On-line Bhakti-Vaibhava Course (English)

Please note that Bhakti Śāstrī qualification is compulsory for pursuing this course. Kindly submit your Bhakti Śāstrī certificate at the submission link below. [Your admission will NOT be confirmed unless the Bhakti Śāstrī certificate is submitted.]

By Iskcon Bhagavata College

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Course Duration

424 sessions (Approx.)

Videos

120 Mins

No. Of Sessions

212 

Sessions per week

4

Language
English

Eligibility
 Bhakti Śāstrī qualification is compulsory

Schedule of Classes

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Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm IST (01:00 pm to 03:00 pm CET)

Sunday: 08:00 am to 10:00 am IST (03:30 am to 05:30 am CET)

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Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

About the Teacher

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Iskcon Bhagavata College

Iskcon Bhagavata College aims to develop a sustainable Krishna-conscious community, teaching a simpler, more natural way of life under the guidance of Śrī Śrī Prahlad Lakshmi Narasimhadeva. Inspired by Śrīla Prabhupāda’s vision, we provide opportunities for devotees in Europe, Africa, the UK and India to study and practice the teachings of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and the writings of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Ācāryas. This initiative aims to foster a deep appreciation for Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books and equip devotees with the knowledge to fulfil the mission of human life. Our mission is to enlighten society with the wisdom of the Bhāgavata Purana, promote Krishna-bhakti and rasa, and establish Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam as a guiding ideology for peace, friendship, and prosperity. We envision nurturing dynamic teachers to spread the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and Śrī Caitanya-Caritāmṛta, thereby reinstating fundamental spiritual values and culture. As Śrīla Prabhupāda said, "It is a cultural presentation for the re-spiritualisation of the entire human society." To achieve this, we offer both online and on-site education and philosophical training through traditional Vedic and innovative educational methods.

Course Overview

Please note that Bhakti Śāstrī qualification is compulsory for pursuing this course.

Kindly submit your Bhakti Śāstrī certificate at the submission link below:

Kindly submit your Bhakti Śāstrī certificate here

[Your admission will NOT be confirmed unless the Bhakti Śāstrī certificate is submitted.]

The Bhakti Vaibhava Course is a systematic and in-depth study of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (Cantos 1–6), designed to firmly establish students in pure devotional service (śuddha-bhakti).
Through careful reading of verses, translations, and purports of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, the course trains students to understand the philosophy of Bhāgavata-dharma, the science of the soul, and the practical application of devotional principles in daily life.
The course follows the traditional śravaṇa–manana–nididhyāsana method—hearing, reflection, and realization—ensuring that knowledge is not merely academic but transformative.

Course Material:
Primary study materials include:
Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (Cantos 1–6)
Sanskrit verses
Word-for-word meanings
English translations
Purports by Śrīla Prabhupāda
Supplementary references from:
Bhagavad-gītā As It Is
Nectar of Devotion
Selected lectures and conversations of Śrīla Prabhupāda (as relevant)
Guided notes, summaries, and thematic outlines prepared in alignment with Guru, Sādhu, and Śāstra.

Target Audience:
This course is intended for:
Serious practitioners of Kṛṣṇa consciousness
Devotees who have completed Bhakti Śāstrī or possess equivalent foundational understanding
Temple devotees, congregational members, preachers, and teachers
Those seeking philosophical clarity, scriptural depth, and steadiness in sādhana
Individuals aspiring to serve as mentors, instructors, or leaders within Vaiṣṇava communities

Assessment Plan:
To encourage thoughtful study and steady engagement, assessments include:
Chapter-wise multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Short and long-form written reflections
Conceptual understanding tests based on philosophy and conclusions (siddhānta)
Periodic comprehensive assessments covering multiple cantos
Optional oral presentations or discussions (where applicable)

Important Guidelines for Students:
Maintain regular personal reading of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam
Study with a respectful and submissive attitude, avoiding speculative interpretation
Depend primarily on Śrīla Prabhupāda’s purports for understanding
Observe Vaiṣṇava etiquette during discussions and inquiries
Apply teachings practically in sādhana, conduct, and service
Consistency and sincerity are valued over speed of completion

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
Gain a clear understanding of Bhāgavata philosophy
Understand the progressive development of devotional service
Recognize and avoid philosophical deviations and misconceptions
Develop the ability to explain Bhāgavatam conclusions with confidence
Deepen faith in Kṛṣṇa, guru, and the devotional process
Cultivate steadiness, humility, and spiritual discernment

Why Should You Attend?
To study Śrīmad Bhāgavatam systematically, not sporadically
To anchor one’s spiritual life in scriptural authority
To move from sentiment to sambandha-jñāna (proper understanding)
To strengthen preaching, counseling, and teaching capacity
To inherit the paramparā mood as given by Śrīla Prabhupāda
To prepare oneself for higher responsibility in devotional service

What Problems Does This Course Address?
The Bhakti Vaibhava Course addresses:
Superficial or fragmented understanding of Bhāgavatam
Philosophical confusion and mixing of doctrines
Weak foundation in siddhānta despite years of practice
Inability to explain or defend devotional conclusions
Lack of depth in hearing and teaching
Disconnect between philosophy and daily spiritual life

By systematic study, these obstacles are gradually removed, and one becomes firmly situated in devotional service, guided by revealed scripture.

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