Cultivation of the devotional spirit

As any activity is done with some aim or goal in mind, similarly, the VIHE study courses have been structured to meet the aims defined by the Vaisnava Training and Education. This kind of structured study does not only enhance the knowledge of the students, but also enables them to preach better, see the world from a sastric perspective, enhance their faith and conviction, cultivate vaisnava qualities and apply the sastric knowledge in their personal lives.

Special features of the course:

The VIHE On-site/Online Bhakti-silanam Part 1 Course is with 1-2 class(es) (of up to 2 to 4 hours) per day from Monday to Friday the course includes classes, sloka memorization, essays and exams.
Dates:

July, 2026 - November 2026

Timings (IST):

11am - 1pm and 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Requirements:

We require 2 recommendation letters: one from your diksa or siksa guru and one from a senior devotee in good standing who knows you well (this should preferably be a temple president in the area where you are residing; otherwise, another ISKCON authority or a senior devotee who knows you well). The letters must attest the student's character, brahminical tendencies, service attitude and sadhana. The candidate should be proficient in English.

Admissions:

Admission open

To register for the course, please click here: admission link

About Contributions:

The contribution towards the course is 15,000 rupees (listener only: INR 12,000). Please note that the contribution covers the study materials and administrative expenses connected with conducting the course. You can send the contribution by bank transfer or UPI (Indian Nationals) or pay by international debit or credit card at online payment link

Please note that this payment is to be made once your admission is confirmed. If the payment is done prior to admission confirmation, it is done at your own risk and the VIHE is not liable to give a refund in case you are not admitted to the course.

AIMS:

• 1. To assist devotees in strengthening their sadhana
• 2. To deepen devotees' faith
• 3. To teach the mental culture of Krsna consciousness
• 4. To provide tools for devotees to evaluate their progress in Krsna consciousness
• 5. To cultivate favorable attitudes
• 6. To help devotees deal with anarthas
• 7. To give impetus to develop a devotional mood
• 8. To qualify devotees with skills relevant to personal spiritual growth
• 9. To guide devotees in the cultivation of healthy relationships
• 10. To train devotees in brahminical values and lifestyle
• 11. To encourage simple living
• 12. To promote the study of Srimad-bhagavatam
• 13. To help devotees integrate essential lessons from the Bhagavad-gita

Six Modules:

• 1. Sadhana
• 2. The Art of Serving
• 3. Relationships
• 4. Post BS Study
• 5. Environment & Lifestyle
• 6. Inner Mood

Teachers:

H.H Bhakti Dhira Damodara Svami Maharaj

H.G. Sarvabhauma Dasa

H.G. Mukunda Datta Dasa

H.G. Gokulesvara Dasa

H.G. Vamsi Vadan Dasa

H.G. Madhusudana Vishnu Dasa

H.G. Balaji Priya Devi Dasi

And more...

Assessment:

1) Closed book exams, 2) Open book essays, 3) Oral sloka recitation, 4) Attendance in classes and extracurricular activities, 5) Class participation, 6) Sadhana, 7) Behavior.

Testimonies:

Contact Information:

VIHE c/o ISKCON Goshala,
Parikrama Marg,
Raman Reti, Vrindavan,
Mathura Dist., 281121,
U.P., India

Phone: +91 89799 43134 (12-6pm IST)
Email: courses@vihe.org
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