Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda

Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 6) | 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."

Published: Jan 31, 2026Duration: 1h 14m 0s

3. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi Samvada: Mantras 2.4.1 to 2.4.5

The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (Sanskrit: बृहदारण्यकोपनिषद्, IAST: Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣad) is one of the Principal Upanishads and one of the first Upanishadic scriptures of Hinduism. A key scripture to various schools of Hinduism, the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is tenth in the Muktikā or "canon of 108 Upanishads".Brihadaranyaka literally means "great wilderness or forest". The Upanishad forms the last part, that is the fourteenth kānda of Śatapatha Brāhmana of "Śhukla Yajurveda". The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad has six adhyayas (chapters) in total. It includes three sections: Madhu kānda (the 4th and 5th chapter of the fourteenth kānda of Satapatha Brahmana), Muni kānda (or Yajnavalk...

Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 1h 13m 5s

168. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 14 Verse 21-22 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda, this episode is part of a series of talks that unfold the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of the Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of God". Chapter 14 is devoted to an understanding of the Gunatreya Vibhaga Yoga, or the three qualities/components of Maya. The entire universe is created by a projection of the three gunas - satva, rajas, and tamas. Understanding the science of the three gunas and how we can apply it to our lives is the focus of Chapter 14. However, Sri Krishna explains that while the...

Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 1h 9m 59s

Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 5) | 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."This session was recorded on Feb 15, 2022.► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donateVedanta NY Archives: / vedantanewyorkarchives Web: http://vedantany.org<...

Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 57m 3s

2. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi Samvada: Introduction continued...

The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (Sanskrit: बृहदारण्यकोपनिषद्, IAST: Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣad) is one of the Principal Upanishads and one of the first Upanishadic scriptures of Hinduism. A key scripture to various schools of Hinduism, the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is tenth in the Muktikā or "canon of 108 Upanishads".Brihadaranyaka literally means "great wilderness or forest". The Upanishad forms the last part, that is the fourteenth kānda of Śatapatha Brāhmana of "Śhukla Yajurveda". The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad has six adhyayas (chapters) in total. It includes three sections: Madhu kānda (the 4th and 5th chapter of the fourteenth kānda of Satapatha Brahmana), Muni kānda (or Yajnavalk...

Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 1h 14m 20s

167. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 16 - 20 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda, this episode is part of a series of talks that unfold the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of the Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of God". Chapter 14 is devoted to an understanding of the Gunatreya Vibhaga Yoga, or the three qualities/components of Maya. The entire universe is created by a projection of the three gunas - satva, rajas, and tamas. Understanding the science of the three gunas and how we can apply it to our lives is the focus of Chapter 14.In this...

Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 1h 11m 49s

Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 4) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

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 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 Feb 8, 2022.► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donateVe...

Published: Jan 17, 2026Duration: 57m 27s

1. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi Samvada

The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (Sanskrit: बृहदारण्यकोपनिषद्, IAST: Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣad) is one of the Principal Upanishads and one of the first Upanishadic scriptures of Hinduism. A key scripture to various schools of Hinduism, the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is tenth in the Muktikā or "canon of 108 Upanishads".Brihadaranyaka literally means "great wilderness or forest". The Upanishad forms the last part, that is the fourteenth kānda of Śatapatha Brāhmana of "Śhukla Yajurveda". The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad has six adhyayas (chapters) in total. It includes three sections: Madhu kānda (the 4th and 5th chapter of the fourteenth kānda of Satapatha Brahmana), Muni kānda (or Yajnavalk...

Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 1h 10m 59s

166. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 11 - 15 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda, this episode is part of a series of talks that unfold the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of the Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of God". Chapter 14 is devoted to an understanding of the Gunatreya Vibhaga Yoga, or the three qualities/components of Maya. The entire universe is created by a projection of the three gunas - satva, rajas, and tamas. Understanding the science of the three gunas and how we can apply it to our lives is the focus of Chapter 14.In this...

Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 59m 18s

165. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 6 - 10 I Swami Sarvapriyananda

Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda, this episode is part of a series of talks that unfold the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of the Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of God". In this episode, Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches chapter 14, verses 6 -10 of the Bhagavad Gita. Chapter 14 is devoted to an understanding of the Gunatreya Vibhaga Yoga, or the three qualities/components of Maya. The entire universe is created by a projection of the three gunas - satva, rajas, and tamas. Understanding the science of the three gunas and how we...

Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 1h 11m 17s

164. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verse 6 I Swami Sarvapriyananda

Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda, this episode is part of a series of talks that unfold the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of the Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of God". In this episode, Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches chapter 14, verse 6 of the Bhagavad Gita. Chapter 14 is devoted to an understanding of the Gunatreya Vibhaga Yoga, or the three qualities/components of Maya. The entire universe is created by a projection of the three gunas - satva, rajas, and tamas. Understanding the science of the three gunas and how we can...

Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 1h 1m 47s

Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 3) | 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."This session was recorded on Feb 1, 2022.► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donateVedanta NY Archives: / vedantanewyorkarchives Web: http://vedantany.org<...

Published: Jan 6, 2026Duration: 1h 12m 59s

Isha Upanishad | Mantras 17 - 18 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

The Isha Upanishad (Sanskrit: ईशोपनिषद्, IAST: Īśopaniṣad), also known as Shri Ishopanishad, Ishavasya Upanishad, or Vajasaneyi Samhita Upanishad, is one of the shortest Upanishads, embedded as the final chapter (adhyāya) of the Shukla Yajurveda. It is a Mukhya (primary, principal) Upanishad, and is known in two recensions, called Kanva (VSK) and Madhyandina (VSM). The Upanishad is a brief poem, consisting of 17 or 18 verses, depending on the recension.It is a key scripture of the Vedanta sub-schools, and an influential Śruti to diverse schools of Hinduism. It is the 40th chapter of Yajurveda. The name of the text derives...

Published: Jan 6, 2026Duration: 1h 1m 37s

Ask Swami with Swami Sarvapriyananda | Dec 28th, 2025

Q&A session led by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on Dec 28th, 2025.List of questions with timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:30 - How can there be "pure experience", if there is no object to experience?17:19 - Does this enlightened one have the ability to manipulate time?21:32 - Can consciousness truly be objectified and recognized directly?33:32 - What should I do if I want this to be my last birth? Is God with form part of Maya?53:06 - Who is experiencing qualia?<...

Published: Jan 4, 2026Duration: 1h 19m 18s

Karma: What It Is, What It’s Not, Why It Is Important To Understand | Philip Goldberg

Philips Goldberg's new book, "Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life", is now available: https://a.co/d/49rZCwLPhilip Goldberg is the author or co-author of numerous books; a public speaker and workshop leader; a spiritual counselor, meditation teacher and ordained Interfaith Minister. A resident of Great Barrington, MA, in the heart of the Berkshires, he hosts the Spirit Matters podcast, posts frequently on Substack, conducts online courses and workshops, and contributes regularly to several publications. To learn more, Visit: https://www.philipgoldberg.com► To...

Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 1h 9m 55s

Philosophies of Doubt and Assorted Dragons | Prof. Massimo Pigliucci

Prof. Pigliucci's new book, "Beyond Stoicism: A Guide to the Good Life with Stoics, Skeptics, Epicureans, and Other Ancient Philosophers", is available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/fhbr6nlProfessor Massimo Pigliucci is an American philosopher and biologist who is professor of philosophy at the City College of New York, former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, and former editor in chief for the online magazine Scientia Salon. He is a critic of pseudoscience and creationism, and an advocate for secularism and science education. His recent work has focused on stoicism.<...

Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 1h 34m 37s

Mystery of Divine Incarnations | Swami Satyamayananda

Swami Satyamayananda joined the Vedanta Society of Southern California as Assistant Minister in December of 2018. He became a member of the Ramakrishna Order at Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata in 1988. An initiated disciple of Swami Bhuteshananda (the twelfth president of the Order), he served in various capacities at Advaita Ashrama. In 2008, he joined the Probationers’ Training Centre, Belur Math, as an Acharya (teacher).► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donateVedanta NY Archives: / vedantanewyorkarchives Web: http://vedantany.orgSoundcloud: / vedantany iTunes Podcas...

Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 1h 25m 18s

A Dialogue on Consciousness | Swami Sarvapriyananda and Bernardo Kastrup

Bernardo Kastrup is a Dutch philosopher and computer engineer whose work centres on consciousness studies and analytic idealism, a form of metaphysical idealism developed within the analytic tradition. He questions physicalism and argues that consciousness lies at the foundation of reality. ► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donateVedanta NY Archives: / vedantanewyorkarchives Web: http://vedantany.orgSoundcloud: / vedantany iTunes Podcast: http://bit.ly/vedanta-talks-itunesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IrDmqX...Facebook:

Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 1h 28m 52s

Karma and Rebirth in Hinduism | Swami Medhananda

Karma and Rebirth in Hinduism by Swami Medhananda is available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6alxn9Mhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/elemen...This scholarly book provides an argumentative introduction to the doctrines of karma and rebirth in Hinduism. It explains how various Hindu texts, traditions, and figures have understood the philosophical nuances of karma and rebirth. It also acquaints readers with some of the most important academic debates about these doctrines.Swami Medhananda (Ayon Maharaj) is a monk of the Ramakrishna Order and Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy...

Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 1h 42m 55s

The Application of Bhakti to Daily Life | Swami Nishpapananda

Swami Nishpapananda is a monk of the Ramakrishna Order of India, and an assistant minister at the Vedanta Society of St Louis, where he has resided since 1974. He became interested in Vedanta through college course work, joined the Order in 1981 and received final monastic vows in India in 1995. A graduate of Washington University, Swami Nishpapananda manages the book and multi-media publications of the Vedanta Society and is active in inter-faith work in the St Louis area.► To support the Vedanta Society of New York: http://www.vedantany.org/donateVe...

Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 1h 25m 18s

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