1. The Remains Of Gopan Swami are Re-buried
The remains of Gopan Swami who achieved “samadhi”-spiritual self-realization – were reburied in the southern Indian state of Kerala late on Monday after undergoing a postmortem examination on suspicion of being murdered.
2. Probe into Mysterious Death
The authorities performed the autopsy to look into the mysterious death of Swami, at the behest of his devotees who raised concerns over the manner of death.
3. Samadhi Practice under Forensic Scanner
The case has put the ancient practice of “samadhi” in the spotlight, with locals saying authorities must balance investigative procedures with the sanctity of spiritual philosophies.
4. Awaiting Clarity
As the inquiry continues, devotees continue to worship Gopan Swami, while the officials work on the transparency process.
This whole issue raises a political and culturally sensitive issue in India where the procedure between modern legality and age-old customs was broken.
