
Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda delivers insightful talks on Vedanta at the Vedanta Society of New York, an institution founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Vedanta, rooted in the ancient Vedas, is one of the world’s oldest and most expansive spiritual philosophies. It emphasizes the oneness of all existence, the divinity of the individual soul, and the harmony among all religions, offering timeless wisdom for personal and spiritual growth. Through these talks, Swami Sarvapriyananda explores profound spiritual truths, making Vedanta’s teachings relevant to modern seekers.Vedanta Society of New YorkApple PodcastSpotify PodcastDonations to support Vedanta Society of New York gratefully accepted via PaypalAll Original Content © Vedanta Society of New York
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Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 19min
161. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 26-28I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Verses 26-28 from the Thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".🔆 Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 13 Verse 26:यावत्सञ्जायते किञ्चित्सत्वं स्थावरजङ्गमम् |क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञसंयोगात्तद्विद्धि भरतर्षभ ||26||yāvat sañjāyate kiñchit sattvaṁ sthāvara-jaṅgamamkṣhetra-kṣhetrajña-sanyogāt tad viddhi bharatarṣhabha ||26||🔴 O thou the best of the Bharata clan! Whatever there is born - whether moving or unmoving - it has come into being due to the union of Ksetra (body) and Ksetrajna (spirit).🔆 Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 13 Verse 27:समं सर्वेषु भूतेषु तिष्ठन्तं परमेश्वरम् |विनश्यत्स्वविनश्यन्तं य: पश्यति स पश्यति ||27||samaṁ sarveṣhu bhūteṣhu tiṣhṭhantaṁ parameśhvaramvinaśhyatsv avinaśhyantaṁ yaḥ paśhyati sa paśhyati ||27||🔴 He really sees who perceives the Supreme Lord alike in everything -- as the Imperishable Substance abiding amidst perishing phenomena.🔆 Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 13 Verse 28:समं पश्यन्हि सर्वत्र समवस्थितमीश्वरम् |न हिनस्त्यात्मनात्मानं ततो याति परां गतिम् || 28||samaṁ paśhyan hi sarvatra samavasthitam īśhvaramna hinasty ātmanātmānaṁ tato yāti parāṁ gatim || 28||🔴 For, he who perceives the Lord's presence alike everywhere no longer works against his own spiritual well-being (by mistaking the ego for the true spiritual Self as men in ignorance do). He therefore attains to the Supreme Goal.

May 19, 2025 • 1h 15min
Gospel | Chapter 3: Aug 5, 1882 (Part 4) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Dive into the profound teachings of the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, where the unity behind diversity is celebrated. Explore the true purpose of knowledge that guides us closer to the divine and the balance between intellect and devotion highlighted through Chaitanya Dev's inspiring story. Discover the enlightening concept of acceptance revealed in the Keno Upanishad, alongside the intricate relationship of spiritual service and consciousness. This discussion harmonizes deep philosophy with practical spirituality, making for an engaging journey.

May 12, 2025 • 1h 8min
Gospel | Chapter 3: Aug 5, 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."This session was recorded on Jun 8, 2021.

May 6, 2025 • 1h 30min
Ask Swami with Swami Sarvapriyananda | Mar 23rd, 2025
27,697 views Apr 15, 2025 AskSwami Q&A | Swami SarvapriyanandaQ&A session led by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on Mar 23rd, 2025. List of questions with timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:43 - Explain the two ways of approaching non-duality: “I am all of it” vs “I am none of it”?15:24 - Is devotion (bhakti) merely an aid to knowledge in Advaita, or something more?29:58 - Is the intense love of God (parabhakti) a form of insanity or mysticism?36:16 - Is Advaita Vedanta falsifiable?52:06 - The importance of asking questions in the study of Vedanta.58:44 - Should we always practice unconditional love?01:11:14 - What is the real meaning of ‘jada’ (insentient) in Advaita?01:20:30 - What is the relationship between Maya and Chit (consciousness)?

May 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
Gospel | Chapter 3: Aug 5, 1882 (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."This session was recorded on Jun 1, 2021.

Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 5min
Gospel | Chapter 3: Aug 5, 1882 (Part 1) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."This session was recorded on May 25, 2021.

Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 29min
160. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 24-25I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Verses 22-23 from the Thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".🔆 Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 13 Verse 24:ध्यानेनात्मनि पश्यन्ति केचिदात्मानमात्मना |अन्ये साङ् ख्येन योगेन कर्मयोगेन चापरे ||24||dhyānenātmani paśhyanti kechid ātmānam ātmanāanye sānkhyena yogena karma-yogena chāpare ||24||🔴 There are some who perceive the Atman within themselves by the practice of meditation with a purified mind. There are also others who approach Him through the discipline of knowledge or of work.🔆 Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 13 Verse 25:अन्ये त्वेवमजानन्त: श्रुत्वान्येभ्य उपासते |तेऽपि चातितरन्त्येव मृत्युं श्रुतिपरायणा: ||25||anye tv evam ajānantaḥ śhrutvānyebhya upāsatete ’pi chātitaranty eva mṛityuṁ śhruti-parāyaṇāḥ ||25||🔴 There are still others, who, being unfit to follow the disciplines described before -- for they lack the knowledge of the Yoga Sastra and the Vedas--, adopt forms of worship (devotional disciplines) under instruction from teachers or elders. Full of faith in these instructions heard, and following them sincerely as their only refuge, they too certainly overcome the cycle of births and deaths.

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 10min
6. Isha Upanishad | Mantra 6 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
The Isha Upanishad (Sanskrit: ईशोपनिषद्, IAST: Īśopaniṣad), also known as Shri Ishopanishad, Ishavasya Upanishad, or Vajasaneyi Samhita Upanishad, is one of the shortest Upanishads, embedded as the final chapter (adhyāya) of the Shukla Yajurveda. It is a Mukhya (primary, principal) Upanishad, and is known in two recensions, called Kanva (VSK) and Madhyandina (VSM). The Upanishad is a brief poem, consisting of 17 or 18 verses, depending on the recension.It is a key scripture of the Vedanta sub-schools, and an influential Śruti to diverse schools of Hinduism. It is the 40th chapter of Yajurveda. The name of the text derives from its incipit, īśā vāsyam, "enveloped by the Lord", or "hidden in the Lord (Self)". The text discusses the Atman (Self) theory of Hinduism, and is referenced by both Dvaita (dualism) and Advaita (non-dualism) sub-schools of Vedanta.It is classified as a "poetic Upanishad" along with Kena, Katha, Svetasvatara and Mundaka by Paul Deussen (1908).Reference book:1. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-U...

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 13min
Gospel | Chapter 2: Apr 9, 1882 (Part 5) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."This session was recorded on May 18, 2021.

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
Gospel | Chapter 2: Apr 9, 1882 (Part 4) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami SarvapriyanandaSwami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."This session was recorded on May 11, 2021.