AAT RAIASA=A= DAL! Ww Page 7 In what ways could | improve as a disciple? * Bea bona-fide representative of Srila Prabhupada and ISKCON. Be a perfect example for others to follow © Bea diksa disciple Page 10 Briefly explain, in your own words, the position of guru. © Pure representative of Krsna © Deliverer of Krsna's message Page 14 © Mango © Lens Why do we have to accept living diksa gurus? * Acceptance © Chastisement © Specifies Page 20 HARINAMA CINTAMANI List below ways Srila Prabhupada functions as ISKCON's Founder- acarya: © Srila Prabhupada's books are the law books that we reference Srila Prabhupada's teachings are the lens in which we see and understand all other teachings. Srila Prabhupada’s seven purposes of ISKCON are the basis of all activities within ISKCON. Srila Prabhupada's guru puja is observed in all ISKCON centres. Srila Prabhupada's standard of deity worship is observed in all ISKCON centres. Srila Prabhupada's pranama mantra is always uttered during procedings involving mantras. The GBC (created by Srila Prabhupada) is always respected as the ultimate managerial authority in ISKCON. The BBT, established by Srila Prabhupada, is the official publishing house of his works. The book distribution culture in ISKCON was established by Srila Prabhupada. The educational culture in ISKCON was inspired by Srila Prabhupada. The food distribution culture in ISKCON was inspired by Srila Prabhupada. All letterheads, stationery mention Srila Prabhupada as Founder-acarya of ISKCON (by his direct order). ¢ Srila Prabhupada's standard of initiation are maintained If Srila Prabhupada remains the pre-eminent siksa guru in ISKCON for future generations, this will please him, and we will receive his mercy. If this does not happen: © Guru-aparadha offense Disunity + Fragmentation (“I follow my guru, you follow yours”) Inadequate conflict resolution without reference to Srila Prabhupada's teachings We will be prone to mental speculation We will gradually deviate from his teachings of pure bhakti We will not feel accountable for our actions Srila Prabhupada's mood of sankirtan will be lost We will lose taste for devotional service should we maintain exclusive loyalty? e Zeeeeeee WI Download© Gratitude © Empowered Representative of Lord Caitanya (Predictions...) Page 21 In the box below, list reasons why we accept Srila Prabhupad: Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu for the modern age © Astrologer © 108 Temples e SB1S11 * Predictions © SBT BST © Mantra Upasaka the empowered representative of Page 22 List some important qualities of a disciple. * Discipline © Humility + Inquiry + Service * No reactions for Spiritual Master What do you consider is the appropriate attitude in general for an ISKCON guru (current and future) in regard to the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and the authority structure within ISKCON? Teachings of Srila Prabhupada: ¢ An ISKCON guru should always present teachings of Srila Prabhupada as given, without whimsical changes (be transparent), and without discrediting them. « An ISKCON guru should have a deep attachment to Srila Prabhupada's books. * An ISKCON guru should be a living example of Srila Prabhupada's teachings. © His teachings should not be considered greater than that of Srila Prabhupada. * He should encourage his followers to follow Srila Prabhupada's teachings. Authority structure with ISKCON: * AnISKCON guru should be accountable to the GBC. ¢ AnISKCON guru should ideally harmonize with the managerial line of authority (Temple Presidents, Nama-Hatta leaders. ..) in their services, and respect local vision. * AnISKCON guru should consider himself a member of ISKCON (as Srila Prabhupada did). Page 24 List, in the table below, some of the benefits of accepting diksa and siksa gurus within ISKCON. © Please Srila Prabhupada © Contribute to Worldwide Spiritual Revolution © Lineage © Network © Avoid guru aparadha Page 30 List some specific ways we can develop a deep /authentic devotional relationship with Srila Prabhupada from the beginning of our spiritual life. © Founder-acarya + Srila Prabhupada Lilamrta + Your Ever Well-Wisher + Audio + Video © Books «Instructions © Book Distribution © Association Download « theexpertta.com Distribute via© Meditation © Prayer * Quoting © Vyasa Puja Offerings Page 31 What is the relationship between diksa / siksa guru-padasraya and Prabhupadasraya? * Taking shelter ofa bona-fide spiritual master by initiation is essential for anyone desiring real happiness (NOD 7) * In ISKCON, this shelter is available from diksa guru as well as siksa gurus (especially the pre-eminent siksa guru: Srila Prabhupada (prabhupadasraya)). The instructions received from diksa and siksa guru must always be in line with that of Srila Prabhupada. © The bhakti shakti of siksa and diksa gurus comes from Srila Prabhupada, Page 32 What are you looking for in a Guru? © Delivery © Representative of Srila Prabhupada Page 33 List, in the box below, some inappropriate reasons for selecting a guru. Inappropriate: Based on bodily considerations: Ethnicity © Nationality © Based on fame (“I deserve to have a famous guru”, “Because this guru is famous, he is more powerful”) © Based on group-ism + God-family * Based on material qualifications Based on strategic motivations for prestige ¢ Based on sentiment ‘© Based on eloquent speaking or singing Based on relation to family members © Canvassing by others Appropriate: Ensuring eligibility for initiation * Based on the candidate's own spiritual intelligence, not influenced by others © Following guidelines from ISKCON Law © One year preparatory period © Prabhupadasraya (Develop strong relationship with Srila Prabhupada via books, media, Hari-Nama Initiation Page 39 Write, in the box below, some helpfull solutions to challenges faced in strictly following initiation vows. * Humility ‘© Reveal one's mind in confidence © Pride = Cannot be helped Download Ox rou Temu: Shop Like a tul0) Billionaire Kk kK )No Cleanliness or Austerity irit = Inattentive Chanting Page 42 List some of the benefits of regular Guru-puja. Discipline Teaching (Divya-Inana) Humility Develop Relationship Remembering Please Krsna Page 46 Comment on the importance of a balanced approach to rendering guru-seva and service to the mission of ISKCON. © Since the guru is a member of ISKCON and his service is to serve the mission of ISXCON (primarily delivering conditioned souls on the order of Srila Prabhupada), serving the guru is also service to the mission of ISKCON. We can render service to the guru to assist him in his services. Example: Cooking for spiritual master and secretarial work so that he can focus on other missionary activities ¢ Serving the mission of ISKCON is also serving the guru, because that is his desire in accordance with Srila Prabhupada's desire. © Example: Book Distribution is pleasing to guru ¢ However, this must be balanced. Examples of both imbalances: © “Lonly go to the temple when my guru is there” “T cannot attend my guru's class because I have other services in the mission of ISKCON’ The negative effects of an imbalanced approach are: 2 Loss of association due to only associating with guru and God-family © Loss of taste for devotional service Loss of service if not done in proper mood Offenses Disharmony Page 47 List some of the obligations I have in life, in addition to obligations to my guru: ¢ Health ¢ Sadhana © Service ¢ Dhama * Household + Family © Work Suggest solutions to challenges faced in fulfilling obligations to guru and others in a balanced manner. © Planning = Prioritization © Integration Page 50 Guru Vani Seva Download Ox aes Temu: Shop Likea bray) Billionaire KKK© Guru Vapuh Seva Cooking 2 Massaging Clothing (Washing + Ironing) © TT Support Driving Obeisances Cleaning his room ° No Sinful Reactions ‘Common Sense ° Welcome Useful Gifts Secretary Consideration of Everyone © Books (Reading + Distributing) « Instructions (Receiving + Following) © Attending Lectures Inappropriate behaviour © Presence of Guru > Familiarity © Disturbance © Permission (Entry + Exit) > Not offering obeisances > Inattentive © Opposite Gender Guru © Touching feet > Proximity > Intimacy © Privacy * Presence of Guru's God-family © Permission via Guru 2 Multiple Offerings © Presence of Diksa and Siksa Gurus Guidelines for appropriate behaviour © Guru + Sadhu + Sastra e Time + Place + Circumstance © Common Sense (Experience) Page 54 How does ISKCON protects disciples, in the case of a guru who proves himself unworthy of the position? Write your comments below. © Siksa Gurus © Prabhupadasraya e = Institution © Facilities © Procedures = Temple + GBC = Siksa = ISKCON Resolve © Re-initiation © Sadhana + Service Download @xX Temu: Shop Like a BillionairePage 56 GBC: Page : GURU ASRAYA + RE-INITIATION, 58 List, in the box below, some benefits of publicly promoting Srila Prabhupada as the Founder-acary and preeminent siks -guru in ISKCON, for our present and future. Everything will go according to Krsna's plan New members will be rightly situated from beginning Deviations will be avoided Nobody can have an objection with Srila Prabhupada Srila Prabhupada is the perfect Role Model to follow We will be safe in our presentation The unity of ISKCON will be strengthened Book Distribution will indirectly increase It will spark curiosity in others Srila Prabhupada will be the common basis of our association Everyone's presentation will be consistent We will imbibe Srila Prabhupada's mood If Srila Prabhupada as Founder-acarya is Not Promoted: Appropriate attitude when presenting on Krsna will be displeased Srila Prabhupada's pre-eminent position as Founder-acarya is undermined, and he will not effectively act in this world Others will be denied the opportunity to develop a We will forget the mission of Srila Prabhupada Book Distribution will decrease tionship with Srila Prabhupada 's guru: Guru should be presented as a sincere follower of Srila Prabhupada, not greater than Srila Prabhupada, and not independent of ISKCON When making reference in a public forum, the guru's name need not be mentioned “One should hide one's ista-deva, one should hide one's guru, one should hide one's mantra, and one should hide one's japa-mala.” (Hari-bhakti-vilasa, verse 2.147 One should not wear t-shirts, bead-bags etc of spiritual master (ISKCON Law 6.4.8) List, in the box below, some inappropriate ways of presenting ISKCON present gurus . What In Classes Title (His Divine Grace) Standard of Worship (Pictures + Garlands + Seat) Visiting the temple only when diksa guru present Presenting guru as more accessible than Srila Prabhupada Presenting guru as topmost person Failure to mention guru as follower of Srila Prabhupada Not engaging disciples of other gurus in service Adjusting initiation requirements. Providing best facility Presenting guru's books Vyasa Puja Initiation Ceremonies Badges Pranama Mantra might be possible consequences for ISKCON of inappropriately presenting ISKCON gurus? Download @x Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire Kk kK Install )Page 56 GBC: GURU ASRAYA + RE-INITIATION Page 58 List, in the box below, some benefits of publicly promoting Srila Prabhupada as the Founder-acarya, and preeminent siksa-guru in ISKCON, for our present and future. Everything will go according to Krsna's plan New members will be rightly situated from beginning Deviations will be avoided Nobody can have an objection with Srila Prabhupada Srila Prabhupada is the perfect Role Model to follow We will be safe in our presentation The unity of ISKCON will be strengthened Book Distribution will indirectly increase It will spark curiosity in others Srila Prabhupada will be the common basis of our association Everyone's presentation will be consistent © We will imbibe Srila Prabhupada’s mood If Srila Prabhupada as Founder-acarya is Not Promoted: Krsna will be displeased ©. Srila Prabhupada's pre-eminent position as Founder-acarya is undermined, and he will not effectively act in this world © Others will be denied the opportunity to develop a relationship with Srila Prabhupada © We will forget the mission of Srila Prabhupada © Book Distribution will decrease Appropriate attitude when presenting one's guru: © Guru should be presented as a sincere follower of Srila Prabhupada, not greater than Srila Prabhupada, and not independent of ISKCON When making reference in a public forum, the guru's name need not be mentioned “One should hide one’s ista-deva, one should hide one’s guru, one should hide one's mantra, and one should hide one's japa-mala.” (Hari-bhakti-vilasa, verse 2.147 © One should not wear t-shirts, bead-bags ete of spiritual master (ISKCON Law 6.4.8) List, in the box below, some inappropriate ways of presenting ISKCON present gurus © InClasses © Title (His Divine Grace) Standard of Worship (Pictures + Garlands + Seat) © Visiting the temple only when diksa guru present © Presenting guru as more accessible than Srila Prabhupada Presenting guru as topmost person * Failure to mention guru as follower of Srila Prabhupada © Not engaging disciples of other gurus in service . . ay Adjusting initiation requirements Providing best facility Presenting guru's books Vyasa Puja Init Badges © Pranama Mantra What might be possible consequences for ISKCON of inappropriately presenting ISKCON gurus? ion Ceremonies: Download @x Pee) Temu: Shop Like a uy) Billionaire tok kt Install )Write your comments in the box below. Krsna and Srila Prabhupada will not be pleased Not promoting Srila Prabhupada as Founder-acarya Preaching will be inhibited Guru may be endang Prabhupada People may choose wrong spiritual master due to canv, disturbed © Cooperation will be difficult red, because he may develop attitude of being greater than Srila ing and their spiritual life will be Epistemology in ISKCON * Srila Prabhupada's books © Srila Prabhupada's lectures © Srila Prabhupada's conversations and moming walks * Srila Prabhupada's letters © Writings of Previous Acaryas * Writings of Current ISKCON preachers Page 60 Inappropriate discrimination on basis of diksa or siksa guru © Questioning devotee's choice of guru Managerial difficulties: Example: Only offering services to d Facilitating initiation by one guru over another Considering the potency of guru based on bodily considerations Position in disciplic succession: Example: Considering the potency of guru based on whether a direct disciple of Srila Prabhupada or grand-disciple List some of the possible long term consequences, for ISKCON, arising from inappropriate favoritism or bias on the basis of guru. Hurt feelings can lead to vaisnava-aparadha Disunity + Fragmentation (“I follow my guru, you follow yours”) People may make wrong choice of Spiritual Master, disturbing their spiritual life Inefficient management Disillusionment Exploitation of ISKCON resources We will gradually deviate from his teachings of pure bhakti Srila Prabhupada's mood of sankirtan will be lost We will lose taste for devotional service s important to develop an appropriate attitude because: © Krsna and Srila Prabhupada will be pleased © Foster unity and cooperation * ISKCON will be a family in the house that Srila Prabhupada built ples of a particular guru oeee Page 61 Describe your vision of what ISKCON would be like, if devotees maintained positive & cooperative relationships between all ISKCON gurus and disciples We should see everyone in connection to Srila Prabhupada There should be many strong siksa relationships with various senior devotees e Leaders should associate with each other Leaders can listen to classes of other leaders © Initiation ceremonies can be done jointly with various spiritual masters Download AD Download to read ad-free. &) Brands For Less Get up 80% Off } Brands For Less i O «. Vision . . . Various senior devotees can be invited by temples Unity in diversity Strong spiritual practices Millions of local gurus Love and Trust (No Judgment) Six Loving Exchanges Yuga dharma Guru demands: Imbibe spirit of Srila Prabhupada as Founder-acarya 1. Listen to Srila Prabhupada at least weekly 2. Offer incense and flower daily to Srila Prabhupada 3. Read Srila Prabhupada's books regularly 4. Read Srila Prabhupada Lilamrta regularly 5. Write a Vyasa Puja offering every year Respect for Multiple Authorities and Senior Vaisnavas Considerate Selection of Guru 1. DoNot Canvass . Commitment to Vows 1. Get Help Faith in Guru's Instructions 1. Listen to Guru weekly Cultivation and Propagation of Holy Name 1. Quality (Avoid Offenses) 2. Quantity 3. Propagation Download &) Brands For Less Get up 80% Off > Brands For Less iPE Eee uae ¢ Various senior devotees can be invited by temples Vision: e Unity in diversity Strong spiritual practices Millions of local gurus Love and Trust (No Judgment) Six Loving Exchanges Yuga dharma Guru demands: 1. Imbibe spirit of Srila Prabhupada as Founder-acarya Listen to Srila Prabhupada at least weekly Offer incense and flower daily to Srila Prabhupada Read Srila Prabhupada's books regularly Read Srila Prabhupada Lilamrta regularly Write a Vyasa Puja offering every year 2. Respect for Multiple Authorities and Senior Vaisnavas 3. Considerate Selection of Gum 1. Do Not Canvass 4. Commitment to Vows 1. Get Help 5. Faith in Guru's Instructions 1. Listen to Guru weekly 6. Cultivation and Propagation of Holy Name 1. Quality (Avoid Offenses) 2. Quantity 3. Propagation wR eye