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International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Founder-‐Acarya His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture

Srila Prabhupada said once “…first thing is to become knowledgeable in Krishna consciousness… So I am requesting all of my students to read my books very seriously every day without fail. In this way if your mind becomes absorbed daily in the transcendental subject matter of Srimad-‐Bhagavatam, Bhagavad-‐Gita, and other books then very easily you will make your advancement in Krishna consciousness. It is not a matter of changing our engagement, adjusting this or that material condition, in order to find our real happiness. Krishna Consciousness is not like that. It is able to be performed under any variety of material conditions or with any type of engagement.”

2015 Courses

New improved format for the Bhakti Sastri degree

Up to 2014 the Bhakti Sastri degree was a full qualification that had to be completed as a whole. The examination was written at the end, covering the content of the entire 2 ½ year course. The examinations were of 12 hour duration ( 4 x 3 hour papers).

The good news is that the format has changed from 2015. The Bhakti Sastri degree now uses a modular approach, allowing you to undertake a module at a time and receive credit as you satisfy the requirements of that module. This is a more flexible approach. If, in the unlikely event that your studies are interrupted for a short while, you will still retain credits for what you have completed and will simply have to resume the next module that is required for the degree when you are able to.

According to the new format, the Bhakti Sastri degree is composed of 5 modules as indicated below:

Module No. Name of Module Number of Sessions 1 Bhagavad-‐gita As It Is: Chapters 1-‐6 18 x 2 hours 2 Bhagavad-‐gita As It Is: Chapters 7-‐12 14 x 2 hours 3 Bhagavad-‐gita As It Is: Chapters 13-‐18 12 x 2 hours 4 Nectar of Devotion 14 x 2 hours 5 Sri Isopanisad & Nectar of Instruction 16 x 2 hours

To commence the new format of this course, Module 1 will be offered in May this year. See Page 5 for details.

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1. Living in Krishna Consciousness / Bhakti Sadacara Certificate (15 x 2 hour sessions) This course covers the basic philosophy and practices of devotion. It will adequately equip you to live and practice Krishna Consciousness with understanding and intent, rather than on hearsay and sentiment.

• This is an introductory course and therefore there are no

pre-‐requisites. • This course is offered in 3 modules (5 x 2 hours each). • You require the book, Science of Self Realization for

Module 1. • It is recommended that the modules be taken in the

order prescribed. • This course will be offered twice a year in some areas

based on demand.

• The course fee is R50-‐00 per module, payable during registration at the first session.

• Completion of assignments and a minimum of 80% attendance is required to obtain credit for this course.

⇒ Module 1: Science of Self Realization ⇒ Module 2: Vaishnava etiquette-‐Personal ⇒ Module 3: Vaishnava etiquette-‐Japa and

Association

Area Venue Day and Time Teacher Phone(H) Phone (C) Chatsworth Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

College Room Commencing 02 March 2015

Mondays 18:30 -‐ 20:30

Jaisacinandana Das 031-‐4033328 0837773328

Chatsworth Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple College Room Commencing 22 July 2015

Wednesdays 18:30 -‐ 20:30

Lognath Maharaj 031-‐4006814 0844106769

Chatsworth Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Srila Prabhupada’s Room Commencing 01 March 2015

Sundays 10:30 – 12:30

Ranga Devi Dasi 031-‐4033328 0817886133

Chatsworth Crossmead Primary, Unit 11 Commencing 05 March 2015

Thursdays 18:30 -‐ 20:30

Radha Vallabha Das 031-‐7082714 0832782714

Estcourt Maya Gayathri Mandir Commencing 07 March 2015

Saturdays 15:00 – 17:00

Shabri Devi Dasi 036-‐3523150 0845805139

Ladysmith Sri Sri Radha Shymasunder Temple Commencing 04 March 2015


Rasa-‐mandala Devi Dasi

036-‐6332617 0832366595

Newcastle 20 Toucan Place, ISKCON Newcastle Commencing 06 March 2015

Fridays 18:00 – 20:00

Mahasrnga Das 034-‐3172122 0823777013

Park Rynie 1st Street, Park Rynie Commencing 05 March 2015

Thursdays 18:00 – 20:00

Rameswara Das 039-‐9762157 0839751780

Phoenix New Jagannath Puri Temple Commencing 02 March 2015

Mondays 18:00 –20:00

Caitanya-‐charan Das

0836745393

Pietermaritz-‐burg

ISKCON, PMB Commencing 06 March 2015

Fridays 18:00 – 20:00

Vaisnava Pran Das 033-‐3863526 0837800108

Port Shepstone

Venue to be confirmed Commencing 07 March 2015

Every second Saturday 10 x 3 hour sessions 14:00 – 17:00

Jaisacinandana Das Raghunath Bhatta Das

031-‐4033328 031-‐4011862

0837773328 0727180444

Richards Bay Venue to be confirmed Commencing 14 March 2015


Pundarika Vidyanidhi Das

031-‐5082563 0837761677

Stanger Venue to be confirmed Commencing 14 March 2015


Raghunath Bhatta Das

031-‐4011862 0727180444

Tongaat Venue to be confirmed Commencing 05 March 2015

Thursdays 18:00 – 20:00


031-‐5082563 0837761677

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2. Introduction to ‘Bhagavad Gita As It Is’ (5 x 2 hour sessions)

This scripture is the foundation of the Krishna Consciousness Movement. The themes and lessons in Bhagavad Gita together with saintly guidance will help you through life with a strong conviction in devotion to Krishna. This is an introductory course that will give you the basic teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. It will also prepare you for a later intense study of the Bhagavad Gita.

• This is an introductory course and therefore there are no pre-‐requisites. • You require the book, Bhagavad Gita As It Is. • The course fee is R70-‐00, payable during registration at the first session. • Completion of assignments and a minimum of 80% attendance is required to obtain credit for this course.

Area Venue Day and Time Teacher Phone (H) Phone (C) Chatsworth Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

College Room Commencing 01 April 2015


Lognath Maharaj 031-‐4006814 0844106769

Chatsworth Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple College Room Commencing 20 July 2015

Mondays 19:00 -‐ 21:00

Jaisacinandana Das

031-‐4033328 0837773328

Escourt Maya Gayathri Mandir Commencing 20 July 2015

Mondays 18:30 – 20:30

Shabri Devi Dasi 036-‐3523150 0845805139

Ladysmith Sri Sri Radha Shymasunder Temple Commencing 22 July 2015


Yogesvara Das 036-‐6332617 0832366595

Northdene Venue to be confirmed Commencing 21 July 2015

Tuesdays 18:00 – 20:00

Jaisacinandana Das

031-‐4033328 0837773328

Park Rynie 1st Street, Park Rynie Commencing 23 July 2015

Thursdays 18:00 – 20:00

Rameswara Das 039-‐9762157 0839751780

Phoenix New Jagannath Puri Temple Commencing 22 July 2015



031-‐5082563 0837761677

Phoenix New Jagannath Puri Temple Commencing 06 April 2015

Mondays 19:00 -‐ 21:00

Krsni-‐devi Dasi 031-‐5061150


ISKCON TEMPLE, PMB Commencing 21 July 2015

Tuesdays 18:00 -‐ 20:00

Nanda Maharaj Das

033-‐3471080 0845817809

Port Shepstone

Venue to be confirmed Commencing 07 April 2015

Tuesdays 18:00 – 20:00

Jaisacinandana Das

031-‐4033328 0837773328

Richards Bay Venue to be confirmed Commencing 25 July 2015

Saturdays 14:00 – 16:00


031-‐5082563 0837761677

Stanger Venue to be confirmed Commencing 23 July 2015

Thursdays 18:00 – 20:00


031-‐4011862 0727180444

3. Introduction to ‘Nectar of Instruction’ (1 x 3 hour session)

• There are no pre-‐requisites for this course. • You require the book, Nectar of Instruction. • The course fee is R20-‐00, payable on the day of the course.


College Room

Saturday 18 July 2015 14:00 -‐ 17:00


031-‐4011862 0727180444

Phoenix New Jagannath Puri Temple

Saturday 18 July 2015 14:00 -‐ 17:00


031-‐5082563 0837761677

Pietermaritz-‐ burg

ISKCON TEMPLE, PMB

Saturday 18 July 2015 14:00 -‐ 17:00

Vaisnava Pran Das 033-‐3863526 0837800108

Durban Central

Durban Hindu Temple Fridays 17 and 24 July 19:00 – 20:30

Yamuna Devi Dasi 031-‐5630486 0824094148

• Dates for this introductory course at other centres will be determined in conjunction with the congregation at each centre.

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4. Introduction to ‘Sri Isopanisad’ (2 x 2 hour sessions) • There are no pre-‐requisites for this course.

• You require the book, Sri-‐Isopanisad.

• The course fee is R30-‐00 payable during registration at the first session.


College Room

Tuesdays 08 & 15 September 18:00 – 20:00


031-‐4011862 0727180444



Madhumangal Das

031-‐5057012

Pietermaritz-‐ burg

ISKCON TEMPLE -‐ Pietermaritzburg


Nandapriya Gopika Devi Dasi

033-‐3863526 0825084705

Durban Central

Durban Hindu Temple Fridays 11, 18 & 25 September 19:00 – 20:30

Yamuna Devi Dasi

031-‐5630486 0824094148

• Dates for this introductory course at other centres will be determined in conjunction with the congregation at each centre. 5. Introduction to ‘Nectar of Devotion’ (3 x 2 hour sessions)

• There are no pre-‐requisites for this course.

• You require the book, Nectar of Devotion.

• The course fee is R50-‐00 payable during registration at the first session.

Area Venue Day and time Teacher Phone(H) Phone (C) Chatsworth Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

College Room

Saturdays 19 & 26 September + 3 October 14:00 – 16:00


031-‐4011862 0727180444




031-‐5082563 0837761677


ISKCON, PMB


Jaisacinandana Das 031-‐4033328 0837773328

• Dates for this introductory course at other centres will be determined in conjunction with the congregation at each centre.

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6. Bhakti Sastri Degree – Module 1: Bhagavad Gita As It Is -‐ Chapters 1-‐6 (18 x 2 hour sessions)

• The Living in Krishna Consciousness/Bhakti Sadacara Certificate is a pre-‐requisite for the Bhakti Sastri degree. • The Introduction to Bhagavad Gita course is recommended but is not a compulsory pre-‐requisite for the Bhakti Sastri

degree. • The Bhakti Sastri degree is composed of 5 modules which are as follows:

Module No. Name of Module Number of Sessions 1 Bhagavad-‐gita As It Is: Chapters 1-‐6 18 x 2 hours 2 Bhagavad-‐gita As It Is: Chapters 7-‐12 14 x 2 hours 3 Bhagavad-‐gita As It Is: Chapters 13-‐18 12 x 2 hours 4 Nectar of Devotion 14 x 2 hours 5 Sri Isopanisad & Nectar of Instruction 16 x 2 hours

• As you undertake each module and fulfil the assessment requirements, you will receive credit for that module. • You may then pursue each of the other modules as they are offered. • When you have fulfilled the requirements of all FIVE modules, you will be awarded the Bhakti Sastri degree.

• This year, Module 1 (Bhagavad-‐gita As It Is: Chapters 1-‐6) will be offered, commencing in May. • The course fee for Module 1 is R100-‐00, payable during registration at the first session. • You require the book, Bhagavad Gita As It Is for Modules 1, 2 and 3. • Various criteria must be fulfilled to obtain credit for each module. Amongst others, it includes open book and closed book

assessments as well as a minimum of 80% attendance.

• You are required to meet the Bhakti Sastri teacher/s at one of the following venues on the date indicated. At this meeting further details will be elaborated.

Area Venue Day and time Chatsworth Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple

College Room Saturday 09 May 15:00 – 17:00

Phoenix New Jagannath Puri Temple Saturday 09 May 15:00 – 17:00

Pietermaritzburg ISKCON, PMB

Saturday 09 May 15:00 – 17:00

• For more information please contact Preisha Singh at: Email: [email protected] • Phone: 031-‐4033328 (o/h 9am-‐

5pm) • Fax: 0865461753

7. Introduction to ‘Srimad Bhagavatam’ (8 x 3 hour sessions)

• The Living in Krishna Consciousness/Bhakti Sadacara Certificate is recommended but not a compulsory pre-‐requisite for this course.

• The Bhakti Sastri Degree is recommended but not a compulsory pre-‐requisite for the Introduction to Srimad Bhagavatam course.

• This introductory course will follow a thematic approach. • The course fee is R100-‐00, payable during registration at the first session. Area Venue Day and time Enquiries Durban Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple


One Saturday per month 14:00 -‐ 17:00

For more information or to book, please contact Preisha Singh at: • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 031-‐4033328 (o/h 9am-‐

5pm) • Fax: 0865461753

Pietermaritzburg ISKCON Temple Commencing 11 April 2015

One Saturday per month 14:00 -‐ 17:00

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8. Bhakti Vaibhava Degree • The Bhakti Sastri Degree must have been obtained to register for the Bhakti Vaibhava Degree. • The degree course consists of an extensive study of Srimad Bhagavatam Cantos 1-‐6. • A study of Canto 1 will be offered this year.

• Course fee: R180 per year. • For further details please contact the teacher/s listed below: Teacher Phone (home) Phone (cell) Venue Jaisacinandana Das Roshnee Chandanram

031-‐4033328 031-‐4006935

0837773328

Pietermaritzburg; Chatsworth

Radha Vallabha Das 031-‐7082714 0832782714 Northdene 9. ISKCON Disciples Course • The ISKCON Disciples Course is a training program which deepens devotees’ understanding of guru tattva and guru

padasraya within ISKCON. • Designed for new devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON, the course is also recommended for leaders, preachers,

mentors and teachers in ISKCON. • This course is a mandatory pre-‐requisite for all devotees accepting first or second initiation by an ISKCON guru,

effective Janmastami, 2015. After that date, no guru may initiate a disciple who has not first completed the ISKCON Disciples Course.

• Details of this course offering in different regions will be communicated as they become available. 10. Introduction to ‘Caitanya caritamrta’ (12 x 1 ½ hour sessions) • The course focuses on the the in-‐depth study of the CC-‐ Adi Lila focusing on the prominent personalities and an overview of

the Madhya and Antya Lila.

• The course fee is R100, payable at the start of the first session.

Area Venue Day and Time Teacher Phone(H) Phone (C) Chatsworth Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple


Tuesdays 18:30 -‐ 20:00

Vibhu Caitanya Das 031-‐4033328

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11. Children’s Courses

• Courses are offered according to age groups. • The course duration is one year consisting of 3 modules (each module is approximately 12 weeks i.e.

12 x 1 hour lessons). • Cost per module is R50-‐00 (i.e. R150-‐00 per year for all three modules). • A minimum of 80% attendance is required to obtain credit for this course. • Parents are requested to register their children on the first day.

Age Group Venue Day and time Teacher Phone Madhava (7-‐8 years)

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple College Room ISKCON, PMB Pietermaritzburg New Jagannath Puri Temple

Sundays at 16:00 Commencing 01 March 2015 Fridays at 18:00 Commencing 06 March 2015 Sundays at 11.00 Commencing 01 March 2015

Narmada Dasi Nandapriya Gopika Devi Dasi To be announced

0314001370/ 0725550306 033-‐3863526 0825084705

Damodara (9-‐10 years)

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple College Room ISKCON, PMB Pietermaritzburg New Jagannath Puri Temple


Triveni Dasi Yashika Thiloshana

031-‐4001370/ 0825684351 0825084705 0837793360

Madan Mohan (11-‐12 years)

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Srila Prabhupada’s Room ISKCON, PMB Pietermaritzburg New Jagannath Puri Temple


Tungavidhiya Devi Dasi Rasamrita Devi Dasi Jhanavi Devi Dasi

031-‐4033328 033-‐3911448 031-‐5076559/ 0736101240

For more information please contact Preisha Singh Email: [email protected] • Phone: 031-‐4033328 (o/h 9am-‐5pm) • Fax: 0865461753 • www.iskcondurban.net

Graduation of 2014 Students

You are invited to attend the graduation of the 2014 students (names on Page 8). at the

Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple of Understanding (Chatsworth)

on

Sunday 15 February 2015, at 3pm.

NOTE: Graduating students are expected to arrive by 2pm to register for the graduation.

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2014 Graduates

Damodar Class Jenny Jansen Mikyle Pugin Priyal Gopal Radhe Panday Radhika Ravjee Sharavan P. Premchund Sita Chowthee

Madhava Class Abja Maharaj Bryton Jansen Diya Premchand Nate Gounden Radhika Hiralal Raheel Gopal Taksheel Gopal Tanvir Gopal

Madan Mohan Class Davita Ramsaran Giridhar Aditya Munnilal Jahnavi Ravjee Kiara Hiralal Narayan Chowthee Navendran Naidoo Nitai Naicker Nitai Y.Munnilal Radharani Rampersad Yudishthir V.Ramanand

Living in Krishna Consciousness/ Bhakti Sadacara Certificate Amrita Ramparsad Aneetha Devi Rajkumar Anisha D. Gangaram Aradhna Seosunkur Brenda Roopai Damodar Das Dayanand Singh Desigan Padayachee Devarata das Guru Roopai Ishan Chowthee Jyothie Singh Kirthi Misra Leashnee Pooran Leelawathie Bhoorun Lila Sukha dasi Madhu dvisa dasa Minthra Omapershad Mrs Bimla Devi Panday Nalisha Premnand Nashvin Gangaram Nishi Chowthee Prakash Mohan Prema Alap dasi Radesh Rampersadh Rajan R. Jugroop Rajiv Sewnarain Rischal Singh Rita Jugroop Ritha Singh Saksha (Usha) Budden Sanjay Premnand Santon Pillay Shara Singh Shereena Takoordeen Smara Hari Suneel Premnand Trevashan Govender Verushka Chowthee Vidyapati dasa Vishal Rajkumar

Bhagavad Gita Overview Amrita Ramparsad Ashvir Singh Asmeera Lalloo Bimla Devi Panday Daya Naidu Desigan Padayachee Devi Dasi Draupadi Dilip Kumar Kalyan Joshna Premchand Kent Gounden Leelawathie Bhoorun Maanranee Rampersadh Maneesha Domun Minthra Omapershad Niresh Sewsunker Nirvana Basdeo Nirvana L. Dhalip Nishilata Maharaj Radesh Rampersadh Raj Ramsaran Ramilla Kalyan Raneetha Rampersaad Renisha Naidoo Rishaan Bipath Rishab Hiralal Ritha Singh Shamin Maharaj Shereena Takoordeen Veronica Panday Vimi Sathanundh Vinay Surajpaul Vinesh Mahadeo Wade Gounden

Bhakti Sastri Graduates Amrita Singh Asta Manjari dasi Atish Mohunram Gopi Smaranam dasi Gundica dasi Krsna Kripa Das Natasha Kishore Datadin Omesh Narain Singh Prataparudra dasa Premilla Ramoutar Radha Giridhari dasa Radha Kripa Devi Dasi Ragaleka Rosy Bansipersadh Sevika Manjari dasi Sita Priya Devi Dasi Sunitha Imrithchand Trivikram Das Vilasa Manjari Devi Dasi

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