Iskcon | Ranchi

SADHAK PROGRAM

To be an active devotee and to attend the programs regularly, participate and associate with Krishna Conscious devotees.
To chant at least one round of Hare Krishna Maha-mantra every day.
To read the teachings of Lord Krishna as given in the books of Srila Prabhupada.

To be dedicated and to take shelter of Srila Prabhupada, by following the principles of Krishna Consciousness.
To accept that Lord Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
To engage in practical devotional service to Lord Krishna during festivals such as Sri Krishna Janmastami, Gaura Purnima, etc.,
To chant a minimum of four rounds of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra everyday
To refrain from meat eating (including fish and eggs) and to uphold Krishna Conscious values of not causing harm to other living beings.

To be dedicated to leading a devotional way of life, by gradually learning and practicing Bhakti-yoga, according to the teachings of Srila Prabhupada under the guidance of his representatives.
To study the books of Srila Prabhupada and attend the classes as often as possible (atleast the weekend Bhagavad-Gita class every week)
To worship Lord Krishna, as far as practical in the home, by setting up an altar, offering arati and foodstuffs, worshipping the sacred Tulasi plant and following basic sadhana like rising up early in the morning.
To chant eight to sixteen rounds of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra every day.
To lead a pure holy life by refraining from meat eating (including fish & eggs), intoxication (alcoholic drinks & smoking), gambling and illicit sexual activity
To observe fasting on the Ekadasi and festival days as indicated in the Vaisnava calendar.

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 in the basics of Krishna conscious philosophy by reading the books of Srila Prabhupada systematically and is actively engaged in sharing Krishna Conscious principles (according to his/her capacity) to 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.

After a minimum of six months of following Srila Prabhupada Ashraya Standards, one may select an ISKCON authorized diksha guru, from amongst ones established siksa gurus. One may also take as much time as required to make this selection.
Responsibility of candidates to choose guru by the exercise of their own intelligence.
Notify the local Temple President or relevant authority
Take written examination issued by ISKCON authority
Receive formal letter of recommendation from ISKCON authority.
Receive permission from the selected guru.