About the Course
Requirement:
Bhakti Shastri Certificate (those who are about to complete Bhakti Shastri or awaiting the certificate can also join)
Recommendation letter from your respective ISKCON temple president.
Harinam Initiation
Course Structure:
Bhakti Vaibhav course the first six cantos of Srimad Bhagavatam are covered in 8 semesters as follows:
Canto | Chapters | Semester |
1 | 19 | 1 |
2 | 29 | 2 |
3 | 33 | 3,4 |
4 | 31 | 5,6 |
5 | 26 | 7 |
6 | 19 | 8 |
Study Materials: Srimad Bhagavatam Cantos 1 to 6 by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada
Your Instructor
H.G. Balimardan Das
HG Balimardan Dasa is a respected teacher, community leader, and dedicated practitioner of Krishna consciousness for more than twenty-five years. A committed disciple of His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj, he has played a pivotal role in expanding Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission through spiritual education, leadership, and vibrant book distribution efforts.
He is the founder of ISKCON Tri-Central Valley, Yogapeeth Center, where he has cultivated a spiritually nourishing environment centered on devotional practice, scriptural study, and congregation-building. HG Balimardan Dasa also serves on the board of ISKCON Silicon Valley, offering strategic guidance and leadership to one of ISKCON’s most dynamic communities.
His formal training includes completion of Bhakti-śāstrī and Bhakti-vaibhava, grounding him deeply in Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy and practice. HG Balimardan Dasa is especially admired for his inspiring dedication to book distribution, consistently encouraging devotees to share Śrīla Prabhupāda’s teachings with sincerity, compassion, and enthusiasm.
Highly regarded for his steadiness, humility, and commitment to service, he continues to inspire devotees through his example, instruction, and unwavering dedication to Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission.
