Swami Avimukteshwaranand, the Shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth, made significant remarks concerning population issues, especially in response to comments made by Muslim cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razwi Barelvi regarding the number of children Muslims are having. The Maulana had referenced a statement from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat advocating for three children per family. In his retort, Avimukteshwaranand suggested that familial responsibility should be paramount, emphasizing the notion that societal strength does not derive solely from numbers.

He metaphorically noted that simply having a large quantity of people, likened to a group of dogs, does not guarantee victory or strength, especially in the presence of true leadership or strength, represented by a lion. His comments underscore the idea that numbers can be misleading and that unity and functionality within a community or society are far more significant than mere statistics of population.

Addressing the broader implications, he implied that both Hindus and Muslims should rethink their approach towards having children and societal strength, warning against internal conflicts that can arise in larger groups. Avimukteshwaranand illustrated his point using the example of the Yadav community, suggesting that their downfall was not due to external enemies, but rather internal strife despite their large numbers, reiterating the need for solidarity and cooperation instead of competition based on population growth.