Sri Chaitanya - The Love of God | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Sri Chaitanya - The Love of God | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Author: Vedanta Society of New York April 9, 2026 Duration: 1:18:23

Divine Personalities | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Swami Sarvapriyananda’s offers an inspiring overview of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s life, from his early brilliance in Navadvipa to his transformation into a world-teacher of ecstatic devotion. The talk highlights Chaitanya’s message of divine love, the chanting of God’s name, and his enduring influence on bhakti spirituality.

0:00 Opening prayer and introduction

2:00 Birth, early life, and scholarship in Navadvipa

11:00 Spiritual transformation at Gaya

13:00 Kirtan, devotion, and the power of God’s name

27:30 Jagai and Madhai; Chaitanya’s compassion

32:00 Renunciation and journey to Puri

40:00 Sacred stories and devotional travels

45:00 Ecstatic love of Jagannath Puri


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda
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Duration: 1:01:15
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Gospel | Chapter 6: Nov 1882 | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:33
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Duration: 1:01:28
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Duration: 1:21:35
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Duration: 1:07:01
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176. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verse 6 | Swami Sarvapriyananda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:28
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…