Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda
Vedanta Society of New York
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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May 11, 2024 • 1h 48min
Self Enquiry | Vakya Vritti - Part 2 of 6 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
This is Part 2 of a series of lectures given by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the text, Vakya Vritti.
Vakya Vritti is a text of fifty-two Sanskrit slokas attributed to Adi Shankara and is in the form of a dialogue between an eager student and an enlightened teacher. The text concerns itself with the detailed and elaborate explanation of two Mahāvākyas – aham brahmāsmi and tat tvam asi which are intended to give a direct perception of Brahman.
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May 11, 2024 • 1h 28min
Foundations of Self-Enquiry | Vakya Vritti - Part 1 of 6 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
This is Part 1 of a series of lectures given by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the text, Vakya Vritti.
Vakya Vritti is a text of fifty-two Sanskrit slokas attributed to Adi Shankara and is in the form of a dialogue between an eager student and an enlightened teacher. The text concerns itself with the detailed and elaborate explanation of two Mahāvākyas – aham brahmāsmi and tat tvam asi which are intended to give a direct perception of Brahman.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 53min
Upadesa Saram - Part 5 of 5 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Upadesa Saram (The Essence of Instruction). This is part 5 of the series of talks.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 36min
Upadesa Saram - Part 4 of 5 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Upadesa Saram (The Essence of Instruction). This is part 4 of the series of talks.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 42min
Upadesa Saram - Part 3 of 5 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Upadesa Saram (The Essence of Instruction). This is part 3 of the series of talks.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 36min
Upadesa Saram - Part 2 of 5 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Upadesa Saram (The Essence of Instruction). This is part 2 of the series of talks.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 47min
Upadesa Saram - Part 1 of 5| Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Upadesa Saram (The Essence of Instruction). This is part 1 of the series of talks.
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May 8, 2024 • 1h 57min
Eastern and Western Lenses to Analytic Idealism | Swami Sarvapriyananda & Bernardo Kastrup
Swami Sarvapriyananda and Bernardo Kastrup engage in a deep conversation on eastern and western philosophical perspectives, including Advaita Vedanta, consciousness, the nature of reality, bliss, and contrasting views on life and enlightenment. They discuss analytic idealism, consciousness, mental processes, decision-making, causation, and spiritual practices. The discourse offers profound insights into the intersections of Eastern and Western philosophies.
May 8, 2024 • 1h 24min
Vast Mirror of Consciousness | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda explains the 10th verse from Chapter 2 of Yoga Vasistha Sarah. The Yoga Vasishtha Sarah, translated as Nectar of Supreme Knowledge, is an Advaitic text consisting of 223 verses.
Reference text: https://www.vedanta.com/store/Nectar-of-Supreme-Knowledge.html
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May 8, 2024 • 1h 30min
Swami Vivekananda on Karma & Freedom | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses Swami Vivekananda's teachings on Karma & Freedom. Topics include Swami Vivekananda's influence on Indian leaders, exploration of karma and causality, ancient Indian logic, non-dualism, and the philosophy of life as worship.
