Bhakti levels

( SIKSHA LEVELS)

BHAKTI STEPS

The Bhakti Steps is a system for encouraging devotees by

recognizing their chanting and spiritual standards.

It is a way to help devotees consolidate and increase their spiritual practices.

Also offers a system to identify those who are serious about advancing in Krishna consciousness.

It is supported by an ISKCON GBC resolution since 1997

1. ISKCON Leaders and GBC Members (with the exception of ISKCON initiating spiritual masters who cannot perform this ceremony except when it is for an approved guru-asraya (sheltered) or approved aspirant disciple) shall, within their area of authority, be permitted to publicly bestow acceptance and recognition to members of its congregation for devotional achievements and progress in devotional service.

2. Local temples and congregational preaching units should implement programs for aiding the congregational members to enhance their standing, and for training them to qualify for the higher levels. This should include following a recommended study course for the different levels (Adult Education and Congregational Preaching Monitors shall recommend.)

ISKCON LAW BOOK Chapter 15, updated to 1997

Sraddhavan

Sraddhava

n

Krishn

asevaka

Krishn

a sadhak

a

Srila

Prabhupada

asraya

Sri Guru

Charan Asraya

BHAKTI LEVELS

Brief summary of the five levels

Sraddhavan: 1 round of japa a day

Krishna-sevaka:

4 rounds & no meat-eating.

Krishna-sadhaka:

8 rounds, eating only prasadam and fundamental elements of the

four principles.

Srila Prabhupada- Asraya:

16 rounds & four regulative principles.

Sri Guru-carana-asraya: Srila Prabhupada-asraya level for at least six months plus choice of

an ISKCON guru.

Next Step:

To organize a Siksha Ceremony (or start planning for one):

Discuss with local authorities the preachers, the feasibility of the event

Make a list of prospective participants

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