Dear devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances!
All glories to Srila Guru Maharaja!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
We would like to inform you that His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Guru Maharaja is planning to give Harinam and Brahminical Initiations on Nrisimha Caturdasi, 2013. Devotees wish to get initiation during this occasion are requested to go through the following guidelines.
Date of Initiation: 24th May 2013 (Friday)
Devotees willing to take initiation on Nrisimha Caturdasi have to register with JPS office, for which the last date is 10th May (Friday), by sending an email to: jpsofficedatabase@gmail.com /or call on Phone: 03472-245277 during the office hours from 10am -5.30pm.
For Harinam and Brahmin initiations; candidates need to write the philosophical test either under the supervision of the temple authorities under which they are practicing devotional service or they may write the test at the JPS Office Mayapur. The temple authority should conduct the test by taking all the measures to assess the individual philosophical knowledge or they may contact the JPS office for getting the details of conducting the philosophical exam for initiation.
Candidates who wish to take the exam at JPS office have to fix a convenient date for writing the exam. Usually the candidate has to write the exam a couple of days before to enable the JPS office to supervise the test and evaluate the philosophical test followed by interview.
The last date of registration is 10th May for the 2013 Nrisimha Caturdasi initiations. The candidates or concerned ISKCON temple authorities are requested to be in touch with the JPS office before booking the tickets to Mayapur for initiation purpose.
All are requested to co-operate with the JPS Office to ensure a smooth initiation event.
STEP 1
::: PLEASE FURNISH THE FOLLOWING DETAILS BY MAIL OR CALL US FOR INITIATION REGISTERATION:::
Note: Information to be furnished only in CAPITAL LETTERS
The aspiring Harinam initiation candidates have to send their personal and spiritual details to the JPS Office <jpsofficedatabase@gmail.com >
a. LEGAL NAME:
b. DATE OF BIRTH/AGE:
c. GENDER:
d. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
e . Phone/Mobile:
f. NATIONALITY: MARITAL STATUS (single/engaged/married /widow
g. PRESENT ADDRESS:
h. Email.
i. NAME OF THE TEMPLE / YATRA / BHAKTI VRIKSA / NAMAHATTA, the candidate belongs and the NAME OF THE RECOMMEDING AUTHORITY WITH TITLE (DESIGNATION):
j. THE DEVOTIONAL SERVICES RENDERED BY THE CANDIDATE AT THE TEMPLE/BV/NAMAHATTA:
k. Date of Shelter from HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja and name of the recommended authority for the shelter:
l. Indicate the choice of Lila (for initiation name) eg. (Krsna lila/Gaura Lila/ Rama Lila /Nrisimha Lila/GM’s choice):
STEP 2.
Please download the following 1st initiation (Harinam) forms and fill them in CAPITAL LETTERS Only and avoid overwriting.
a. Cover sheet
b. Recommendation sheet (The recommendation sheet should be signed by the concerned temple authority along with the office stamp of ISKCON).
c. Biodata (in English form this is in the recommendation sheet only as a separate part)
d. Comprehensive Check list. (This should be filled only in JPS Office – DO NOT fill up by yourself)
e. Practical questionnaire.
f. Essay question: you should write answer “why do you want to take initiation from Guru Maharaja?
g. Initiation Oath:
The signature of the candidate along with the two first initiated candidates witness signatures and phone numbers are required.
h. One passport size photo.
Note: If you have completed the ISKCON Bhakti Shastri course, you can attach a copy of the certificate along with your initiation forms.
Step 3.
Oral interview: On successful completion of the written exam they will be interviewed by the JPS Office and the information with evaluation of JPS Office will be sent to HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja.
The above filled in forms can be sent to JPS Office, 106 Chakra Building, ISKCON Mayapur, and District: Nadia, WB, PIN: 741313. Or you may send a scanned copy or attach the filled in copy in the word format to jpsofficedatabase@gmail.com
This helps us to verify your documents quickly.
For 2nd initiation candidates:
Step 1:
The aspiring 2nd initiation candidates have to send their personal and spiritual details to the JPS Office <jpsofficedatabase@gmail.com>
a. LEGAL NAME
b. INITIATED NAME:
c. DATE OF BIRTH/AGE :
d. GENDER:
e. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
f. Phone/Mobile:
g. NATIONALITY:
h. PRESENT ADDRESS:
i. MARITAL STATUS (single/engaged/married /widow):
j. Email:
k. NAME OF THE TEMPLE / YATRA / BHAKTI VRIKSA / NAMAHATTA, the candidate belongs and the NAME OF THE RECOMMEDING AUTHORITY WITH TITLE (DESIGNATION):
l. THE DEVOTIONAL SERVICES RENDERED BY THE CANDIDATE AT THE TEMPLE/BV/NAMAHATTA:
m. Date of Harinam initiation from HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja and name of the recommended authority for the Harinam initiation:
STEP 2.
Please download the following 2nd initiation (Brahmin) forms and fill them in CAPITAL LETTERS only and avoid overwriting.
a. Cover sheet
b. Recommendation sheet (The recommendation sheet should be signed by the concerned temple authority along with the office stamp of ISKCON).
c. Biodata (in English form this is in the recommendation sheet only as a separate part)
d. Comprehensive Check list. (This should be filled only in JPS Office – DO NOT fill up by yourself)
e. Recommending signature from three Brahmanas (optional)
f. Practical check list (to be left blank and will be filled in at the time of oral interview)
f. Essay question: you should write answer “why do you want to take initiation from Guru Maharaja?
Candidate has to write an essay on the above subject mentioning the clear purpose and objective of taking the second initiation. Illiterate candidates also should get it written by someone, but the initiation candidate’s objectives and purpose of taking the 2nd initiation must be mentioned.
g. One passport size photo.
Note: If you have completed the ISKCON Bhakti Shastri course, you can attach a copy of the certificate along with your initiation forms.
Step 3.
Oral interview: On successful completion of the written exam they will be interviewed by the JPS Office and the information with evaluation of JPS Office will be sent to HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja.
The above filled in forms can be sent to JPS Office, 106 Chakra Building, ISKCON Mayapur, District: Nadia , WB, PIN 741313. Or you may send a scanned copy or attach the filled in copy in the word format to jpsofficedatabase@gmail.com
This helps us to verify your documents quickly.
Initiation forms are available in English, Bengali, Hindi, Russian and Spanish languages at the JPS office website. To access the forms please click on the following link:
The candidates are expected to know by heart all prayers & mantras and to have read all the books mentioned the prescribed number of times.
The candidate or ISKCON authority is requested to kindly be in touch with the JPS office for any clarifications or for any further assistance.
Kindly book your tickets and rooms in advance, so that you can be present here on time.
For any query please contact:
JPS OFFICE
106, CHAKRA BUILDING
SRIDHAM MAYAPUR
NADIA, WEST BENGAL
PIN: 741 313
E-mail: jpsofficedatabase@gmail.com
Phone: +91 3472 245277