Guest guest Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 On 3 Mar 2004, Vidura Priya GKG wrote: > Hare Krishna > PAMHO, AGTSP > Where can I find the 13 questions for harinam initiation? > yhs > vpd 13 Question Examination AS GIVEN BY THE GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS GBC Resolution 2.3.1.2. Before a devotee can be permitted to formally take shelter of a particular ISKCON spiritual master and be subsequently recommended for initiation, he or she must demonstrate a basic understanding of Srila Prabhupada's teachings by answering an oral or written test administered by the temple president or other recommending authority. The questions to be answered are: Questions for -before Initiation *************************************** 1.what are the qualifications of a bona fide spiritual master? 2.Why are you convinced to follow the orders of the spiritual master in this life, and even life after life? 3.Why does one worship the spiritual master like God? 4.Do you believe the spiritual master speaks the absolute truth? If so, why? 5.Under what circumstances should the spiritual master be rejected? 6.What are the qualifications and responsibilities of a disciple? 7.What is the unique position of Srila Prabhupada in ISKCON? 8.Why do you accept Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead? 9.Why do we follow the four regulative principles? 10.Why do we chant Hare Krishna? 11.What is the position of the GBC Body? 12.Explain the difference between the body and the self. 13.What is ISKCON, and why should one remain in ISKCON? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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