Jaya Kishori, a self-proclaimed spiritual orator, has stirred social media controversy since she was recently spotted at an airport with a luxury bag. She was captured at Chandigarh airport, clad in an all-white ensemble and a Dior tote strapped to her trolley suitcase. However, her expensive bag soon started an online debate. Here are five details to know about the situation.
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Jaya Kishori's Bag Offends Followers
Jaya Kishori was seen with a Dior Book Tote bag that is reportedly worth at least ₹2 lakhs, seemingly contradicting the modest and non-materialistic lifestyle that spiritual leaders preach. She is well known for her motivational speeches about simple living, devotion, wellness, and meditation. Her airport video has been reposted by various outlets and widely shared on social media.
Jaya Kishori Trolled
Netizens have been lashing out at Jaya Kishori for deceiving them about her simple lifestyle. Some have said that she allegedly lived in a hut and owned no material assets.
Do you know who she is?
She is Jaya Kishori, a spiritual preacher.
She claims to live in a कुटिया (hut) and says she has no property or money.
She preaches that people should not chase after money and instead invest their time in the worship of God.
However, many also clarified that she is a motivational speaker and not a spiritual preacher. Some also defended her, saying she has the right to occasional indulgences.
Stop calling #JayaKishori a Spiritual leader she's a motivational speaker. She has said she will live a family life and is fond of luxury items like Dior bag. Using media PR she built an empire. Hope Hindu's realise that Singing Bhajan alone won't make anybody Sadhvi/Sant. pic.twitter.com/RR7U9AZXHY
Jaya Kishori Ji never said 'Moh-Maya me kuch nahi rakha!' Infact She always says Money & Technology is most important today! So request to Low IQ pigs to not make remarks on these people who are more knowledged than your 7 generations. https://t.co/CYHGIYfvTTpic.twitter.com/grl7ncxa8k
Social media users found more evidence alluding to Jaya Kishori's comfortable lifestyle, a far reach from the ascetic lifestyle she claims to live. Many found out that Jaya Kishori owns many expensive items like an iPhone and a Rolex watch. Jaya Kishori was also invited to the opulent Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding.
Jaya Kishori reacted to the critiques in a recent media statement. She admitted to owning luxury products like the Dior bag and said that they are bought using her hard-earned money. "I am a normal girl, I live in a normal house, I live with my family... I tell the same thing to the youth that you should work hard, earn money, give yourself a good life, give your family a good life, and fulfil your dreams," she said.
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She also clarified that the bag is customised and made without leather. "Those who have come to my 'Katha' know very well that I never say that everything is 'moh maya', don't earn money or renounce everything," she told the Asian News International.
Social Media Statement
"Your enjoyment should be in balance with your principles and values," Jaya Kishori said in a short statement on her social media page, following the trolling. Shifting from her usual all-white ethnic clothing, she posted a photo of herself in a colourful outfit, with a GoPro camera in hand.
Many netizens criticised the Jaya Kishori and many other orators for making spirituality a business. "Then there shud be no difference in practice and preachings," one of her followers commented on her recent post. Another added, "Please stop using sanatan dharm and its teachings according to your own comfort."
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