Ram Temple Consecration Has ’Divided Not United India', 'Even If I Was Invited I Wouldn’t Attend'

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In a detailed 40-minute interview, where he explains at length how he views the Prana Pratishtha (consecration) of the Ram Lalla murti at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday, January the 22, the Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth has said that he has not been invited to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. He added that if he were to be invited he would certainly go to Ayodhya but made it clear that he would not participate in the Prana Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony. Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati said he does not know if the other Shankaracharyas (of Puri, Dwarka, Sringeri) have been invited but equally clearly said that none of the four Shankaracharyas will be attending the Prana Pratishtha ceremony.

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All Comments (21)
  • He's so composed, knowledgeable and there's an spiritual aura around him.
  • @khanshafiq.2637
    यह वही करन थापर हैं जिनका इंटरव्यू बीच में ही छोड़कर मोदी जी भाग गए थे लेकिन शंकराचार्य जी ने सभी सवालों के जवाब बहुत ही बेबाकी से दिए
  • As a Tibetan Buddhist, My respect for Shankaracharya has sky rocketed. Awesome holy man, truly divine.
  • @abingmibang303
    Honestly I respect hindus now after watching this video. People like Shankaracharya and the true hindus should come up and show the world that sanatani is a beautiful religion before BJP makes it seem worse globally.
  • @Rishi.N.Mathur
    Plz notice that he is speaking more fearlessly than the Supreme Court 🙏
  • As a Christian, I salute the Sankracharyas who has shown their gutts to tell the truth to the whole world. Every religion respects the truth....God save this country from the Peril.
  • Oh the irony!!!! A religious leader worried and endeavoring to unite India while the one entrusted to keep secularism alive in the country chooses to divide the nation!! So wholesome to watch his Excellency's words.
  • @MdShabbir_ftv
    I have come across many suggestions/ advices by Shankaracharyas in past & am delighted to watch this interview. People should see & learn what the Shankaracharyas advice or preach. He has not only highlighted the sentiments of Hindus, but also has considered the sentiments of other religions like Muslims. He has proved that they are not for Hindus only, they are always there for people of other religions of the country. They are against any oppression on any religion, like Shri Ram did. This thing makes them great dharm-gurus. My deepest respect to all the four Shankaracharyas. I sincerely hope, they will be the dharm gurus of all the people, irrespective of religion, in the Indian sub-continent.
  • @jacobcheriyan
    This Sankaracharya, even when asked pointed questions is so calm, unmoved and speaks without getting worked up.
  • Even I as a Christian was wondering how MOdi was consecrating the statue or idol, which should be done by a priest or a man like Shankaracharya. Even in our religion priest consecrated n anoints people. Watching this interview I see what was done in reality along with unimportant people like film stars, businessmen and sportsmen was just fanfare. Nicely done KT
  • Kya Mei Pani Pee Sakta Hu ? 😂 Can I Get Glass Of Water .. Apni Yari Dosti Aise Hi Bane Rahe 😂😂 - Only Legends Remember This Reporter
  • इस इंटरव्यू से आज पता चला के देश मे आज भी समझदार लोग बोहत ज्यादा है तभी ये देश टिका हुआ है , कुछ मूर्ख हड़कंप मचाना चाहते लेकिन मूर्ख हमेशा कम होते है और मूर्ख ही रहेंगे ,, मुझे गर्व है आप मेरे धर्म के गुरु है sir
  • @Ukjsydney
    Dear Karan - you do the impossible! To get a Shankaracharya to have such a frank discussion and answer your queries in such a straight word manner. Hats off to you!
  • @pravaatparhi
    My God, Our Sankaracharya is such a polite and civilized person, "what is the dignity of language" every person should learn from him. That is why he is Sankaracharya
  • @zaheerabbas6131
    It is really nice seeing Acharya Ji speaking, nice thoughts he has for the nation and only speaking about brotherhood love and prosperity 🙏😊 He is really great 👍
  • To the point Knowledgeable Total facts Positive criticism Clarity To Hindus: you are blessed to have this kind of personality as Shankaracharya, please respect them 🙏🏻 , listen to them and follow them.
  • @press9news
    मैं एक भारतीय मुसलमान हूं, आदरणीय शंकराचार्य जी की बातें सुनकर बहुत अच्छा लगा। मुझे इस बात का गर्व है कि मैं ऐसे महान देश का नागरिक हूं जहां इतनी बड़ी-बड़ी हस्तियां रहती हैं। ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि ऐसी महान हस्तियों का साया हमेशा हम लोगों पर बना रहे। आमीन। आबिद नक़वी, मुंबई
  • @harshikasidar
    The way he answered every question.. so calm and composed.. सिर्फ इसी से साफ हो जाता है कि वे कितने बड़े विद्वान हैं। The one who has achieved salvation knows his place and purpose in the world, to achieve that peace of mind is what success is. आज भगवानो के चेहरे इस तरह से बनाए जा रहे हैं जैसे वो गुस्से में हो, हमारे देवी देवता शांति समृद्धि शक्ति संरक्षण के प्रतीक हैं जिसे ख़राब करने की कोशिश की जा रही है हिन्दुओं को भड़काया जा रहा है।
  • @latakumar5454
    This interview was everything I always believed Hinduism stood for. I think it's a great start to the year where we get a reality check of what we were always meant to be instead of what we are becoming. Conversation over blind violence, respect over hatred, learning over ego.