Bharat Gaurav Ms Jaya Kishori - Spiritual & Motivational Speaker

Jaya Kishori started her spiritual journey at the tender age of seven. Ever since her childhood awakening, she developed a staunch belief in fate and believed that nothing is ever planned – it’s all destined.

Being raised in a spiritual environment, her years of juvenescence were filled with stories of the Almighty as well as values taught by her family and elders. This sparked her curiosity and love for spiritualism which inspired her to become a spiritual orator and motivational coach.

The primary focus of Jaya’s discourse is to bestow faith and positivity among people who have a dearth of confidence in themselves and the world around them. She aims to help people choose the right path in their lives. Her mantra of success is in inspiring the masses to lead an accomplished and more importantly,   peaceful life. Jaya prioritizes imparting wisdom that is necessary in tackling the world. She gives out lessons on values and virtues that she believes are essential in shaping a beautiful life. Every note in her speeches is fine-tuned for guiding her audience toward perfection.

Jaya Kishori today credits a lot of her success to her parents and feels her conscience is their gift. Also, her voracious habit of reading books about great personalities every day has given her much light into the greatness of life. The love and acceptance from people who are getting benefitted from her speeches and deliberations also form a major part of her inspiration to do better. The thought every morning that, “If God has given me one more day to live, he wants more out of me” drives her every day towards excellence.

She has earned quite a few noteworthy achievements with her commendable efforts in spreading positive vibes.

Jaya Kishori is the proud recipient of the “Adarsh Yuwa Adhyatmik Guru Puruskar” which was awarded by Shri Mohan Bhagwat Chief of Hindu Nationalist Organization, Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh(RSS) in the 6th Bhartiya Chattra Sansad Award Ceremony held in Pune, Maharashtra in January 2016. She has also been awarded the “Samaj Ratan Award” from Narayan Sewa Sansthan, Udaipur, and has been bestowed with the “Sanskar Artist of the Year 2013-2014” Sanskar Sandhya by Sanskar Channel, Mumbai. She has been celebrated as the ‘Youth Spiritual Icon’ by Fame India Magazine. She has been the recipient of the Women Era award for her valuable contribution to the nation and she also received an award from Pencil Dotcom as one of the inspiring women all over the world. Recently she has been awarded “Iconic Woman Motivational Speaker of the year 2021” by Iconic Gold Awards 2021 and “ Best Spiritual Influencer” by Lokmat – Digital Influencer Awards 2021. She has also been awarded the “ Best Motivational Speaker 2021 ’’ by the World Digital detox Day. She is a proud recipient of the “Nari Samman Award 2022’’ by Holistic Medicine Research Foundation. She recently also received the Most Inspiring Woman of the Year (Spiritual) by Global Excellence Award (GEA) in May 2022.

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Bharat Gaurav Paramhamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda - Effortlessly connecting principles of eastern spirituality

Effortlessly connecting principles of eastern spirituality with elements of western spiritual tradition, Sri Swami Vishwananda reveals the underlying oneness of the divine and inspires a unique, experience of spirituality, regardless of culture, religion, gender, or age.

Mahamandaleshwar Sri Swami Vishwananda is a fully realized spiritual master, whose international mission established in 2005 is known as Bhakti Marga, ‘the path of devotion.

Effortlessly connecting principles of eastern spirituality with elements of western spiritual tradition, Sri Swami Vishwananda reveals the underlying oneness of the divine and inspires a unique, experience of spirituality, regardless of culture, religion, gender, or age.

It is based in the heart of Europe. He has established 22 temples in 12 countries, as well as thousands of Bhakti Marga groups in over 50 countries led by his 26 Bhakti Marga Swami and Swamini who work and travel in support of this mission. His most established ashram is in Germany, with India and UK officially opening later this year. He travels the world to encourage all people to recognize the universal love that lies within each human being and to awaken their innate ability to express that love in their daily lives.

To him, the name or form one gives to God does not matter. What matters is the sincerity of the heart, devoted service to God and man, and a positive, humble attitude as one journey along the spiritual path.

Giving Darshans and Satsangs tirelessly throughout the year, Sri Swami Vishwananda introduces these simple but profound concepts in a very personal way, answering questions about love, life, death, healing, and faith.

As a disciple of Mahavatar Babaji, he comes to help people open their hearts to the divine, to the unconditional love that is lacking in this world. He brings the mediation and yoga techniques of Atma Kriya Yoga and Om Chanting. There are over 200 initiated Atma Kriya Yoga teachers in 40 countries. Om Chanting is a group healing technique once practiced by the Rishis thousands of years ago, which has been reintroduced and adapted by Sri Swami Vishwananda for the contemporary age. Entering the OM Chanting circle helps to release emotions, thoughts, and negative energy. Participants experience positive shifts in emotional, mental, and physical well being thereby bringing about peace, joy, and love in their life. There are over 1,000 OM Chanting groups in 50 countries around the world regularly coming together for practice through a program called ‘Cities of Light’. The technique is free of charge and open to all.

He is the author of the ‘Just Love’ book series, the ‘Inspirations app, and commentaries on the Vedic texts including the Bhagavad Gita, Guru Gita, Shreemad Bhagavatam, and Gopi Gita. These books and commentaries, translated into many languages, help a worldwide audience to gain a deeper understanding of the universal messages they contain and spread the message of love, peace, and unity to all.

2015 saw the establishment of the Bhakti Marga Academy which offers the opportunity for deeper learning on a wide range of international spiritual, health, and well-being topics and practices to help people make connections between mind, body, and spiritual learning.

The inaugural ‘Just Love Festival’ was held this same year at the ashram in Germany, an international music and food festival with over 2,000 guests and renowned artists and musicians from around the world.

Also in 2015, Sri Swami Vishwananda was given the title of Mahamandaleshwar, (one residing over many ashrams and temples as guardian and pillar of faith), at the Kumbh Mela in Nashik, India. All four heads of the Vaishnava Sampradayas attended his initiation. He is the first-ever Europe-based spiritual leader to hold this title.

He regularly leads extensive pilgrimages to many parts of India, as well as countries with a rich Christian history, especially Israel and France. Born in Mauritius in 1978, but with a spiritual family now residing in many locations around the world, he considers his home to be wherever there are spiritual seekers and people who need to receive his blessing to help them open their hearts to the love that resides within.

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Bharat Gaurav Shri Gyanmati Mataji - Iconic Jain Nun

Ganini Pramukha Aryika Shri Gyanmati Mataji (Sanskrit Aryika Jnanamati) is considered an iconic Jain nun, known for undertaking several projects related to Jainism. The Ganini Pramukh Aryika is considered the legendary figure reflecting the true spirit of Jainism among the disciples.

She is also eminent for the construction of the Jain Temples representing Jain Cosmology models at Jambudweep, Hastinapr, Uttar Pradesh, which were supported by former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

She practiced her skills by writing 1008 Mantras of “Sahastranam” which improved her ability. She is considered the first Kshullika or a Jain Sadhvi in history to translate and author several Jain literature, scriptures, and manuscripts.

She surprised the world in the year 1969 by translating Nyaya-Ashtasahasri a renowned Sanskrit scripture into Hindi.

Since then, she had written and composed more than 250 different publications ranging from auspicious Quotes & thoughts to books & volumes. She has written and published 14 major books including the first two available in both Hindi and Sanskrit translations. Also, she composed the Sanskrit Teeka (commentary) of the Sutras in form of sixteen books of Shatkhandagam Grantha. She has composed a modern Rite for the Five Merus.

Achievements

Laid the foundation of Digambar Jain Institute of Cosmographic Research in 1972 with an aim of constructing a monumental model of Jambudvipa to have a better understanding of Jain Cosmology.

● Her dream was realized with the inauguration of ‘Jambudweep Gyan Jyoti’ in Delhi in 1982 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

● In the year 1992, she approached the highest level of authorities including PMO, HRD, and Director of NCERT to correct a textbook teaching that Lord Mahavira is the founder of Jainism instead of Lord Rishabha Deva.

● She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Avadh University, Faizabad on 5 February 1995 for Her outstanding contributions in the field of Literature.

● Bhagwan Rishabhdev Samavsaran Shrivihar was consecrated after the tour of the whole of India in April 1998 at Kevalgyan Kalyanak temple of Deeksha Tirth-Prayag at Delhi by then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

● Organised International Vice-Chancellors Conference to present and share the facts and findings and basis of Jainism and its studies at Hastinapuron 8 October 1998.

● Ganini Pramukh was the main inspiration behind the 108 ft statue of Lord Rishabnath at Mangi-Tungi, the tallest Jain statue in the world. This statue holds the Guinness world record for the tallest Jain Idol. The certificate was awarded to Ganini Gyanmati Mataji, Chandnamati Mataji, and Swami Ravindrakirtiji on 6 March 2016.

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Bharat Gaurav Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - Humanitarian Leader

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian leader, a spiritual teacher, and an ambassador of peace. His vision of a stress-free, violence-free society has united millions of people the world over through service projects and the courses of The Art of Living. He is frequently referred to simply as “Sri Sri” or as Guruji or Gurudev.

Born on 13 May 1956 in Papanasam, Tamil Nadu, Southern part of India to Visalakshi Ratnam and R. S. Venkat Ratnam. Gurudev was a gifted child. Gurudev was named “Ravi” (meaning “sun”) because his birth was on a Sunday and “Shankar” after the eighth-century Hindu saint, Adi Shankara because it was also Shankara’s birthday. By the age of four, Gurudev was able to recite the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Sanskrit scripture, and was often found in meditation. He holds degrees in, both, Vedic literature and physics.

Gurudev’s first teacher was Sudhakar Chaturvedi, an Indian Vedic Scholar and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. Gurudev holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Joseph’s College of Bangalore University. After graduation, Gurudev traveled with his second teacher, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, giving talks and arranging conferences on Vedic science, and set up Transcendental Meditation and Ayurveda centers.

In the 1980s, Gurudev initiated a series of practical and experiential courses in spirituality around the globe.

In 1982, Gurudev entered a ten-day period of silence in Shimoga located in the Indian state of Karnataka. The Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique, was born. With time, the Sudarshan Kriya became the centerpiece of the Art of Living courses.

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Bharat Gaurav Muni Pulak Sagar

MUNI SHRI PULAKSAGAR JI is known throughout India & the world as Gurudev Pulak Sagar Ji, for his selfless love and compassion towards all beings. His entire life has been dedicated to removing the pain of the poor, awakening society, and teaching them how to lead a peaceful life. When we go through his path of life, we can see that Gurudev has embraced and comforted all sections of society and has considered it as the cause of his birth. Gurudev inspires to make themselves better so as to improvise and uplift society & thus, uplifts the mental level of the people, through his very honest interactions with the mob & inspirational discourses

He was born in a Jain family of Late Bhikamchand Jain & Smt.Gopi Bai Jain on 11th may 1970 at Dhamtari,Chattisgarh. Even as a small child, he drew the attention of people around with the long hours he spent in deep meditation in the lonely areas of the village.

Gurudev was deeply disturbed by the profound sufferings that he witnessed throughout his life. He visited a number of colleges, schools, temples, and jails continuously with heartfelt efforts to reduce the sorrow and pain in society.

While Gurudev is widely regarded as one of the foremost spiritual leaders in India, He claims that his religion is love, affection & pure humanity.

Name before Deeksha: Paras Jain

Date of Birth: 11th May 1970

Place of Birth: Dhamtri, Chattisgarh

Father’s Name: Late Bhikamchand Jain

Mother’s Name: Smt.Gopi Bai Jain

Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Arts ( Jabalpur) Brahmacharya Vrat

( Greh Tyag) : 27 January 1993

Brahmacharya Shri: Acharya Shree Vidya Sagarji Maharaj

Ailak Deeksha Grahan: 27 January 1994

Place of Deeksha: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Muni Deeksha: 11th December 1995

Place of Deeksha: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Deeksha Guru: Acharya Pushpadant Sagar Maharaj

There are two organizations that are working actively all over the country under the precious inspiration of Muni Shree Pulak Sagarji Maharaj for the welfare and awakening of the Jain community.

These organizations are named:

1. Pulakjan Chetna Manch &

2. Jain Mahila Jagriti Manch

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Bharat Gaurav B. K. Nirwair- follows humanitarianism and penmanship to spread the teachings of the Brahma Kumaris

B.K Nirwair started to serve as a valuable and effective instrument in spreading the teachings of the Brahma Kumaris, both in India and abroad. He has been the brain behind many programmes, conferences, retreats, and seminars organised by the PBKIVV. His interactions with others have brought about tremendous change in the way people view themselves, which in turn has helped shape the institution to which he owes his allegiance. He has been the source of inspiration behind the setting up of large World Renewal Spiritual Exhibitions, Spiritual Art Galleries, the making of documentary films and other projects on Spirituality in Art.

His interest in spiritual wisdom began in his childhood days when he was attracted to the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Swami Ramtirath. In 1959, he came in contact with PBKIVV whilst still in the Navy. Based on his personal association with the Founder and other senior members of the institution, he was inspired to spiritually serve the world. By the year 1963, he had a clear vision of the path he had to take and so dedicated his entire life to the task of the Brahma Kumaris, under the guidance of his mentor and guide, Prajapita Brahma himself.

In attempts to share spiritual wisdom with opinion leaders from various professional fields, he has shouldered the responsibility of acting as Secretary-General in International Conferences. The International Headquarters in Mount Abu have hosted a number of such conferences over the years on the themes of “Universal Peace”, “Global Co-operation for a Better World”, “Universal Harmony”, “Spiritual Response to Changing Times”, “Our Efforts for a Value-Based Society” etc. and continues to do so. Many distinguished dignitaries have inaugurated these conferences: ex-President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, ex-Prime Minister Mr Rajiv Gandhi, and been addressed by Mr Robert Muller, other UN representatives and world leaders including the Dalai Lama, Lord David Ennals, Prime Minister Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee and others. Apart from carrying out the role of Secretary-General, he has visited all five continents to propagate the teachings and principles of the Brahma Kumaris.

B.K. Nirwair has not only shown his competence in the realm of spirituality but also in humanitarianism and penmanship. One only needs to spend a few seconds with him to feel his unconditional love and respect for humanity. His concern for fellow human beings cuts all barriers of colour, caste and creed fact which is substantiated by his brain-child, the Global Hospital & Research Centre, Mt. Abu.

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Bharat Gaurav Brahmavihari Swami - Spiritual Leader - Dubai

Brahmavihari Swami (Sadhu Brahmaviharidas) is a sadhu initiated by HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, who leads International relations for the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, a socio-spiritual voluntary Hindu organisation. He is known across the world as an inspiring leader, creative thinker, motivational speaker and relentless champion of humanitarian causes. He is a thought leader and part of the creative team for numerous projects of international repute such as the Swaminarayan Akshardham, Neasden Mandir, and Mystic India large format film.

Born to Gujarati immigrant parents, Brahmaviharidas grew up in Leicester, UK. and excelled at school in academics and sports. His straight A grades at the GCSE had opened opportunities to study at Oxford or LSE. However, his spiritual inclination inspired him to decline that career path and he instead travelled to India in 1981 to take initiation as a Hindu sadhu.

He was initiated by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj on 12th April 1981 at Ahmedabad during the Bhagwan Swaminarayan Bicentenary Celebrations.

· He has been a part of the team that conceptualized the Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, New Delhi and Robbinsville NJ.

· He was part of the core team for the Neasden Mandir in London which has been awarded four mentions in the Guinness Book of World Records.

· He has also designed and given the creative write-up for Exhibition at BAPS Temples London UK, Toronto and Nairobi.

· He played a key role in the design and creation of the acclaimed Water Spectacular Shows at New Delhi and Gandhinagar Akshardham and the Mystic India giant screen film.

· Under the guidance of Mahant Swami Maharaj and senior sadhus, he helps oversee the devotional, cultural, humanitarian and spiritual activities of BAPS.

He is currently leading the historic project of the first Traditional Hindu Mandir in the Middle East, being built in Abu Dhabi. The mandir was announced in August 2015 by Indian PM Narendra Modi, the foundation stone was laid on 20 April 2019 by Dr Mugheer Al Khaili, Director of Community Development Department, Thani Al Zoyoudi, Minister of Climate Change, and Ahmad Bilhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education Affairs and Advanced Sciences and HH Mahant Swami Maharaj. It is a confluence of simplicity and spirituality.

Brahmaviharidas has attended multiple conferences for peace, plurality and tolerance. He gave the inaugural address at the Global Conference of Human Fraternity, Abu Dhabi, UAE, which was concluded by HH Pope Francis. The conference was attended by more than 700 religious leaders from across the world, including Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, and Ahmad Al Tayyeb.

He is one of the 1200 sadhus at the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which conducts over 160 humanitarian activities worldwide. He is the youngest member of the BAPS Core Committee that oversees and administrates its global activities. Also an integral part of the core creative team of BAPS, he has travelled across the world and studied global cultures, histories and philosophies. His wide spectrum of social and spiritual work has won the love and friendship of many international leaders and thinkers like Dr APJ Abdul Kalam with whom he served on several projects.

Brahmaviharidas has been an active organiser for BAPS in disaster relief activities and led the earthquake relief in Bhuj-Kutch and Tsunami relief in Tamil Nadu and others.

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Bharat Gaurav Gaur Gopal Das — Life Coach, Author and a Storyteller

Gaur Gopal Das is a storyteller, life coach, author and friend to millions that are drawn to his wisdom on social media. He studied electrical engineering at the College of Engineering, Pune, and after a brief stint with Hewlett Packard, he decided to renounce conventional life and train as a monk to help others with the challenges they face in day-to-day life. He has remained a monk for twenty-five years, learning ancient philosophy along with contemporary psychology, to become a life coach to thousands.

He has been travelling the world since 2005, sharing his wisdom with corporate executives, universities, and charities. He has been invited to speak at various prestigious institutions for over two decades including the United Nations. In 2016, his global popularity exploded when he took his message online. With millions of views on his videos on social media, he has now begun to lead a movement to help others achieve happiness and purpose in their lives. Now one of the most renowned monks in the world, Gaur Gopal Das holds the title of ‘The Ideal Young Spiritual Guru’, conferred upon him by the Indian Student Parliament, MIT Pune.

His motivational videos have reached around 1 billion views internationally. With over 15 million followers across all social media platforms, he is known as the urban, online monk. YouTube has recognised his popularity by awarding him the Gold Play Button, for having one of the most popular channels on their platform. In addition, Indian Wikimedia awarded him with IWM Award for “The Best Spiritual/Motivational Show on Web”. Furthermore, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters (D.Litt.) by KIIT university in recognition of his contribution to society.

In India, he has been recognised by a myriad of accolades including the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award for extraordinary achievement in spreading awareness of value-based leadership around the world; the Bharat Shiromani Award; the IMAI Award; Gandhi Peace Award from the Bharat Nirman Foundation.

Internationally he has been celebrated as the Most Influential Global Speaker by The Arts for Peace Awards in California. And for spreading transformational wisdom and bringing global change, he was awarded the title “Global Changemaker of the Year 2020” by the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF). Amongst various other honours, he has also won an American Eagle Award for being an Iconic Global Peace Leader.

His Journey

Gaur Gopal Das was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He gained a diploma in electrical engineering from Cusrow Wadia Institute of Technology, Pune and a degree from the College of Engineering, Pune. He worked as an electrical engineer for a brief period, before leaving to become a monk in 1996. His decision to become a monk was multifaceted, but one aspect of his decision was that he always believed that every individual should find tremendous fulfilment in the work they adopt. When he became an engineer, though extremely competent, he did not find it fulfilling. Considering that the average person spends around 90,000 hours of their life at their workplace, he decided he should be doing something that resonated with his soul. He realised that technology was not his passion and that he needed to look for something more.

Some introspection led him to the conclusion that his calling had something to do with helping people. He had a natural inclination toward behavioural sciences, psychology and helping others. However, he could see that the modern approach of social sciences was doing little to curb the rise of mental health issues around the world and that universities were still struggling to provide answers to universal questions, so he turned to the ancient wisdom of the East for answers. Having grown up in the land of self-satisfied sages and enlightening epics he sought solutions to the problems of life in the timeless wisdom of ancient India. Coupled with his own inner spiritual calling, he left his job and began to study under spiritual leaders, to experience a spiritual reality for himself and make a positive difference in the life of others.

In this transition, Gaur Gopal Das went from a pampered life to an austere monastic one. This experience taught him not only discipline and humility but transformed his heart. He learned to access the reservoir of joy within and to take charge of the mind. His desire to share his experience and teach others the same led to him becoming an international life coach and online sensation, one of his posts even became the most viewed in the USA in the Spring of 2021. He has partnered with institutions like Google, Salesforce, Bombay stock exchange, CII and YPO, TEDx, to name a few.

His debut book Life’s Amazing Secrets, which is an Indian national bestseller, sold a record 250,000 copies in only 6 months and received the CROSSWORD book award for the most popular book in the non-fiction category for the year 2019. Based on the timeless wisdom coming down from ages, Gaur Gopal Das makes his audience think deeper and find simple solutions to difficult problems. In this book, he teaches the audience to master the monk mindset as he reveals how to tackle our modern anxieties with characteristic serenity, profound wisdom, and irresistible humour. Through his writing and videos, Gaur Gopal Das guides his audience to find purpose, strengthen relationships, and discover inner joy.

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