Prabhupada Ashraya

PRABHUPADA ASHRAYA

A devotee who in addition to fulfilling the above mentioned commitments of Krishna Upasaka, fulfills the following additional standards of devotional service shall receive the blessings of  Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Pancha Tattva and Sri Prahlad Narasimha Dev to practice Krishna Consciousness as a Srila Prabhupada Ashraya :

1.He/she chants atleast sixteen rounds of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra everyday.

2.He/she strictly avoids intoxication including coffee and tea, meat-eating, gambling, cinema, sports and illicit sex. He/she also abstains from taking onion and garlic.

3.He/she is well versed in the basics of Krishna Conscious philosophy by reading the books of Srila Prabhupada systematically and actively engages in preaching
( according to his/her capacity) to others about Krishna Consciousness.

4.He/she follows a strict sadhana programme at home by rising early in the morning and following a program similar to the temple as far as possible. He/she also attends atleast one Bhagavatam class at the temple every week.