DLM/EV History: 1972 |
The dawning of the Millennium |
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Divine Light Mission (DLM) was founded in India by Maharaji's father, Hans Ji Maharaj, and was incorporated in the US in 1972 in Colorado. Denver was selected as the new international headquarters, and ashrams (a Hindi term meaning "shelter") were established in major cities throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. |
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The ashram premies were to be totally dedicated to Maharaji, and were to follow his Commandments:
In 1972, a large program (or "festival", as they were
then called) was held in Montrose, Colorado, at which over
2,000 people received Knowledge. Later that year, premies
were encouraged to travel to India for the Hans Jayanti
Festival celebrating the birthday of Shri Hans, Maharaji's
father. Charter flights were arranged from North America and
Europe to transport premies to the festival, and thousands
from the west attended. |
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Maharaji's family began accompanying him on his tours, or touring separately. Collectively known as the Holy Family, his mother, Mata Ji, and brothers, Bal Bhagwan Ji, Bhole Ji, and Raja Ji, were also regarded by premies as incarnations of God, and their pictures were placed on the altars at many ashrams. |
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