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
Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 4) | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:27
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…
1. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi Samvada [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:59
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 Hin…
166. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 11 - 15 | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:18
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…
165. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 6 - 10 I Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:17
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 teach…
164. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verse 6 I Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:47
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 teach…
Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:59
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 tex…
Isha Upanishad | Mantras 17 - 18 | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:37
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…
Ask Swami with Swami Sarvapriyananda | Dec 28th, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:18
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…
Philosophies of Doubt and Assorted Dragons | Prof. Massimo Pigliucci [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:37
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 A…