{"id":11,"date":"2026-03-08T13:54:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T13:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upadesamrita.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-03-14T20:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T20:12:10","slug":"upadesamrita","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Upadesamrta Training Program &#8211; 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Exploring the timeless teachings of \u015ar\u012bla R\u016bpa Gosv\u0101m\u012b through the tradition of \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upade\u015b\u0101m\u1e5bta (\u201cThe Nectar of Instruction\u201d) is a classical work composed of eleven concise verses that present a progressive path of spiritual maturity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this program, we will explore the essential principles taught by \u015ar\u012bla R\u016bpa Gosv\u0101m\u012b and presented in the edition translated by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhup\u0101da.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These teachings address key aspects of spiritual life, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-discipline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spiritual clarity and discernment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devotional relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The influence of environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faith in the Holy Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direction of desire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humility and higher aspiration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not an academic study, but a <strong>formative journey<\/strong> that encourages participants to integrate these principles into daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program aims to help participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop conscious self-regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refine spiritual discernment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen relational maturity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivate inner responsibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct the heart with clarity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/rJbtoLvk\">Register here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each session includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading and reflection on one verse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structured presentation of the central principle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided dialogue with participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical application for the following month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The emphasis is not on spiritual performance, but on <strong>gradual maturation of consciousness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 11 Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each meeting focuses on one verse of <em>Upade\u015b\u0101m\u1e5bta<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Self-governance is not optional<\/strong><br>Spiritual life begins with regulation of speech, mind, and impulses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excess is also a form of disorder<\/strong><br>Recognizing habits that weaken spiritual practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Without steadiness, there is no growth<\/strong><br>Cultivating patience, enthusiasm, and consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relationship is part of practice<\/strong><br>Devotional exchanges that build trust and connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discernment prevents illusion<\/strong><br>Learning how to relate wisely to different levels of spiritual maturity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environments shape consciousness<\/strong><br>The influence of culture, association, and space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transformation does not happen alone<\/strong><br>Trusting the purifying power of the Holy Name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intention defines direction<\/strong><br>Clarifying purpose in spiritual practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Depth requires protection<\/strong><br>Preserving spiritual intimacy and sincerity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recognition is not realization<\/strong><br>Letting go of prestige and cultivating genuine humility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aspiration shapes destiny<\/strong><br>Directing the heart toward higher spiritual aspiration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of the Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of this program is not only to understand the verses intellectually, but to gradually embody them as living principles within Vaishnava culture and daily spiritual practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Format<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online via Zoom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last Tuesday of each month (starting 31st March)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19:00 \u2013 20:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small group format<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facilitator<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yaj\u00f1a Caitanya Dasa is a practitioner of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition and a disciple of Jayapataka Swami. He first came into contact with ISKCON in the early 1990s and has been engaged in devotional practice and service since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2021 he successfully completed the <strong>Zonal Supervisor Course at the GBC College for Leadership Development<\/strong>, and from 2018 to 2023 he served as <strong>Chairman of the National Council of ISKCON Brazil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He currently lives in <strong>M\u00fcnster, Germany<\/strong>, and is interested in exploring how classical teachings such as <em>Upade\u015b\u0101m\u1e5bta<\/em> can support mature spiritual practice in contemporary life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/rJbtoLvk\">Register here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the timeless teachings of \u015ar\u012bla R\u016bpa Gosv\u0101m\u012b through the tradition of \u015ar\u012bla Prabhup\u0101da. Program Overview Upade\u015b\u0101m\u1e5bta (\u201cThe Nectar of Instruction\u201d) is a classical work composed of eleven concise verses that present a progressive path of spiritual maturity. In this program, we will explore the essential principles taught by \u015ar\u012bla R\u016bpa Gosv\u0101m\u012b and presented in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"single-course","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42,"href":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions\/42"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/16"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.upadesamrita.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}