The son of a vegetable vendor cleared the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) exam and his happiness was irrepressible as seen in a video that is now doing the rounds on the internet. The man, who goes by the name Gopal Sawant, was moved to tears when he went to his mother to break the news. His mother sells vegetables by the roadside to support the family.
“This is where it all started,” one resident said, pointing to the footpath. “She worked here every day so her son could dream bigger.”
In the viral clip, Sawant walks towards his mother’s vegetable stand with a bouquet. He bows down and touches his mother’s feet to seek her blessings. She then hugs him tightly and showers him with blessings. Both burst into tears as friends and family add color to the celebration of his success.
“I just wanted him to stand on his own two feet,” she says in the video.
The video was shared by Instagram user Vilas Kudalkar who wrote, “Gopal Sawant from Shetkar Wadi in Pinguli has been selected for CRPF to serve the country. A touching video of him sharing this news with his mother who runs a pavement shop in Kudal Nagar Panchayat.”
The video has since gone viral, amassing over 12 million views and countless reactions.
Here’s how people responded:
“Truly, today that mother got the fruits of her hard work. She is very lucky to have such a son,” wrote user X. “A well-behaved son and this mother set high standards – her determination was greater than all of us!” another user commented.
“In a world where love comes with conditions and fades with time, a mother’s love stands alone – quiet, selfless and infinite. She loves you in a way the world will never love you, not for who you become, but simply for being. No wonder it’s called God,” responded a third user.