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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Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 13min
No Greater Gain | Swami Sarvapriyananda
"Having attained Which, he does not think of any other gain as superior to That; being established in Which he is not shaken by the greatest of miseries."
Inspired by this text from the Bhagavad Gita (6.22), Swami Sarvapriyananda elucidates the nature of ultimate knowledge and bliss.
यं लब्ध्वा चापरं लाभं मन्यते नाधिकं तत: |
यस्मिन्स्थितो न दु:खेन गुरुणापि विचाल्यते || 22||
yaṁ labdhvā chāparaṁ lābhaṁ manyate nādhikaṁ tataḥ
yasmin sthito na duḥkhena guruṇāpi vichālyate
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Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 8min
6. Katha Upanishad | Mantras 16-19 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Katha Upanishad, which is one of the most popular Upanishads. The scripture concerns the story of a young man who goes to the house of death to find out what happens after death. The reply describes the nature of reality and the meaning of life.
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Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 16min
5. Katha Upanishad | Mantras 12-15 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Katha Upanishad, which is one of the most popular Upanishads. The scripture concerns the story of a young man who goes to the house of death to find out what happens after death. The reply describes the nature of reality and the meaning of life.
Nov 1, 2021 • 60min
4. Katha Upanishad | Mantras 9-11 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Katha Upanishad, which is one of the most popular Upanishads. The scripture concerns the story of a young man who goes to the house of death to find out what happens after death. The reply describes the nature of reality and the meaning of life.
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Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 14min
84. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 26-27 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 6 (Verses 26-27) 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).
Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 14min
A Hymn To The Devi - Devīsūktam | Swami Sarvapriyananda
The Devīsūktam represents an uncompromising proclamations of the realization of Advaitic (non-dualistic). Also called the Aṃbhṛnīsūktam, it is the 125th sūkta (hymn) occurring in the 10th mandala of the Ṛgveda.
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Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 7min
83. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 24-25 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 6 (Verses 24-25) 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).
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Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 8min
3. Katha Upanishad | Mantras 4-8 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Katha Upanishad, which is one of the most popular Upanishads. The scripture concerns the story of a young man who goes to the house of death to find out what happens after death. The reply describes the nature of reality and the meaning of life.
6 snips
Oct 9, 2021 • 1h 9min
2. Katha Upanishad | Mantras 1-3 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Katha Upanishad, which is one of the most popular Upanishads. The scripture concerns the story of a young man who goes to the house of death to find out what happens after death. The reply describes the nature of reality and the meaning of life.
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Oct 9, 2021 • 1h 19min
1. Katha Upanishad | Introduction | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Katha Upanishad, which is one of the most popular Upanishads. The scripture concerns the story of a young man who goes to the house of death to find out what happens after death. The reply describes the nature of reality and the meaning of life.
