BHAKTI SHASTRI★ 75% Attendance Compulsory

Bhakti Shastri Intensive Diploma

The Bhakti Shastri course is a foundational systematic study of Srila Prabhupada’s primary scriptures. Designed for devotees aspiring for profound philosophical grounding and authorized preaching certification from Rupanuga Vidyapitha, Pandharpur.

HG Gauranga Darshan Das

Dean of Sastric Studies, Rupanuga Vidyapitha

Registration Fee

₹3,500

12 Months • Live Sangha & Weekly Assessments

Starts 15 Nov 2026

Verified Sastric Certificate

4 Modules • 48 Lessons

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Curriculum & Syllabus

Module 1: Bhagavad-gita As It Is (Chapters 1–6)

Karma-yoga, Sankhya-yoga, and the nature of the conditioned soul.

Arjuna’s Doubts and Surrender

The Incorruptible Soul

Karma-kanda vs Niskama-karma

Dhyana-yoga and Mind Control

Module 2: Bhagavad-gita As It Is (Chapters 7–12)

Bhakti-yoga, Krishna’s Opulences, and Universal Form.

Knowledge of the Absolute

Attaining the Supreme

The Most Confidential Knowledge

The Glories of Pure Devotional Service

Module 3: Nectar of Devotion (Eastern Ocean)

Sadhan-bhakti, 64 devotional limbs, offenses to be avoided, and Bhava-bhakti.

Pancha-anga Bhakti

Stages of Faith (Adau Sraddha to Prema)

Characteristics of Pure Devotion

Vaidhi vs Raganuga Bhakti

Module 4: Sri Isopanisad & Upadesamrita

Isavasya principle, 6 favorable and 6 unfavorable habits in devotional life.

Isavasya Invocations & Mantras

Utsahan Niscayad Dhairyat

Vaco Vegam Manasa Krodha Vegam

Radha Kunda Mahatmya

Schedule & Eligibility

Attendance Verification Policy

As per Rupanuga Vidyapitha academic regulations, 75% verified session attendance is compulsory to unlock module assessments, open-book viva, and degree certification.

• Present = 1 mark
• Excused Leave / Late Arrival = 0.5 marks
• Absent = 0 marks

Scheduled Class Dates

Timings: Every Sunday 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM IST

Session 1: 2026-11-15Session 2: 2026-11-22Session 3: 2026-11-29Session 4: 2026-12-06Session 5: 2026-12-13Session 6: 2026-12-20Session 7: 2026-12-27

Prerequisites & Eligibility

Prerequisites: Chanting at least 4 rounds of Hare Krishna Maha-mantra daily and adherence to basic Vaishnava principles.

Eligibility: Devotees recommended by temple authority or mentor with sincere interest in Sastric study.