Bhakti-Steps (Sadhana Levels) Program
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Bhakti-Steps (Sadhana Levels) Program
A Step-by-Step Journey in Bhakti to Strengthen Sadhana and Progress Toward Initiation
The Bhakti-Steps Program is a progressive system developed to encourage congregational devotees in their journey of Krsna consciousness. It recognizes their efforts in chanting and spiritual practices while offering a clear path from early steps of devotion to the stage of initiation.
There are five main levels:
- Sraddhavan – Chant at least 1 round daily and read Srila Prabhupada’s books.
- Krsna-sevaka – Chant 4 rounds, avoid meat, accept Krsna as Supreme Lord, and avoid immoral acts.
- Krsna-sadhaka – Chant 8 rounds, worship Krsna at home, honor only prasada, and follow all 4 regulative principles.
- Srila Prabhupada Asraya – Chant 16 rounds and follow consistent sadhana and regulative principles.
- Sri-Guru-Carana Asraya – Maintain Srila Prabhupada Asraya standards for 6+ months with faith in and surrender to an ISKCON initiating guru.
Benefits of the Program:
- Encourages steady and realistic spiritual progress
- Recognizes sincere efforts over financial contribution
- Reinforces commitment to ISKCON and Srila Prabhupada
- Helps prevent drift toward non-ISKCON initiations
Languages Available: English, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Spanish.
Certificates available.
To receive certificates or materials, contact cdm@pamho.net.