Shiksha in English
Show your love for God by serving the temple.
Give others the opportunity to learn about the teachings of Bhagavad Gita.
Join our program to feed expecting mothers and senior citizens.
Join our mission to end world hunger.
COME CLOSER TO KRISHNA, ONE AT A TIME
Chanting Minimum Rounds: 1
Reading
- Panch Tattva Pranam Mantra (click here)
Srilla Prabhupada Pranam Mantra (click here)
- Sikshastakam (click here)
- Ten offences to be avoided (click here)
- Prayers for offering bhoga (click here)
- Prasadam honoring mantra (click here)
Hearing
Recommended- A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s Bhagwad Gita As It Is classes
Recommended- A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s Bhagwad Gita classes
(Bhagwad Gita Chapter 1 – click here)
Rules and Regulations
Writing shiksha paper
A closed book at respective home (questionnaire)
Attend Seminar
No
Interview
No
Service at ISKCON Dwarka
Recommended
Mentor/Guide/Coordinator
Recommended
Attending Bhakti Vriksha/Ashray
Recommended
Chanting Minimum Rounds: 4
Reading
- Beyond Birth and Death
- Science of Self Realization (Chapter 1)
- Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Introduction & Chapter 1)
- Sikshashtakam
Hearing
Recommended- A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s Bhagwad Gita As It Is classes
Rules and Regulations
Previous + refrain from eating non-vegetarian food (meat, fish and eggs) and try to lead a moral life
Writing shiksha paper
A closed book at respective home (questionnaire)
Attend Seminar
No
Interview
No
Service at ISKCON Dwarka
Recommended
Mentor/Guide/Coordinator
Recommended
Attending Bhakti Vriksha/Ashray
Recommended
Chanting Minimum Rounds: 8
Reading
- Raja Vidya
- Matchless Gift
- Science of Self Realization (Chapter 2&3)
- Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Chapter 2-6)
- Recommended – Krishna Book
Hearing
Must- A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s Bhagwad Gita As It Is classes (Bhagwad Gita As It Is 2-6 chapters – click here)
Rules and Regulations
Previous + avoid intoxication (alcoholic drinks), gambling, extramarital affairs and eating only prasadam. Worship Lord Krishna as far as practical at home, by setting up an altar, offering arati and foodstuffs (water, milk & fruits) worship the sacred Tulsi plant and follow basic sadhana like rising early in the morning. Fast on the Ekadashi and festival days. Submit sadhana chart on weekly basis.
Attend Seminar
No
Interview
No
Service at ISKCON Dwarka
Must have minimum one weekly service at temple
Mentor/Guide/Coordinator
Must have
Attending Bhakti Vriksha/Ashray
Must attend weekly
Chanting Minimum Rounds: 16
Reading
- Science of Self Realization (Chapter 4&5)
- Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Chapter 7-12)
- Recommended Krishna Book
Hearing
Must- A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s Bhagwad Gita As It Is classes
Rules and Regulations
Previous + Fast on the Ekadashi and festival days and observe fasting for the appearance days of the Lord
Attend Seminar
Basic Vaishnava Etiquette
Interview
Yes
Service at ISKCON Dwarka
Must have minimum one weekly service at temple
Mentor/Guide/Coordinator
Must have
Attending Bhakti Vriksha/Ashray
Must attend weekly
Chanting Minimum Rounds: 16 for 6 months
Reading
- Science of Self Realization (Chapter 6&8)
- Bhagavad Gita As It Is (Chapter 13-18)
- Srila Prabhupada book
- Recommended Krishna Book
Hearing
Must- Prabhupada’s Bhagavad Gita classes (Chapter 13-18 – click here). Twice a week class of Guru from whom aspiring initiation
Rules and Regulations
Previous + follow a strict sadhana programme at home by rising early (latest by 5 am) in the morning and following a program similar to the temple as far as possible. Attend one Bhagavatam class at the temple every week.
Attend Seminar
Basic Vaishnava Etiquette
Interview
Yes
Service at ISKCON Dwarka
Must have minimum one weekly service at temple
Mentor/Guide/Coordinator
Must have
Attending Bhakti Vriksha/Ashray
Recommend to lead Bhakti Vriksha /Ashray
RECOMMENDATION FOR INITIATION
Chanting Minimum Rounds: 16 for 2 years
Reading
Hearing
Prabhupada’s Bhagavatam classes (SB Canto 1-click here) and twice a week class of Guru from whom aspiring initiation.
Rules and Regulations
Previous + commitment to assist/lead preaching
Writing shiksha paper
A closed book at temple
Attend Seminar
ISKCON Disciple Course
Interview
Yes
Service at ISKCON Dwarka
Must have minimum one weekly service at temple
Mentor/Guide/Coordinator
Senior disciple of Guru for association or guidance should be identified before initiation.
Attending Bhakti Vriksha/Ashray
Recommend to lead Bhakti Vriksha /Ashray
When recommendation letter for initiation is issued from ISKCON Dwarka it means ISKCON Dwarka vouch for applicant’s stability in terms of Sadhana and leading moral life. To get fair evaluation, devotee must be connected to ISKCON Dwarka for at least 6 months.
Show your love for God by serving the temple.
Give others the opportunity to learn about the teachings of Bhagavad Gita.
Join our program to feed expecting mothers and senior citizens.
Join our mission to end world hunger.
Show your love for God by serving the temple.
Give others the opportunity to learn about the teachings of Bhagavad Gita.
Join our program to feed expecting mothers and senior citizens.
Join our mission to end world hunger.
