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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Jan 30, 2021 • 1h 7min
60. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 5 Verse 1 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 5 (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).
Jan 23, 2021 • 1h 7min
59. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 Verse 42 and Chapter 4 Summary | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verse 42 and chapter 4 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).
Jan 17, 2021 • 1h 7min
Ask Swami 01/03/2021
Q&A session lead by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on January 3rd, 2021. List of questions with timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - What is the role of the mind in self-realization?
41:03 - How can deep sleep be an experience?
49:42 - Is the "I" thought unique? How does investigating it lead to the Atman?
Jan 17, 2021 • 1h 12min
Vedanta In Five Parables | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the fundamentals of Vedanta using five ancient parables.
Jan 17, 2021 • 1h 14min
16. Vedantasara | Texts 92-97 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
Jan 17, 2021 • 1h 2min
15. Vedantasara | Texts 75-91 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
Jan 17, 2021 • 1h 8min
58. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 Verse 38 - 41 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verses 38 - 41) 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).
Jan 17, 2021 • 1h 11min
57. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 4 Verse 35 - 37 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 4 (Verses 35 - 37) 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).
Jan 2, 2021 • 1h 23min
14. Vedantasara | Texts 61-74 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Vedantasara (Essence of Vedanta), which is a 15th-century Advaita Vedanta text written by Sadananda Yogendra Saraswati.
Jan 2, 2021 • 58min
Ask Swami 12/06/2020
Q&A session lead by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on December 6th, 2020. List of questions with timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - How can we understand the real nature of the self?
14:25 - How can we develop detachment from material pursuits?
17:58 - How is moksha defined in Vedanta?
23:24 - What is Vedantic meditation?
32:45 - How do I choose my ishta devata?
37:30 - How do we know that Brahman is the ultimate reality?
41:44 - If everything is an appearance, how is karma kept track of?
50:30 - Is it true that time and space are illusions?
