The recent Shikha controversy has unveiled deeper ideological rifts within the saints' community in India. In response to the unfolding tensions, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth, has announced the formation of a 'Dharma Yudh' Board. This board is intended to provide a platform for the discussion of core religious and ethical issues facing the community, encapsulated under the themes of dharma (righteousness) and authority.

The proposed board is divided into two factions: one that stands for the principles of cow protection, truth, and the traditionalist stance represented by the Shankaracharya, while the other aligns with those in positions of power, notably highlighting the interests of the Sant Samaj and political figures. This dual representation underscores the ongoing debates about the interplay between spirituality and politics in contemporary India, especially as figures like Ravindra Puri Maharaj, the President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, are placed in prominent positions within this discourse.

The establishment of the 'Dharma Yudh' Board signifies not only a response to the internal dissent within the religious leadership but also raises questions about the future of religious authority in India. As these factions advocate for different priorities, the implications for both political engagement and moral leadership within the Sant community are profound, suggesting a decisive era for ethical discourse and the definition of dharma amidst the current sociopolitical landscape.