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Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand on Monday reacted to an Ambani wedding video showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his blessings by touching his feet. Jyotirmath Head Seer said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not his enemy and he blesses anyone who comes to him. This comes after a video surfaced on social media in which Prime Minister Modi after blessing the newlyweds Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, could be seen approaching the Shankaracharya.

While Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand is known for his criticism of PM Modi, the cordial interaction at the Ambani wedding grabbed attention. As soon as PM Modi bowed down and touched his feet, the seer could be seen blessing him and gifting him a 'Rudraskhs' bead garland.

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 "Yes, he (PM Modi) came to me and did a 'Pranaam'. It is our rule that we will bless whoever comes to us. Narendra Modi ji is not our enemy. We are his well-wishers and always speak for his welfare. If he makes a mistake, then we also point that out to them," the Shankaracharya said while speaking to ANI on Monday.

Earlier in January, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand had rejected the invitation to the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony, citing the incompleteness of the temple.

"It is not right to instil life (pran-pratishtha) in the body without its head or eyes. This goes against our scriptures. Hence, I will not be going there because if I go there people will say scriptures have been violated in front of me. Hence, we have raised the issue with responsible people, especially with the members of the Ayodhya Trust -- that the celebration should be done once the temple is fully constructed. Discussion has been going on," the Shankaracharya had said.

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The seer had also criticised PM Modi on the issue: "Modiji will inaugurate the Temple, touch the idol....what will I do"?... clap? .....my post also has some dignity....why should I go to an event which is not accordance to the religious scriptures?

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