ISKCON Centre for Value Education (ICVE) presents
BHAKTI-ŚĀSTRĪ
Systematic study of four most important bhakti texts of Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya :Bhagavad Gita As It Is, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, Sri Isopanisad
- Six Modules
- One year duration
- Aims & objective driven learning
Available in
- English
- தமிழ்
- Online
- Offline
ISKCON Centre for Value Education (ICVE) presents
BHAKTI-ŚĀSTRĪ
Systematic study of four most important bhakti texts of Gaudiya Vaishnav Sampraday :Bhagavad Gita As It Is, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, Sri Isopanisad
- Six Modules
- One year duration
- Aims & objective driven learning
- Available in English, தமிழ்
- On-Campus and Online batches
BHAKTI-ŚĀSTRĪ degree program comprises of six courses
The course is methodically structured with specific objectives to be accomplished, including the enhancement of scriptural knowledge and understanding, the cultivation and sustenance of faith and conviction, and the improvement of one's capability to effectively propagate the teachings.
- Sri Isopanishad (ISO)
- Nectar of Instruction (NOI)
- Nectar of Devotion (NOD)
- Bhagavad Gita – Chapters 1-6 (BG1)
- Bhagavad Gita – Chapters 7-12 (BG2)
- Bhagavad Gita – Chapters 13-18 (BG3)
The eligibility criteria for receiving a BHAKTI-ŚĀSTRĪ degree are mentioned at the end of this page.
On-Campus
One year offline program at ISKCON Chennai
Classroom study with quizzes, closed book and open book assessments. Study breaks are provided for focused study and exam preparation
- English batch starts June 4th 2023
- Every Sunday 8 am to 12 noon
- Mode: Classroom delivery
- Course Category: Shastric degree
- Course Fee: INR 5,000/- *
- *Concession available
Course Sessions
Course duration (Hrs.)
Exclusive Workshops
Online Live
One year online program with Live classes
Live Zoom classes with quizzes, closed book and open book assessments. Study breaks are provided for focused study and exam preparation
- English batch starts June 2nd 2023
-
தமிழ் batch weekends, 14th sept
Saturday Sunday 10 am to 12 pm - Every Friday & Saturday 8 to 9:30 pm
- Mode: Zoom Meetings
- Course Category: Shastric degree
- Course Fee: INR 5,000/- *
- *Concession available
Course Sessions
Course duration (Hrs.)
Exclusive Workshops
Our Dedicated Team of Educators
HH Bhanu Swami Maharaj
(ISKCON GBC member)
Jai Gopinath Das
(Spiritual Coach, Senior Mentor)
Shyam Balaram Das
(Senior mentor, Ashram incharge)
Srinarayan das
(Spiritual Coach, Senior mentor)
Hari Gopal Das
(Spiritual Coach, Senior mentor)
Amarendr Gaura Dasa
(Spiritual Coach, Senior Mentor)
Sukirti Madhavi DD
(Lifestyle Coach, Certified Counselor, Psychologist)
Course materials & Assessment
The student handbook and assessments are available online. To gain access register with the website.
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Clarified in the course forum throughout the course (both online and offline)
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Multiple-choice questions to reinforce knowledge recall
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Topics for essays will be available on the course page
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Students will also get access to the question bank – the list of questions from which the questions for the final exam are selected
Candidate eligibility for BHAKTI-ŚĀSTRĪ Degree
- Basic Shastric knowledge and understanding.
- The practice of Krishna consciousness for at least one year (chanting 16 rounds, following regulative principles)
- A recommendation letter from an ISKCON Authority/ temple president who knows the candidate well.
- Though not mandatory, students are expected to have read all four books (Bhagavad Gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction and Isopanishad) at least once
BHAKTI-ŚĀSTRĪ - listener category
If, for any reason, you do not meet the eligibility criteria stated above, or are unwilling to take the required assessments, you have the option to attend the program in the listener category. By selecting this option, you will still have access to the entire course content, including live lectures, recordings, and other relevant materials, thereby enabling you to gain valuable insights and knowledge from the study of shastras. However, no certificate will be issued.
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