"He weaves a tapestry of ethereal beauty and embraces his audience in the eternal spirit of India. At every step in the Audio-Visual Pilgrimage with Shri C.V. Gopinath, we find the truth; the good, the beautiful and the splendor created by the Man and Nature. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's Discovery of India left a lasting impression on my generation. The Audio-Visual presentation on 'Pilgrimage to Kailas and Manassarovar' of C.V.Gopinath is somewhat like Panditji's Discovery of India."
"Shri C.V. Gopinath, with his erudite scholarship and devotion to revive roots of our great cultural heritage is a natural cultural Ambassador of Karnataka."
T.N. Chaturvedi
Governor, Karnataka
"Shri C.V. Gopinath's audio-visual presentation on Himalayas in Vedic Concepts is something very rare to see. The spiritual fervour that he creates and above all his passion to tell people about Himalayas and its vedic culture are very impressive. His narration and interluding references to Karnataka Culture and the vedic practices and its roots in Karnataka should make one proud that he belongs to State of Karnataka, though he has been a resident of Delhi for more than two decades."
Tarun Gogoi
Chief Minister, Assam
"Although we spent the time inside a dark room, it was possible to feel a strange light beginning to glimmer inside the inner self… our deep gratitude to you for enabling us to undergo such a moving and enlightening experience."
Bharat Vyas
Asstt. Resident Representative (Programme), UNDP, India
"It is heartening to learn that, after a distinguished career in the civil services, you have devoted yourself to guiding and mentoring civil services aspirants in the areas of ethics and moral leadership. Such efforts make a meaningful contribution to nurturing a generation of conscientious public servants. I am also pleased to know about your remarkable initiative, 'OM – The Primordial Sound,' conceived, scripted and recited by you on the wisdom of the Vedas and Upanishads."
"His knowledge of philosophy and vedic traditions in the course of his presentation was indeed very very impressive. He has a passion to project our cultural roots to common man, through his simple narrations."
T.S. Krishna Murthy
Chief Election Commissioner of India
"Gita and I were immensely impressed by your excellent audio visual presentation on the Yatra to Manasasarovar in the Chinmaya Mission Auditorium, New Delhi. Your recitation of the Sanskrit shlokas as well as the perfect timing of your commentary with the visuals was superb."
N. Vittal
Central Vigilance Commissioner
"I had the privilege of viewing the video cassettes of Shri Gopinath's Pilgrimage to Kailash Parbat. Throughout the viewing, we forgot the world around us and were so engrossed that we did not know when the time passed. It was an elevating experience and we hope it had lasted longer."
Justice P.B. Sawant
Chairman, Press Council of India
"Shri Gopinath's lucid commentary and his own impressive and chaste Vedic recitations from the background of the presentation which also contains excellent musical rendering taken from great devotional texts. In fact this will deeply impress even those who are interested in knowing the natural grandeur of Kailash & Manasarovar. On the whole, one sits deeply engrossed if not spell bound throughout the presentation… I hope he will bring out many more such presentations on other great centers of Indian Spiritual Heritage."
Swami Gokulananda
Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi
"As a man, Shri Gopinath is devoid of many weaknesses which beset human mind and with his honest and upright devotion to promote traditional Indian values, I am sure he shall always bring dignity to all those who may come in his contact and as well earn him their respect."
Bhure Lal
Secretary (Co-ord. & Plg.), Cabinet Secretariat
"In today's information rich society, there are many onslaughts of visual and audio information, but harnessing of different media in a manner to generate a completely new kind of experience in the audience was something which only a maestro like Mr. Gopinath could put together. It is remarkable that the audience which constituted largely of restless teenagers, whose span of attention does not usually exceed a few minutes, was held spell bound for over 2 hours."
M.M. Pant
Executive Director, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
"I have heard many tales of adventure and participated in several myself, but sitting through a presentation by Shri Gopinath on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra was an unparalleled experience… He described Kuber's wealth being actually under the control of Sanyasi like Shiva, he was conveying very important value of unattachment, and unselfishness."
Dr. S.C. Vats, M.L.A.
Chairman, Strength India Education Society, New Delhi
"The members of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mysore Kendra were fortunate in witnessing the slide show on Kailasa and Manasasarovar… The programme at the Institute of Engineers arranged by the Bhavan drew a huge crowd and people who could not get entry were seen standing outside near the windows and doors. This is unprecedented for a religious cum spiritual lecture."
Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy
Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mysore Kendra
"It was indeed thought provoking, educative and enlightening. We are benefited by your lecture immensely."
S.L. Goyal
President, Faridabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
"I was really obliged for your wonderful presentation on 'Journey to Mt. Kailash & Manasarovar' on the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janamashtami… A number of organizations have approached me for holding such function."
Bhuvan Mohan
Secretary, Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Trust Society
"The Himalayas were just a snowy mountain range for me. But you have made me understand the real meaning of it. I find myself nearer to God very happy and elated inside. I can never thank you enough but I will always pray for the well being of your family."
Chitra Talwar
Faculty, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
"We were in a spiritual journey for two hours and what a way to project Indian Culture."
Dr. G.G. Mansharamani
Chairman, Scientific Committee, International Medical Sciences Academy
"On behalf of Parampujya gurudev Swami Ved Swaroopanandaji Saraswati, I am privileged to convey the happiness of Swamiji on your Audio-visual presentation of 'Mansarovar Yatra' which you made in an atmosphere of surcharged spirituality… Intoxicated with darshan of Mansarovar and Kailash, we all spent a few of the most valuable hours of our life, so far. The presentation was excellent and we shall ever cherish the great evening of divine scenes and enchanting Vedic hymns."
S.J. Raina
Executive President, Shri Manav Shanti Peeth, Faridabad
"Gopinath is both obsessed with and possessed by Kailas-Manasasarovar, Amarnath and such other centers of pilgrimages in the Himalayas, the metaphysical content in the Vedas etc. In the slide shows with running impromptu explanation he gives, one is taken to those ethereal heights even while comfortably tucked to one's chair. 'Every time, I witness these shows or see the CDs I become a new person full of hope to face the trivials of life.'"
G.T. Narayana Rao
Astrophysicist and Writer
"It was great pleasure to have you here with us with your team. Your presentation was simply excellent and I think we all felt that we are right in the lap of the great Himalayas protected by 'Lord Shiva'. It is not only the Mountains, snow and the streams and the beautiful photographs of the Lake Manasasarover and Kailash, it is a journey into the ethereal. With your slokas you have transformed it all into a spiritual experience."
Padmashree J.N. Kaul
President, SOS Children's Villages of India
"I have seen a number of films on Kailash and Manasarvar but the one done by you is the best even on seeing a small part of it."
L.N. Jhunjhunwala
Chairman-Emeritus, LNJ Bhilwara Group
"Your mastery over scriptures is truly remarkable. All in all, it was an unforgettable experience for all those who had gathered to hear you. I am sure you will continue to regale eager crowds wherever you go with your impressive talk."
N.P. Bhat, I.R.S. (Retd)
President, Avani Rasikar Ranga, Dharwad
"In my view, Shri C.V. Gopinath is a genius with numerous facets… His transparent personality reflects his impeccable integrity. He is a true Karam Yogi. He is one of those who firmly believe that the preciousness of the values gets enhanced in proportion to which one pays for abiding them."
B.P. Singhal
M.P. Rajya Sabha & Former D.G. Police
"They should be proud that they have among them an officer, with interests profound and not routine."
Dr. T.H. Chowdary
I.T. Adviser to the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh & Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, Hyderabad
"The two hours I spent in Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Auditorium was memorable. It was my privilege to shed tears of bliss after witnessing the show of Shri C.V. Gopinath."
Kusuma Rao
Art Critic, Bangalore
"It is really a wonderful experience listening to the Veda Mantras with the natural beauty of Himalayas in background."
Sompal
Member, Planning Commission of India
"Let me tell you, I had severe pain in the back. I was thinking while leaving my home that if it is too much, I will leave the programme in between. But when the show began, I forgot everything and sat till the end with abated breath."
Padmashree D.N. Malhotra
Chairman, Hind Pocket Books
"I never realized that you were so good at the documentation work."
Sudha Murty
Chairperson, Infosys Foundations, Bangalore
"I wish Shri C.V. Gopinath will bring out audio-visual presentations on all our pilgrim centers."
H.D. Deve Gowda
Former Prime Minister of India
"Shri C.V. Gopinath has taken us through a virtual journey to the abode of Shiva and the Vedic renditions are par excellence."
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