Gaura Sadhaka Enrollment

As you progress in Bhakti Yoga you will come to a point where you are ready to fully dedicate yourself to the path of Krishna consciousness and the core sadhana (practices) recommended for all committed sadhakas.  

Japa 

• At least 8 rounds of japa mala every day (Preferably in the mornings). 

Sankalpa (Committment)

• Santosa: no gambling 
• Eating only food first offered to Krishna 
• Observance of the ekadasi vow 

Svadhyaya  

• The Bhagavad Gita As It Is  
• The Science of Self-Realization 
• Nectar of Instruction 

Courses: 

• Bhagavad Gita – Directed Reading 
• Sadhana course 
• Growing Bhakti Course 

Sanga 

• Attend at least 4 Gaura Sevak meetings 
• Enroll in a Gaura Sadhak Group 

Archana  

• Set up a home altar 
• Learn how to perform a basic arati ritual and incorporate this into your daily practice 
• Learn the prayers and songs used for offering food, and performing other rituals 
• [All of this is taught in the Sadhana course] 

Seva 

• Increase volunteer service with guidance from your Bhakti Steps coach 

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