A Dharma Sabha held in Dehradun’s Officers Colony sparked a major controversy when Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Maharaj announced his intent to serve a legal notice to Swami Ramdev. The issue stems from Swami Ramdev’s alleged remarks questioning the authority of the Shankaracharya and calling for his exclusion from Sanatan Dharma over statements regarding Article 370.
Clarification on Char Dham Temples
The Shankaracharya emphasized that Char Dham temples remain spiritually active year-round, with winter rituals shifting to alternate locations. He criticized misconceptions about restricted darshan and announced a Winter Pilgrimage campaign starting December 16 to address the issue.
Advocacy for Cow Protection and Religious Accountability
He highlighted the importance of cow protection as a fundamental Hindu duty and reiterated his earlier stance on Article 370, which he believes supported a complete ban on cow slaughter.
The controversy underscores a growing debate over the boundaries of religious authority and accountability within the Hindu faith. Further legal and public discourse is expected to follow.
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