Srila Prabhupada Asraya — Siksha Level 5

Srila Prabhupada Asraya — Level 5

Srila Prabhupada Asraya means taking shelter of Srila Prabhupada — committing to 16 rounds and 4 regulative principles. This level is for those dedicated to taking divine shelter of Srila Prabhupada by following the principles of Krishna Consciousness with strong conviction.

Recommended Practices

• ✓ To be dedicated to taking divine shelter of Srila Prabhupada by following the principles of Krishna Consciousness.
• ✓ To practice Krishna Consciousness with strong conviction.
• ✓ To chant a minimum of sixteen rounds of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra every day.
• ✓ To strictly refrain from meat eating (including fish, egg, onion and garlic), intoxication (including coffee and tea), gambling, illicit sex and activities detrimental to progress in devotional service.
• ✓ To be familiar with the basics of Krishna conscious philosophy by reading the books of Srila Prabhupada systematically and to be actively engaged in sharing Krishna Conscious principles (according to one’s capacity) with others.
• ✓ To do some responsible service (however simple it may be), on a regular basis.
• ✓ To rise early in the morning and follow a program similar to the temple as far as possible.
• ✓ To attend at least one Srimad Bhagavatam / Srimad Bhagavad-Gita class every week.
• ✓ To apply 12 places tilak in body and tilak mantra.
• ✓ Recommended to do ISKCON Disciple Course.

Recommended Books for Reading

Recommended Songs

• 🎵 Guru Vandana (Sri Guru Charana)
• 🎵 Vibhavari Sesha
• 🎵 Yashomati Nandana

Recommended Audio Lectures

Selected audio recordings of Srila Prabhupada and senior leaders of ISKCON for daily hearing:

Level Duration

The tentative timeline for this step is 18 months. Student is expected to complete all the assigned tasks within this step in 18 months.

Writing Shiksha Paper

An open book test. Please download the questionnaire below: