Spiritual · Peace Assemblies
One lamp lights the next.
Peace Assemblies are our public gatherings of devotional music and talks drawn from Indian scriptures. We hold them to raise awareness of social problems and to offer spiritual guidance.
- Meditation and events are always free
- No experience needed
- Keep your own faith
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- We gather.We hold public gatherings of devotional music and talks drawn from Indian scriptures.
- Katha.A katha is a spoken retelling of a sacred story, with commentary. Ours include the Shrimad Bhagwat, Shri Ram and Devi Bhagwat kathas.
- Into the night.Jagran and Chowki are our night vigils. We also hold Shiv and Shri Krishna kathas.
- Awareness.Every assembly raises awareness of social problems and offers spiritual guidance.
An illustration of lamps at dusk, not a photograph or a measurement.
Why we gather
The need
Many of the problems we see around us are carried quietly, by one family or one person at a time. When people come together and hear them named openly, they are easier to face.
That is what our assemblies are for: an evening of and a talk that draws on the scriptures, so that people leave more aware of the social problems around them and with spiritual guidance for their own lives.
Six kinds of assembly
Each assembly brings together devotional music and a katha: a spoken retelling of a sacred story, with commentary. These are our formats:
What we do
Shrimad Bhagwat Katha
Stories from the Shrimad Bhagwat, centred on Shri Krishna, told with commentary.
Shri Ram Katha
The story of Shri Ram, retold with commentary.
Devi Bhagwat Katha
Stories from the Devi Bhagwat, retold with commentary.
Jagran and Chowki
Our night vigils of devotion.
Shiv Katha
Stories of Shiv, retold with commentary.
Shri Krishna Katha
Stories of Shri Krishna, retold with commentary.
Every format carries the same two aims: to raise awareness of social problems, and to offer spiritual guidance.
What we have done
These are the figures and reports on our Peace Assemblies page, with the dates they carry.
Real impact
- 2017-18In 2017-18 our page reports 8,465 assemblies in 17 states.
- May and June 2026Reports of three kathas, dated 29 May, 5 June and 29 June 2026, shared on our Peace Assemblies page.
Ways to take part
You are welcome to come and listen first. Nothing is expected of you.
How to help
Come to an assembly
Our events page lists what is coming up. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Volunteer with us
Tell us you would like to help at our assemblies and a volunteer will get in touch.
Ask us
Write to us if you would like to know more, or to ask about an assembly near you.
Read more
Our Peace Assemblies page on the DJJS main website carries our katha reports.
Ready when you are
Nothing is expected of you.
Why this chakra?
This page rests on the (Anahata), the fourth of the seven centres. In the yogic tradition it is placed in the centre of the chest and is associated with tenderness and compassion, the place where service to others begins.
Each charity work here is service in action, and the tradition places the beginning of service in the heart. The world keeps its own picture; a quiet glow in the heart’s colour sits beside it.
This is how the yogic tradition describes the centres; it is a map for reflection, not a scientific or medical claim.