MAIN PRINCIPLES OF KRISHNA DHARMA

1) Lord Shri Krishna himself is form & formless Parabrahma.Hence Shri Krishna principle is the Ultimate principle.

2) Lord Krishna himself is Shriman Narayana(Mahavishnu) & his complete incarnation.

3) Shri krishna is all-knower, all pervading & almighty.

4) All divine powers of the universe (gods & goddesses) are partial manifestations of Shri Krishna only.

5) All religions of the world are created by Shri krishna with reference to different time, place, situation & samskaras. Hence a 'Krishna Dharmee' should always be compassionate and accomodative in his conduct towards followers of other religions & sects.

6) BHAGAVADGITA is the ultimate & ever holy text for a Krishna Dharmee. The study of other texts like Srimad Bhagavata & Mahabharata is beneficial.

7) Bhagavadgita recital, Vishnu sahasranam chanting & OM NAMO YOGESHWARAYA (the great mantra of kaliyug) japa are an integrated part of daily penance. Mass congregration & attending satsang for Geeta recital, Vishnu sahasranama chanting on Mondays is compulsory.

8) In the material world a Krishna Dharmee should conduct himself as Karmayogi ,Bhakti yogi, jnana yogi befitting to Gita's description.

9) Conduct based on Unsociability of any kind, religion,caste,sect,gender is forbidden for Krishna Dharmees.

10) Adherence to Dharma as enunciated in Gita, spreading its message, serving Shri Krishna & his devotees, charity & auspicious activities are important qualities and charecteristics of Krishna Dharmee.

11. Observance of untouchability of any kind, blind rituals, death ceremonies and related observances are not only considered as undesirable for Krishna Dharmee but also as diverting from Shri Krishna Sadhana.

12. There are no restrictions for Vegetarians or Non-Vegetarians to become

Krishna Dharmee. Even then ceasing being a Non-Vegetarian is preferred keeping in view the health (physical,mental and spiritual) and spiritual sadhana.

13. Construction of Sri Krishna Mandirs, Prayer Halls, Meditation Centres and providing all facilities for Shri Krishna Sadhakas should be considered as the primary duty of every Krishna Dharmee and in doing so he should co-operate wholeheartedly.

14. Lord Krishna is the only and ultimate Guru, acharya and Jagadguru for Krishna Dharmees. Guru Poornima (Full moon day in Ashada month), Gokulashtami (Krishna Jayanthi), Gita Jayanthi (Margashira Shukla Ekadasi) and vaikunta Ekadasi (Yogeshwara Sri Krishna Jayanthi)-These are celebrated as Festivals. In Margashira month Mass gita recital, Vishnu Sahasranama, Gita publicity & other auspicious activities should be done daily & compulsorily.

15. Any insult to Lord Krishna should be protested in the best possible ways following appropriate non-violent means. Tolerating any criticism, unhealthy remarks about the divine and glorious life history of Lord Sri Krishna would be an unbecoming act to the lord and perceived as disgrace to the master.

16. Krishna Dharmees should spread Krishna Dharma world wide, conduct themselves as the noblest human representatives, carry everyone from Humanity to Divinity and consider this as an auspicious task and perform it with utmost devotion, as an offering to the lord and with deep caring & total submission.

17. Unflinching faith, trust, devotion in the captions like Lord's song World's song, Krishna Dharma World Dharma, Krishna best among bests, Gita best - among texts, Krishna best among bests and Krishna Bhakta best among rest.

18. Chanting of Maha Mantra 'Om Namo Yogeshwaraya' is auspicious f or Destruc- tion of past Karmas and attainment of liberation.