Jaya Kishori, known as one of India’s leading spiritual speakers, began her journey at the age of 7 and has since become an icon for many young people. At 29, she is celebrated for her motivational talks, charitable work, and captivating storytelling, guiding people toward a path of virtue and positivity.
Recently, however, Jaya made headlines for an unusual reason—a luxury Dior bag she carried at the airport. Spotted with the ₹2.1 lakh bag, Jaya faced criticism on social media, with trolls questioning her choice of an expensive accessory given her spiritual message of detachment from materialism. Some also noted that the bag
was allegedly leather, stirring controversy as Jaya is a known animal rights supporter and cow lover.
ये शरीर नश्वर है ,
मोह माया का त्याग करना चाहिए ,
क्या लेकर आए थे क्या लेकर जाओगे । pic.twitter.com/tiA8ewpFbx— खुरपेंच (@khurpenchh) October 23, 2024
DIOR कंपनी के जो लेदर प्रोडेक्ट्स होते हैं उनमें गाय के बाल और अनब्लीच्ड गाय की खाल का भी इस्तेमाल होता है ।
समय समय पर बड़ी बड़ी सेलिब्रिटीज ने उन ब्रांड्स से खुद को अलग किया जो अनएथिकल ब्रांड मैन्युफैक्चरिंग , ब्रांड प्रमोशन और प्रैक्टिसेज में इन्वॉल्व थे , ऐसे में कृष्ण की…
— खुरपेंच (@khurpenchh) October 23, 2024
In response, Jaya clarified that her bag is a customized piece, explicitly stating that it contains no leather. She explained, “The bag is customized, with my name on it, and no leather was used. I have never used leather and never will.”
In her words,
The bag is a customised bag. There is no leather in it and customised means that you can get it made as per your wish. That is why my name is also written on it. I have never used leather, nor will I ever use it.
Jaya also addressed her critics directly, reminding them she has never claimed to be a saint, nor has she renounced worldly comforts. “I’m just a normal girl living with my family. In my sessions, I encourage the youth to work hard, earn, and provide a good life for themselves and their families,” she added.
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. I have not renounced anything, so how can I tell you to do so? I am clear from day one that I am not a saint, sadhu or sadhvi. 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 fulfill your dreams…
#WATCH | Kolkata: On the controversy over carrying an expensive handbag, Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori says, "The bag is a customised bag. There is no leather in it and customised means that you can get it made as per your wish. That is why my name is also written on it. I have… pic.twitter.com/TCRlumJ2R4
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2024
Jaya Kishori’s Financial Success and Philanthropy
With an estimated net worth of around ₹1.5 to ₹2 crore, Jaya Kishori earns significantly from her storytelling sessions and YouTube presence. News18 reports her sessions cost around ₹900,000, with half the amount required upfront. Notably, Jaya donates half of her earnings to the Narayan Seva Sansthan, a charity aiding underprivileged children.
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