This year the Bhaktivedanta College Bhakti Sastri course is scheduled to take a place from September 27 to December 23, 2010.

Introductory session: 27.09.2010.

Module 1
Bhagavad-gita 1-9: Jaya Bhadra Dasi, Braja Bihari Dasa and Yadunandana Swami (27.09.-24.10.2010.)
Exam Module 1: 24.10.2010.

Module 2
Nectar of Devotion: Sudevi Dasi (25.10.-07.11.2010.)
Nectar of Instruction: Mangala Candrika Dasi (08.11.-21.11.2010.)
Sri Isopanisad: Yadunandana Swami (22.11.-26.11.2010.)
Exam Module 2: 28.11.2010.

Module 3
Bhagavad-gita 10-18: Yadunandana Swami, Dinadayal Dasa (29.11.-19.12.2010.)
Exam Module 3: 22.12.2010.

Consolidation ceremony: 23.12.2010.

The Bhakti Shastri course encourages students not only to memorize the contents of Srila Prabhupada’s books but also to digest the philosophy and practically apply it. Professionally designed by the Vaishnava Training and Education team, the course draws together the principles of Krishna consciousness and progressive education. It focuses on behavior and character, and nurtures students in appropriate Vaishnava values. In this way, the course is true to ISKCON’s heritage and simultaneously relevant to contemporary society. Come and experience this enlivening Vaishnava education in the peaceful setting of Radhadesh, Belgium.

Here you can download application forms for the Bhakti Sastri course. You may return by e-mail or regular mail:

Bhaktivedanta College
Petite Somme 10
6940 Septon-Durbuy
Belgium

Package price: € 968

Covers the course costs and accomodation and prasadam.
Please register by the end of August 2010.

This is an opportunity for you to systematically study Srila Prabhupada's books and become conversant in the philosophy of Krsna consciousness. In order to receive an official Bhakti Sastri degree it is necessary that the candidate be chanting 16 rounds of japa, following the 4 regs and be active in devotional service for at least one year. Others are welcome to attend the course.

tac chraddadhana munayo
jnana-vairagya-yuktaya
pasyanty atmani catmanam
bhaktya sruta-grhitaya

"The seriously inquisitive student or sage, well equipped with knowledge and detachment, realizes the Absolute Truth by rendering devotional service in terms of what he has heard from the Vedanta-sruti." (Bhag. 1.2.12)

". . . you have to understand by studying carefully the philosophy. We have got so many books now, and I want all of my disciples to read them carefully. Soon we shall be instituting Bhakti Shastri examinations and all brahmanas will have to pass. So utilize whatever time you find to make a thorough study of my books." (Letter from Srila Prabhupada, 7 July 1976)

For more information and course registration, please contact the College Secretary:
Tel: +32 (0)86 32-32-77 / E-mail: college@pamho.net