-time celibate monk. In Mumbai, he served at the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT). At BBT, he compiled books from the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and also proofread all the books of Srila Prabhupada. Apart from serving at the BBT, he also developed outreach preaching programs for youth, congregation and villagers.
In 2015, wishing to dive more deeply into Srila Prabhupada's books, he went on to study at the Vrindavan Institute of Higher Education(VIHE). After completing his Bhakti-Shastri degree, he joined as a full-time teacher and curriculum developer at the VIHE.
Since 2018, he is involved as one of the founding team members of the ISKCON Bhagavat Mahavidyalaya.
He is a regular teacher for courses like Bhakti-Shastri, Bhakti-Vaibhav and Bhaktivedanta and has conducted various courses on the books of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acaryas.
Premasindhu Gauranga Das also holds a master’s degree in History and is currently pursuing his PhD.
Course Overview
Course Description:
The course covers various aspects of the path of devotional service and provides knowledge, Vaishnava qualities and devotional values.
Generally the course lasts for a duration of 80 hours. During that time one can attain a fairly thorough understanding of the following: rules and regulations, Vedic philosophy, Vaisnava behaviour, devotional service, mood and mission etc.
We have a very structured schedule, which embodies the actual principle of freedom from material existence. Everything is completely in accordance with the ancient scriptural (shastric) tradition of Vedic India. The more diligently one applies oneself to this process the more benefit and realisation one will attain.
Actually, devotional service or "bhakti-yoga" is the eternal way of life of every living entity, presently lying dormant in the heart. In the scriptures there is the statement: "it is the prime duty of persons who want to become fearless, to hear, chant and remember the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, Who is to be remembered and never forgotten, not even for a single moment."
Whether you came to Krishna Consciousness just recently or have been practicing for some time already, this course will be of great benefit for you due to its practical and informative nature.
Course Contents:
1.The Basis: Guru, Sadhu and sastra – 90min
2.The special position of Srila Prabhupada in ISKCON–90min
3.The Different type of Gurus and Initiation– 90min
4.Understanding Pure devotional service & Sadhana Bhakti (From the Nectar of Devotion)
5.The four regulative principles. – 90min
6.Initial directives for Sadhaka (From the Nectar of Instruction-1st 5 verses)
7.Setting up a temple at Home and Deity worship– 90min
8.The daily morning program– 90min
9.Kṛṣṇa Prasada (Food, eating habits and serving) – 90min
10.Vaishnava etiquettes-
- The goal of following Vaishnava etiquette– 90min
- Decorations and dress of a Vaishnava– 90min
- The three levels of devotees, prakrta sahajiyas– 90min
- Vaishnava Aparadha and forgiveness– 90min
- Giving and accepting correction– 90min
- The mood and attitude of a devotee– 180min
- DEVOTEE’S ATTITUDES– 90min
A DEVOTEE’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS NON-DEVOTEES
A DEVOTEE’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS OTHERS’METHODS OF RELIGION
A DEVOTEE’S ATTITUDES IN RECEIVING A GUEST (EVEN AN ENEMY)
A DEVOTEE’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS PARENTS (AND RELATIVES)
A DEVOTEE’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS INHABITANTS OF THE HOLY DHAMAS
A DEVOTEE’S ATTITUDE AS A PREACHER
11. Ekadasi– 90min
12. Festivals, Caturmasya and Damodara Vrata– 90min
13. Srila Prabhupada Lilamrta condensed-1080 min
14. Lives of Vaishnava Acharyas- 900 min
15. Daily prayers - 270 min
16. Laws of Nature- 180 min
17. Overview of the Bhagavad-gita–1080 min
Target Audience: Anyone who is interested to learn the above subject matter.
Assessment Plan: Assignments and Examinations.
Course Requirement:
- No previous academic qualification is necessary for enrolment.
- It is advised that one chants a minimum of 4 rounds of Hare Krishna mantra daily.
- One should have reading and writing comprehension of the English language.
- One should be vegetarian.
- We also require recommendation from an ISKCON authority or a senior devotee who knows the candidate well.
Important Guidelines for the Students: Attendance(75 %), class participation, timely completion of assignments and examinations.
What will students gain from this course?
1. The course covers various aspects of the path of devotional service and provides knowledge, Vaishnava qualities and devotional values.
2. To give you an idea what Krsna conscious life is, so that you can decide if and how you want to commit yourself further.
3. To teach you the correct attitude and approach to Krishna Consciousness.
4. To help you make strong and swift progress in spiritual life.
5. To give fundamental procedures and regulations, thus creating a firm basis for the future.
Why should one attend this course?
To prepare oneself for the journey in spiritual life
