Q&A session lead by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on October 11th, 2020. List of questions with timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:03 - Is the awakening of the Kundalini and the recognition of our real nature as the spirit the same as Aparokshanubhuti? 11:08 - If you are already Brahman, what is the purpose of a appearing as a sentient being and finding Brahman? 18:35 - How do I know that this awareness that I am is the infinite? 29:00 - [Part 1] How do we have duality in experience when reality is non-dual? 37:54 - [Part 2] If Brahman is neutral, why does Brahman manifest? 47:28 - If Brahman cannot be experienced as an object, what kind of experience is there in Nirvikalpa Samadhi? 55:45 - Why do we believe there is one awareness and not many awarenesses?

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verse 9-10) 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 discusses the fundamentals of Vedanta, the significance of qualifications for studying texts, the characteristics of a qualified student, the fourfold qualifications in spiritual seeking, the evolution of rituals in Hinduism, and foundational aspects of Advaita Vedanta system.

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verse 7-8) 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 4 (Verse 4-6) 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).

Delve into Advaita Vedanta with discussions on Brahman, Maya, and enlightenment. Explore self and universe unity, essence of Vedanta, epistemology, and preliminaries. Understand consciousness levels via moonlight and sunlight analogy. Dive into spiritual experiences and Advaita Vedanta evolution.

Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation as part of a retreat in Garrison, New York.

Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verse 1-3) 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).

Exploration of Vedanta philosophy through in-depth analysis of foundational texts like Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. Delving into Advaita philosophy, limitations of language in describing Brahman, and the concept of self. Emphasis on realizing truth, alleviating suffering, and serving others as a form of worship.