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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.

Srila Prabhupada Ashraya

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

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.
5

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.
6

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.
1

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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