Course description:

"In this way you have to understand, by studying carefully the philosophy. We have got so many books now and I want all of my disciples to read them carefully. Soon we shall be instituting Bhakti-sastri examinations and all brahmanas will have to pass. So utilize whatever time you find to make a thorough study of my books."

(Letter from Srila Prabhupada to Upendra, 7th July 1976)

We have designed Bhakti Sastri course for those devotees who have been sincerely practicing Krishna consciousness and wants to systematically study Srila Prabupada’s. Bhagavad-Gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction and Sri Isopanisad. This course will not only enhance your sastric knowledge & understanding and thereby make you more determined in practicing Krishna consciousness but to make you potent to convey Gaudiya Vaishnav principals to the society.

Bhakti Sastri degree will be provided to the qualified students from the ISKCON Board of Examination.

This course has rolling admission: That means we give an opportunity to everyone to join the course at the beginning of a new module. This is beneficial to those who missed joining the course at the start. They will join the course at the start of the new module and will complete the entire cycle of 6 modules along with all the necessary assessments and receive their certificate.

Course Contents: In-depth study of Bhagavad-gītā, Śrī Īśopanisad, Nectar of Devotion and Nectar of Instruction

Course materials : Bhakti Sastri Students Handbook

Assessment plan : 6 Closed Book Exams, 6 Sloka Recitation tests, 12 open book Exams & Classroom Attendance

• The regulations to be followed during the closed books exams. All students should agree for the following requirements regarding the online exam before taking admission to this course:-
• All closed book exams will be conducted online (in cloud meetings).
• Answers should be hand written, no electronic devices are allowed for typing.
• Student should be having two devices live on cloud meetings. One will cover the student writing the exam as well as the screen of the front device. The second/front device will be used by the student to see the question paper provided in cloud meeting screen.
• Immediately after the exam, the student has to scan the answer sheet in front of the front device camera & upload it in the assessment section.

Please fill out the admission form using the link given below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U_uG09g3f7EYWxW4fsOd9JzgolUlg--ljWE9nFuIKTE/edit

Please have the recommendation letter filled out by an ISKCON authority (local Temple President, Bhakti Vriksha leader or Spiritual Master's office) and email to support@ibmedu-na.org

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