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Level 3 Yearly Syllabus

Sadhana

Association

Book Reading

Theory

  1. BG first six chapters detailed study verse by verse
  2. TLC full
  3. TQK full

Practical

Chanting

Theory

  1. Chant and Be Happy book TILL CHAPTER 5 (The Life of Sri Chaitanya) https://vedabase.io/en/library/cabh/7/
  2. Japa Seminar and/or retreat four times in the year - this can be a standalone event (preferred) or clubbed with quarterly picnics
  3. How to not chant Japa https://mahatmadas.com/32-ways-to-not-chant-japa/

Practical

  1. Chanting consistently without any breaks, Chanting during early hours, Chanting extra rounds on special days.
  2. Avoiding "How to not chant Japa"
  3. Tracking Japa in Sadhana Sheet

Diet

Deity Worship

Theory

  1. Memorize all aratis and sing in TUNE and without any errors. With Kartal.

Practical

  1. Learn to play Kartal slow and fast
  2. Learn to play basic Mridanga 
  3. Learn below Bhajans by heart
  4. Vocal exam on aratis

Vaishnav Songs to learn and internalize

  1. Bhuliya Tomare
  2. Nitai Pada Kamala
  3. Gurudev Kripa Bindu Diya
  4. Ohe Vaishnava Thakur
  5. Mama Mana Mandire
  6. Hari Hari Biphale
  7. Bhaja hu re Mana
  8. Sri Krishna Chaitanya Daya Karo More
  9. Amara Jivan Sada Paperata
  10. Aar Keno Mayajale
  11. Durlabha Manava Janma
  12. Dusta Mana Tumi Kiser Vaishnava
  13. Gopinath
  14. Ekhona Bujhinu Prabhu
  15. Sarvasva Tomara
  16. Yasomatinandan

Verses to Memorize

  1. Full BG.2 to BG.6
  2. TQK

Svadhyaya

Theory

  1. Guru Tattva - the position of a Guru
  2. Prabhupada Tattva - the position of Srila Prabhupada
  3. Vaishnava Tattva - the position of Vaishnavas
  4. Tulasi Tattva - the position of Srimati Tulasi Devi
  5. Sikshashtaka Tattva - understanding the eight instructions of Lord Chaitanya in Sri Chaitanya Sikshashtakam
  6. Nama Tattva - the position of the Holy name
  7. Idol worship or Ideal worship
  8. If God exists then why does he allow Bad things to happen to Good people?

Practical

  1. Regular Deity Worship, Offering Nice Bhoga regularly, Buying paraphernalia for the Deity, Reading Deity Pastimes and sharing with others, Celebrating Deity Anniversary
  2. Facing reversals in life without being disturbed and more importantly intensifying Bhakti

Sadachar

Grihastha Ashram

  1. Foundational principles
  2. How to deal properly with family members
  3. How to deal properly with friends, relatives
  4. What is wrong with Sex?
  5. Money - How to give and How to save?
  6.  

Seva


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