Speakers

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev born Mysore, 3 September 1957, often referred to as simply Sadhguru is an Indian yogi, mystic and author. He founded the Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization which offers Yoga programs around the world and is involved in social outreach, education and environmental initiatives. His books have appeared in The New York Times Best Seller list in multiple categories like “Health, Religion, Spirituality and Faith”.

We have confirmed Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as a speaker at JAINA Convention 2019! We are grateful to have Tulsi join us with her broad range of real-world experience, a storehouse of personal strength, and tested leadership serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri has inspired many people from all over the world with the simple message “Realise one’s true self and serve others selflessly.” Pujya Gurudevshri’s discourses, stemming from his profound self-experience and numerous other spiritual activities are propelling forces that empowered seekers to progress on the path of liberation. Join us at JAINA to hear more from Gurudevshri and be inspired to take the next step on your path!

Gaur Gopal Das has accepted our invitation to speak at JAINA 2019. A personal coach, monk, lifestyle and motivational strategist, sharing deeper spiritual insights with the world. He speaks on various topics in the area of self-development like Conscious Leadership for a gracious future, The Happiness Equation, and Coping with stress. In this video, he talks about how happiness is a journey, not a destination.

Nipun Mehta is the founder of ServiceSpace, an incubator of projects that works at the intersection of volunteerism, technology and gift-economy. What started as an experiment with four friends in the Silicon Valley has now grown to a global ecosystem of over 500,000 members that has delivered millions of dollars in service for free. Nipun has received many awards, including the Jefferson Award for Public Service, Wavy Gravy’s Humanitarian award, and Dalai Lama’s Unsung Hero of Compassion.

A revolutionary saint with extraordinary dynamism, Rashtra Sant Pujya Gurudev Shree Namramuniji Maharaj Saheb is an individual whose words, work and thoughts leave an indelible mark on every life that they touch. A messiah of humanity, Pujya Gurudev’s heart exudes Compassion and Love for every living being, and his soul emanates the whispers of Serenity! His visionary thoughts, his insurmountable positivity and his deep connection with the Self; help one experience the glory of Spirituality in his mere Sanidhya.

Acharya Chandanaji, also known as Tai Maharaj, is the first Jain Sadhvi (nun) to receive the title of Acharya. She belongs to the Amarmuni Sampradaya which, as of 2013, is the only monastic lineage to promote a nun to the rank of Acharya. She is known for introducing the concept of seva (service to humanity) among the Jain. In 1972, she began her humanitarian work in a poverty-stricken area in the state of Bihar, India. She founded Veerayatan – a non-profit, non-governmental service organization which as of 2013 has centers in more than ten countries.

His Holiness Brahmrishi Shri Guruvanandji Swamy (lovingly known as “Shri Gurudev”), a highly evolved
spiritual Master imbued with tremendous divine powers is a unique Divine Gift to humanity in the
modern age of spiritual turmoil and tussle. Full of compassion and love combined with humility and
simplicity, he is highly revered around the world by hundreds of thousands of his devotees for his
spiritual powers and life-transforming message.

An ardent admirer of the immensely powerful personality and teachings of Lord Mahavir, Shri Gurudev
has studied and pondered deeply on the great Jain Scriptures that he has mastered. In his articulations
of deep spiritual truths, Shri Gurudev constantly draws upon the spiritual wisdom of Shri Mahavir
Swamy who remains his idol as a source of the blueprint of a divya jivan (glorious life) of inner serenity of
the soul and ultimate foundation of world peace. Shri Gurudev has proclaimed the teachings of Shri
Mahavir Swamy to be ever contemporary and ever relevant that is applicable to every walk of life, in
every dimension of existence, for every moment of life dealings and everyday life situations

During the last four decades or more, Shri Gurudev has been tirelessly traveling across the globe
bringing his life-transforming message to humanity. Hundreds of thousands of his followers throughout
the world have experienced significant qualitative changes in their lives by following his blueprint for a
spiritually fulfilling life in the midst of the umpteen demands of the mundane world

Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni, also a founder of “Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti”, is a social reformer, versatile thinker, writer and poet. For the past 30 years, he has been continuously making efforts for building National character, development of human values and establishing non- violence, peace and mutual co-operation in the society. He has traveled on foot about 20,000 kilometers throughout the country for removing social evils and for propagating moral values. He says “My first and last ambition is that I may help in making my humble contribution in establishing peace and mutual co-operation.”

Saman Shrutpragyaji is one of the most articulate and charismatic young spiritual leaders of the new generation. He was born in Bhuj-Kutch, December 1966. At a tender age of 20, he entered Sanyas (Saman) Life. Saman Shrtupragyaji has a master’s degree in education. He has traveled to many countries, world-wide; including to, Australia, England, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, South Africa, Singapore, USA, and several Asian Countries. He has visited many prominent Universities like Oxford, Cambridge, London, Hawaii and Berkeley and has conducted thousands of Yoga and Meditation seminars.