The movement today is led by , known to followers as Jayshree Didi (or simply "Didi," meaning elder sister). As the adopted daughter and designated spiritual heir of Pandurang Shastri Athavale, she travels globally to encourage followers. Her leadership emphasizes the continued relevance of the Gita's teachings for humanity. The Toronto community falls under her global spiritual guidance.
The next Sunday, Priya, Rajiv, and three others from the circle drove to the long-term care home. Priya didn't lead a prayer. She simply sat beside an old Italian lady who hadn't spoken in weeks. She held her hand. And for ten minutes, the lady hummed.
The core practice of Bhakti Pheri has adapted to the urban and suburban layout of Toronto. Under this initiative, active volunteers ( Krutisheels ) selflessly dedicate their time to visit families across local neighborhoods.
When her turn came, she didn’t talk about her job or her apartment. She talked about her father’s small Swadhyay group back home, and how they used to visit a blind elderly couple every Friday.
Priya felt a lump in her throat. That was it. She had been waiting to receive comfort, not to offer anything.
The Toronto "Parivar" (family) follows the core tenets established by Dadaji, focusing on: Swadhyay (Self-Study):
: To build a divine brotherhood under the fatherhood of God.
Presentations like Raaga Darshan at the Small World Centre (May 3, 2026) often attract the Swadhyay community.