Course description: 

The ISKCON Disciples Course (IDC) is a training program that gives an in-depth understanding of guru tattva and guru pādaśraya within the multi-guru culture of ISKCON.

The course has been developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee. Leading educators of ISKCON have contributed greatly to the course. The course is based on the teachings of Śrīla Prabhupāda and current ISKCON Law with reference to the writings from the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition.

IDC has been designed for new devotees preparing to take initiation in ISKCON. The course is also recommended for leaders, preachers, counselors, and educators within ISKCON.

Course Contents:

• Guru-tattva and the Guru-pādaśraya System
• Śrīla Prabhupāda ISKCON Founder Ācārya and Preeminent Śikṣā Guru
• Types of Gurus and Relationship between ISKCON Guru and ISKCON Authorities
• Gurus outside of ISKCON
• Following Initiation Vows
• Guru-pūjā and Vyāsa-pūjā

Course Materials :

IDC Handbook

Target Audience:

1. Chanting 16 rounds atleast for last 1 year

2. Observing 4 regulative principles atleast for last 1 year

Assessment Plan :

Online Exam

Course Requirement :

As per the guidelines of Guru Services Committee, to be qualified to attend ISKCON Disciples Course, the students must chant minimum 16 rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra daily & follow the four regulative principles.