Jay Shetty 

Worth to get to know about Jay Shetty's books and teachings. He has been bringing eastern wisdom to west.

In his book Think like a Monk, he writes: Albert Einstein said, "If you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it well enough." When I saw how relevant the lessons I was learning were to the modern world, I wanted to dive deeper into them so that I could share them with other people. Three years after I moved to Mumbai, my teacher, Gauranga Das, told me he believed I would be of greater value and service if I left the ashram and shared what I'd learned with the world. My three years as a monk were like a school of life. It was hard to become a monk, and even harder to leave. Every day I am finding that the monk mindset works - that ancient wisdom is shockingly relevant today. That is why I'm sharing it.

I live in Los Angeles, which people tell me is one of the world capitals of materialism, facade, fantasy and overall dodginess. But why live in a place that is already enlightened?

His youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast.

Jay Shetty is a global bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, purpose-driven entrepreneur, and former monk who has made an indelible impact on hearts and minds worldwide. With an astounding following of over 50 million across social media platforms, Jay Shetty possesses a talent for making purpose and ancient wisdom not only relatable but also practical and easily accessible. His journey of transformation and inspiration has touched the lives of millions across the globe.

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Healing: Jay Shetty Mixes Purpose With Ancient Wisdom

https://www.laweekly.com/healing-jay-shetty-mixes-purpose-with-ancient-wisdom/

Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning podcast On Purpose, Jay Shetty, mixes purpose and ancient wisdom in a relatable, practical, and easily accessible way that has garnered him a following of more than 58 million across social media platforms. 

In 2019, the London-born Shetty harnessed the transformative power of digital media with the launch of On Purpose, a platform where people can engage in transformative conversations aimed at enhancing one’s happiness, health, and healing through entertainment and education. 

In its debut year, it ranked #1 on Spotify in India and featured in Apple’s Top 20 Podcasts of the Year. Today, the podcast tops the charts as the world’s leading Health and Wellness podcast with over 35 million monthly downloads, ranking in Spotify’s Top 5 Podcasts Globally and earning a spot among Apple’s Top 20 Podcasts of the Year.

Guests on the show have included President Biden, discussing mental health and exploring childhood memories, Michelle Obama reflecting on the White House years and sharing the importance of personal responsibility in marriage, and Selena Gomez talking about overcoming heartbreak and public scrutiny, turning pain into confidence and self-love. Oprah talked about childhood trauma and healing, while Kendall Jenner opened up about anxiety, insecurity, and the pursuit of happiness. Will Smith shared his commitment to family and living by the golden rule, and Kim Kardashian discussed the chaos and enlightenment of single motherhood.

The former monk and a dedicated Krishna since his youth, Shetty captivates audiences with his insightful and inspirational content, offering practical life advice resonating with those seeking personal growth and self-improvement. The conversations are designed to help listeners expand their mindset and cultivate healthier habits, with hope being a constant thread throughout his discussions.

“The tradition I follow is the book, the Bhagavad Gita, which would be likened to the Bible or the Torah. It’s of that stature in the tradition of Krishna,” the soft-spoken Shetty tells LA Weekly in a very restorative telephone conversation. “Its teachings are around 5000 years old, and I find that human challenges today are very similar. The historic epic of the Gita is a conversation between Arjuna, who is a warrior, and Krishna, who is God and divinity. Arjuna is on a battlefield, feeling anxious, doubtful, and fearful of the divisive nature in front of him.

“I think anyone hearing that today would feel that’s the experience we’re having currently. We feel a sense of anxiety, stress, doubt, pressure, and fear. We look around us and don’t understand what’s going on. The message in the eastern philosophical teachings is very akin to the human experience of today. I find that despite all of our modern changes in technology, our human emotional needs have stayed the same. In one sense, they’ve become more heightened because of technology, but the actual core needs haven’t changed that much. We worry about the same things, like losing people we love, safety, and security. We worry about getting older and illness. These are still the same real challenges of humanity that change with the rise of social media and families living apart. We’re seeking more connection in different ways, but as humans, we are yearning and looking for the same things we’ve always been looking for; we’re just looking in different places.”