DJJS Katha Festival

The ancient Indian tradition of Katha Jnana Yajnas, were not just meant for information generation & discussion on existential issues, rather they were concerted programs to lead & initiate a seeker into the life-changing divine knowledge i.e. Brahmgyan – the Eternal Science of Self-Realization. For, just as the outer fire ritual purifies the environment, fire of knowledge ignited within is the only means of purifying the mind clouded with ignorance. This process of initiation is an exact inner parallel to outer fire ritual, hence called Jnana Yajna! With consistent practice i.e. Dhyaan [Brahmgyan based meditation] in the guidance of Divya Guru [Perfect Spiritual Master], when a disciple nurtures the fire of Knowledge within, all his karmas are consumed to ashes and he becomes established in the Supreme consciousness – the state of perfection.

Through Brahmgyan – the Eternal Science of Self-Realization, one gets direct perception of God within. This initiation into the supreme science of Brahmgyan is sought only by the Perfect Spiritual Master of the time.

Human’s life is driven by his/her Mind. Mind has a dual nature. By default, Human Mind has a tendency of associating with all that is dull, inert (jada) i.e the lower nature. So it usually makes one harbor lower traits or vices. But, the technique of Brahmgyan awakens one’s Spiritual Self i.e. the God element (tattva) residing within. As Lord Krishna says in Bhagwat Gita - ईश्वर: सर्वभूतानां हृद्देशेऽर्जुन तिष्ठति। This God element is awakened only by the grace of Perfect Spiritual Master. Meditating upon this conscious element within, the nature of Human Mind gets transformed into higher nature or divinity. A constant practice of Brahmgyan based meditation then brings forth virtues like positivity, purity, chastity, fearlessness, righteousness and many more. Eventually, with the transformation of each and every individual we can then witness the transformation in the society, at large.

शतहस्त समाहर सहस्त्र हस्त सं किर।
Earn with hundreds of hands and donate with thousands of hands.
The above verse from Rigveda underlines the importance of Contribution (Daan) towards the causes intended for spiritual upliftment of mankind.
ईशा वास्यमिदं सर्वं यत्किञ्च जगत्यां जगत्‌।
तेन त्यक्तेन भुञ्जीथा मा गृधः कस्यस्विद्धनम्‌ ॥
The above verse from Yajurveda, mentioned in Isha Upanishad too, says – Everything in the universe is enveloped by Isha (God). Enjoy it with renunciation; do not covet any one’s wealth. In other words, almighty God is the owner of whatever wealth exists in the universe. Wealth existed even when we did not exist and wealth will continue to exist even when we will not exist.
So, when we contribute for societal upliftment in terms of social or spiritual cause, we actually share God's wealth with others. This is in a way a practice of detachment with what we possess. This practice of giving gives us satisfaction which in turn brings real joy which is actually what everyone desires.

Contribution monetarily, or through actions towards Social & Spiritual Initiatives being nurtured under the guidance of a Perfect Spiritual Master are considered most apt and divine. Hence, we should collectively come forward and be a part of this Gyan Yajna by contributing through monetary means, as well as spreading message of Kathas among masses.

Divya Guru Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji says – Seeing God is the first and foremost Human Right. Any human being, who is looking out for the Eternal Truth i.e. God, can have the direct perception of God by the grace of the Perfect Spiritual Master of the time.

Goswami Tulsidas Ji quotes in Ramcharitmanas - बिन गुरु भव निधि तरई न कोई, जौ विरंचि शंकर सम होई। Meaning by, without the grace of a Perfect Spiritual Master, a person can never attain salvation even if he/she is as powerful and mighty as Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva. Hence, it is imperative and inevitable to seek refuge of a Perfect Spiritual Master to attain the Eternal Science of Self-Realization i.e. Bramgyan.

Ask verily, as Swami Vivekananda did to a good no. of gurus he met before he finally met Ramkrishna Paramhansa; Can you show me God? It was after Swami Vivekananda sought direct perception of God within, by the grace of Swami Ramkrishna Paramhansa, the Perfect Spiritual Master of that time, that he said – Religion is Realization of God!
Therefore, Do not stop unless you experience God directly.

At Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan, you will hear a resounding “Yes” to this question. As, His Holiness Ashutosh Maharaj Ji bestows the same Brahmgyan (Divine Knowledge) which has been received by seekers since the beginning of time.

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