Gof Duheri:

Jaya writes about her “musical voyage” in her autobiographical book “GofDuheri” – a widely appreciated narrative in Marathi. In this book she writes the nuances of India’s “Guru-shihsya parampara”, an ancient pedagogical tradition by which the knowledge of an art is passed on from the master to the disciple over a long period of study and practice.

She also writes about Ustad Usman Khan’s own struggles in life – a narrative of how a practitioner of ancient Indian musical traditions had to battle financial adversity to reach the esteemed position that he is in today, despite the precious inheritance of his musical traditions from his grandfather and father. This book has been translated into English by Mrs. Smita Patel- titled “Duet on Strings” .It has been published by Signet Publications.

Sack Suitcase and Sitar:

This is another autobiographical account in Marathi – this time about her experiences while traveling the world giving Sitar performances. Jaya notes every quaint detail of the beauty and traditions of the places she visited, through the perceptive eyes of a very Indian musician, and renders those details in an enchanting manner in her rich vocabulary.

Parissparsh - Surancha:

This book reveals her journey as a musician and how music transformed her life. This book is written in a unique style where the reader also gets the reflections of a life of her guru ‘Ustad Usman Khan.’