"What will happen in your destiny is already written…The paths are charted out by the Lord. But your karma depends on what path you choose in life. Your karma is the result of your choices." Jaya Kishori's tryst with spirituality began at the young age of 7. A name that resonates with millions today as a dynamic motivational speaker, she was brought up in a family that taught stories from scriptures since an early age, she developed a keen interest and curiosity, and set out on this enlightening journey. At the age of 7, she began singing bhajans and over the years, became a devotee of Lord Krishna. And today, the 'Meera of the Modern World' as she's fondly known, Jaya Kishori is a true embodiment of unwavering devotion whose Kathas, bhajans and soul-stirring discourses have touched the lives of countless individuals worldwide. Join us on this enlightening journey with Jaya Kishori as we explore her spiritual awakening, uncover the secrets of the Geeta, her philosophy on unconditional love, friendship, death, karma & destiny, and so much more! If you're seeking inspiration, spiritual wisdom, and a deeper understanding of life's purpose, this episode is a must-watch. We also spoke about: . The meaning of Krishna & how it evolved for her . How ordinary people can begin reading the Gita . Stories from the Gita . Dealing with problems . Learnings she unlearned . How does one maintain faith in difficult times? . Learning how to be self-aware . Dealing with negative emotions #jayakishori #humansofbombay #podcast TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Precap 01:00 - Welcome to the show! 01:30 - How did her journey of spirituality begin? 02:43 - Evolution of the meaning of Krishna 05:00 - How can ordinary people begin reading Scriptures? 08:34 - Recommendations of simplified versions of Gita 10:16 - Stories from Gita that impacted her the most 12:37 - How do the learnings teach us to deal with problems? 14:48 - Learnings that Jaya Kishori unlearned 17:08 - Is love unconditional today? 19:41 - What is a soulmate? 21:53 - Meaning of true love in Scriptures 25:26 - Maintaining faith in difficult times 30:36 - Explaining the difference between Karma & Destiny 34:41 - What do the Scriptures teach us about Friendship? 38:10 - How does one identify good friends? 41:09 - Being self-aware 42:24 - Jaya Kishori's favoruite Shloka from Gita 45:46 - Practising Detachment 49:39 - Dealing with negative emotions 52:35 - "Life is too small to be sad" The Humans of Bombay Show, hosted by our CEO and Founder Karishma Mehta, is a Humans of Bombay original where we celebrate real-life heroes. From the single mother who had a baby out of wedlock to a female officer who served the army for 11 years, we want to bring out the extraordinary stories of seemingly ordinary people. India is a melting pot of stories, and with the Humans of Bombay Show, we want to bring these beautiful stories to you and give you a peek into the unique minds of people who have excelled in their fields. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 – 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲! Links: Humans of Bombay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialhumansofbombay/ Uncovered by Humans of Bombay: https://youtube.com/@humansofbombayuncovered?si=7CZUw8qYeb16Ef6H LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humans-of-bombay/mycompany/ Jaya Kishori Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamjayakishori?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaya-kishori YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayakishorimusic?si=rA52RrPOEZWbtI8q Karishma Mehta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karimehta05/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karishma-mehta-b22151174/ Humans of Bombay Originals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansofbombayoriginals/ About Humans of Bombay – Humans of Bombay is a movement that started 9 years ago. We believe that every person has a story to tell and we want to help them tell these stories. In these years we've published stories across genres – stories of love, hope, faith, and courage. And through our storytelling, we've built an engaged community of over 5M! Our idea is simple – to strike a chord with our community and catalog the beat of humanity, one story at a time.