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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Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 17min
10. Vedantasara | Texts 47-50 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 20min
52. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 Verse 23 - 24 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verses 23 - 24) 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).
Nov 27, 2020 • 1h 11min
51. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 Verse 20 - 22 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verses 20 - 22) 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).
Nov 27, 2020 • 1h 31min
9. Vedantasara | Texts 40-46 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
Nov 19, 2020 • 1h 18min
8. Vedantasara | Texts 35-39 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
Nov 19, 2020 • 1h 8min
50. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 Verse 19 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verses 19) 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).
Nov 12, 2020 • 1h 1min
The Unattached Self || असंग अहम् || Swami Sarvapriyananda
"I am without attachment, without attachment am I, say this truth again and again, meditate upon this truth, I am of the nature of existence, knowledge and bliss absolute, I am without decay, change and death, I verily am!"
Inspired by this vedantic hymn, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the spiritual practice of detachment.
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Nov 12, 2020 • 1h 14min
7. Vedantasara | Texts 33-34 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
Nov 12, 2020 • 1h 13min
49. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 Verse 18 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verse 18) 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).
Nov 5, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ask Swami 11/01/2020
Q&A session lead by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on November 1st, 2020. List of questions with timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:37 - How does consciousness appear in all things? What is needed to see this underlying truth?
19:00 - How can we say there is consciousness in deep sleep?
29:17 - Does the 7th mantra of the Mandukya Upanishad state that Turiya is not consciousness?
36:35 - It is said that Brahman is existence-consciousness-bliss. Is it fair to say that Brahman is existence, with consciousness and bliss?
44:42 - If the universe appears in consciousness as a city appears in a mirror, is there something external to consciousness that appears in consciousness?
56:27 - [Part 1] How do we know if we are progressing in spiritual life?
01:01:41 - [Part 2] How can an enlightened person be recognized?
01:03:23 - [Part 3] What are some practical suggestions for practicing pratyahara (withdrawal from the external world)?
