Siksha Level 6
- Sri Guru Carana Asraya
Recommended Practices
- After a minimum of six months of following Srila Prabhupada Ashraya Standards, one may select an ISKCON authorized diksha guru, from amongst ones established siksa gurus. One may also take as much time as required to make this selection.
- Responsibility of candidates to choose guru by the exercise of their own intelligence.
- Notify the local Temple President or relevant authority.
- Take written examination issued by ISKCON authority.
- Receive formal letter of recommendation from ISKCON authority.
- Receive permission from the selected guru.
- Recommended to read 15 Philosophical Q & A.
- Recommended to avoid 10 Offences to the Holy Name.
- Recommended to follow Vaishnava Ettiquette.
Recommended Books to be reading
- Bhagavat Gita As It Is ( Two times )
- Srimad Bhagavatam ( 1st Canto )
- Teaching of Lord Caitanya
- Path of Perfection
- Nectar of Devotion ( Chapter 1 to 9 )
- Krishna Book ( Chapter 1 to 45 )
- Advanced Vaishnava Etiquette seminar
- Holy Name seminar
Recommended Songs
- Guru Pranama Mantra
- Gurudev Kripa Bindu Diya
- Sri Siksastakam
- Damodarastakam
Recommended Audio lectures
- Selected audio recordings of Srila Prabhupada and senior leaders of ISKCON for daily hearing.
Recommended Courses
- Bhakti Shastri ( 2 years )
- Bhakti Vaibhav ( 2-3 yrs )
- Overview of CC ( 20 episodes )
- Bhakti Vedanta ( 2-3 yrs )