Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda

"THAT is infinite, THIS is infinite; From That, This comes. THIS added or removed from THAT, the Infinite remains as Infinite. Om, peace, peace, peace." Inspired by this mantra from the Isha Upanishad, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the nature of Brahman. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate

Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on Emptiness (Śūnyatā) from the perspective of Tibetan Buddhism. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate

"My nature is light, Nothing but light. When the world arises I alone am shining. When the world arises in me, It is just an illusion: Water shimmering in the sun, A vein of silver in mother-of-pearl, A serpent in a strand of rope." Inspired by these verses from the Ashtavakra Gita, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the nature of the Self. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 13 (Verses 2) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".

Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing the unity of consciousness and God realization. The podcast delves into Advaita philosophy, exploring the essence of Atma as pure consciousness and bliss. It also touches on navigating emotional challenges with empathy and spiritual knowledge, and discovering inner peace and fearlessness through tapping into one's spiritual nature.

Swami Sarvapriyananda dives into Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring non-duality, self-realization, distinction between seer and seen, self from body and mind, essence of consciousness, and freedom through philosophical debates on one consciousness in Advaita Vedanta.

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras (verses) split across Mundakas (parts) and Khandas (sections) as follows: Mundaka 1 - Khanda 1 - 9 mantras (1.1.1 - 1.1.9) Mundaka 1 - Khanda 2 - 13 mantras (1.2.1 - 1.2.13) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (2.1.1 - 2.1.10) Mundaka 2 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (2.2.1 - 2.2.11) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 1 - 10 mantras (3.1.1 - 3.1.10) Mundaka 3 - Khanda 2 - 11 mantras (3.2.1 - 3.2.11) Reference books: 1. Mundaka Upanisad translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/mundaka-upanisad-with-the-commentary-of-sankaracarya_moreinfo.html (or) 2. Eight Upanisads Vol. 2 translated by Swami Gambhirananda - https://www.vedanta.com/store/Eight-Upanishads-Commentary-by-Shankara_moreinfo.html

Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 18-20 of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 12, touching on Varti Yoga, spiritual practices, non-dualistic perspectives, recognizing inner joy as Krishna, exploring equanimity, unity in diversity, perceiving existence as divine play, embracing divine unity through love, the austerity of environmental conditions, detaching from happiness and misery, avoiding pitfalls of losing the spiritual secret, and embracing dedication in spiritual life.

Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the essence of devotion to God and the significance of cleanliness in monastic life. He explores the concept of loving God through renunciation and ethical actions while stressing equanimity towards friends and enemies. The podcast also touches on the transformative power of tolerance, spiritual growth through embracing criticism, and cultivating detachment for true spiritual advancement.