Mr K R Jyothilal is a 1993 batch IAS officer with a B.Tech from IIT Madras. He did his MBA from ICFAI University. In the Government of Kerala, he has served as the Secretary of many departments, including IT, Transport, Aviation, Ports, Excise, Parliamentary Affairs, and so on. He also headed many projects such as Kochi Metro, Smart City, E-Mobility, Kannur Airport, and High-tech Agriculture. Earlier, he was the Collector of Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur. In 2022, he was appointed as Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala.

In this Satsang Mr Jyothilal shares his joy of being in Prasanthi Nilayam for Vishu Celebrations in April 2025 and goes on to reflect on the immense relevance of Bhagawan’s teachings and ideals which has left a deep impact on him and which he feels are paramount for application in society today to overcome the modern day challenges.