More than 250 senior citizens across Melbourne recently took part in a series of uplifting workshops aimed at addressing the emotional challenges of ageing and promoting intergenerational harmony.
Organised by Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS), an international socio-spiritual and cultural organisation based in Delhi, the events shared the vision of DJJS founder, Ashutosh Maharaj — a society where old age homes are no longer needed.
Held over three consecutive days at Tarneit Community Centre’s Senior Club 60, Penrose Community Centre’s Bhartiye Senior Club, and the United Senior Club, the workshops were part of the DJJS PEACE program. Designed specifically for elderly participants, the program aimed to rekindle a sense of joy, purpose, and inner peace among older adults.
Three spiritually empowered women — Sadhvi Tapeshwari Bharti, Sadhvi Parma Bharti, and Sadhvi Shailasa Bharti — led the sessions, bringing with them a blend of compassion, practical wisdom, and spiritual insight. The workshops featured interactive sessions, therapeutic exercises, and group activities centred around the themes of joy, connection, and self-worth.
In one session, participants joined in singing old Bollywood classics, reviving fond memories and rediscovering life lessons embedded in the lyrics. Another session encouraged elders to reconnect with their inner child through light-hearted games like ‘Fondle the Babies in Big Bodies!’ and the playful photo challenge, ‘Propose to Pose!’.
The final day focused on spirituality, with teachings on the value of maintaining zest for life and the benefits of Brahm Gyan meditation. Sadhvi Tapeshwari Bharti urged elders to continue embracing life’s joys while serving as moral beacons for younger generations.
Sharing her master’s vision, she said, “The society already has enough well-equipped old age homes. What we now need is a society rooted in strong moral values, where parents are loved, respected, and supported by their children. In such a society, old age homes will naturally become obsolete.”
The events left many participants visibly moved and inspired, with organisers hoping the message of building stronger intergenerational bonds will resonate across communities in multicultural Melbourne.
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