The spiritual corridors of Prayagraj are abuzz as Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati delivers a comprehensive rebuttal to the Prayagraj Mela Authority’s contentious notice. Spanning eight pages and structured across 15 key arguments, the response dismantles the authority’s claims point by point.
Accused of misleading the public by assuming the Jagadguru Shankaracharya title without authority, the swami’s team counters that the notice reeks of prejudice and bad faith. They insist it must be quashed to restore his dignity.
Drawing from historical and legal precedents, the document invokes the will of revered Jagadguru Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati. The lineage traces to a 2021 declaration appointing the swami to Jyotish Peeth, culminating in a meticulously conducted installation ceremony on October 12, 2022.
This event, held at Parmahamsi Ganga Ashram before a massive congregation, involved traditional pattabhishek and Vedic rituals, affirming his role unequivocally. The response decries ongoing misinformation as a deliberate smear campaign causing tangible losses in prestige and resources.
Beyond demanding notice withdrawal, the swami reserves the right to pursue justice against perpetrators. This episode highlights the delicate interplay between religious autonomy and governmental regulation during mega-events like the Kumbh Mela.
As resolutions hang in balance, devotees await clarity, hoping for harmony amid the holy confluence.