EP-265 | Spirituality vs. Materialism, Dharma, Bhakti, and More | Jaya Kishori

Jaya Kishori started her spiritual journey at the age of seven. Raised in a spiritual environment, she developed a deep love for spiritualism, leading her to become a motivational and spiritual speaker. Her mission is to instill faith, positivity, and the importance of family, emphasizing that good parenting shapes successful and virtuous individuals. She ensures her teachings are simple and relatable for all ages.

In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Jaya Kishori speaks about finding a balance between spirituality and a materialistic lifestyle, addressing the Dior bag controversy and how she deals with online criticism. She also talks about ego, the highs and lows of fame, and the importance of family support in her journey. Sharing her experience of studying the Bhagavad Gita, she talks about sacrifice, spirituality, and why she chose to change her name.

She also discusses whether visiting temples or following a Satvik lifestyle is necessary for devotion, why today's youth feel disconnected from spirituality, and why some parents use their children for money. She also talks about the rise in suicide cases, the misuse of laws, how to handle anger, and the importance of chanting in life.

00:00 - Introduction

01:46 - Dior Bag Controversy

09:45 - Online Criticism

13:36 - Ego & Adulation

16:29 - Career & Family Support

18:21 - Bhagavad Gita

20:48 - Sacrifice vs. Spirituality

23:49 - How to Deal with Failure

28:03 - Why Jaya Kishori Changed Her Name

30:29 - Devotional Journey

34:43 - Visiting Temple Importance

37:11 - Youth and Spirituality

44:11 - Satvik Life

51:12 - How to Become a Spiritual Speaker

54:46 - Kids in Spirituality & Devotion

57:41 - Parents 'Misusing' Children for Money

01:03:44 - Sacredness vs. Hypocrisy

01:05:23 - Snap Reaction Segment

01:36:36 - Misuse of AI

01:43:28 - Rise in Suicide Cases & Misuse of Laws

01:49:58 - Finding Hope in Difficult Times

01:53:00 - Jaya Kishori's Go-To Chant

01:57:01 - How to Handle Anger