The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) will launch a Bhakti-vedanta course online on December 17, 2024. This course is designed for devotees with a Bhakti-vaibhava degree to systematically study the last six cantos of the Srīmad-Bhagavatam.

Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami shared the aim of the course, “This Bhakti-vedānta course is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Krsna consciousness and to cultivate the qualities needed to serve as humble instruments in spreading the teachings of Srīmad-Bhagavatam.” You can watch our promotional video about the course here.

Course Overview:

The course covers Cantos 7, 8, and 9 initially, with later sessions focusing on Cantos 10 through 12. It includes seminars on Hermeneutics, Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu, Southern Ocean, Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu, Western & Northern Ocean, and Tattva-sandarbha.

The course will be guided by Bhakti Prabhava Swami, Yadunandana Swami, Sarvabhauma Dasa, Srivasa Dasa, Urmila Devi Dasi, and Prabhupada Priya Devi Dasi.

Schedule:

The first semester begins on December 17, 2024, and will be conducted online via Zoom. The entire detailed schedule is as follows:

Canto 7, 8 & 9: Dec 2024-Apr 2025

Canto 10, Part 1: Jul-Nov 2025

Canto 10, Part 2: Dec-Apr 2026

Canto 10, Part 3: Jul-Nov 2026

Canto 11 & 12: Dec-Apr 2027

Eligibility:

Students are required to have a Bhakti-vaibhava Degree or proof of study if they still need to graduate. They must also be committed to class attendance with camera on during sessions, have proficiency in English, and a stable internet connection.

Registration Details 

To register for the course, click here. Please visit our website to learn more about all the VIHE offerings. You can also join our VIHE WhatsApp Community for updates. For any additional questions or information, please call Bhaktin Nirmalee at +91 89799 43134 / +91 88690 53796 or email her.