Bhakti Shastri (ISKCON Atlanta)
"In this way you have to understand, by studying carefully the philosophy. We have got so many books now and I want all of my disciples to read them carefully. Soon we shall be instituting Bhakti-shastri examinations and all brahmanas will have to pass. So utilize whatever time you find to make a thorough study of my books." (Letter from Srila Prabhupada to Upendra, 7th July 1976)
By HG Adi Gadadhar Das
Certificate Course
Course Duration
1 year
1 year
Videos
N/A
No. Of Sessions
N/A
Sessions per week
2
2
Language
English
Eligibility
As per the guidelines of ISKCON Board of Examination to be qualified to obtain the Bhakti sastri degree, the students must chant minimum 16 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily & follow the four regulative principles.
For better understanding we humbly request you to read all the four books, Bhagavad Gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction and Sri Ishopanishad before you begin the deep study of these books with us and be fully benefited from the course.
As the course would be in English so proficiency in English language is mandatory.
As per the rules & regulations of ISKCON Board of Examination, for getting the Bhakti Sastri degree, you must have 75% of attendance in the live sessions.
As per the guidelines of ISKCON Board of Examination to be qualified to obtain the Bhakti sastri degree, the students must chant minimum 16 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily & follow the four regulative principles.
For better understanding we humbly request you to read all the four books, Bhagavad Gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction and Sri Ishopanishad before you begin the deep study of these books with us and be fully benefited from the course.
As the course would be in English so proficiency in English language is mandatory.
As per the rules & regulations of ISKCON Board of Examination, for getting the Bhakti Sastri degree, you must have 75% of attendance in the live sessions.
Schedule of Classes
Starts on
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8:00-9:00 PM EST
Regular classes onMondays and Wednesdays
About the Teacher
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HG Adi Gadadhar Das
About the Teacher
HG Adi Gadadhar Das is a medical doctor by profession and originally from Maharashtra. He was introduced to Krishna consciousness by HG Gauranga Prabhu in 1998 at the age of 18 years while studying at Grant medical college and JJ hospital, Mumbai. He joined ISKCON Chowpatty and received first and second initiation from HH Srila Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
When Prabhuji received second initiation, he asked his spiritual master if he had any personal instruction for him. Maharaj asked him to share the sweetness of Krishna consciousness around. He has taken that instruction to heart and is a speaker who is eagerly sought after to speak on Krishna lila and Gaura lila.
He lives in Cumming, GA with his wife Radhabhava Devi Dasi, herself a medical doctor, and two children Gopal and Maithili.
He has been serving as the congregation director of ISKCON, Atlanta since 2018. He is also a Bhakti Vaibhava course teacher and serves a large Bhakti Vriksha in Alpharetta/Cumming, GA.
Course Overview
We have designed Bhakti Sastri course for those devotees who have been sincerely practicing Krishna consciousness and wants to systematically study Srila Prabupada’s. Bhagavad-Gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction and Sri Isopanisad. This course will not only enhance your sastric knowledge & understanding and thereby make you more determined in practicing Krishna consciousness but to make you potent to convey Gaudiya Vaishnav principals to the society.
Bhakti Sastri degree will be provided to only those students who meet all the requirements as set by the ISKCON Board of Examination.
Course Contents: In-depth study of Bhagavad-gītā, Śrī Īśopanisad, Nectar of Devotion and Nectar of Instruction
Course materials : Bhakti Sastri Students Handbook
Assessment plan : 6 Closed Book Exams, 6 Sloka Recitation tests, 12 open book Exams & live class Attendance
- The regulations to be followed during the exams. All students should agree for the following requirements regarding the online exams before taking admission to this course:-
- All closed book exams will be conducted online within a specified time limit.
- For Shloka Test, student has to upload the video on their private you tube channel and share the link in the exam section created on the portal.
- For Open Book Exam, the student has to upload the word file in the exam section.
- Student have to attend live classes through their student login.
Please have the recommendation letter filled out by an ISKCON authority (local Temple President, Bhakti Vriksha leader or Spiritual Master's office) and email to support@ibmedu-na.org
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