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Vedanta Talks – Swami Sarvapriyananda

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NewDivine Mother | Swami SarvapriyanandaOctober 25, 2026 · 1 h
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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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  1. Divine Mother | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h

    Swami Sarvapriyananda explores the Divine Mother through the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and the spiritual journey of Swami Vivekananda. This lecture reflects on devotion, surrender, and the relationship …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda explores the Divine Mother through the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and the spiritual journey of Swami Vivekananda. This lecture reflects on devotion, surrender, and the relationship between the personal God and the nondual reality of Brahman.


    00:00 - Opening prayer

    00:53 - Durga Puja: Celebrating the Divine Mother

    07:23 - Worshipping God as Mother

    09:43 - Stories of Durga in the Puranas

    24:53 - Shakti, Grace, and Spiritual Awakening

    28:04 - Vivekananda and Sri Ramakrishna

    32:31 - Narendra’s Encounter with Mother Kali

    37:17 - “Maa Twam Hi Tara” and Taking Refuge

    39:08 - The Baby Monkey and the Kitten: Two Spiritual Paths

    46:41 - Holy Mother’s Blessings for Vivekananda’s Mission

    52:02 - Seeing the Divine Mother in All Women

    55:04 - Living in Surrender: Life as the Mother’s Play


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    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.


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  2. Gospel | Chapter 7: Dec 14, 1882 (Part 6) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 10 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."


    This session was recorded on Jan 31, 2023.


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    📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda


    Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor...

    📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures

    🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic

    💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa


    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.


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  3. AI Consciousness and Dharma Ethics I Swami Sarvapriyananda, Prof. Murray Shanahan, Dr. Pinsent

    1 h 47 min

    Ai and Dharma Ethics Programme ( AiDEP) of Oxford Dharma Centre organised a panel discussion on 'AI, Consciousness and Dharma Ethics' on 11th August 2026 at Schwarzman Centre, University of Oxford …

    Show notes

    Ai and Dharma Ethics Programme ( AiDEP) of Oxford Dharma Centre organised a panel discussion on 'AI, Consciousness and Dharma Ethics' on 11th August 2026 at Schwarzman Centre, University of Oxford.


    Panelists:


    Swami Sarvapriyananda: Minister-in-Charge, Vedanta Society of New York. Hindu Monk from Ramakrishna Order. Co-author, with Blaise Agüera y Arcas (Google) and physicist Carlo Rovelli, of the Noema essay "Consciousness Across Three Worldviews," published by the Berggruen Institute.


    Prof. Murray Shanahan: Emeritus Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Imperial College London, and Principal Scientist at Google DeepMind.


    Dr Andrew Pinsent: Former Particle physicist (involved in DELPHI project at CERN), philosopher, Catholic priest, and former Research Director of the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion, University of Oxford.


    Moderated by Anurag Ray, member of Oxford Dharma Centre. Chanting by Riccardo Paccagnella. Announcements by Mary Adeymo.



    Hosted and organised by the Oxford Dharma Centre for Research and Policy: https://www.oxforddharma.org/


    The conversation moved from the Eliza Effect and the nature of consciousness to saṃskāras, moral formation, AI alignment and the provocative possibility of an “ego-less” machine. Bringing together perspectives from Vedānta, Buddhism, wide aspects from Dharma traditions, AI and philosophy of mind, and theology, the discussion explored some of the most consequential questions surrounding AI today.


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    📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda


    Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor...

    📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures

    🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic

    💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa


    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

  4. Gospel | Chapter 7: Dec 14, 1882 (Part 5) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 9 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."


    This session was recorded on Jan 24, 2023.


    🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York

    http://www.vedantany.org/donate


    🌐 Please Visit Us


    📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda


    Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor...

    📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures

    🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic

    💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa


    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

  5. Avadhūta Gītā Retreat | Session 6 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    49 min

    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 6 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta …

    Show notes

    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG).

    This recording is Session 6 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda.

    Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel / @vedanta_studycircle_boston


    🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York

    http://www.vedantany.org/donate


    🌐 Please Visit Us


    📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda


    Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor...

    📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures

    🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic

    💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa


    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.


    📜 Content Use Policy

    https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy



  6. Avadhūta Gītā Retreat | Session 5 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    55 min

    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 5 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta …

    Show notes

    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG).

    This recording is Session 5 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda.

    Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel / @vedanta_studycircle_boston


    🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York

    http://www.vedantany.org/donate


    🌐 Please Visit Us


    📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda


    Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor...

    📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures

    🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic

    💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa


    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

  7. Gospel | Chapter 7: Dec 14, 1882 (Part 4) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 5 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."


    This session was recorded on Jan 17, 2023.


    🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York

    http://www.vedantany.org/donate


    🌐 Please Visit Us


    📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda


    Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor...

    📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures

    🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic

    💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa


    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.


  8. Gospel | Chapter 7: Dec 14, 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    55 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."


    This session was recorded on Jan 10, 2023.


    🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York

    http://www.vedantany.org/donate


    🌐 Please Visit Us


    📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda


    Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor...

    📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures

    🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic

    💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa


    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.


    📜 Content Use Policy

    https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy



  9. Gospel | Chapter 7: Dec 14, 1882 (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    51 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."


    This session was recorded on Jan 03, 2023.


    🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York

    http://www.vedantany.org/donate


    🌐 Please Visit Us


    📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda


    Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor...

    📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures

    🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic

    💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa


    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.


    📜 Content Use Policy

    https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

  10. Avadhūta Gītā Retreat | Session 4 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 12 min

    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 4 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta …

    Show notes

    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG).

    This recording is Session 4 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda.

    Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel / @vedanta_studycircle_boston


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    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

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    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

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  11. Avadhūta Gītā Retreat | Session 3 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 5 min

    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 3 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta …

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    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG).

    This recording is Session 3 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda.

    Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel ‪@Vedanta_StudyCircle_Boston‬


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    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

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  12. Gospel | Chapter 7: Dec 14, 1882 (Part 1) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    56 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami …

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    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."


    This session was recorded on Oct 25, 2022.


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    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

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  13. Avadhūta Gītā Retreat | Session 2 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 6 min

    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG).This recording is Session 2 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta …

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    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG).

    This recording is Session 2 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda.

    Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible.

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    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

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  14. Avadhūta Gītā Retreat | Session 1| Swami Sarvapriyananda

    51 min

    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 1 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta …

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    This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG).

    This recording is Session 1 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda.

    Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel / @vedanta_studycircle_boston


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    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

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  15. Swami Sarvapriyananda & Robert Thurman on Consciousness, Vedanta, and Madhyamika

    46 min

    Join Swami Sarvapriyananda and the late Padma Shri Prof. Robert Thurman as they engage in a dialogue exploring the nature of consciousness through the lenses of Vedanta, Buddhism, and Madhyamika philosophy. A …

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    Join Swami Sarvapriyananda and the late Padma Shri Prof. Robert Thurman as they engage in a dialogue exploring the nature of consciousness through the lenses of Vedanta, Buddhism, and Madhyamika philosophy. A thought-provoking conversation on reality, self, and the deeper questions of human existence.


    This is a session from the International Conference on Vedanta at Stony Brook University in May 2026, organized by Vedanta Forum (https://www.vedantaforum.org). This dialog moderated by Mukunda Raghavan, is being posted here with their kind permission. Our sincere gratitude to the organizing team for making this event possible.


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    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

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    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.


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  16. Being without Becoming | Swami Anubhavananda Saraswati

    1 h 31 min

    Swami Anubhavananda is a renowned Vedanta teacher known for his joyful and practical message of “Be Happy.” He served as an acharya (teacher) at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai, a postgraduate academy for …

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    Swami Anubhavananda is a renowned Vedanta teacher known for his joyful and practical message of “Be Happy.” He served as an acharya (teacher) at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai, a postgraduate academy for Vedantic studies, and is the founder of the Sat Bhavana Trust.


    He is widely respected for his engaging and insightful discourses on the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Srimad Bhagavatam, Panchadashi, Tripura Rahasya, and other spiritual texts. He has conducted numerous retreats and programs for adults and children under the theme “Mauj Mein Raho” (“Be Happy”).


    Swami Anubhavananda is also a visiting faculty member at leading management and engineering institutes in India, where he teaches Vedanta, Yoga, and management principles. He has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Intercultural Open University of the Netherlands.


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    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

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  17. The Joy of Spiritual Practice | Pravrajika Shuddhatmaprana

    1 h 7 min

    Pravrajika Shuddhatmaprana is an ordained nun of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, and is currently posted at the Vivekananda Retreat in Ridgely, New York (https://ridgely.org). For many years …

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    Pravrajika Shuddhatmaprana is an ordained nun of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, and is currently posted at the Vivekananda Retreat in Ridgely, New York (https://ridgely.org). For many years, Shuddhatmaprana has been active in the publication work of the Ramakrishna Order, editing numerous books and articles. She has also written many articles and is the author of two books – The Divine World of the Alvars and Indian Saints and Mystics.


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    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

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  18. On Freedom and Fatalism: The Yogavasistha and Arthur Schopenhauer | Dr. Aleksandar Uskokov

    1 h 25 min

    Dr. Aleksandar Uskokov is Senior Lector in Sanskrit in the South Asian Studies Council. He works in Indian philosophy and the history of ideas, primarily in the traditions of Vedānta, Mīmāṁsā, and Vaishnavism …

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    Dr. Aleksandar Uskokov is Senior Lector in Sanskrit in the South Asian Studies Council. He works in Indian philosophy and the history of ideas, primarily in the traditions of Vedānta, Mīmāṁsā, and Vaishnavism. He holds a PhD in South Asian Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago, and a BA and an MA in philosophy from the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje. His most recent book publication is The Philosophy of The Brahma-sutra: An Introduction from Bloomsbury Academic. Aleksandar has also published in the Journal of the American Oriental Society, the Journal of Hindu Studies, and the Journal of Vaishnava Studies, as well as in the Springer Encyclopedia of Hinduism and Tribal Religions. In addition, he has published Macedonian translations of select Upaniṣads, Kālidāsa’s Abhijñāna-Śākuntalam, the Nalopakhyāna, and the Hitopadeśa.


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    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

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  19. Gospel | Chapter 6: Dec 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    59 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami …

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    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."


    This session was recorded on Oct 18, 2022.


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    📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

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    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.


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  20. Gospel | Chapter 6: Dec 1882 (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 1 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami …

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    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."


    This session was recorded on Oct 4, 2022.


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  21. 177. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verses 7-9 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 32 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda continues teaching verse 6 from the fifteenth chapter, entitled Purushottama Yoga, the Yoga of the Supreme Being, of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda continues teaching verse 6 from the fifteenth chapter, entitled Purushottama Yoga, the Yoga of the Supreme Being, of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the Bhagavad Gita, 'the Song of God,' unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta.

    ____________

    Chapter 15, Verse 7


    ममैवांशो जीवलोके जीवभूत: सनातन: |

    मन:षष्ठानीन्द्रियाणि प्रकृतिस्थानि कर्षति || 7||


    mamaivānśho jīva-loke jīva-bhūtaḥ sanātanaḥ

    manaḥ-ṣhaṣhṭhānīndriyāṇi prakṛiti-sthāni karṣhati


    The embodied souls in this material world are My eternal fragmental parts. But bound by material nature, they are struggling with the six senses including the mind.

    ____________

    Chapter 15, Verse 8


    शरीरं यदवाप्नोति यच्चाप्युत्क्रामतीश्वर: |

    गृहीत्वैतानि संयाति वायुर्गन्धानिवाशयात् || 8||


    śharīraṁ yad avāpnoti yach chāpy utkrāmatīśhvaraḥ

    gṛihītvaitāni sanyāti vāyur gandhān ivāśhayāt


    As the air carries fragrance from place to place, so does the embodied soul carry the mind and senses with it, when it leaves an old body and enters a new one.

    ____________

    Chapter 15, Verse 9


    श्रोत्रं चक्षु: स्पर्शनं च रसनं घ्राणमेव च |

    अधिष्ठाय मनश्चायं विषयानुपसेवते || 9||


    śhrotraṁ chakṣhuḥ sparśhanaṁ cha rasanaṁ ghrāṇam eva cha

    adhiṣhṭhāya manaśh chāyaṁ viṣhayān upasevate


    Using the sense perceptions of the ears, eyes, skin, tongue, and nose, which are grouped around the mind, the embodied soul savors the objects of the senses.


  22. Gospel | Chapter 6: Nov 1882 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    53 min

    The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami SarvapriyanandaSwami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual …

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    The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."

  23. Gospel | Chapter 6: Nov 15 & Nov 19, 1882 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 2 min

    The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami SarvapriyanandaSwami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual …

    Show notes

    The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."

  24. Gospel | Chapter 6: Nov 15, 1882 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 1 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reads and discusses the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna is an English translation of the Bengali spiritual text Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita by Swami Nikhilananda. The text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M."


    This session was recorded on May 31, 2022.


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    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.


  25. Ask Swami with Swami Sarvapriyananda | Apr 12th, 2026

    1 h 22 min

    Q&A session led by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on Apr 12th, 2026.List of questions with timestamps:00:00 - Invocation and opening01:40 — Is enlightenment just a brain event, or …

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    Q&A session led by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on Apr 12th, 2026.

    List of questions with timestamps:

    00:00 - Invocation and opening

    01:40 — Is enlightenment just a brain event, or different from dissociation and neurological experiences?

    19:17 — How does one move from witness-consciousness to Turiya in practice?

    29:31 — What should one do when mantra japa brings up disturbing thoughts and impurities?

    40:41 — If awareness and experience seem mutually dependent, how can awareness be the ultimate reality?

    51:22 — How should a student deal with pressure, competition, and still find life’s real purpose and peace?

    01:12:53 — Can the Katha Upanishad’s chariot analogy be reinterpreted through chidabhasa and reflected consciousness in Advaita?


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    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

  26. The Equation of Consciousness & The True Self | Swami Sarvapriyananda @ South Park Commons

    1 h 2 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda delivers a talk on the fundamental nature of consciousness at ‪@southparkcommons‬ : https://www.southparkcommons.com/Using the simple framework of C + O = E (Consciousness + Object = …

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    Swami Sarvapriyananda delivers a talk on the fundamental nature of consciousness at ‪@southparkcommons‬ : https://www.southparkcommons.com/

    Using the simple framework of C + O = E (Consciousness + Object = Experience) he unpacks ancient insights from Advaita Vedanta. He explores how our true self is the unchanging witness to the ever-changing objects of the world—including our own bodies and minds. The core talk is followed by a Q&A session exploring the intersection of these spiritual truths with modern dilemmas, including AI, the "hard problem" of consciousness, and practical habits for finding focus and fearlessness in daily life.

    0:00 — The Parable of the Washerman and the Diamond

    5:25 — The Equation of Experience (C + O = E)

    9:08 — Insight 1: Consciousness is One

    13:33 — Insight 2: Consciousness is Continuous

    16:57 — Insight 3: Consciousness is Unchanging

    18:43 — Insight 4: The Light of Lights

    23:01 — Insight 5: Consciousness is Your True Self

    26:18 — Defining Intelligence vs. Consciousness in AI

    35:12 — Overcoming Fear and Seeking Security

    39:03 — 4 Spiritual Practices for Modern Life


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    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

  27. The Happiness Guarantee: Insights from Vedanta | Dr. Janki Santoke

    1 h 7 min

    Dr. Janki Santoke explores the Vedantic understanding of happiness, explaining that lasting joy cannot be found in external objects, achievements, relationships, or even spiritual institutions, but must be …

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    Dr. Janki Santoke explores the Vedantic understanding of happiness, explaining that lasting joy cannot be found in external objects, achievements, relationships, or even spiritual institutions, but must be discovered and cultivated within oneself. She defines happiness as the cessation of mental agitation, traces agitation to desire, and shows how Vedanta offers a practical path through karma yoga, bhakti yoga, and jnana yoga to purify the mind, sharpen the intellect, reduce desires, and move toward true peace, self-mastery, and ultimately Self-realization.


    Dr. Janki Santoke (PhD, Philosophy) is a senior disciple of world-renowned guru, Swami A. Parthasarathy. She has spent more than three decades disseminating the knowledge of Vedanta to the general public, helping enhance the quality of their lives. She facilitates this through online weekly sessions, public talks, workshops, seminars, retreats and written articles. To learn more, please visit: https://janki.santoke.com


    This talk was recorded on April 19, 2026.


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    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...

    • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...

    • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...


    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

  28. 176. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verse 6 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 24 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda continues teaching verse 6 from the fifteenth chapter, entitled Purushottama Yoga, the Yoga of the Supreme Being, of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda continues teaching verse 6 from the fifteenth chapter, entitled Purushottama Yoga, the Yoga of the Supreme Being, of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the Bhagavad Gita, 'the Song of God,' unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta.

    ____________


    Chapter 15, Verse 6


    न तद्भासयते सूर्यो न शशाङ्को न पावक: |

    यद्गत्वा न निवर्तन्ते तद्धाम परमं मम || 6||


    na tad bhāsayate sūryo na śhaśhāṅko na pāvakaḥ

    yad gatvā na nivartante tad dhāma paramaṁ mama


    Neither the sun nor the moon, nor fire can illumine that Supreme Abode of Mine. Having gone There, one does not return to this material world again.

    ____________


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    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.



  29. 175. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verse 5 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 25 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda continues teaching verse 5 from the fifteenth chapter, entitled Purushottama Yoga, the Yoga of the Supreme Being, of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the …

    Show notes

    Swami Sarvapriyananda continues teaching verse 5 from the fifteenth chapter, entitled Purushottama Yoga, the Yoga of the Supreme Being, of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the Bhagavad Gita, 'the Song of God,' unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta.

    ____________


    Chapter 15, Verse 5


    निर्मानमोहा जितसङ्गदोषा

    अध्यात्मनित्या विनिवृत्तकामा: |

    द्वन्द्वैर्विमुक्ता: सुखदु:खसंज्ञै

    र्गच्छन्त्यमूढा: पदमव्ययं तत् || 5||

    nirmāna-mohā jita-saṅga-doṣhā

    adhyātma-nityā vinivṛitta-kāmāḥ

    dvandvair vimuktāḥ sukha-duḥkha-sanjñair

    gachchhanty amūḍhāḥ padam avyayaṁ tat


    ⧫ Free from pride and delusion, overcoming the evil of attachment, ever devoted to spiritual pursuits, rid of desires and the dual throng named pleasure and pain, the wise go to the immutable goal.


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    🪔 About Vedanta

    Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions.


    🏛️ About This Channel

    This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.



  30. The Axe of Non-Attachment | Cutting Through Illusion || Swami Sarvapriyananda

    1 h 26 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda reflects on the Bhagavad Gita’s image of the “axe of non-attachment,” showing how renunciation is not a negative rejection of life but a turning from the lower to the higher. He explains …

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    Swami Sarvapriyananda reflects on the Bhagavad Gita’s image of the “axe of non-attachment,” showing how renunciation is not a negative rejection of life but a turning from the lower to the higher. He explains that true detachment means loosening the hold of worldly desires, ego, and endless striving so that one can direct life toward God-realization, freedom, and immortality.


    00:00 - Invocation

    00:46 - Easter, immortality, and the promise of religion

    02:46 - The axe of non-attachment in the Bhagavad Gita

    06:34 - Christ as an ideal of renunciation

    09:40 - Renunciation as the turning point in every yoga

    18:02 - Detachment as moving toward the higher, not fighting the lower

    28:51 - Beginning the search for the real

    30:30 - Worldly devotion and true devotion to God

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