BHAKTI CLUB SUBJECTS




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SLOKA

Reciting Bhagavad-gita slokas. Our multi-sensory methods help to develop memory, which is vital for your child’s overall development.

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STORY

Learn devotional stories while developing key comprehension skills. The stories provide an opportunity for you and your child to discuss core principles of Krishna consciousness.

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SANSKRIT

Sanskrit is the language of our scriptures. In this course your child will learn to write and pronounce key Sanskrit words in Devanagari. This will develop your child’s overall language skills.

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PILGRIMAGE

Through virtual pilgrimages your child will visit our holy places, learning about their significance and experiencing the transcendental atmosphere of the Holy Dhama.

    Available courses

    7 Temples of Vṛndāvana Parikramā (HKS-NZ)

    In this parikramā you will watch an inspiring introductory video and share your initial impressions in the forum. You will visit the seven principal temples, guided by the unique commentary and video footage of H.H. Bhakti Caitanya Swami. You will also read interesting details about each place with accompanying images and maps and check your knowledge with regular quizzes.



    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Vṛndāvana Parikramā (HKS-NZ)

    The introductory video for this pilgrimage provides a detailed description of the material and spiritual worlds and highlights the importance of Vṛndāvana. You will visit many of the places along the traditional Vṛndāvana parikramā beginning at the ISKCON Krishna Balarama Mandir. Most of the Video footage and commentary is presented by H. H. Bhakti Caitanya Swami.


    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    12 Forests of Vraja Parikramā (HKS-NZ)

    In this Pilgrimage topic, we will visit special places in Vraja. We will sing the bhajan Śrī Vṛndāvana-dhāma-mahimāṃṛta and meditate on the beauty of Śrī Vṛndāvana. We will also watch some amazing video footage produced by Ananta-Vṛndāvana Prabhu.

    Pastime Places of Vraja Parikramā (HKS-NZ)

    In this Parikramā you will visit various places around Vraja that are outside the Vṛndāvana township area. You will visit Raval, Varṣāṇā, Prema Sarovara and Kāmyavana. You will also learn the Dasāvatāra stotra of Jayadeva Gosvāmī.

    Govardhana Parikramā Part 1 (HKS-NZ)

    In this Parikramā you will hear about the glories of Govardhana Hill. You will watch engaging videos, hear intriguing pastimes, read fascinating facts, view beautiful pictures and share your learning with others.

    Govardhana Parikramā Part 2 (HKS-NZ)

    In this lesson you will continue your journey around Govardhana Hill. You will visit the holy places between Jatipur and Govardhana town.

    Navadvīpa-dhāma Parikramā Part1 (HKS-NZ)

    This is the introduction to the Navadvīpa Parikramā. You will learn a bhajana about Gaura-Nitāi and lots of practical information about the process of parikramā. You will also get to hear from exalted devotees about the importance of Navadvīpa-dhāma.

    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Navadvīpa-dhāma Parikramā Part2 (HKS-NZ)

    This parikramā is a continuation of the Navadvīpa Parikramā Part 1. You will learn the bhajana "Sri Krishna Caitanya". You will visit eight islands in this parikramā and hear from exalted devotees about the importance of Navadvīpa-dhāma.

    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Sanskrit Vowels (HKS-NZ)

    This series of lessons is supplementary to your core Sanskrit subject. In these lessons you will learn the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet and practice writing them in Devanāgarī.

    Sanskrit Consonants (HKS-NZ)

    This series of lessons is supplementary to your core Sanskrit subject. In these lessons you will learn the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet and practice writing them in Devanāgarī.

    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Level 3 — Avatāra (HKS-NZ)

    Kṛṣṇa is the source of all incarnations and He appears in many different forms. In this Unit you will learn about Kapila Deva, Vyāsadeva and Dhanvantari avatāras.

    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Level 3 — Mahābhārata (HKS-NZ)

    The Mahābhārata, is literally the great history of ancient India, or Bhārata-varṣa. Within this intriguing epic story is the Bhagavad-gītā. In this course you will encounter three stories, out of hundreds, within the Mahābhārata. All such stories are relevant and instructive across generations and cultures. You will hear the stories of Bhīṣma’s Vow, The Gambling Match and Draupadī Disrobed.

    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Level 3 — Pañca Tattva Part1 (HKS-NZ)

    In this Unit you will hear wonderful stories about Lord Caitanya and His associates in Māyāpura. You will also learn five new ślokas and how to write the names of the members of the Pañca-tattva in Devanāgarī script.

    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Level 3 — Pañca-Tattva Part 2 (HKS-NZ)

    In this Unit you will hear wonderful stories about Lord Caitanya and His associates in Māyāpura. You will also learn five new ślokas and how to write Devanāgarī script for other important personalities related to Lord Caitanya’s pastimes.


    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Level 2 — Avatāra (HKS-NZ)

    Kṛṣṇa is the source of all incarnations and He appears in many different forms. In this Unit you will learn about Matsya, Kūrma, and Varāha avatāras.

    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Level 2 — Mahābhārata (HKS-NZ)

    The Mahābhārata, is literally the great history of ancient India, or Bhārata-varṣa. Within this intriguing epic story is the Bhagavad-gītā.

    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Level 2 — Pañca-Tattva 1 (HKS-NZ)

    In this Unit you will hear wonderful stories about Lord Caitanya and His associates in Māyāpura. You will also learn two new ślokas and how to write the names of the members of the Pañca-tattva in Devanāgarī script.


    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Level 2 — Pañca-Tattva 2 (HKS-NZ)

    In this Unit you will hear wonderful stories about Lord Caitanya and His associates in Māyāpura. You will also learn two new ślokas and how to write Devanāgarī script for other important personalities related to Lord Caitanya’s pastimes.


    Teacher: Dharma Setu

    Level 1 — Pañca-Tattva (HKS-NZ)

    In this Course you will hear some pastimes about Lord Caitanya in Mayapura, the place where He was born, and enjoy a variety of fun activities. You will also learn two new ślokas.

    Teacher: Dharma Setu