F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)

• How to Reach Narendrapur Ashrama?
  Narendrapur Ashrama is 4 kms south of Garia Junction along the Garia-Baruipur Road. It is easily accessible by road and railway (the nearest railway station is Sonarpur Jn).
• What are the main goals and objectives of this Ashrama?
  The motto of every centre of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission is:
  Atmano mokshartham jagad hitaya cha,
  "For one's own liberation, and for the welfare of the world".
  The main goals and objectives are:
  To spread the idea of the potential divinity of every being and how to manifest it through every action and thought.
  To spread the idea of harmony of religions based on Sri Ramakrishna's experience that all religions lead to the realization of the same Reality known by different names in different religions. The Mission honours and reveres the founders of all world religions such as Buddha, Christ and Mohammed.
  To treat all work as worship, and service to man as service to God.
  To make all possible attempts to alleviate human suffering by spreading education, rendering medical service, extending help to villagers through rural development centres, etc.
  To work for the all-round welfare of humanity, especially for the uplift of the poor and the downtrodden.
  To develop harmonious personalities by the combined practice of Jnana, Bhakti, Yoga and Karma.
• Who is the Incharge of this Ashrama?
  Swami Asaktananda is the Secretary and overall In-charge of this Ashrama.