Diskha
Upcoming Diksha Programme
The next diksha program is scheduled for:
Date: Sunday 29 December 2024
Location: Bhakti Dhama, Raman Reti, Vrindavan
Time: 11 AM
Those planning to attend in person are requested to join this WhatsApp group, where we will share all relevant information nearer the time.
Date: Sunday 29 December 2024
Location: Bhakti Dhama, Raman Reti, Vrindavan
Time: 11 AM
Those planning to attend in person are requested to join this WhatsApp group, where we will share all relevant information nearer the time.
Harinaam Diksha: Beginning Your Journey of Devotion
The vow one should take before initiation is exclusive devotion to your Guru and Bhagwaan.
The first initiation is Harinaam Diksha, and there are no additional rules except a commitment to chant Harinaam as much as possible.
It serves as your entry into this spiritual path, similar to how a child begins their education in nursery or kindergarten.
At this stage, you gradually learn the foundational teachings. Over time, with the Guru's blessings, you may progress to the second initiation, where you receive the mantra to worship Radha and Krishna at home through altar worship.
The first initiation is Harinaam Diksha, and there are no additional rules except a commitment to chant Harinaam as much as possible.
It serves as your entry into this spiritual path, similar to how a child begins their education in nursery or kindergarten.
At this stage, you gradually learn the foundational teachings. Over time, with the Guru's blessings, you may progress to the second initiation, where you receive the mantra to worship Radha and Krishna at home through altar worship.
Guidelines for the Initiation Ceremony
For the ceremony:
- Wear sattvik clothes (no black clothes)
- Keep a fast until you are initiated
- If you have any health-related problems, make your health a priority
Worship Items Required After Diksha
These will be available for purchase from the diksha venue on the day.
- 27 and 108 Real Tulsi Chanting Beads
- Clicker
- Real Tulsi Kanthi Mala
- Gopi Chandan
- Aasan for Chanting
- Bead Bag
- Altar Photos of Shriji, Maharajji and Guru Parampara
Utensils for Daily Worship
These can be purchased in silver, copper or bronze. If you have these already, you don't need to buy new ones. These will not be available for purchase from the diksha venue.
- Bell with Garud Dev (Garud Ghanti)
- Aarti lamp and Incense stand
- Panchpatra, Aachmani and Visarjan Patra
- Aarti Shankh with Stand
- Small Aarti Plate
- Malmal Cloth (Fine Cotton) for the Altar
- Good Quality Ittar for seva
- Sandalwood (chandan) in Powder Form, Paste or Stick with Rubbing Disk
- Saffron (kesar)
- Camphor (kapur)
