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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. Nama Tattva - the position of the Holy name
  5. Ten offenses to the Holy Name - the road blocks to BTG
  6. Tulasi Maharani - who is she and why should we worship her?
  7. Sikshashtakam - understanding the eight instructions of Lord Chaitanya 
  8. Idol worship or Ideal worship

Practical

  1. Clear understanding of the who a Guru is, why do we need a Guru, aspiration to take Diksha, listening regularly to Guru's lectures, attending all lectures and programs of Guru Maharaj when he comes to Pune, attending and giving offering on Guru's Vyasa Puja
  2. Clear understanding of Srila Prabhupada as the Founder Acharya. Must read Prabhupada Condensed. Must write offering on SP Vyasa Puja. Must attend Prabhupada appearance and disappearance days of SP.
  3. Regular Deity Worship, Offering Nice Bhoga regularly, Buying paraphernalia for the Deity, Reading Deity Pastimes and sharing with others, Celebrating Deity Anniversary
  4. 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. How to handle Sex desire?
  5. Giving back - From 10% to 50%
  6. Parenting - how to raise children?

Seva


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