Bhakti-Śāstrī Online Course (Weekly)
The Bhakti Shastri Course is an educational program to strengthen your understanding of bhakti-yoga through thorough study of Bhagavad Gita, Nectar of devotion, Nectar of instruction and Sri Isopanishad. This course has been designed for devotees who have been practising Krsna consciousness seriously for one year following the regulative principles and chanting Japa and has basic sastric knowledge and understanding of it's philosophy. This course is a live interactive online course conducted on weekly basis to enable gradual and systematic study of these Vedic scriptures.
By H.G. Sudama Dasa
Course Duration
90 Hours
90 Hours
Videos
90 Minutes
90 Minutes
No. Of Sessions
60
60
Sessions per week
1
1
Language
English
Eligibility
* Must be chanting at least 8 rounds of Japa daily by the start of the course.
* Follow the four regulative principles.
* Enthusiastic in understanding and practising Krishna consciousness.
* Interested in the preaching mission of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
* It's an intense course and requires your quality time (This is an interactive course and involves group discussion, and come prepared for the sessions to benefit from this course fully).
* Must be chanting at least 8 rounds of Japa daily by the start of the course.
* Follow the four regulative principles.
* Enthusiastic in understanding and practising Krishna consciousness.
* Interested in the preaching mission of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
* It's an intense course and requires your quality time (This is an interactive course and involves group discussion, and come prepared for the sessions to benefit from this course fully).
Schedule of Classes
Starts on 
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06:00 pm To 07:30 pm
Regular classes onFriday
About the Teacher
H.G. Sudama Dasa
About the Teacher
Sudama Dasa, disciple of H.H. Kadamba Kanana Swami, has been practising Krishna Consciousness for over 20 Years. He conducts seminars, retreats, courses based on timeless wisdom from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Ramayana, and more for 15+ years. Traveling, extensively in and around Germany, he spreads Krsna consciousness, promotes community outreach projects, conducts life style-wellbeing counsel to youth and married couples, fosters devotee care programmes, celebrates festivals, takes devotees to holy places & retreats.
Course Overview
The Bhakti Shastri Course is a comprehensive educational program designed to deepen your understanding of Bhakti-yoga through the systematic study of essential Gaudiya Vaishnava scriptures, Bhagavad-Gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, and Sri Isopanishad.
This live, interactive online course provides a gradual and guided learning experience, enabling sincere practitioners to strengthen their philosophical grounding and apply the teachings practically in daily life.
Course Material:
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Bhagavad-gita As It Is
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Nectar of Devotion (Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu)
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Nectar of Instruction (Upadeshamrita)
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Sri Isopanishad
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Study notes, assignments & presentations
 
Target Audience:
This course is meant for:
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Devotees who chant at least 8 rounds of Japa daily
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Individuals following regulative principles and chanting japa daily
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Students with basic scriptural understanding and eagerness to deepen their knowledge
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Seekers wanting structured, authentic guidance in Bhakti philosophy
 
Assessment Plan:
Important Guidelines for Students:
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Maintain regular japa chanting and sadhana
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Attend all sessions punctually and consistently
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Complete assignments and reading on time
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Participate actively in discussions
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Show humility, cooperation & respect in devotee association
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Keep the camera on during sessions (if required) for engagement
 
Learning Outcomes:
By completing this course, students will:
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Gain foundational & scriptural understanding of Bhakti philosophy
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Develop clarity in key Vaishnava concepts and practices
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Strengthen faith and conviction in Srila Prabhupada’s teachings
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Enhance the ability to explain and present Vedic wisdom to others
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Cultivate a deeper commitment to devotional practice and lifestyle
 
Why Should You Attend?
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To build a strong philosophical grounding in Krishna consciousness
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To deepen your relationship with scripture and spiritual practice
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To receive personal mentorship from qualified teachers
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To become more confident in living and sharing Bhakti principles
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To join a community of sincere, like-minded practitioners
 
What Problems Does This Course Address?
This course helps overcome:
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Shallow scriptural understanding
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Doubts or confusion in spiritual concepts
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Difficulty in applying philosophy in daily life
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Lack of discipline or spiritual consistency
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Limited confidence in sharing Krishna consciousness with others