He suggested that religious texts should be understood symbolically and contextually rather than literally. Debate Dynamics and Controversies
Shankar argued that various deities in Hinduism represent different aspects or "names" of the same ultimate reality, rather than separate gods. dr zakir naik vs sri sri ravi shankar debate full in hindi
Naik quoted the Rigveda (1:164:46) and Yajurveda (32:3) to argue that Hindu scriptures actually advocate for a formless, singular God. He emphasized the concept of Tawhid (the absolute oneness of God) in Islam. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Approach: He suggested that religious texts should be understood