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Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple: Sunday Talks

Vedanta Society of Southern California, Santa Barbara
Vedanta
Swami Vivekananda
Karma
Sri Ramakrishna
Hinduism
Love
Self-Realization
Bhagavad Gita
Spirituality
Suffering
Meditation
God
Dharma
Moksha
Compassion
Ramakrishna
Spiritual Growth
Divine Mother
Spiritual Practice
Jesus Christ

Sunday talks given at the Santa Barbara Vedanta Temple.

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Swami Chidbrahmananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on Sunday June 7, 2026.

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Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on May 31, 2026.

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Swami Sarvadevananda, the Minister in charge of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, gave this talk on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the Santa Barbara Temple.

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Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara Temple on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

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Guru - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Q: Can your own heart be your guru?
The speaker affirms that the inner guru exists and that interiour silence helps one hear it, but notes that many people still need an external face of guidance to steady and orient their practice.
Guru - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Q: Does anybody have a question before we go?
Audience members ask about practical aspects of finding and recognizing a guru, and the speaker encourages trusting the universe for a teacher when the time is right, while also stressing the importance of presence and personal practice.
To Set My Sail - Swami Chidbrahmananda
Q: If I'm not the doer, how should I act in daily life?
Focus on inner discipline, self-awareness, and surrender to grace, while still taking responsibility for one's actions and choices.
Unconditional Love of Jesus and Maa Sarada - Swami Sarvadevananda
Q: Can I say something?
The discussion shifts to reflections on unconditional love and how faiths intersect, with emphasis on applying compassion and humility in everyday life.
Love Without Leashes - Swami Dhyanayogananda
Q: How realistic is unconditional love in everyday relationships?
Unconditional love is presented as a practiced ideal that becomes natural when you recognize your own wholeness and stop seeking fulfillment outside of yourself; boundaries may exist, but they come from understanding the nature of love rather than from possession or control.

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