Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 9 Verses 26-28 of the Bhagavad Gita. In this series of talks, Swami Sarvapriyananda unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of the Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God).

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 9 Verses 22-25 of the Bhagavad Gita. In this series of talks, Swami Sarvapriyananda unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of the Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God).

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Katha Upanishad, one of India's most revered texts which is also a part of the Vedas. It is a collection of philosophical poems representing a conversation between the sage Naciketas and Yama (god of death). They discuss the nature of Atman, Brahman and Moksha(liberation).

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 9 Verses 18-21 of the Bhagavad Gita. In this series of talks, Swami Sarvapriyananda unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of the Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God).

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Katha Upanishad, one of India's most revered texts which is also a part of the Vedas. It is a collection of philosophical poems representing a conversation between the sage Naciketas and Yama (god of death). They discuss the nature of Atman, Brahman and Moksha(liberation).

Q&A session led by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on Jan 22nd, 2023. List of questions with timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - Can Brahman be equally immanent and transcendent? 21:37 - Who is the doer of action? 33:15 - Swamiji, what is your daily routine? 34:34 - Can art lead us to the infinite? What is the nature of abhyasa? What is the nature of vairagya? 54:20 - If Buddhism believes in reincarnation, why not the Atman? 01:01:40 - What do you mean by an appearance in consciousness? Is it permitted to think of consciousness with qualities? 01:06:36 - How can we be sure that this waking world does not occur in our mind like a dream? 01:12:50 - Does moksha happen at once, or does it happen over time? 01:17:10 - Why are there so many different perspectives on moksha? 01:19:14 - Can there be spontaneous enlightenment without spiritual practice? 01:23:24 - How can reality be truly One? 01:34:01 - When a spiritual seeker becomes stuck, is a guru necessary?

On the auspicious occasion of Swami Vivekananda's Tithi Puja, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on his powerful and timeless teachings.

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 9 Verse 17 of the Bhagavad Gita. In this series of talks, Swami Sarvapriyananda unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of the Bhagavad Gita (The Song of God).

The podcast delves into the concepts of worshiping God through different paths of devotion and knowledge, exploring oneness with the divine and embracing diversity in worship. It also discusses the interconnectedness of the universe, the transient nature of the world, and the importance of recognizing divinity in all forms. Additionally, the podcast explores Vedic rituals, the divine essence in all actions, and the significance of truth, selflessness, and oneness in Vedanta teachings.

Explore the teachings of Bhagavad Gita with Swami Sarvapriyananda, focusing on the identity in Advaita Vedanta and the fulfillment beyond material desires. Learn about the hierarchy of God, universe, and sentient beings in religion, and the essence of living devotion through purity and continuous spiritual practices.