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Vedanta Talks - Swami Sarvapriyananda

Vedanta Society of New York

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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 for personal and spiritual growth. Through these talks, Swami Sarvapriyananda explores profound spiritual truths, making Vedanta’s teachings relevant to modern seekers.

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  1. Gospel | Chapter 6: Oct 28, 1882 (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 04 min

    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…

  2. 171. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verses 1-4 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 08 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 1-4 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 Gita,…

  3. Gospel | Chapters 5,6: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 6) & Oct 28, 1882 (Part 1) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 55 min

    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…

  4. 170. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 14, Verses 26-27 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 10 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 26-27 from the fourteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the Bhagavad Gita, 'the Song of God,' unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta.…

  5. 5. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Mantra 2.4.6 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 15 min

    In this discourse, Swami Sarvapriyananda covers only the part of the Upanishad called "Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi Samvada (Mantras: 2.4.1 to 2.4.14)" The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, one of the oldest and most foundational…

  6. 4. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Mantra 2.4.5 continued | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 08 min

    In this discourse, Swami Sarvapriyananda covers only the part of the Upanishad called "Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi Samvada (Mantras: 2.4.1 to 2.4.14)" The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, one of the oldest and most foundational…

  7. 169. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 14, Verses 23-25 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 13 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 23-25 from the fourteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks by Swami Sarvapriyananda on the Bhagavad Gita, 'the Song of God,' unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta.…

  8. Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 6) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 14 min

    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…

  9. 3. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi Samvada: Mantras 2.4.1 to 2.4.5

    · 1 h 13 min

    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…

  10. 168. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 14 Verse 21-22 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 10 min

    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…

  11. Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 5) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 57 min

    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…

  12. 2. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi Samvada: Introduction continued...

    · 1 h 14 min

    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…

  13. 167. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 16 - 20 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 12 min

    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…

  14. Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 4) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 57 min

    The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarvapriyananda 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…

  15. 1. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad - Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi Samvada

    · 1 h 11 min

    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…

  16. 166. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 11 - 15 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 59 min

    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…

  17. 165. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 6 - 10 I Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 11 min

    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…

  18. 164. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verse 6 I Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 02 min

    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…

  19. Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 13 min

    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…

  20. Isha Upanishad | Mantras 17 - 18 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 02 min

    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…

  21. Ask Swami with Swami Sarvapriyananda | Dec 28th, 2025

    · 1 h 19 min

    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 - Intro 02:30 - How can there be "pure experience", if there is no object to…

  22. Karma: What It Is, What It’s Not, Why It Is Important To Understand | Philip Goldberg

    · 1 h 10 min

    Philips Goldberg's new book, "Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life", is now available: https://a.co/d/49rZCwL Philip Goldberg is the author or co-author of numerous…

  23. Philosophies of Doubt and Assorted Dragons | Prof. Massimo Pigliucci

    · 1 h 35 min

    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/fhbr6nl Professor Massimo Pigliucci is…

  24. Mystery of Divine Incarnations | Swami Satyamayananda

    · 1 h 25 min

    Swami Satyamayananda joined the Vedanta Society of Southern California as Assistant Minister in December of 2018. He became a member of the Ramakrishna Order at Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata in 1988. An initiated disciple…

  25. A Dialogue on Consciousness | Swami Sarvapriyananda and Bernardo Kastrup

    · 1 h 29 min

    Bernardo Kastrup is a Dutch philosopher and computer engineer whose work centres on consciousness studies and analytic idealism, a form of metaphysical idealism developed within the analytic tradition. He questions…

  26. Karma and Rebirth in Hinduism | Swami Medhananda

    · 1 h 43 min

    Karma and Rebirth in Hinduism by Swami Medhananda is available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6alxn9M https://www.cambridge.org/core/elemen... This scholarly book provides an argumentative introduction to the doctrines of…

  27. The Application of Bhakti to Daily Life | Swami Nishpapananda

    · 1 h 25 min

    Swami Nishpapananda is a monk of the Ramakrishna Order of India, and an assistant minister at the Vedanta Society of St Louis, where he has resided since 1974. He became interested in Vedanta through college course…

  28. Christian Spirituality | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 13 min

    wami Sarvapriyananda explores Christian spirituality through the lens of Vedanta. He delves into the core teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount offering a unique Vedantic perspective. This talk emphasizes…

  29. Philosophies of Pleasure and of Character | Prof. Massimo Pigliucci

    · 1 h 49 min

    Professor Massimo Pigliucci, K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy, The City College of New York. Professor Massimo Pigliucci is an American philosopher and biologist who is professor of philosophy at the City College of…

  30. 11. Isha Upanishad | Mantras 15 - 16 | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 11 min

    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…

  31. Holy Mother: Our Spiritual Guide | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 07 min

    Sri Sarada Devi, affectionately known as Holy Mother, was a spiritual leader and the wife of Sri Ramakrishna, one of the most highly revered saints in India. She is revered as a symbol of universal motherhood, whose…

  32. The Yoga of Necessity | Swami Nishpapananda | Vedanta Society of St. Louis

    · 1 h 23 min

    Swami Nishpapananda is a monk of the Ramakrishna Order of India, and an assistant minister at the Vedanta Society of St Louis, where he has resided since 1974. He became interested in Vedanta through college course…

  33. Mantra: Theory and Practice of Mantra in Kashmir Shaivism | Prof. Sthaneshwar Timalsina

    · 1 h 36 min

    Dr. Sthaneshwar Timalsina received academic and philological training from Mahendra Sanskrit University in Kathmandu; Sampurnananda Sanskrit University in Varanasi; as well as Martin Luther University in Germany, where…

  34. From Lower Truth to Higher Truth: Vedanta in Practice | Prof. Jeffery Long

    · 51 min

    Dr. Jeffery D. Long, the Carl W. Zeigler Professor of Religion, Philosophy, and Asian Studies, specializes in the religions and philosophies of India. He is the author of several books and numerous articles, as well as…

  35. Gospel | Chapter 5: Oct 27, 1882 (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 09 min

    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…

  36. Gospel | Chapters 4,5: Oct 24, 1882 & Oct 27, 1882 (Part 1) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 00 min

    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…

  37. Gospel | Chapter 4: Oct 22 1882 (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 04 min

    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…

  38. Gospel | Chapter 4: Oct 22 1882 (Part 1) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 08 min

    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…

  39. Gospel | Chapter 4: Oct 16, 1882 (Part 4) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 08 min

    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…

  40. Gospel | Chapter 4: Oct 16, 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 12 min

    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…

  41. Gospel | Chapter 4: Oct 16, 1882 (Part 2) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 09 min

    wami 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…

  42. Professor Edwin Bryant Answers: Are Hindu Gods Mythological or Real?

    · 1 h 54 min

    Dr. Edwin Bryant received his Ph.D in Indic languages and Cultures from Columbia University. He taught Hinduism at Harvard University for three years, and is presently the professor of Hinduism at Rutgers University…

  43. Self-Ignorance: Why Are We Afraid to Know Ourselves? | Prof. Arindam Chakrabarti

    · 1 h 37 min

    All of us recall, upon waking up, that during deep sleep we knew nothing at all. But even when awake, while claiming so much scientific and practically useful knowledge about the material world, each of us, if honest,…

  44. Sri Ramakrishna: The Synthesis of Vedanta | Prof. Jeffery Long

    · 1 h 29 min

    Dr. Jeffery D. Long, the Carl W. Zeigler Professor of Religion, Philosophy, and Asian Studies, specializes in the religions and philosophies of India. He is the author of several books and numerous articles, as well as…

  45. Dharma Across Traditions | Swami Sarvapriyananda, Dr. Sthaneshwar Timalsina, & Khentrul Rinpoche

    · 1 h 49 min

    On the eve of the September 11th anniversary, PSI hosted a powerful evening of contemplative dialogue and spiritual solidarity. Peace in Dialogue: Dharma Across Traditions brought together three extraordinary…

  46. Gospel | Chapter 4: Aug 24, 1882 (Part 4) & Oct 16 1882 (Part 1) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 02 min

    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…

  47. Classical Yoga, Modern Science – A Joint Conversation | Eddie Stern & Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 54 min

    https://eddiestern.com https://broomestreetganesh.org Eddie Stern, founder of Broome Street Ganesh Temple and Broome Street Yoga, is an MSc, CYT, author of the bestselling One Simple Thing, A New Look at the Science…

  48. 163. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14, Verses 1 - 5 I Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 21 min

    Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 1-5 from the fourteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. This series of talks unfolds the highest truths of Vedanta through the study of "The Song of God". Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 14…

  49. Gospel | Chapter 4: Aug 24, 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 00 min

    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…

  50. Gospel | Chapter 4: Aug 24, 1882 (Part 3) | Swami Sarvapriyananda

    · 1 h 00 min

    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…

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