The Devotees of Ashla, also known as the Army of the Light, was a group of force users that followed the light side of the Force. The Devotees of Ashla was formed due to the lack of a group or organization that could train the influx of Force-sensitives to control their Force powers. Many viewed the Devotees of Ashla as a successor to the extinct Jedi Order, the two groups shared a few similarities, but were radically different in most aspects. [Source]