Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda

Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda

Author: Vedanta Society of New York Language: English Episodes: 732
Within the quiet sanctuary of the Vedanta Society of New York, a voice explores the profound depths of an ancient tradition. Vedanta Talks-Swami Sarvapriyananda presents the teacher's illuminating discourses, recorded live, which delve into one of humanity's oldest and most comprehensive spiritual philosophies. Rooted in the wisdom of the Vedas, Vedanta is not merely a historical subject but a living inquiry into the nature of reality itself. Each episode feels like a personal audience, where Swami Sarvapriyananda articulates core principles-such as the essential oneness of all existence and the inherent divinity within each person-with remarkable clarity and contemporary relevance. This podcast, offered by the Society founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894, makes this expansive philosophy accessible, demonstrating how its timeless insights foster genuine personal growth and a meaningful understanding of life's biggest questions. The conversations naturally extend to the harmony found among all religious paths, providing a unifying perspective for seekers from any background. Tuning into this podcast is an invitation to reflect deeply, moving beyond abstract theory to practical wisdom that resonates long after each talk concludes.
Episodes
Tattva Jnana - Knowledge of Ultimate Reality | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:04
"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 Sarvapriyan…
You are the Limitless | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:59
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 tr…
Master Sureshwara on Transcendence of Karma | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:03
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 Ved…
Q&A - The Honey of Non-Duality | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:07
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 ex…
The Honey of Non-Duality | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:57
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 r…
Purnam - The Full | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:13
"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 Sarvapriyana…
Sunyam - The Void | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:43
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
You are the Light Shining | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:30
"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 stra…
28. Mundaka Upanishad | Mantras 3.2.7 - 11 | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:35
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 leav…