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Khrisha, Anmol and Anshul are the
founders of Jnanganj, a shared vision
that unites a community and network
of those aiming to envision and build
a ‘New Earth’, based on principles
of kindness, compassion, harmony,
regeneration, oneness and love, drawing
on ancient wisdom, radical thinking,
honest intentions and powerful tools and
technologies. “Witnessing the degradation
of society, culture, health and wellbeing
of all living beings and the planet, we
feel compelled to develop, design and
support solutions to the complex problems
that we are facing – on an emotional,
psychological, physical, metaphysical and
spiritual level,” they say. With mother-in-law Kokilaben
Their areas of focus include integrated a true gladiator. In fact, my father-in-law
health and holistic healing; alternative Dhirubhai Ambani once described him to
and vocational education; regenerative me as a ‘lion’. That really says it all.”
agriculture and natural food systems Downtime for Ambani also includes
(Jnana Farms, helmed by Anshul, is up watching late-night talk shows and
and running); clean, free and alternative stand-up comedy on her iPad – “a great
energy; environmental protection and destressor” – in addition to following
animal conservation; ancient wisdom political news. “It is very important to be
and spirituality; indigenous traditions clutched into what is happening in India
and communities; conscious media, art and overseas,” she says. “It makes you see
and culture; and natural and sustainable the bigger picture.”
community living. “The children’s work Part of that bigger picture is knowing
is truly inspiring and they have opened a her own place in the world. “The past few
new world to us,” she says with pride. years, with the lockdown and global churn,
Another incredible source of learning have reinforced my long-held conviction
– and strength – is her husband. “Anil that we are all mere custodians of the
really is the wind beneath my wings,” privileges we inherit and the world we
she confesses, her eyes softening. “He has inhabit,” she asserts. “Our duty is to pay
always shared my dreams and impelled forward what we get to the next generation,
me to be all I could possibly be. I learn making a difference in whatever way
from him every day. At home, he is a we can, sparking change, touching lives.
deeply spiritual man; a devoted son, Power, prestige, wealth – these tangibles
loving husband and doting father. In the are illusory, fleeting, transient. It is the
professional arena, he is tireless in his intangible gains of the spirit and soul that
pursuit of knowledge and excellence. He give life purpose and meaning. And keep
tackles new challenges with relish and is you recharged for the next day at work!”
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