A five-minute guide for newcomers
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Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) is a spiritual and humanitarian organization founded by His Holiness Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji. We teach meditation as an experience you verify for yourself, gather weekly as a community, and serve society, all free of cost.
At your own pace
Three easy ways to begin
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Get curious, online
Read Meditation, demystified, explore the research in the Inner Science Lab, or try its free three-minute focus reset. (A focus exercise is a relaxation aid, not the meditation itself.)
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Join a gathering
Come to an ashram near you, or join online on Thursdays at 6:00 PM ET and Saturdays at 1:00 PM ET. Everyone is welcome, and there’s nothing to sign up for at the door.
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Ask about meditation
When you feel ready, ask for a conversation about initiation into meditation (Brahm Gyan). There is no pressure and no fee, ever.
No surprises
Your first visit, in four frames
You don’t need to know anything, bring anything or wear anything special.
Step 1: Warm Welcome
Arrive as you are. No dress code, no prerequisites. Someone greets you at the door to show you around.
Step 2: Settle Comfortably
Shoes stay at the rack. Sit comfortably on soft carpeting or chairs, whatever suits your body.
Step 3: Music, Talk & Silence
Soulful devotional music, practical spiritual discourse, followed by quiet meditation. Feel free to simply listen.
Step 4: Warm Community Langar
Many gatherings end with a fresh vegetarian meal shared with the community. Always complimentary.
Direct inner perception
Four experiences you verify within
Brahm Gyan is not something to imagine or believe. At initiation a perfect living Master, His Holiness Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji, reveals four inner experiences, and each seeker then verifies them in daily meditation.
Divine Light(Prakash)
Direct perception beyond the physical eyes, verified within.
Related research: how meditation shifts the brain’s rhythmsCelestial Harmony(Anahad Naad)
The uncreated inner resonance described across the world’s scriptures.
No instrument records an inner sound: see where the science stopsDivine Nectar(Amrit)
Described in the tradition as inner rejuvenation and deep tranquility.
Related research: meditation, heart-rate variability and the stress responsePrimordial Vibration(Holy Name · Spandan)
The continuous inner cadence that anchors restless thought.
Related research: attention, mind-wandering and emotional regulation
The experiences are revealed at initiation and verified by each seeker. The research links describe studies of meditation in general, not of Brahm Gyan, and say where those studies stop.
Cultural flashcards
Words you’ll hear
DJJS draws on the Indian spiritual tradition, so a few words come from Hindi and Sanskrit. Here they are, with how to say them.
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Satsang
GatheringPronounced /SUT-sung/
- In plain English
- A community gathering; literally “the company of truth”.
- As a newcomer
- A practical talk, devotional music and a few quiet minutes together. You’re welcome to simply listen.
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Brahm Gyan
MeditationPronounced /BRUHM gyaan/
- In plain English
- Direct inner perception: the meditation DJJS shares, revealed at initiation by a perfect living Master.
- As a newcomer
- Nobody asks you to believe anything. Ask about initiation whenever you feel ready; there is never pressure or a fee.
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Sadhna
PracticePronounced /SAADH-naa/
- In plain English
- Daily meditation practice.
- As a newcomer
- Members keep a daily practice at home and at the center. Nothing is expected of a guest.
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Langar
CommunityPronounced /LUNG-gur/
- In plain English
- A free community meal.
- As a newcomer
- A fresh vegetarian meal served to everyone after many gatherings. Always complimentary.
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Sewa
ServicePronounced /SAY-vaa/
- In plain English
- Selfless volunteering.
- As a newcomer
- You’ll see volunteers greeting guests and serving the meal. You’re welcome to lend a hand whenever you like.
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JMJK
GreetingPronounced /jay mu-HAA-raaj jee kee/
- In plain English
- “Jai Maharaj Ji Ki”, a respectful salutation among members.
- As a newcomer
- You’ll hear it as hello and goodbye. A simple smile or hello is perfectly fine.
Stay in touch
Join the mailing list for invitations to free introductory gatherings near you and online. We only use your details to keep in touch about programs.
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Plan your visit
Choose where you’d like to begin
See your nearest centre, when it gathers and how to reach the local team. No centre nearby? Join online.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom Divya Bhawan UK Ashram
96D West End Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5LX, United Kingdom
Gathering times: ask the local team on WhatsApp for this week’s schedule.
Online, every week
Thursday Virtual Bhajan Sandhya & Guru Aarti
Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 PM ET
Next: Thursday, October 15
Saturday Weekly Virtual Discourse
Saturdays, 1:00–2:30 PM ET
Next: Saturday, October 17