A one-day spiritual retreat (Antharyogam) was organised at Ramakrishna Advaita Ashrama, Kalady, on 13th September 2025. The programme featured bhajans, chanting of Sri Ramakrishna Ashtottara Shata Namavali, spiritual discourses, and a session of guided meditation.
Swami Akshayatmananda spoke in Malayalam on Sri Ramakrishna Leelamrutham, followed by Swami Kritanjananda, who explained Vivekananda Panchakam, a hymn composed by Swami Ramakrishnananda extolling Swami Vivekananda’s purity, concentration, and renunciation.
Swami Bhuvanatmananda, Adhyaksha of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Vyttila, highlighted the importance of regular satsangs. He explained how Sri Ramakrishna imparted spiritual wisdom to householders and youth through simple parables, and also guided a session of practical meditation.
The retreat concluded with the distribution of noon prasadam to all participants.
