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Śrīla Prabhupāda envisioned a systematic education of his books within ISKCON, and he personally designated various courses such as Bhakti Śāstrī, Bhakti Vaiḥbhava, Bhakti Vedānta, and Bhakti Sarvabhauma. In line with this vision, ISKCON Melbourne initiated its śāstric courses in 2003. These courses serve to cultivate a community founded on the spiritual principles presented in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s teachings. Our commitment lies in providing high-quality spiritual education at the local level, fostering a deeper understanding, practice and sharing of bhakti yoga.

Courses we offer

Preliminary Courses/Exam

Founder-Ācārya Course:

Understand Śrīla Prabhupāda’s relationship with all of us as ISKCON’s Founder-Ācārya, develop our mission by understanding his mission and to ultimately love him.

Śrīla Prabhupāda-Līlāmṛta Exam:

Assess your understanding of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s life journey as portrayed in Śrīla Prabhupāda Līlāmṛta.

ISKCON Disciple Course:

Deepen your understanding of guru-tattva, the qualifications of a guru, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s role in ISKCON, choosing a spiritual master, initiation, and serving the spiritual master within ISKCON.

Śāstric Courses

Bhakti-Śāstrī with Deity Worship Module:

Comprises an in-depth study of Bhagavad-Gītā As it is, Śrī Īśopanisad, The Nectar of Devotion, The Nectar of Instruction, and deity worship module.

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Śrī Caitanya-Caritāmṛta Courses:

Comprises Bhakti-Vaibhava, Bhakti-Vedānta and Bhakti-Sārvabhauma.

Important Dates for 2025

Courses/Exam

Course Dates

Apply Before

Location

Remarks

Founder Acarya Course

24, 25 Feb

14 Feb

Temple

Jun 2025

Sep 2025

Nov 2025

Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita Examination

8 Mar 2025

Temple

Jun 2025

Oct 2025

ISKCON Disciple Course

25, 26 Apr

3, 4 May

18 Apr

Temple

Sep 2025

Bhakti Sastri

Feb 2026

TBA

Bhakti Vaibhav

Jul 2025

TBA

Get in Touch

Please contact us on imeducation@iskcon.net.au if you have any questions about the course or registration process.

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