Shiksha – Come Closer to Krishna

Chanting: Minimum 1 round
Reading:

• Panch Tattva Pranam Mantra
• Srila Prabhupada Pranam Mantra
• Sikshashtakam
• Ten Offences to Avoid
• Prayers for Offering Bhoga
• Prasadam Honoring Mantra

Hearing: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1
Rules: Visit temple, water Tulsi, offer obeisances
Other: Shiksha paper at home, recommended temple service, Bhakti Vriksha optional

Chanting: Minimum 4 rounds
Reading:

• Beyond Birth & Death
• Science of Self Realization (Ch.1)
• Bhagavad Gita (Intro & Ch.1)
• Sikshashtakam

Hearing: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1
Rules: No meat, fish, eggs; moral life
Other: Same as Shraddhavan

Chanting: Minimum 8 rounds
Reading:

• Raja Vidya
• Matchless Gift
• Science of Self Realization (Ch.2&3)
• Bhagavad Gita (Ch.2-6)
• Recommended – Krishna Book

Hearing: Bhagavad Gita Chapters 2–6
Rules: No intoxication, gambling, affairs; offer food, worship Tulsi
Other: Must attend weekly Bhakti Vriksha & temple service

Chanting: 16 rounds
Reading: SSR (Ch.4&5), Gita (Ch.7–12), Krishna Book
Hearing: Gita Chapters 7–12
Rules: Fasting on Ekadashi & appearance days
Other: Interview required, Vaishnava etiquette seminar, temple service

Chanting: 16 rounds (for 6 months)
Reading: SSR (Ch.6&8), Gita (13–18), Krishna Book
Hearing: Gita Chapters 13–18 + Guru's class
Rules: Early rising (by 5 AM), temple-like routine
Other: Recommend to lead Bhakti Vriksha

Chanting: 16 rounds (for 2 years)
Reading: SB Canto 1, Nectar of Instruction, Sri Isopanishad
Hearing: SB Canto 1 + Guru's class
Rules: Commitment to preach and lead
Other: ISKCON Disciple Course, senior mentor guidance required