Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Dec 8, 2025
Explore the deep conversations of Sri Ramakrishna as he meets devotees on a boat. Discover the metaphor of the body as a 'pillowcase' and how it relates to our true self. Swami Sarvapriyananda delves into the nature of consciousness and the importance of seeking God in the heart of the devotee. Learn about the three distinct paths to realization: the jnani's inquiry, the yogi's experience, and the bhakta's devotion, each leading to liberation. The discussion highlights the beauty of pluralism in spiritual practice and the harmonious coexistence of different paths.
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How The Gospel Translation Was Crafted
- Margaret Woodrow Wilson, daughter of US President Woodrow Wilson, edited Swami Nikhilananda's Gospel translation and later lived at Aurobindo Ashram as Nishtha.
- Joseph Campbell and poet John Moffat also contributed to the translation's literary quality.
Pillowcase Metaphor Reveals Inner Reality
- Sri Ramakrishna calls the body a 'pillowcase' and the Self the 'pillow' to highlight inner reality versus outer cover.
- The real presence of God manifests especially in the heart of devotees where attention is fixed on the Divine.
Gita's Field And Knower Clarify Self
- The Gita's field/knower (ksetra/ksetrajna) parallels the pillowcase/pillow distinction to separate body and consciousness.
- Spiritual practice begins by recognizing you are the knower, not the body that is known.
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