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Welcome to the Bhakti Sastri information page! This year you can attend even just a part of the course, and take the rest by correspondence or some other year (or some other place). Come to Vrindavan and get the mercy of the Dham, the unequalled place for learning the science of Bhakti, the place where "parrots sing Vedic mantras", the only town on earth which constantly resounds with the holy names!
Bhakti-sastri – English medium
Duration: 3,5 months
(Jul 11, 2008 – Oct 25, 2008)
Study of Bhagavad-gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, Sri Isopanisad
Requirements: Good sadhana, brahminical tendencies, volunteer service, proficiency in English and a recommendation from a senior devotee who knows you well.
Assessment: Essays, closed book exams. Contribution to running costs: Rs. 8,000. Listener only: Rs. 3,500. Registration deadline: June 1, 2008.
Classes
Bhagavad-gita (all 18 chapters) – 17 weeks
Nectar of Devotion (first 19 chapters) – 6 weeks
Isopanisad – 3 weeks
Nectar of Instruction – 3 weeks
This year Arcana-paddhati (Deity worship) Course with be taught. Occasionally there are some other preaching related classes.
Teachers
Isopanisad: Prabhupada Das
Nectar of Instruction:Janmastami Das
Bhagavad-gita:
Braja Bihari Das, Pranesvara Das, Kamala-locana Das, Prasanta Dasi
Nectar of Devotion: Adi Purusha Das
Arcana-paddhati: Mukunda Datta Das
Registration Procedures and Deadlines
Please send your request to attend no later than June 1. Fees are preferably paid
in advance and will only be accepted once you are approved.
Bhakti-sastri – Hindi medium
(Jul 11, 2008 – Oct 25, 2008)
· Study of Bhagavad-gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, Sri Isopanisad
Assessment: Essays, closed book exams. Contribution to running costs: Rs. 7,000 (limited scholarships available)
Registration deadline: June 1, 2008. To register please contact Jayananda Dasa at 09335419779.
Teachers: Vedavyasa-priya Swami, Sarvabhauma Das, Mahaman Das, Devamrta Das, Kamala-locan Das, Mukunda Datta Das, Prasanta Dasi
Teacher Training Courses (English and Hindi medium)
would be held in VIHE this year with Lakshmimoni Dasi for English and Cinmayi Dasi for Hindi
-TTC One – English and Hindi (Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2008)
-TTC Two – English (Nov 6 – 11, 2008)
Requirements
A proficiency in English (Hindi), brahminical tendencies, an inclination to learn and study,
voluntary service, and good sadhana. According
to the VTE standards the students should have been chanting minimum 16 rounds of
the Hare Krishna maha-mantra and following the 4 regulative principles and basic
devotional practices for at least a year.
A recommendation by a senior devotee in good standing is required.
Click here for temple schedule
Weather
Hot: mid April to end of June
Quite warm: July to early September
Quite cold: mid December to mid February
Mild: mid September to early December and late February to April
The temple is outdoors, so bring sufficient warm clothing if you plan to be
here during the cold season.
What You May Want to Bring
Earplugs that fit your ears properly. Computer (optional).
A computer is useful for having course books on disk, taking notes, writing
essays, access to the folio, etc. We have one computer in the library with the
folio (all of Prabhupada's books, conversations and lectures) and a word
processor (Word for Windows 2.0). If you wish to bring your own computer, you
will need to purchase a step down or Constant Voltage Transformer (CVT) at a
cost of about Rs. 500 to Rs.
1000 ($12 to $24) to protect your computer from being damaged by the
alternating voltage that is common in Vrindavan. We
have 2 CVT connections in the library that you can use.
Basic amenities are available in
Where to Stay
There are many rooms and apartments
available near the temple ranging from Rs. 30 to Rs. 850 per day. Most ashrams are adequate but
simple. Bedding is often not supplied.
Click here for a list of rooms and apartments in the
temple vicinity
Indian Legal Registration
It is compulsory to fill a ‘C-form’ within 24 hours of
your arrival in Vrindavan. You should do it at the
ashram you are staying or at the ISKCON Guesthouse reception if you are staying
in the temple complex. It is also required that you register with immigration
if you will be staying in
Where to
Click here for details
Other Facilities
Audio Ministry - CDs and Books – located in the “green house” (Prabhavisnu
Swami’s and Bhakti Caitanya Swami’s asram), 70m to
the right if you face MVT gate.
Open from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. (except on parikrama
days and Sundays). Over 70 courses are available on MP3 CDs. We also
have many course books from past and current courses.
Click here
for a complete catalog of books and CDs
Telephone
Located on the front side of the gurukula building near the bookstall to the right of the main
gate. Local, long distance and overseas calls can be made.
Post Office
Located on the front side of the gurukula building
near the gurukula entrance gate (about 30 meters past
the snack bar). Official hours are weekdays 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Changing Money and Banking
State Bank of
Taxi
You can order taxi from the airport
by calling Gopal Prasad at (+91) 9412226793 (mobile)
or by writing to Gopi at
govindshankarsharma@yahoo.com.
Shopping
Most amenities are available at the shops located
near the temple. The main Vrndavana shopping area is in Loi
Bazaar. Rickshaw fares are about Rs.12.
Contact
Information: VIHE c/o Krishna Balaram Mandir,
Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg,
Raman Reti, Vrindavan, Mathura Dist., 281124, U.P., India
Phone: +91 (565) 3209088 or 9897685582
E-mail: vihe@pamho.net Web site: vihe.org
Last updated: March 5, 2008