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Srila Prabhupada Ashraya

Providing a great opportunity to receive the divine shelter of a pure devotee of Lord Krishna, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder acharya of the worldwide Hare Krishna Movement. This program is a step-by-step journey towards advancing in our spiritual life.

Important Dates

Registration Deadline

Dec 7

Submit application after reviewing criteria

Written Examination

Jan 11

Closed-book exam with provided materials

Alternate Exam

Jan 18

Alternative date for those unable to attend

Personal Interview

Jan 12-25

One-on-one with temple devotees

Ashraya Ceremony

Jan 31

Official ceremony for successful candidates

Ashraya Levels

Shraddhavan

Qualifying Criteria

Chant minimum 1 round of Hare Krishna maha-mantra round for one month or more.
Should attend minimum five GITA LIFE / Weekly programs.
Should have completed reading 'Beyond Birth & Death' book of Srila Prabhupada.

Commitments

Chant minimum 1 round of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily without fail.
Read Srila Prabhupada books minimum 20 pages in a month.
Attend minimum 1 class of GITA LIFE every month.
Render minimum 2 hours of practical devotional service every month.

Sevaka

Qualifying Criteria

Followed commitments of Shraddhavan for three months or more.
Should have completed reading “Beyond Birth & Death” and “Perfect Questions Perfect Answers” book of Srila Prabhupada.

Commitments

Chant minimum 4 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily without fail.
Read Srila Prabhupada books minimum 30 pages in a month.
Attend minimum 2 classes of GITA LIFE every month.
Render minimum 4 hours of practical devotional service every month.

Sadhaka

Qualifying Criteria

Followed commitments of Sevaka for three months or more.
Accept Sri Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Should have completed reading “Perfection of Yoga” book of Srila Prabhupada.

Commitments

Chant minimum 8 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily without fail.
Read Srila Prabhupada books minimum 45 pages in a month.
Attend minimum 2 classes of GITA LIFE every month.
Render minimum 4 hours of practical devotional service every month.
Should avoid eating non-vegetarian food including eggs.

Upasaka

Qualifying Criteria

Followed commitments of Sadhaka for three months or more.
Should have completed reading “Science of Self Realization” book of Srila Prabhupada.

Commitments

Chant minimum 12 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily without fail.
Read Srila Prabhupada books minimum 45 pages in a month.
Attend minimum 3 classes of GITA LIFE every month.
Render minimum 4 hours of practical devotional service every month.
Should implement the Krishna Conscious practices at home.
Should try to contribute regularly to temple within his/her means.
Should observe Ekadashi vrata.
Should fill the daily Sadhna Sheet and submit every week. Get more details from your preacher.

Charanashraya

Qualifying Criteria

Followed commitments of Upasaka for three months or more.
Should have completed reading “Bhagavad-gita As It Is - Chapter 1 to 9.
Minimum Average Sadhna score of last 3 months should be 75%

Commitments

Chant minimum 16 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily without fail.
Read Srila Prabhupada books minimum 45 pages in a month.
Attend minimum 3 classes of GITA LIFE every month.
Should follow the regulative principles “No illicit sex” and “No gambling” as instructed by Srila Prabhupada.
Should follow a daily sadhana program including rising early, chanting, a simple morning program consisting of one arati.
Should fill the daily Sadhna Sheet and submit every week. Get more details from your preacher.
Should observe Festival fasting apart from Ekadashi vrata.
Should avoid all intoxicants including Coffee & Tea.
Should avoid Onion & Garlic.
Should wear Kanthi Mala.

Harinam Diksha

Qualifying Criteria

Followed commitments of Charanashraya for six months or more.
Should have completed reading full “Bhagavad-gita As It Is” - Chapter 1 to 18.
Minimum Average Sadhna score of last 3 months should be 75%

Commitments

All commitments of Charanashraya.
Chant minimum 16 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily without fail.
Should follow a daily sadhana program including rising early, chanting, a simple morning program consisting of one arati, & attending /hearing Srimad Bhagavatam class.
Should fill the daily Sadhna Sheet and submit every week. Get more details from your preacher.
Read Srila Prabhupada books minimum 45 pages in a month.
Should perform Srila Prabhupada Guru Puja every day.

Shraddhavan

Qualifying Criteria

Chant minimum 1 round of Hare Krishna maha-mantra round for one month or more.
Should attend minimum five GITA LIFE / Weekly programs.
Should have completed reading 'Beyond Birth & Death' book of Srila Prabhupada.

Commitments

Chant minimum 1 round of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily without fail.
Read Srila Prabhupada books minimum 20 pages in a month.
Attend minimum 1 class of GITA LIFE every month.
Render minimum 2 hours of practical devotional service every month.

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