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Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda

Vedanta Society of New York
Vedanta
Brahman
Sri Ramakrishna
Advaita Vedanta
Bhagavad Gita
Consciousness
Self-Realization
Panchadasi
Swami Vivekananda
Maya
Karma
Meditation
Hinduism
Enlightenment
Kena Upanishad
Spirituality
Atman
Bhakti
Non-Duality
Isha Upanishad

Swami Sarvapriyananda delivers insightful talks on Vedanta at the Vedanta Society of New York, an institution founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Vedanta, rooted in the ancient Vedas, is one of the world’s oldest and most expansive spiritual philosophies. It emphasizes the oneness of all existence, the divinity of the individual soul, and the harmony among all religions, offering timeless wisdom... more

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Join Swami Sarvapriyananda and the late Padma Shri Prof. Robert Thurman as they engage in a dialogue exploring the nature of consciousness through the lenses of Vedanta, Buddhism, and Madhyamika philosophy. A thought-provoking conversation on reality... more

Swami Anubhavananda is a renowned Vedanta teacher known for his joyful and practical message of “Be Happy.” He served as an acharya (teacher) at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai, a postgraduate academy for Vedantic studies, and is the founder of the ... more

Pravrajika Shuddhatmaprana is an ordained nun of the Vedanta Society of Southern California, and is currently posted at the Vivekananda Retreat in Ridgely, New York (ridgely.org). For many years, Shuddhatmaprana has been active in the publica... more

Dr. Aleksandar Uskokov is Senior Lector in Sanskrit in the South Asian Studies Council. He works in Indian philosophy and the history of ideas, primarily in the traditions of Vedānta, Mīmāṁsā, and Vaishnavism. He holds a PhD in South Asian Languages ... more

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Swami Sarvapriyananda
Renowned Vedanta scholar-practitioner
Vedanta Society of New York
Episode: Swami Sarvapriyananda & Robert Thurman on Consciousness, Vedanta, and Madhyamika
Robert Thurman
Scholar, Buddhist studies professor
Columbia University (as indicated by context)
Episode: Swami Sarvapriyananda & Robert Thurman on Consciousness, Vedanta, and Madhyamika
Swami Anubhavananda Saraswati
A wandering monk (parivrajak) delivering Vedanta talks
Vedanta Society of New York
Episode: Being without Becoming | Swami Anubhavananda Saraswati
Aleksandar Uskokov
Senior Lecturer in Sanskrit and Director of Undergraduate Studies, South Asian Studies; Coordinator of the Buddhist Studies Initiative at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: On Freedom and Fatalism: The Yogavasistha and Arthur Schopenhauer | Dr. Aleksandar Uskokov
Mahatma Pranam
Guest discussing practical aspects of applying Vedanta to daily life and business
Episode: Gospel | Chapter 6: Dec 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Dr. Janki Santoke
Author, public speaker, and Vedanta philosopher; senior disciple of Swami Parthasarathy
Vedanta Wisdom Trust; author of The Happiness Guarantee Trilogy
Episode: The Happiness Guarantee: Insights from Vedanta | Dr. Janki Santoke
Rabbi Ben Spratt
Senior rabbi of Congregation Rodeph Sholom
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
Episode: Searching for the Divine – An Exploration of Jewish Theology | Rabbi Benjamin H. Spratt
Ram Swamiji
Questioner and guest interlocutor
Episode: 7. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Mantra 2.4.11 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Dr. Jeffery D. Long
Carl W. Ziegler Professor of Religion, Philosophy, and Asian Studies at Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown College
Episode: The Reality and Unreality of Rebirth | Prof. Jeffery Long

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Swami Sarvapriyananda
Host and Vedanta teacher delivering talks, moderating Q&A, and exploring Vedanta across episodes.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Woww

    How can someone seeking enlightenment ask for anything more? The Gita, The Gospel by Gupta, The Upanishads.

    Unbelievable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anotsofunnyguy
    United States5 months ago
  • Remarkable

    My most favorite spiritual teaching podcast ever. Thank you Vedanta society for making this available.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abhi777
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent and inspiring exposition of Indian philosophy and spirituality. Truly one of my favorite podcasts. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zagobago
    United States7 months ago
  • Inspiring

    His sharp intellect, clarity of thought and storytelling is spiritually inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lulu baby SF
    United States10 months ago
  • Enlightening

    Swamijj is a Schlolar with a common man’s touch. His talks are thought provoking and calming at the same time. I often listen to him to gain perspective in my life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ILikeThatSam
    United Statesa year ago

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175. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verse 5 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Q: What is the relation between the Jiva and the Atman, and how does one live with this understanding in daily life?
The Atman is the unchanging self, pure existence-consciousness-bliss. The Jiva, identified with the body-mind, is a changing bundle of thoughts and sensations. Through steady Vedantic inquiry and Adhyatma Nitya, one disidentifies from the body-mind and learns to dwell in the awareness of the Atman, allowing daily life to be performed as service to the divine rather than as personal ambition.
The Joy of Spiritual Practice | Pravrajika Shuddhatmaprana
Q: How do you know when you have found your Ishta?
Trust in guidance from your teacher, and observe whether the chosen Ishta resonates deeply and sustains devotion; if unsure, accept the teacher's Ishta and let the mantra lead you toward loving that form.
On Freedom and Fatalism: The Yogavasistha and Arthur Schopenhauer | Dr. Aleksandar Uskokov
Q: What is the relationship between freedom from the will and freedom from the intellect in Schopenhauer's view?
Freedom from the will means cessation of striving for life, while the intellect serves as a tool to realize that freedom; true liberation for Schopenhauer involves ascetic practice and disinterested knowledge, not simply intellectual insight.
On Freedom and Fatalism: The Yogavasistha and Arthur Schopenhauer | Dr. Aleksandar Uskokov
Q: How does the Yoga Vasishtha describe co-creation after liberation—do you still create or influence the world?
Post-liberation, creation is possible but driven by attenuated vasanas; a liberated being can intend and write new worlds within the space of consciousness, using knowledge to guide there without being impelled by former impulses.
On Freedom and Fatalism: The Yogavasistha and Arthur Schopenhauer | Dr. Aleksandar Uskokov
Q: Is it that the will is spontaneous, but what you will exactly cannot be spontaneous?
Yes, the will can be spontaneous at a general level, but the specific contents of what one wills are shaped by past experiences and mental traces; the text suggests co-creating the world while retaining boundaries set by vasanas.

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Listeners tune in for deep discussions of Vedanta, non-dual philosophy, and practical spirituality, with a focus on how awareness, consciousness, and the nature of the self shape everyday life. Episodes thread together classic topics like Advaita, Karma Yoga, Bhakti, and Jnana, often using vivid metaphors and audience Q&A to ground abstract ideas in real-world application. A notable strength is the clear, analytical yet accessible delivery by a single, highly regarded teacher who integrates scriptural insight with contemporary questions about mind, science, and ethics. The show often features guests who illuminate Vedanta-era texts and modern applications, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking intellectual rigor balanced with contemp... more

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