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 30, 2021 • 1h 18min
86. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 30-32 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 6 (Verses 30-32) 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 22, 2021 • 55min
Realizing Brahman In All Actions | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda talks on Verse 24 from Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita.
Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 27min
Ask Swami 11/7/2021
Q&A session lead by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on Nov 7th, 2021. List of questions with timestamps:
05:10 - What happens to the reflected consciousness after death, and after enlightenment?
19:10 - What is my swadharma?
35:20 - What is the difference between the knower and the witness?
41:20 - Where does Sri Ramakrishna stand in the triad of Iswara, Jiva, and Jagat?
51:15 - Is enlightenment a gradual process or a “wow” moment?
01:02:40 - What is Shraddha?
01:15:33 - Is there any overlap between psychotherapy and Vedanta?
Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 11min
8. Katha Upanishad | Mantras 21 - 24 | 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 22, 2021 • 1h 4min
7. Katha Upanishad | Mantra 20 | 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 14, 2021 • 1h 15min
85. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 28-29 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 6 (Verses 28-29) 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 1, 2021 • 1h 8min
Ask Swami 10/24/2021
Q&A session lead by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on Oct 24th, 2021. List of questions with timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:35 - If the Self is the only reality, who is the doer?
12:05 - How can it be said that Self is free, and yet all beings are in the Self?
27:24 - What is the role of psychedelics in mystical experience?
39:30 - Why is the path of Bhakti supposed to be dualistic?
51:05 - Why is fear of God discussed in religion?
57:27 - How can we deal with thoughts of dispassion towards the world?
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.
