There are two levels of the Creed in the tradition of our school:

1. THE SANATANA DHARMA CREED (face-to-face and absentee) is the initial Creed. The principle of "Pancha Shraddha" is accepted. It means that one has entered the culture and codes of Sanatana Dharma. That is, one accepts Hinduism "in general."

This type of Creed is suitable for practitioners of different traditions who have yet to be ready to accept our practice solely but with respect and reverence for the Guru, the Teaching, and our disciples, who want to attend events and have the intention of coming to ashrams.

Representatives of this category of spiritual seekers have "guest" status.

After accepting the Sanatanа Dharma creed, one should be guided to receive the Refuge creed as the main Creed.

2. THE REFUGE CREED (face-to-face and absentee) - The Creed in the lineage of Transmission is the primary Creed.

The spiritual seeker is guided by the principles outlined in the text of the Creed, taking the Refuge and the Refuge mantra.

It is an entry into the Lineage of Transmission, which means that one enters into the Tradition of our Teaching and intends to practice with the Guru and the Teaching that the Guru transmits.

This type of Creed is suitable for seekers who aspire to follow the Guru's Way of Teaching. These seekers intend to follow the rules established in the Sangha and the Guru's precepts.

They have the status of a "disciple" and a student level in the WSDC (World Sanatana Dharma Community). That is, they accept discipleship.

Based on these types of acceptance of the Creed, people are given access to information, information, and teaching resources (chats and groups in social networks, websites), the terms of visiting events and living in the ashrams of the WSDC.

Both creeds are accepted in absentia, then in person upon arrival at the ashram or a seminar (only the Creed of Refuge).

Accepting the Creed by correspondence

To receive the Creed of Refuge/Sanatana Dharma by correspondence, you need to:

1. Fill out the questionnaire, answer the questions of the test, and send it to sadhuloka@gmail.com monk.

2. Create a home altar according to the WSDC standard (minimum with major deities, Parampara) or print it out.

3. Print out the text of the Pancha Shraddha and the Creed.

4. Prepare the altar: set up and light candles, incense, a bowl of pure water, and a tray of fruit, petals, and flowers.

5. Wear white clothing (it is auspicious to have a white Punjabi) and sit at the altar.

6. Fold your hands in Namaste and chant the "OM" mantra three times.

7. Do the prostration (bow) while sitting.

8. Recite the text "Pancha Shraddha" and the Creed.

9. Recite The Five Refuges mantras ("Pancha-Ratna-Sharanagati pranama"):

OM SHIVAM SHARANAM PRAPADHYAM

(Palms - folded in Namaskar over the Sahasrara).

Om, I resort to Shiva (Supreme God) for protection!

OM DHARMAM SHARANAM PRAPADHYAM

(Palms - in front of the Ajna).

Om, resorting to Dharma (True Teaching) for protection!

OM SANGHAM SHARANAM PRAPADAYAM

(Palms - at Anahata level).

Om, resorting to Sangha (devotee community) for protection!

OM SHAKTIM SHARANAM PRAPADHYAM

(Palms - opposite Muladhara, fingers down).

Om, coming to Shakti for protection!

OM SADGURUM SHARANAM PRAPADHYAM

(Meditation on Shiva, or your Guru).

Om, I resort to the Eternal (True) Guru for protection!

Perform Namaskar (bowing) towards the altar.

10. Chant the mantra of Refuge three times:

Namo Guru Deva.

Namo Satya Dharma

Namo Arya Sangha

(I take refuge in The Three Jewels: Guru, Dharma, and Sangha).

11. Do prostrations (bowing) while sitting.

12. After folding your hands in Namaste, chant the mantra "OM" three times.

13. Do the prostration (bow) while sitting.

14. Take a picture of your altar after the ritual and e-mail it to sadhuloka@gmail.com.

15. Consult with the monk on the recommended initial practices and plan to take the Profound Creed, meaning the ceremony of Initiation, into Tradition with the monk. To request a monk's consultation, please write to sadhuloka@gmail.com

After accepting the Creed in absentia, you may proceed to the Preliminary Practices, having received an explanation from the monk of the Preliminary Practices.

After accepting the Creed in absentia, it is beneficial to go through the Greater Creed Ceremony.