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.
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Swami Sarvapriyananda explains the 10th verse from Chapter 2 of Yoga Vasistha Sarah. The Yoga Vasishtha Sarah, translated as Nectar of Supreme Knowledge, is an Advaitic text consisting of 223 verses. Reference text: https://www.vedanta.com/store/Nectar-of-Supreme-Knowledge.html ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
"From whom this universe comes, in whom it rests, and to whom it goes; and the answer has been given that from freedom it comes, in bondage it rests, and goes back into that freedom again." Inspired by Swami Vivekananda's Karma Yoga, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the chapter on 'Freedom'. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
Swami Sarvapriyananda explains the last verse from Chapter 2 of Yoga Vasistha Sarah. He draws upon G.R. Malkani's work, among others, to elucidate Drishti-srishti-vada, the doctrine of creation through perception. The Yoga Vasishtha Sarah, translated as Nectar of Supreme Knowledge, is an Advaitic text consisting of 223 verses. Reference text: https://www.vedanta.com/store/Nectar-of-Supreme-Knowledge.html ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on Consciousness at the Synapse 2024, a two day science tech society conference, held in Gurugram, India. The session titled 'The Watcher, the Knower, the Spirit Self' is moderated by Shoma Chaudhury, founder of Lucid Lines Productions. All credits for this video go to Synapse. For further details, see https://www.synapseconclave.com. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
On the auspicious occasion of Holi and Don Purnima, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the life and teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
On the auspicious occasion of Easter, Swami Sarvapriyananda reads from The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
"The knowledge of the Self is the fire that burns up the dry grass of desire. This indeed is what is called samadhi, not mere abstention from speech." Inspired by this verse from the Yoga Vasishta Sara, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the nature of the Self. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the Advaita Makaranda – The Nectar of Non-duality – of Sri Lakshmidhara Kavi. The text points to our present experience – the experience of the ordinary soul – and shows how the highest truth is revealed even there, if only we look. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the Naishkarmyasiddhi, which is a famous Advaita classic of Shri Sureshvaracharya, an immediate disciple of Adi Shankaracharya, and is said to be a manual embodying the quintessence of Vedanta. The work is held in such high esteem in the tradition of Advaita that it is quoted not only by every important Advaita writer but also by the critics of the Advaita philosophy. The author himself says that the work ‘purports to set forth the epitome of the essence of the en...
Swami Sarvapriyananda conducts a Q&A after his talk is based on the 'Advaita Makaranda' – The Nectar of Non-duality – of Sri Lakshmidhara Kavi. • The Honey of Non-Duality | Swami Sarv... The text points to our present experience – the experience of the ordinary soul – and shows how the highest truth is revealed even there, if only we look. As Swami Vivekananda said, “Don’t seek God, just see Him.” The Advaita Makaranda teaches us to see the Truth, here and now. Translation by Swami Atmarupan...
This talk is based on the 'Advaita Makaranda' – The Nectar of Non-duality – of Sri Lakshmidhara Kavi. The text points to our present experience – the experience of the ordinary soul – and shows how the highest truth is revealed even there, if only we look. As Swami Vivekananda said, “Don’t seek God, just see Him.” The Advaita Makaranda teaches us to see the Truth, here and now. Translation by Swami Atmarupananda: https://www.amazon.com/Advaita-Makaranda-Nectar-Non-duality-Laksmidhara/dp/81750547...
"THAT is infinite, THIS is infinite; From That, This comes. THIS added or removed from THAT, the Infinite remains as Infinite. Om, peace, peace, peace." Inspired by this mantra from the Isha Upanishad, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the nature of Brahman. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on Emptiness (Śūnyatā) from the perspective of Tibetan Buddhism. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
"My nature is light, Nothing but light. When the world arises I alone am shining. When the world arises in me, It is just an illusion: Water shimmering in the sun, A vein of silver in mother-of-pearl, A serpent in a strand of rope." Inspired by these verses from the Ashtavakra Gita, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the nature of the Self. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donate
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras ...
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 13 (Verses 2) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 13 (Verses 2) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 13 (Verses 1-2) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras ...
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 12 (Verses 18-20) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 12 (Verses 16-19) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras ...
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras ...
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras ...
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 12 (Verse 15) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras ...
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 12 (Verses 12-13) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Chapter 12 (Verses 12-13) of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God".
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches the Mundaka Upanishad which one of the major Upanishads belonging to the Atharva Veda. Mundaka means ''shaved'' like a shaved head. The teachings revealed in this Upanishad are meant to leave the student clean, or shaved of the veil of ignorance. Indeed, the study of this Upanishad has been traditionally confined to the shaven-heads, or the sannyasins, who have renounced everything and devoted themselves exclusively to contemplation. The book consists of 64 Mantras ...
