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 4, 2019 • 1h 8min
26. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verses 70-72 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda delves into Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, discussing self-realization, Karma Yoga, and traits of enlightened individuals. He explores the metaphor of the ocean and the unchanging self, contrasts mindsets on desires, attachment, and inner peace, and emphasizes achieving tranquility through detachment and egolessness in Vedanta philosophy.
Apr 14, 2019 • 1h 29min
Ask Swami 4/7/2019
Question and Answer session lead by Swami Sarvapriyananda as part of a spiritual retreat at the Vedanta Society of New York on April 7, 2019.
List of Questions with Timestamps:
0:00 - On Vedantic meditation.
9:20 - How to overcome the fear of unknown and revel in the silence.
19:36 - In Nirvanashatakam, bliss is first negated but then accepted. Which is it? Difference between Ananda and happiness.
28:47 - Do negative emotions persists after Enlightenment?
48:10 - Should we trust our own insights?
50:28 - How to combine Vedantic meditation with the practice of Mantra meditation.
58:20 - How can the universe come out of nothing? Does Advaita Vedanta recognize an Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent God?
1:10:18 - Which meditation should we practice - Vedantic or Mantra?
1:11:32 - Is the presence of a life force (Prana) an illusion?
Apr 13, 2019 • 1h 12min
25. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verses 67-69 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 2 (Verses 67-69) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Apr 6, 2019 • 1h 8min
24. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verses 64-66 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 2 (Verses 64-66) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Mar 31, 2019 • 1h 13min
Non-dualism: Being and Manifestation | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda gives a discourse on the underlying concepts and significance of non-dualism. This lecture is part of a series of talks inspired by Swami Vivekananda's Jnana Yoga.
Mar 30, 2019 • 1h 23min
23. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verses 59-63 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 2 (Verses 59-63) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
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Mar 24, 2019 • 1h 20min
|| Maya || by Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda gives a discourse on the nature of Maya (Ignorance). This lecture is part of a series of talks inspired by Swami Vivekananda's Jnana Yoga.
Mar 23, 2019 • 1h 5min
22. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verses 58 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 2 (Verses 58) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Mar 17, 2019 • 1h 24min
Ask Swami 3/17/2019
Ask Swami 3/17/2019 by Vedanta Society of New York
Mar 16, 2019 • 1h 14min
21. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 2 Verses 56 - 57 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 2 (Verses 56-57) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
