Sri Ramakrishna Vanaprastha Ashrama
Sarada Nagar, Ramalingampally P.O. Nalgonda District, PIN 508 126, Andhra Pradesh, India
A private Vanaprastha Ashrama managed by devotees of Sri Ramakrishna.
Vanaprastha Ashrama, a stage of life
Human life constitutes a pilgrimage to the Eternal through different stages, namely, Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and finally Sannyasa, which come one after another. Man moves on to the third stage when the responsibilities of the Grihastha are over. Then, one has to decide on one’s own whether to live with one’s children in an absolutely detached way or to retire to the forest for a quiet, solitary, and meditative life. According to our scriptures, simplicity, study, meditation and goodwill towards all should be the hallmark of a person at this stage of life as a vanaprasthi.
BHAGVAN SRIRAMAKRISHNA taught that a householder (GRIHASTHA) must go into solitude (away from his family) now and then and practice spiritual discipline to realize God. Our scriptures also advocate to lead the Vanaprastha life after the duties are over for householders. Some devotees are literally following the teachings of BHAGVAN SRI RAMAKRISHNA and residing in the Ashrama for a few days now and then and doing sadhana. Thus, one of the purposes of establishing the Ashrama is being fulfilled.
History of the Ashrama
Sri Ramakrishna Vanaprastha Ashrama was established in 1993. Most Rev Srimat Swami Ranganathanandaji Maharaj, the then President of the Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad and the then Vice-President, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission (later President, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal) inaugurated the Ashrama.
Location
Sri Ramakrishna Vanaprastha Ashrama (for men and women) is situated 32 kms North-East of Hyderabad city on a 22.3 acres site. It is surrounded by hills in a valley, free from water pollution and is cooler than HYDERABAD City. It is a private organizational setup managed by devotees and close associates of Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad. Bus facility with a frequency of 30 minutes is available from SECUNDERABAD and it takes one hour to reach Ashrama by bus. Bus stops right in front of ASHRAMA.
There is a temple of SRI RAMAKRISHNA in the campus. It is located in serene atmosphere for prayers and meditation. Pooja and Bhajans are conducted in the morning and evening. For the past several years, spiritual retreats are held in the Ashrama annually by Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.
Contact Person
V. PAPI REDDY, SECRETARY (Phone no:. 9440444213, 044-0444213)
Email:srkvpa.hyd@google.com
