ISKCON Disciple Course (Self-Study)

The ISKCON Disciples Course (IDC) is a training program that gives an in-depth understanding of guru tattva and guru padasraya within the multi-guru culture of ISKCON. The course has been developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee. Leading educators of ISKCON have contributed greatly to the course. The course is based on the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and current ISKCON Law with reference to the writings from the Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition. IDC has been designed for new devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON. The course is also recommended for leaders, preachers, counselors, and educators within ISKCON. Course Teacher: HG Narsimha Avatar Das

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Course Duration

10 Hours

Videos

2 Hours

No. Of Sessions

5

Sessions per week

At your own pace

Language
English

Eligibility

 Devotee must chant minimum 16 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily & follow the four regulative principles along with a Recommendation Letter

Schedule of Classes

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About the Teacher

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ISKCON Bhagavat Mahavidyalaya of North America, is committed to use the traditional methods of studying and teaching the Vedic literature and writings of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acharyas.

As a service to the vaishnava society we wish to offer the glories of Srimad Bhagavatam as presented by our previous acharyas. This is our humble attempt to encourage devotees to read, hear and speak about Srimad Bhagavatam regularly.

Course Overview

Course Teacher:

HG Narsimha Avatar Das


Course Contents:

  • Guru-tattva and the Guru-parampara System
  • Srila Prabhupada ISKCON Founder Acharya and Preeminent Shiksha Guru
  • Types of Gurus and Relationship between ISKCON Guru and ISKCON Authorities
  • Gurus outside of ISKCON
  • Following Initiation Vows
  • Guru-puja and Vyasa-puja

Course Materials :
IDC Handbook

Target Audience:
1. Chanting 16 rounds atleast for last 1 year
2. Observing 4 regulative principles atleast for last 1 year

Assessment Plan :
Online Exam

Course Requirement :
As per the guidelines of Guru Services Committee, to be qualified to attend ISKCON Disciples Course, the students must chant minimum 16 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily & follow the four regulative principles.

You need to submit a recommendation letter by the ISKCON center authority you are connected with. Please download the recommendation letter format from this link below
Submit recommendation letter here

Upload the scanned copy of the signed form here in this google form below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VGGgZuDm_Mh1yfYbb09Fn8GrP8lRbLYpoCuwrxnVnPs/edit


-Please note that your admission will not be confirmed unless we have received the recommendation letter. 

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