What is Harinaam Diksha?
The Path to Receiving the Holy Name in the Guru-Paramparā The Śrī Harināma Dīkṣā Course is specially designed for all devotees who wish to understand the significance of Harināma initiation, the essential role of the spiritual master, and the responsibilities of a disciple after receiving dīkṣā. Rooted solely in the teachings of Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda.
By HG Brajsundar Das
Course Duration
3 days
3 days
Videos
N/A
No. Of Sessions
3
3
Sessions per week
N/A
Language
English
Eligibility
• Devotees preparing to take Harināma initiation.
• Those wishing to deepen their understanding of the guru-disciple relationship.
• Practitioners seeking to adopt guru-tattva with proper spiritual insight in their journey.
• Those wishing to deepen their understanding of the guru-disciple relationship.
• Practitioners seeking to adopt guru-tattva with proper spiritual insight in their journey.
Schedule of Classes
Starts on
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Friday-Sunday 7:30pm EST
Saturday-Monday 6am IST
About the Teacher
HG Brajsundar Das
About the Teacher
Brajsundar Das is a multifaceted personality, embodying the roles of spiritual leader, author, global speaker, and educator. Born into an aristocratic Brahmin family in December 1984, his spiritual journey began early under the guidance of his mother. In 2002, he joined ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) and received initiation in 2007 from Sri Srimad Radha Govinda Das Goswami Maharaja, dedicating his life to spreading the wisdom of the Srimad Bhāgavatam.Since 2007, Brajsundar Das has resided in Vrindavan Dham and has been instrumental in establishing ISKCON Bhagavata Mahavidyalaya centers in India, Europe, and North America. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology and a Master of Arts in History and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. He also serves as the CEO of In Service of Srimad Bhagavatam an initiatve started under the guidance of Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami. Having grown up in a spiritually enriched environment, Brajsundar Das has devoted his career to sharing the teachings of the Srimad Bhāgavatam. He has conducted over 241 seminars across 21 countries and 168 cities, training more than 4,756 devotees through his Bhāgavata Teachers Training course. In addition, he has authored four books and serves as an editor for the Nityam Bhagavata Sevaya e-magazine.Brajsundar Das’s life is a testament to the harmonious blending of spirituality, education, and global outreach.
Email: brajsundardas@gmail.com
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Website: www.brajsundardas.com
Course Overview
The Path to Receiving the Holy Name in the Guru-Paramparā
The Śrī Harināma Dīkṣā Course is specially designed for all devotees who wish to understand the significance of Harināma initiation, the essential role of the spiritual master, and the responsibilities of a disciple after receiving dīkṣā. Rooted solely in the teachings of Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda as presented in the Bhaktivedanta Vedabase, this course explains how Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself guides the soul to a bona fide spiritual master and teaches us how to respectfully associate with all Vaiṣṇavas.
Key Highlights of the Course
• What is Harināma Dīkṣā?
– What does it truly mean when a devotee receives the holy name from the guru?
• Why Do We Need a Guru?
– Can chanting alone ensure spiritual success, or is a guru essential?
• How to Identify a True Guru?
– How does Kṛṣṇa lead a sincere soul to a genuine spiritual teacher?
• Duties of a Disciple
– What are the disciple’s responsibilities after initiation?
• Difference Between Śikṣā-Guru and Dīkṣā-Guru
– What is the unique importance of both?
• Are All Vaiṣṇavas Gurus?
– How should we honor and respect all devotees?
• Is Kṛṣṇa Realized Only Through Harināma Dīkṣā?
– Understand the truth through guru, śāstra, and sādhu.
Who Can Join This Course?
• Devotees preparing to take Harināma initiation.
• Those wishing to deepen their understanding of the guru-disciple relationship.
• Practitioners seeking to adopt guru-tattva with proper spiritual insight in their journey.