Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda

Vedanta Society of New York
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Aug 4, 2025 • 2h 15min

Dakshinamurti Stotram - Retreat Part 1 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Dakshinamurti Stotra as part of a spiritual retreat. This Sanskrit hymn, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound exposition on the metaphysics of the universe, presented through the lens of Advaita Vedanta. It venerates Lord Shiva in the form of Dakshinamurti—the divine teacher—and explores the nature of reality, consciousness, and self-knowledge.
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Jul 26, 2025 • 1h 7min

Gospel | Chapter 3: Aug 5, 1882 (Part 8) | 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 Oct 12, 2021.
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Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 20min

Ask Swami with Swami Sarvapriyananda | June 15th, 2025

Q&A session led by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on June 15th, 2025.List of questions with timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:48 - What is the difference between the soul and awareness?10:39 - How do we break the link between the real and reflected consciousness? 27:44 - How is knowledge different from experience?36:02 - Is enlightenment obtained during meditation or while interacting with the world?49:38 - Is artificial super-intelligence a feasibility?  Could this lead to the end of humanity?59:27 - Can we design a generalized template for Karma?  How can I explain it to my grandchildren?01:05:55 - Doesn't the "consciousness wave" referred to in Buddhism imply duality?01:09:27 - What is the difference between realization that the dream is unreal within the dream (lucid dreaming) vs. in the waking world?
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Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 11min

Vedanta in America - From Emerson to Oppenheimer | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Delve into the fascinating interplay between Vedanta philosophy and American thinkers like Emerson and Oppenheimer. Discover how concepts like karma and reincarnation permeated literature, shaping the cultural landscape. Reflect on virtues such as generosity, compassion, and self-control amidst life's transience. Explore the connections between science and spirituality, especially in the context of the Bhagavad Gita and modern AI. Finally, ponder the age-old questions of consciousness and how they resonate with today’s technological advancements.
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Jul 13, 2025 • 1h 2min

Gospel | Chapter 3: Aug 5, 1882 (Part 7) | 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 Oct 5, 2021.
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Jul 12, 2025 • 1h 36min

Vivekachudamani - Retreat (Part 4) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Part 4 of the Retreat on Adi Shankaracharya's Vivekacūḍāmaṇi taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda. This retreat was held at Vivekananda Retreat Ridgely in April, 2025: https://ridgely.org
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Jul 12, 2025 • 1h 31min

Vivekachudamani - Retreat (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Part 3 of the Retreat on Adi Shankaracharya's Vivekacūḍāmaṇi taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda. This retreat was held at Vivekananda Retreat Ridgely in April, 2025: https://ridgely.org
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Jul 3, 2025 • 2h 2min

Vivekachudamani - Retreat (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Part 2 of the Retreat on Adi Shankaracharya's Vivekacūḍāmaṇi taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda. This retreat was held at Vivekananda Retreat Ridgely in April, 2025: https://ridgely.org
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Jul 3, 2025 • 2h 9min

Vivekachudamani - Retreat (Part 1) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Part 1 of the Retreat on Adi Shankaracharya's Vivekacūḍāmaṇi taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda. This retreat was held at Vivekananda Retreat Ridgely in April, 2025: https://ridgely.org
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 6min

Gospel | Chapter 3: Aug 5, 1882 (Part 6) | 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."

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