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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May 6, 2021 • 1h 6min
73. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 2 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Chapter 6 (Verse 2) 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).
May 6, 2021 • 1h 10min
The Lamp Of Bliss | Swami Sarvapriyananda
"If a man knows the Self as ‘I am this,’ then desiring what and for whose sake will he suffer in the wake of the body?" Based on this verse from the Brihadharanyaka Upanishad (Mantra 4.4.12) and the associated commentary from Vidyaranya Swami (7th Chapter of Panchadasi), Swami Sarvapriyananda provides inspiration and strength to help us cope with these difficult times.
Mantra 4.4.12:
आत्मानं चेद्विजानीयादयमस्मीति पूरुषः ।
किमिच्छन्कस्य कामाय शरीरमनुसंज्वरेत् ॥ १२ ॥
ātmānaṃ cedvijānīyādayamasmīti pūruṣaḥ |
kimicchankasya kāmāya śarīramanusaṃjvaret || 12 ||
May 6, 2021 • 1h 27min
30. Vedantasara | Text 172 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
May 6, 2021 • 1h 19min
29. Vedantasara | Text 170-171 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
May 1, 2021 • 1h 14min
72. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 6 Verse 1 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Chapter 6 (Verse 1) 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).
Apr 25, 2021 • 1h 18min
71. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 5 Summary | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Chapter 5 summary 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).
Apr 18, 2021 • 1h 15min
70. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 5 Verse 24-29 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 5 (Verses 24-29) 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).
Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 41min
Tat Tvam Asi (That Thou Art) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the 'Mahavakya' - Tat Tvam Asi (That Thou Art), as part of a class organized by the San Diego Vedanta Monastery.
Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 12min
Easter Inspiration | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on Evagrius Ponticus' Chapters on Prayer on the occasion of Easter.
Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 21min
28. Vedantasara | Texts 159-169 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
