We are involved in the work of gifting love and care to the most needy and the least in the society – mentally shattered, orphans and old-aged people, who have nowhere to go. A glimpse of a few of our family members. About 70 per cent of the 60 inmates at Pavitra Jyothi Ashram are mentally challenged. Yet what is truly amazing is that all of them live in an unbelievable peace and joyful spirit. Mental patients are those who bear the contempt and ridicule of the society. Ordinary people, if they are incapable of buying food, will beg and get it. But our mentally challenged sons and daughters are not able to do even that. By the grace of God we were able to regain many a lost son. When we take them from the street to our home they do not know who they are. But after receiving treatment and loving care, many are able to get back their memories. They are able to tell about their families, where they lived etc. and we follow up the information provided by them. If they want to go back to their villages and homes, we will take steps to rehabilitate them back in their homes. There are also many people who are orphans in our ashram. They are in all age groups. In the case of children we give them good education and training in some skill/career so that once they attain 18 years of age, they are able to work with dignity and support themselves.They go out of the Ashram empowered to meet the society and life. Grand Old Babaji The oldest among the inmates is Babaji (90 years). When he was discharged from AIIMS (the top hospital in India), there were no relatives present to take him home. So Pavitra Divya Jyothi took him happily to its fold. Today he is like a Grand Father. 

Hurray! It’s Love Fest! 
The New Year came with a pleasant surprise from Pappa – the decision to celebrate a day long Love Fest every month. It was kicked off with jubilation this January. Love Fest is a special time when the quiet contentment of everyday turns into a rapture of thrill and joy. It is the day when the big family gets together to celebrate the carnival called life. A day to cheer around. A day to revel in games, sports and merriment. A day to sing and dance. A day to unwind. A day to rediscover the child within you. A day to enjoy the God’s gift called Life. There is loads of fun in this monthly event – lemon race, candle race, filling the bottle, grabbing sweets, musical chair and more. After celebrating all day, the family members take a break for tea. Soon after a refreshing bath, they get together again for the evening bash. Now it is the time for talks, dance, songs, and skits – you call it by any name – this outpour of creativity and latent talents. Then comes the time for prize distribution – and it is everyone’s dream to get one from Pappa. It is time to call it a day and the family prepares for dinner with a prayer. Everyone relish a sumptuous meal and retire with a thankful heart. It is curtains down for the Love Fest but its fragrance stays all month.