Hyderabad Dhyana Kendra organised the Telugu Autobiography of a Yogi Audio Book release function on Saturday, August 20, 2019 at Classic Gardens, Secunderabad which was attended by about 250 people. At 4.30 pm Bhajans were sung by Mrs Surekha Divakarla. Later, the program has started with lamp lighting by Swami Smaranananda Giri, Brahmachari Kedarananda, and Sri K J Ramanamurthy. An introduction to YSS/SRF organization has been presented post lamp lighting. Swami Smaranananda Giri has felicitated the artist Sri K J Ramanamurthy for rendering his voice for the Telugu Audio Book "Oka Yogi Aatma Katha." Speaking on the occasion Brahmachari Kedarananda, and Sri K J Ramanamurthy have shared their experiences that they have gone through this audio recording project. Later Swami Smaranananda Giri addressed the audience on "Meditation - A Key to Happiness" and opened up for enrollment for new members. Post enrollment about 25 newly enrolled members were coached on scientific techniques of meditation by Swamiji.
On August 21st, 2019 Brahmachari Kedarananda has conducted long meditation from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Hyderabad Dhyana Kendra. This was followed by practice of Energization Exercises and a satsanga in Telugu by Swami Smaranananda Giri on "Effectiveness of Prayer" which was attended by about 150 devotees.