Bhakti steps Levels
Discover the recommended courses, essential books, and insightful lectures for each level. Then, take the next step in your spiritual journey by signing up for Bhakti Steps.
Level 1
Sraddhavan
“Chanting at least 1 or more rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra every day & reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and attending weekly satsang.”
Level 2
Krishna Sevaka
Chanting at least 4+ rounds of japa, regularly reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and attending weekly satsang. Must refrain from meat-eating and avoiding grossly immoral acts.
Level 3
Krishna Sadhaka
Chanting at least 8+ rounds of japa, regularly reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and attending weekly satsang. Should start worshipping Krishna at home and eat only prasadam. Must follow 4 regulative principles and render some practical devotional service to the community
Level 4
Srila Prabhupada Asraya
Chanting 16 rounds and practicing Krishna-sadhaka standards.
Level 5
Sri Guru Carana Asraya
Practicing Srila Prabhupada-asraya standard for a minimum of six months, with additional faith in and surrender to an ISKCON initiating spiritual master.
Level 1
Sraddhavan
“Chanting at least 1 or more rounds of Hare Krishna maha-mantra every day & reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and attending weekly satsang.”
Level 2
Krishna Sevaka
Chanting at least 4+ rounds of japa, regularly reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and attending weekly satsang. Must refrain from meat-eating and avoiding grossly immoral acts.
Level 3
Krishna Sadhaka
Chanting at least 8+ rounds of japa, regularly reading Srila Prabhupada’s books and attending weekly satsang. Should start worshipping Krishna at home and eat only prasadam. Must follow 4 regulative principles and render some practical devotional service to the community
Level 4
Srila Prabhupada Asraya
Chanting 16 rounds and practicing Krishna-sadhaka standards.
Level 5
Sri Guru Carana Asraya
Practicing Srila Prabhupada-asraya standard for a minimum of six months, with additional faith in and surrender to an ISKCON initiating spiritual master.