Swami Adwaitanandaji Maharaj, General Secretary of the Divine Life Society, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, released Kathopanishad Rahasyam, published by Vivekananda Kendra, on 4 November 2026 at Kolathur Adwaita Ashram, Kozhikode. He presented the first copy to Swami Chidanandapuri, Head of the Ashram, who presided over the function. Sivananda Atmabodha Kendram, Kozhikode, organized the programme during Swami Adwaitanandaji Maharaj’s visit to Keralam.

Smt. Rema Menon translated Secret of the Kathopanishad, Swami Krishnananda Maharaj’s English commentary on the Upanishad, into Malayalam. Through this publication, Vivekananda Kendra has made the commentary accessible to Malayalam-speaking seekers. The translator’s sister, Dr. Lakshmi Kumari Didi, Director and Chairperson of Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur, presented the book at the function. Swami Adwaitanandaji Maharaj honoured her with a ponnada, a traditional ceremonial shawl.

Shri Sreekanth Ji of Sivananda Atmabodha Kendram delivered the welcome address. Swamini Shivanandapuri Mataji, Secretary of Advaitashramam, and Swami Sadashivanandaji Maharaj, Treasurer of Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, offered their blessings. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by senior journalist Shri Anil Mangalam.