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After the police registered a case against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda on the orders of the court, there is a sharp reaction in the saint community. Shri Mahant Suryamuni of Bada Udasin Akhara expressed serious concern over this entire incident and said that filing a case against a supreme religious leader like Shankaracharya is not a matter of just one person, but it is a matter related to the sentiments of Sanatan Dharma.
He said in clear words that if there is any allegation against any religious leader, be it Shankaracharya, Mandaleshwar or Mahamandaleshwar, then there should be a fair and transparent investigation. Any kind of haste without concrete facts and thorough investigation affects not only the Sant Samaj but also the faith of crores of Sanatan followers.
‘This lawsuit is motivated by hatred’
Shri Mahant Surya said that in the Sanatan tradition all four Shankaracharyas are considered pillars of religion, and any allegation against them has a wide-ranging impact. Therefore, it is necessary that this matter be investigated impartially and under the constitutional process, so that the truth can come out and the dignity of justice is maintained.
Former chairman of Idgah Committee Haji Naeem Qureshi has also given his reaction in this matter. He said that Shankaracharya is not an ordinary person, but a respected religious guru of the country. He alleged that filing of such a case seems to be motivated by malice. Qureshi said that the Constitution of India gives freedom to every citizen to express his views and taking such action against any religious leader without proper investigation is against the spirit of the Constitution.
Demand for thorough investigation of facts
He said that Shankaracharya is a respected personality not only for Hindus but for all communities including Muslims. If there is any kind of dispute or allegation, then first a thorough investigation of the facts should have been done and only then legal action should have been taken. He also said that any kind of religious intolerance or hasty action in the country can affect social harmony. In such sensitive matters, balance, dialogue and fair process are the real identity of democracy.