Toronto
The Toronto BAPS Mandir celebrated the Fuldol Utsav with color and par excellent devotion. The image of Lord Swaminarayan adorned the backdrop of the stage with splendid colors. The program of the samaiyo was a medley of kirtans, pravachans and murti darshan. Through an eclectic quiz encompassing different facets of Bhagatji Maharaj's life, the Bal/Kishore mandal once again provided further evidence of their devotion and love for H.D.H. Pramukh Swami Maharaj and our guruparampara. Through the Murti Darshan presentation, accompanied with live kirtan 'Laage Vaikunth thi rudu Vadtal' the audience got a flavor of 'Dhureti' when images of Swamishri squirting the assembly with 'bhagwo' (orange) colour splashed on the screen. Pujya Tilakratna Swami, in his address to the assembly, explained the significance of Holi. He further clarified that the color of God penetrates one's heart only when it is empty of all worldly desires. He implored us to realize that the greatest challenge for us lies in soaking our hearts with the color of devotion. In order to do so, one must have faith(vishwaas) in God . He reminded us that Bhagatji Maharaj had the utmost faith in Gunatitanand Swami and remained resolute in his allegiance to Gunatitanand Swami inspite of torments of disaster and afflictions. It was this unwavering faith that endeared Bhagatji Maharaj to Gunatitanand Swami.