Jaiva Dhārma

The Diploma in Jaiva Dhārma offers a comprehensive study of spiritual principles outlined in this foundational Vaiṣṇava text. Participants delve into the profound teachings of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, exploring the essence of the soul and its relationship with the Supreme, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, in this enlightening and transformative course.

By Pran Govinda Dās

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Course Duration
18 Hours

Videos
90 Minutes (Approx.)

No. Of Sessions
43

Sessions per week
At your own pace

Language
English

Eligibility

Anyone

Schedule of Classes

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About the Teacher

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Pran Govinda Dās

Pran Govinda Dās, was born in Comilla/Ampinagara in East Pakistan in the year 1962.

In 1971, he went with his father to visit his aunt’s family in Jadavpur Calcutta, where Śrīla Prabhupāda was giving a lecture and where he saw for the first time “western devotees” in Deshapriya Park. Being just a small boy, he only saw Śrīla Prabhupāda from afar and felt a strong desire to become a devotee.

In 1978 he went to Vṛndāvana, and lived there for many months with the Bābājī's in the Cakaleswar Temple at Govardhan. Later he met H H Bhakticaru Svāmī at the end of 1979 in the Kṛṣṇa-Balarāma Temple in Vṛndāvana he went back to Calcutta with him and, a year later, he took initiation from Bhavananda Mahārāja.

From 1981-1986, he was working in Māyāpur as a guest house manager. In 1986, during the 500th anniversary of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the new management allowed him to serve as the first general manager in Māyāpur–managing the Gaura Pūrṇimā festival.

From 1980-1989, he served as a facilitator of Prasādam and accommodations for GBC, sannyasis, devotees, and life members. He also served as a life membership director and fundraiser for the Māyāpur temple. During monsoon, when Māyāpur would become flooded; he would distribute Kitchori Prasādam to all the neighboring villages.

For many years he has been serving the devotees in the Alachua Temple every day from 4 am until 9 am. He serve the devotees 5 days a week in the evening with Kṛṣṇa Kaṭha in a study group, under his present Śikṣā-guru, HH Rādhānāth Svāmī. Almost every day he is counseling devotees to overcome their challenges on the spiritual path. He is always enthusiastic about looking to make new devotees and bringing them to the platform of becoming sincere, serious followers of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Now that both his sons are grown up and can be on their own, both spiritually and materially, He feel he can do more service by dedicating his full time as a sannyasi while encouraging other devotees to cooperate with the GBC in pushing on the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness movement and pleasing Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Course Overview

Course Description:

This self-study course, titled "Jaiva Dhārma: Attaining Kṛṣṇa-Prema," is meticulously crafted for individuals aged 15 and above who are eager to embark on a spiritual journey towards the highest realms of Kṛṣṇa-prema (love for Lord Kṛṣṇa). The course centers around the profound teachings of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura as revealed in his seminal work, Jaiva Dhārma. It elucidates the unblemished pristine love for the Supreme Absolute Whole, known as Jaiva Dhārma, which is experienced by the infinitesimal spiritual entity, the Jaiva. Further more, the course explores how this love, described as transcendental and unblemished, is integral to the mission of the Golden Avatāra, Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who sought to bestow it upon the fallen souls of the material creation.

What will students gain from this course:

  • Profound Insight into Vedic Philosophy.
  • Spiritual Development.
  • Scriptural Knowledge.
  • Real-world Implementation.
  • Self-Transformation.

Course Objectives:

  • Define Jaiva Dhārma and its significance in the spiritual journey.
  • Illustrate the purpose of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu's mission and its correlation with Jaiva Dhārma.
  • Grasp the concepts and guidance offered by Jaiva Dhārma principles and teachings.
  • Outline the procedures and disciplines necessary to achieve pure devotion and love for Lord Kṛṣṇa without any flaws.
  • Acknowledge the dedication and impact of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura on the journey of spirituality.

Course contents:

Jaiva Dhārma serves as a roadmap for souls aspiring to reach the pinnacle of divine love for Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Authored by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura, it embodies his ecstatic effort to fulfill the wish of his revered Lord, Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Course Requirement:

All individuals aged 15 and older are welcome to join this course, without any prerequisites or enrollment criteria. It's crafted to accommodate anyone intrigued by spiritual inquiry and the wisdom of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura.

Assessment Plan:

Assessment will be carried out via an online exam featuring Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). This evaluation will gauge your comprehension of the course content and key concepts.


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