Media Lies (or should we say unresearched facts)...

The Shankaracharya of Govardhanpeetham (Puri) is H.H.Nischalananda Saraswati Swamiji.  However, it is interesting to note that the Press Trust of India (and other English language newspapers in India who print PTI without thinking about what is written) are now promoting a statement by Adhokshajanand Dev as the "Puri Shankaracharya" a title he gave himself.  Adhokshajanand has also been ordered by the Orissa high court to stay away from the Peetham.

So, given that this person is not a real shankaracharya...who cares what he says about Swami Ramdev...?  Furthermore, I have to ask the question to the media's credibility since they are highlighting what he is saying and highlighting his fake title as his real one...I don't see them quoting any other shankaracharya or Swami Nischalanandaji either!!!

(Story from PTI reproduced below):

Puri Shankaracharya supports govt action against Ramdev

Source: PTI      Date: 6/6/2011 4:02:05 PM

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Shankaracharya Adhokshajanand Dev

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New Delhi, June 6 (PTI) : Supporting the government's action against Ramdev, Puri Shankaracharya Adhokshajanand Dev today blamed the yoga guru for all the trouble and said he should give up the saffron robe.

"Ramdev is responsible for all the disturbances. He hid the truth from his followers (about the deal struck with the government). He should apologise to them...He was misusing the saffron cloth for some years now. What happened (forceful eviction from New Delhi) is fine. He should not wear the saffron robe," he said.
He also accused Ramdev of having commercial interests in mind and said the yoga guru resorted to actions which were against the basic tenets of a saint.
"People who become gurus should give up commercial activities...Gurus and saints lead a life of renunciation and work for the welfare of others.