Radha Krishna Temple ISKCON London

There are no hard and fast rules.  Yet, certain general guidelines may be helpful.  Counsellor must:

•    Be a devotee who has been in active Krishna consciousness within ISKCON for a reasonable length of time.

•    Have good understanding of the philosophy and practice of Krishna consciousness.

•    Be able to give balanced counsel based on Krishna conscious principles according to time, place and circumstance.

•    Not be prone to taking extreme and controversial positions on issues.

•    Be willing to extend himself/herself to help others.  In other words, should have a spirit of sacrifice.

•    Be compassionate and have genuine concern for the welfare of devotees.

•    Be a good listener.

•    Be a mature, sober and stable individual.

•    Demonstrate good standard of sadhana, etiquette, behaviour, service and commitment to the mission.

•    Be properly situated in his/her own asrama.