SIKSHA LEVELS for GAME POSITIVE THINKER Course Participants
SIKSHA LEVELS procedure given below is for making Progress in your Devotional Service
GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE FOR KRISHNA SEVAK & ABOVE LEVELS:
After you joined the GAME PT Course and you make a request for a mentor by yourself coming to atleast to SRADDHAVAN level, then
you will be given a Mentor for further guidance in spiritual life. Mentor should give a recommendation letter for 8 rounds and above along with declaration of the candidate.
After reaching to the particular Siksa level of Sraddhavan, Krishna sevak, Krishna sadhak etc, on the particular days and dates specified in the colorful box of Siksa levels below, the Candidates should submit the SIKSA LEVEL FORM
SIKSHA LEVELS procedure given below is for making Progress in your Devotional Service
GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE FOR KRISHNA SEVAK & ABOVE LEVELS:
After you joined the GAME PT Course and you make a request for a mentor by yourself coming to atleast to SRADDHAVAN level, then
you will be given a Mentor for further guidance in spiritual life. Mentor should give a recommendation letter for 8 rounds and above along with declaration of the candidate.
After reaching to the particular Siksa level of Sraddhavan, Krishna sevak, Krishna sadhak etc, on the particular days and dates specified in the colorful box of Siksa levels below, the Candidates should submit the SIKSA LEVEL FORM
SHRADDHAVAN :
1. chants at least one round of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra everyday.
2. reads the teachings of Lord Krishna as given in the books of Srila Prabhupada.
3. visits the temple as often as possible for association.
KRISHNA SEVAKA :
1. chants at least four rounds of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra everyday.
2. refrains from eating non-vegetarian food (meat, fish and eggs )
3. accepts that Lord Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
4. engages in practical devotional service to Lord Krishna on Festival days at ISKCON temple.
5. Daily sings Tulasi aarti & worshiping the Sacred Tulasi Plant.
6. Has completed reading the following books of Srila Prabhupad:
- Science of Self Realisation (only first five chapters)
- Coming Back
- Matchless Gift
- Raja Vidya
- Krishna – the reservoir of all Pleasure
KRISHNA SADHAKA :
1. chants at least eight to twelve rounds of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra every day.
2. leads a pure holy life by avoiding intoxication (alcoholic drinks), meat-eating, & extra-marital sex.
3. attends the classes in the nearest ISKCON as often as possible (at least on Sundays)
4. worships Lord Krishna as far as practical at home, by setting up an altar, offering arati and foodstuffs,
5. following basic sadhana like rising early in the morning.
6. observes fasting on the Ekadashi as indicated in the Vaishnava Calendar.
7. Sings Narashima pranama daily.
8. Has completed reading the following SRILA PRABHUPADA’S Books:
(A) Srila Prabhupada Biography (B) Perfect Question And Perfect Answer
(C) Science Of Self Realization
(D) Elevation To Krishna Consciousness. (E) Krishna (At least 50 Stories) .
(F) Bhagavat Gita – Introduction
9. Should know the meaning of 3 stanzas of Sikshastakam and recite daily
KRISHNA UPASAKA :
1. chants 12 to 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra everyday
2. tries to abstain from taking onion and garlic
3. accepts the acharyas in the Gaudiya Parampara.
4. observes fasting for the appearance and disappearance of Lord and the previous acharyas
5. Follows all Ekadasai as per the Vaishnava Calendar.
6. Avoids Mundane Cinema, frivolous sports and non vaishnava association.
7. Learn Gaura arti song.
8. Take up some committed service like book distribution, preaching.
9. Has completed reading the following SRILA PRABHUPADA’S Books:
(A) Spiritual Master & Disciple.
(B) Top Most Yoga System .
(C) Second Chance
(D) Krishna Book.
10. Should know the meaning of 5 stanzas of Sikshastakam and recite daily
SRILA PRABHUPADA ASHRAYA :
1. chants at least sixteen rounds of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra everyday.
2. strictly avoids intoxication including coffee and tea, onion, garlic, mundane cinema,
frivolous sports and illicit sex.
3. well versed in the basics of KC philosophy by reading the books of Srila Prabhupada systematically and actively engages in preaching ( according to his/her capacity) to others about Krishna Consciousness.
4. attends at least one Bhagavatam class at the temple every week.
5. Engages in some responsible service in the Temple
6. Learn Srila Prabhupad Guru Puja song
7. Completed readings of the following books:
(A) Teachings Of Prahalad Maharaj
(B) Srimad Bhagavad Gita (At Least First 9 Chapters)
(C) Lord Caitanya –Life And Teachings (Small Book)
(D) Should learn all regular Vaisanava songs
8. Should know the complete meaning of Sikshastakam and recite daily .
9. Sells at least 1 big book of Srila Prabhupad every fortnight .
5. SRI GURU CHARANA ASHRAYA:
1. has developed additional faith in and surrendered to an authorized Spiritual Master of ISKCON .
2. has been practicing Srila Prabhupada Ashraya standards for at least Six months
3. Attending Mangalarthi at temple at least once in a month
4. Doing Guru Pooja & Mangalarathi daily at home & learn those songs.
5. Completed readings of the following books:-
(A) Srimad Bhagavad Gita
(B) Second Chance
(C) Isopanishad
(D) Nectar Of Instructions
6. HARINAM DIKSHA:
Completed readings of the following books:
1. Srimad Bhavatham –I Canto.
2. Nectar Of Devotion
3. Bhagavat Gita at Least Twice