Siksha Level 3
- Krishna Sadhaka
Recommended Practices
- To be dedicated to leading a devotional way of life, by gradually learning and practicing Bhakti-yoga, according to the teachings of Srila Prabhupada under the guidance of his representatives.
- To study the books of Srila Prabhupada and attend the classes as often as possible (atleast the weekend Bhagavad-Gita class every week)
- To worship Lord Krishna, as far as practical in the home, by setting up an altar, offering arati and foodstuffs, worshipping the sacred Tulasi plant and following basic sadhana like rising up early in the morning.
- To chant eight rounds of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra every day.
- To lead a pure holy life by refraining from meat eating (including fish & eggs), intoxication (alcoholic drinks & smoking), gambling and illicit sexual activity.
- To observe fasting on the Ekadasi and festival days as indicated in the Vaisnava calendar.
Recommended Books to be reading
- Raja Vidya
- Matchless Gift
- Science of Self Realization( chapter 2 & 3 )
- Bhagavat Gita As It Is( Chapter 2 to 6 )
- Chant and Be Happy
- Civilization and Transcendence
Recommended Songs
- Tulsi Arati
- Guru Ashtaka (Samsara dava)
- Gaura Arati
- Bhoga offering mantra
- Prasadam mantra
Recommended Audio lectures
- Selected audio recordings of Srila Prabhupada and senior leaders of ISKCON for daily hearing.
Level Duration
- The tentative timeline for this step is 8 months. In other words, student is expected to complete all the assigned tasks within this step in 8 months.
Writing Shiksha Paper
- An open book test.
- Questionnaire find below
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