How did entrepreneur Shivani Verma become the revered spiritual leader Sister Shivani

Shivani Verma who is now popularly known as Sister Shivani, is a renowned spiritual leader and a respected figure in the Brahma Kumaris, an international spiritual organization. But one would be surprised to know that she was once an entrepreneur and had a married life before she chose a life of celibacy. Her journey from a successful entrepreneur to a spiritual teacher has been a source of inspiration and metamorphic change.
She has transformed many lives with her lectures and workshops on self-improvement, meditation, and stress management, she is also majorly known through her TV show ‘Awakening with Brahma Kumaris’ which is an internationally recognised program.
Shivani Verma was born and raised in Pune on May 31st, 1972. She initially pursued a career in electronics and telecommunications from Pune University and worked as a successful entrepreneur. After college, she got married to Vishal Verma, with whom she started a software business that lasted till 2004. Ever since a young age, she was introduced to spirituality through her mother who was in contact with a local Raj yoga centre of ‘The Brahma Kumaris Organisation’.
Her journey into spirituality began in 1996 when she deeply immersed herself in spiritual learning, where she took lectures by Brahma Kumaris teachers. It resonated deeply with her and led her to explore spiritual teachings further. She then decided to live a life of celibacy with her husband but did not break her marriage. She decided to join the Brahma Kumaris to take teachings on meditation, self-awareness, and the importance of spiritual growth. This was a significant shift from her corporate and married life.
As she embraced spiritual teachings, Shivani underwent deep personal transformation. She chose to dedicate her life to spirituality and became a teacher within the Brahma Kumaris organization. She adopted the name "Sister Shivani" after taking vows of celibacy and dedicating herself to spiritual service. Her role was to guide people in understanding themselves better and achieving inner peace.
Sister Shivani’s approach to spirituality is mainly grounded in practical teachings. She focuses on meditation, positive thinking, and emotional well-being. Her calm demeanor, simple teachings, and relatability helped her connect with millions of people across the globe. She became a prominent figure due to her practical advice on overcoming stress, and negative emotions, and how to create a peaceful mindset.

She also gave online lectures and workshops from her home during the Covid period through her YouTube channel which also gained immense popularity as a way to seek positive thinking during those testing times.
Today, Sister Shivani is an internationally respected spiritual leader who continues to inspire people worldwide with her simple and profound approach to spirituality. Her work in empowering people to lead peaceful and fulfilling lives has earned her recognition not only as a spiritual leader but also as a voice of compassion and positivity in today’s fast-paced world.

She also has numerous accolades to her name including the ‘Nari Shakti Award’ which she received by the President of India in 2017, She has also been recognised as a ‘Young Global Leader’ by the World Economic Forum in 2020.

Through her teachings, Sister Shivani has created a positive ripple effect, helping countless individuals find balance, purpose, and a deeper connection with themselves and the universe.