'Normal Girl' Jaya Kishori Defends Herself Amid Trolling For Carrying ₹2 Lakh Dior Bag: Not A Sadhvi

Jaya Kishori Controversy: The spiritual leader and bhajan singer found herself in soup after she was seen carrying a ₹2 lakh Dior tote bag at the airport recently. Many on social media were quick to call her out for preaching non-materialistic life to her followers but indulging in lavish purchases herself. After facing immense backlash on social media, Kishori clarified her stance as she said that she does not claim to be a "saint, sadhu or sadhvi". She further said that she has never preached renouncing to her followers.

Jaya Kishori breaks her silence after getting trolled for carrying Dior bag

Reportedly, the cost of Jaya Kishori's custom Dior bag was over ₹2 lakh. What compounded trolling of her picking this accessory was that many thought that it was made of calfskin. However, Kishori explained that she had never used leather in her life and that the Dior bag she was carrying was also not made of leather. She emphasised her commitment to not using leather.

Explaining her side in the matter, Kishori told ANI, “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.”

'I'm not a sadhvi...'

Jaya Kishori also addressed claims that she preaches renouncing to her followers. She expressed that she has never asked her followers to not earn money or renounce everything in life. Speaking about the same, Kishori 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."

She continued, “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."

After facing criticism for carrying a Dior bag that usually celebs carry, Kishori deleted the video of her walking at the airport with it.