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 8, 2024 • 1h 28min
The Universe as Seeing | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda explains the last verse from Chapter 2 of Yoga Vasistha Sarah. He draws upon G.R. Malkani's work, among others, to elucidate Drishti-srishti-vada, the doctrine of creation through perception.
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 • 45min
Arguments Over Consciousness in the Age of AI - Swami Sarvapriyananda at Synapse 2024
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on Consciousness at the Synapse 2024, a two day science tech society conference, held in Gurugram, India. The session titled 'The Watcher, the Knower, the Spirit Self' is moderated by Shoma Chaudhury, founder of Lucid Lines Productions.
All credits for this video go to Synapse. For further details, see https://www.synapseconclave.com.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 30min
Glimpses of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 18min
Sri Chaitanya - In Love with God | Swami Sarvapriyananda
On the auspicious occasion of Holi and Don Purnima, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the life and teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 23min
Readings from The Imitation of Christ | Swami Sarvapriyananda
On the auspicious occasion of Easter, Swami Sarvapriyananda reads from The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 27min
Tattva Jnana - Knowledge of Ultimate Reality | Swami Sarvapriyananda
"The knowledge of the Self is the fire that burns up the dry grass of desire. This indeed is what is called samadhi, not mere abstention from speech." Inspired by this verse from the Yoga Vasishta Sara, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the nature of the Self.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 21min
You are the Limitless | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the Advaita Makaranda – The Nectar of Non-duality – of Sri Lakshmidhara Kavi. The text points to our present experience – the experience of the ordinary soul – and shows how the highest truth is revealed even there, if only we look.
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 17min
Master Sureshwara on Transcendence of Karma | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the Naishkarmyasiddhi, which is a famous Advaita classic of Shri Sureshvaracharya, an immediate disciple of Adi Shankaracharya, and is said to be a manual embodying the quintessence of Vedanta. The work is held in such high esteem in the tradition of Advaita that it is quoted not only by every important Advaita writer but also by the critics of the Advaita philosophy. The author himself says that the work ‘purports to set forth the epitome of the essence of the entire Vedanta’.
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May 4, 2024 • 57min
Q&A - The Honey of Non-Duality | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda conducts a Q&A after his talk is based on the 'Advaita Makaranda' – The Nectar of Non-duality – of Sri Lakshmidhara Kavi.
• The Honey of Non-Duality | Swami Sarv...
The text points to our present experience – the experience of the ordinary soul – and shows how the highest truth is revealed even there, if only we look. As Swami Vivekananda said, “Don’t seek God, just see Him.” The Advaita Makaranda teaches us to see the Truth, here and now. Translation by Swami Atmarupananda: https://www.amazon.com/Advaita-Makaranda-Nectar-Non-duality-Laksmidhara/dp/8175054735
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May 4, 2024 • 1h 19min
The Honey of Non-Duality | Swami Sarvapriyananda
This talk is based on the 'Advaita Makaranda' – The Nectar of Non-duality – of Sri Lakshmidhara Kavi. The text points to our present experience – the experience of the ordinary soul – and shows how the highest truth is revealed even there, if only we look. As Swami Vivekananda said, “Don’t seek God, just see Him.” The Advaita Makaranda teaches us to see the Truth, here and now. Translation by Swami Atmarupananda:
https://www.amazon.com/Advaita-Makaranda-Nectar-Non-duality-Laksmidhara/dp/8175054735
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