Ramakrishna Math, Naora, successfully organized a grand one-day Spiritual Retreat titled “Eksutre Dharma Prasanga” on November 28, 2025. The retreat was marked by overwhelming participation, with more than 1,800 attendees present, including local devotees, family members of the Ashrama staff, government officers, and well-wishers.
Program Highlights and Discourses:
The day was dedicated to continuous spiritual activities and uplifting discourses led by senior monastics and scholars, focusing on core teachings from the scriptures and the lives of the Holy Trio:
| Speaker/Dignitary | Topic/Activity |
|---|---|
| Swami Vibhatmananda (Principal, Ramakrishna Ashram and Ramakrishna Mission, Dinajpur, Bangladesh) | Reading and Explanation of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita |
| Swami Dhyanishthananda (Matrimandir, Jayrambati) | “Life and Message of Sri Sri Ma” (Holy Mother Sarada Devi) |
| Swami Shastrajnananda (Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Narendrapur) | “The message of the Upanishads in spiritual life” |
| Swami Tattwasarananda (Principal, Brahmachari Training Center, Belur Math, Howrah) | “The importance of the Gita in daily life” |
| Swami Sarvapriyananda (Minister in Charge, Vedanta Society, New York) | “Transition from raw self to ripe self” |
Other Activities:
The program commenced with a spiritual start, including Vedic Chanting and the lighting of the lamp, followed by a Devotional Song by Swami Divyavratananda. The second session featured the Chanting of Swadesh Mantra and a Yoga presentation by students of Ramakrishna Math, Naora. The proceedings also included an introductory speech by the Principal of Ramakrishna Math, Naora, collective chanting and meditation, a Question and Answer session, and a concluding speech and vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Subhendu Majumdar. The event concluded with collective music by Ramakrishna Sharan.
Arrangements were made to serve morning tea and cooked lunch prasad from 1:30 PM onwards to every attendee.
