Adya Shankaracharya debated with and defeated intellectuals, who opposed Him; however, the present day rationalists and traitors to Dharma cannot be defeated through debates; simply because, they are totally ignorant of Dharma and as a result, shy away from debates.
– Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale, Founder-Editor of ‘Sanatan Prabhat’ group of Periodicals