DW BUREAU / Brampton / Ontario

Over 125 members of the Kashmiri Pandit community in Brampton organised the special screening of the biopic "Sarvavyapak Bhagawaan Gopinathji". The film, based on the life of the revered Kashmiri saint and mystic, was adapted from the biography by Shri Shankar Nath Fotedar.

Kehwa was served with ceremonial "Roth"?a sacred sweet bread enriched with dry fruits, lovingly prepared by Ruchika Nehru Raina. Vasanta Gadoo, shared an overview of Bhagawaan Gopinathji's spiritual journey?from his quiet contemplative years in Kashmir to his emergence as a divine guide and protector of dharma. Following the film, a Bhavya Aarti (devotional worship) was performed in traditional Kashmiri style, led by Asha Kak ji, Pankaj Raina, and Vasanta Gadoo. This was followed by the distribution of Tahar (turmeric yellow rice with cottage cheese and potatoes), meticulously prepared in traditional ashram style by Sneh Dhar. The organizing team extended heartfelt gratitude to the Triveni Mandir management, especially Pandit Yudhishthar ji, for their generous support. Young volunteers?Rhea Gadoo, Vitasta Dhar, Reva Gadoo, Ayushman Qanoongoo, and Shriyanshi Qanoongoo?who diligently helped with food service, beverage distribution, and post-event cleanup. Blogger, Shikha Rinchin Tiku expressed her feelings after watching the film.

'The film on Bhagwan Gopinath ji was a profound spiritual experience. Through a delicate portrayal of his life journey and his path to Brahman, the film illuminates the core principles he embodied and preached: syezer (truth), shozar (purity), and pazar (truthfulness)", she said.

(editor@dailyworld.in)