The Melton Community Centre was filled with devotion, colour, and festivity as Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) celebrated Shri Krishna Janmashtami under the guidance of Divya Guru Sarvshri Ashutosh Ji Maharaj Ji, Founder and Head of DJJS.
The evening of August 8 featured a theatrical production depicting the life and divine leelas of Shri Krishna, along with traditional Indian dance performances and a thought-provoking spiritual discourse. Celebrations concluded with a collective Shri Krishna Aarti and the distribution of Mahaprasadam—a sanctified meal enjoyed in the spirit of unity.
Highlights of the celebration included a Fancy Dress Show for children and teenagers, the “Celebrate Rakshabandhan with Kanha” activity, and an intricately designed Gokul Gaon model that transported visitors to Krishna’s childhood village.
Dignitaries in attendance included Steve McGhie MP (Cabinet Secretary, Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Melton), Cr Julie Shannon (Councillor for Stringybark Ward, Melton City Council), and Cr Shivali Chaitley (Councillor for Axedale Ward, City of Greater Bendigo). They praised the event for its contribution to preserving cultural traditions, strengthening community ties, and promoting spiritual awareness.
The celebration was further enriched by the participation of community members, representatives from local organisations, media partners, and supporting sponsors.
Speakers reflected on Shri Krishna as the embodiment of pure love and devotion, recounting episodes such as the Rasleela with the Gopis, the playful theft of butter, and the lifting of Govardhan Hill. They highlighted the spiritual meaning of these acts, emphasising Krishna’s role as Jagatguru—the universal teacher—whose life offers profound lessons for humanity.
DJJS representatives also spoke about the transformative power of Brahm Gyan—the eternal science of self-realisation imparted by the Perfect Master of the time. They stressed that experiencing Krishna Consciousness within enables one to connect with the divine force that underpins all existence.
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