Meditation Versus Prayer: Importance of Speaking

Today, Jay sits down with longtime friend and Grammy-nominated devotional artist Jahnavi Harrison for a deeply personal conversation about faith, creativity, and living a life of service. Together, they reflect on spiritual grounding as a daily practice, not rooted in perfection but in the ability to remain steady through uncertainty and change.

Jay and Jahnavi explore the often unseen journey behind purpose-driven work, how passion gradually becomes discipline, and discipline shapes a life of devotion. They unpack the courage it takes to walk a less conventional path, especially in a world that often values conformity and external validation. Through stories of growing up between two worlds, wrestling with self-expression, and finding healing through music and mantra, they invite us to reconsider success not as achievement, but as alignment.

As the conversation unfolds, their focus turns to prayer, service, and staying connected when you feel lost. Jay and Jahnavi share why speaking to God, serving others, and creating space for vulnerability can become powerful anchors during difficult seasons. Ultimately, this conversation reminds us that spirituality isn’t about having everything figured out, it’s about showing up with sincerity, listening deeply, and choosing to give, even when the path ahead is unclear.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Find Peace Through Sacred Sound

How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Overwhelming

How to Turn Doubt Into a Deeper Faith

How to Express Yourself When You Feel Invisible

How to Trust Your Intuition Over External Pressure

How to Integrate Spirituality Into Everyday Life

How to Reconnect With Purpose Through Service

How to Talk to God in Your Own Way

You are allowed to take your time, to find your voice in your own way, and to choose a path that feels meaningful rather than impressive. Healing and purpose don’t come from perfection, but from showing up sincerely and trusting that what you offer with love will return in its own time.

Check out Jahnavi’s Grammy nominated album Into the Forest here.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

04:06 What Truly Defines Who You Are

06:06 Are You Actively Seeking Truth?

08:54 Where a Love for Music First Began

10:31 Understanding Devotional Mantra Music

13:31 Growing Up With an Unconventional Education

21:35 Navigating Identity and Belonging

24:27 Learning to Trust Your Inner Confidence

25:27 When Parents Are Doing Their Best

27:49 Questioning Life Within a Spiritual Community

31:02 From Curiosity to Creative Mastery

34:51 Experiencing the Divine Through Sound

36:43 Creating Space for Others to Feel Free

39:39 When Music Becomes Healing

41:35 Turning Personal Prayer Into Shared Experience

45:23 The Biggest Misconceptions About Spiritual People

49:17 Growing Up Surrounded by Spiritual Validation

51:05 Holding a Safe Space for Spiritual Exploration

54:22 Navigating a Crisis of Faith

56:45 What It Feels Like to Lose Faith

59:35 Using Meditation to Access Stillness

01:03:09 Asking Yourself, “Am I Being of Service?”

01:09:20 Jahnavi on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Jahnavi Harrison | Website

Jahnavi Harrison | Instagram

Jahnavi Harrison | Facebook

Jahnavi Harrison | YouTube

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