Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda

Gospel | Chapter 4: Oct 16, 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Dec 8, 2025
Explore the fascinating dream of a Brahmin walking on water, symbolizing the divine guidance in seeking spirituality. Delve into Sri Ramakrishna’s profound chanting practices and the vibrant temple life at Dakshineswar. Discover the essence of bhakti as the heart of spiritual practice and the unique views on women's roles in spirituality. Engage with enchanting tales of miraculous faith, including stories of hermits walking the sea. Finally, ponder the link between mind, meditation, and neuroscience, as well as the spiritual possibilities observed even in illness.
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ANECDOTE

Dream Of A Bridge Under The Ocean

  • A devotee dreamed the world was submerged and a Brahmin walked across the water on a hidden bridge to Bhavanipur.
  • Sri Ramakrishna interpreted the Brahmin as the avatar showing a hidden path to the Divine Mother and urged initiation.
INSIGHT

Avatar As The Hidden Path

  • The bridge under the water symbolizes the avatar as the direct path from samsara to God.
  • Scriptures and avatars make the hidden path visible and most effective for realization.
ANECDOTE

Zen Monks And The Hidden Stones

  • Swami Sarvapriyananda told a Zen story where monks walked on stones under water while a novice sank trying to mimic them.
  • The tale illustrates that mystical feats often rest on hidden, ordinary means rather than magic.
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