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In this course, you will learn what it means to be a devotee of...
What you'll learn
Introduction to key scriptures and their role in this sampradaya
Framework for understanding Hinduism relative to other major world religions
Key practices of the Four-Armed Path and how they work together
Bhakti Marga’s conception of dharma, sevā, and progression as a devotee
Summary of the different roles and initiations in the Hari Bhakta Sampradāya
Prerequisites to be initiated into the Hari Bhakta Sampradāya as a devotee
What it means to be a devotee in the Hari Bhakta Sampradāya
Basics of Bhakti Marga culture and customs
This course belongs to the Devotee Course bundle, which includes the essential prerequisite courses for initiation. Although you are welcome to take it as a standalone course, it is designed to work best as part of the full bundle.
In this course, you will learn what it means to be a devotee of Paramahamsa Vishwananda and the Hari Bhakta Sampradāya. You will start with an introduction to the key framework of our path: the Four-Armed Path, in which Knowledge, Rituals, Yoga & Meditation, and Devotional Arts work together to cultivate bhakti. From there, you will be introduced to some key scriptures of the sampradāya and a framework of comparative religion to help you speak about this tradition to others. Finally, you will explore the particulars of this path: the stages of qualification as a devotee, the Bhakti Marga understanding of dharma and sevā, as well as the various initiations and customs of our tradition. Here you will also learn about the specific expectations of a devotee in this sampradāya.
The lessons in this course are mostly introductions, designed to gently bring you into key themes, provoke some critical thinking, and clarify some of the most important principles of our lineage. For those who end up deciding to take initiation, it is the universal foundation that ensures all devotees are aligned to the same core principles before beginning the next phase of their learning journey with Bhakti Marga.
Syllabus
Swami Revatikaanta
Swami Revatikaanta met Paramahamsa Vishwananda in 2006. He has served the Knowledge Department since its very beginnings as head teacher and teacher trainer. Alongside...
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