Swami Sarvapriyananda on Introduction to Meditation

Talk by Smt. Swami Sarva-Priya-Nandaji Maharaj at Hindu Temple of Augusta, GA on 28th May 2016.
Swami Sarvapriyananda is a dynamic young monk of the Ramakrishna Math. He joined the Ramakrishna Order at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Deoghar, Jharkhand in 1994. Since then he has served the Ramakrishna Mission in various capacities including Vice Principal of the Deoghar Vidyapith Higher Secondary School, Principal of the Sikshana Mandira Teachers' Training College at Belur Math, and as the first Registrar of the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University at Belur Math. At present he is an acharya at the monastic probationers training centre at Belur Math.
He holds a degree in business management from the Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) Bhubaneshwar. His interests are in the fields of spirituality, philosophy, management science and education.

[@singhVarunVikram]

The 10 things to do BEFORE meditation. Swami Ashokanandaji's instructions on the DO's before meditation PROBABLY in the order of priority. 1. Regularity ie DON"T even lose one day. 2. One time. Maintain the time. Early morning - Brahma Mahurta or during dusk or even during noon or at midnight 3. Place - a room or even a corner of a room. Or a meditation mat ie an Aasana. 4. Don't struggle with negative thought rather Concentrate on the positive thoughts. Mind can hold onto only one thought so make active associations to positives. 5. Association - avoid wrong associations eg trashy shows or praise and criticism. 6. Practice of asceticism ie make life simplified. 7. Sit with complete detachment - no husband wife mother father child and completely alone 8. Yearning for God. 9. Connect to god (NOT do immoral thing and connect it to God) 10.Ever meet and hear about God from a Brahmanishtha ie the words of a holy person.

[@krishnakoul7763]

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[@ameeta31]

thank you so much....

[@jkd6969]

Thank you 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@ranga386fe]

1. Get into a habit 2. Fix a Time 3. Fix a Place 4. Don’t control your thoughts 5. Shun unholy Company 6. Simplify your life 7. Detach from your world 8. Yearn for god 9. Connect to god 10. Seek holy company

[@S_alva]

I feel so happy whenever I come across a new video of Swami Sarvapriyanandaji.

[@harshadsharma05]

same

[@jayarajanjn]

same :)

[@sunitamahajan4285]

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[@vsreenivas3524]

Jayarajan J N

[@Anupinsimi]

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[@dearkrish1]

I am very fond of swamiji's lecture as they are mind blowing. I am in Vipasana meditation for the last ten years doing one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening religiously on full lotus pose. These ten points are of great help for a good meditation. Buddha was thorough with Patanjali yoga sutra and went up to 8th jana. Buddha wanted even ordinary people should do meditation for their betterment and the world too. So he did R&D and simplified the technique. I am a changed person with less temper, no longing, more compassion, focussed in my job as a risk engineer. I believe a lot of good things have taken place after initiation in to meditation. I love to give, helpful, sharing info, grateful to everyone and always feeling that others should meditate and obtain great benefits. So I always talk about meditation to known as well as to unknown people and tried to help them to get in to meditation (yai passico - come & see). I am an US citizen and live in SCA for the last 20 years but my heart is very much with Bharath Mata. I send money to India to organizations like Ramakrishna Mission annually. I felt that for many years Bharath Mata being illtreated by unscrupulous corrupted politicians. After NaMo's election, like millions all over the world, I feel that Bharath Mata is in safe hands and I become Modi Bhakt. Everyday, I spent a lot of time reading different stories in face book etc. That is a great distraction for me and my meditation is slowed down. Swamiji's this lecture has helped me to take a decision to stay away from these to maintain good company. I would visit the Monastery near Irvine with in few weeks.

[@GauravGupta-ok5hu]

Krish Santhanam

[@armcreative3917]

Hope you prosper more in your spiritual activities. May God help you.

[@jdankitg]

Krish Santhanam beautiful.

[@Navinchandramehrotra]

Krish Santhanam o

[@lalitakedar]

Wow great experience shared 👍👌

[@gabriele1870]

I am completely intrigued my Swami Sarvapriyananda because he is explaining everything in a way that I can understand what the Sutras truly mean. Thank you for your all the examples you give which brings light to our true self and to life in general. My biggest gratitude to you and those you make it possible for me to watch this on You Tube.

[@pratapagundareddy9306]

Ok

[@tmlavenz]

Swami Sarvapriyananda, what a gift you are to this manifestation. Maybe others will agree-somewhat unlike many other teachers, something about the Swami always felt so... natural, simple, friendly, 'down to earth' as one says. Not a single sign that he felt 'elevated' over others. A true teacher aiming at one service: to get rid of ignorance through knowledge. He pursues this 'goal' simply, one-focusedly, but also in a way that makes you feel at home. Almost like it is a course for 'children'. Never speaking too high, never mystifying, explaining every step. And, something about this approach makes him feel the opposite of an 'elder' or authority or 'sage'. He comes across, in other words, as youthful, inquisitive, delighted... That is why, in this video, it got me for the first time how beautiful he himself is. Perhaps because he is seated and not wearing his skull cap. Everything is otherwise the same, but I see some grey hair. An older face. I only say this in recognition of that beauty. I sense he made a very conscious choice to be as normal as he could appear, ensuring his listeners feel exactly at his level. But, for a flash, I could see in him the realization level he would never flaunt or display. I saw the old man he will grow into and it was very beautiful. I look forward to years, decades I hope, of his teachings filling this world. As he ages in appearance, although this is only appearance, it will be even clearer that he is a guru for us, in a digital age. He has understood something in the spiritual evolution of efficient means. I rejoice of the appearance of a 'wise old man' for our time. Thank you Swami. Brahman is with you and with us.

[@vishnuteja7522]

Have been following RK Mutt since I was a kid. I like the simplicity and purity of all the swamis there.

[@sudeshkolte7688]

Swami's discourses are so crystal clear and penetrate ..... resonate the heart. A real and great deal for me in walking on 'the path'.

[@sanjaygadhalay]

such a beautiful style of presenting ...amazing pool of talent in vivekananda center ..belur math..

[@daliachattopadhyay3313]

Today I had to face a had incident in my workplace.but having seen this video now I am feeling peace in my mind.Take my pranaam Maharaj ji...

[@prasadt3206]

Dalia Chattopadhyay

[@sudhirburde3444]

So much practical with inspiring connecting stories. Meditating is like placing oneself inside a mosquito net, ensuring there is no tear in the net and it is securely tucked, so that the buzzing mind is kept outside.

[@vatsaldixit2]

Swami Sarvapriyananda lectures are par excellence. The clarity of sound recordings in U.S. is far superior. In India the sound recording clarity is not of that standard. In spiritual lectures of the level of Sarpriyanandaji this quality aspect has its own importance so I think.

[@vsreenivas3524]

Vatsal Dixit h

[@shujoyghosh5787]

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[@ashishpisey1892]

Sarvapriyananda ji's teachings are very easy to digest because he makes it so easy to relate to when coming to ancient scriptures and yoga philosophy.

[@priyaa6107]

Every word is a gem! Thank you!

[@larissayang4941]

Thank You Swamy!!! Excellent delivery as always!!!

[@sribeshbeltharia3321]

Everytime I see him , I feel God is going to talk to me about truth of life

[@anilpanchakshariyeshwantra2076]

Swamiji,'s lectures on vedanta are inspirational. I am trying to listen the various lectures as much as I can find on youtube. The easy Language he uses to simplify the intricate teachings in Upanishads is very convincing. I pray to God, someday he may give me an opportunity to meet Swamiji in person so I can bow down my head on his feet.

[@jkd6969]

What a beautiful thought: offer every act to God 🌸🌸🌸, while doing the worldly tasks, dedicate to Worship of God 🙏🏼👌🏽

[@saiashan3832]

Sairam Swami Sarvapriyananda Ji. Listening to your teachings it is becoming easy to focus on the thoughts in a methodical way rather than being lost in any which way thought swinging by. I have even written out the thoughts so I can focus on them as they become a part of my being.With Infinite Love and Gratitude. Saiasha.

[@marcusdavidson3985]

This is the best explanation of meditation I've ever heard - thank you Swami!

[@santhakumari9854]

Swamiji my humble pranams to you 🙏you are my first Guru though I didn’t met you in my life..but every day I listen to ur videos..so inspirational and always motivating us towards spiritual journey 🙏..waiting to have your Dharshan Swamiji

[@srgservicekar4525]

Pranam Maharaja ji.. your lectures are universal.. May GOD bless u with good health..

[@mahendrashukla]

So grateful to Swamiji for such a great contribution on the aspects of meditation .

[@SandeepYadav-xv8dv]

swamy ji u have done magic on my mind feel excited to mediation ...everyday..

[@nckulkarni]

Whenever I listen to him everything looks so simple....thank you Swamiji.

[@debasishroywonderfullife1081]

We are blessed for having heard these words from Swamiji.

[@anilsarode6164]

you know this is what i m looking for and i got it and for last point he had mention , i found himself as an enlighten person currently though i m big fan of Vivekananda .hare Krishna.

[@ranadebray5440]

Thank you so much, Swami ji for the wonderful tips shared with all of us.

[@pusharani2]

Thanku so much for uploading such an excellent talk.

[@eshaantrivedi7594]

this might be his best lecture I have come across so far.. thank you..

[@mokshajetley9244]

Jai Sri Ramakrishna Jai Sri Ramakrishna Jai Sri Ramakrishna Jai Sri Ramakrishna Jai Sri Ramakrishna

[@rabgemini1]

Listen to you everyday..Thanks for bringing in peace to my mind.. Please let us know when you will be in chicago..

[@saiashan3832]

Meditation thoughts I meditate upon. I is the "SELF"I am Brahman. I am Sat Chit Ananda. I am the Witness Consciousness. I am the Sakshi. I illumine the mind. The mind lends the consciousness to The sense organs. The sense organs send the consciousnessUp to the tips of the fingers. I Feel the Consciousnessin my whole body. I am Existence. I am Consciousness. I am Bliss. In me every thing emanates. In me every thing merges back.I am Sat Chit Ananda. I am God. I am Brahman. I am That I am.I am That I am.

[@srikiranlv6601]

salutations to swamiji...his words are crystal clear and so assertive...they leave a profound impact...

[@landgegs]

brings springs in mind.. thanks survapriyanand ji.

[@chandrakantmane5592]

l Thanks swamiji

[@williamyoumans6601]

Thank you, Swami. I appreciate your posting this. I came to the 71st st. Center and got a great deal out of your talk then and here as well. I will be back. Cheers, Bill Youmans

[@truptiparikh2180]

preeti hi te paiye

[@hershchat]

भद्र वचन, धन्यवाद स्वामीजी।

[@jaydeepgajera56]

You don't have to meditate every day of your life. You just have to do it today.

[@margretlakra5588]

Thanks Swamiji for explaining the deeper meaning of meditation, which helps us to connect the almighty

[@indiandivinelifestyle6513]

THANKU VERY MUCH SWAMI JEE A AM CONNECTED WITH U SINCE 2013 .AND AM HAPPY ALSO .AND SWAMI JEE I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SHREE RUDRAM SO PLEASE EXPLAIN US ....SO THAT WE TAKE THE BENIFIT OF IT .PLEASE UPLOAD ALL OF YOUR VIDEO.........THANKU SO MUCH.....

[@jayamajumdar823]

Gone through the lecture by Swamiji but it is an introduction, although very important, I need a guideline of meditation (sitting posture, breathing, way to concentrate the mind and any other things related to).Swamyji, please help me. I am earnestly waiting for your response

[@Vision_Of_Realities]

Jai Sri Ramakrishna 🌺🌺🌺🙏

[@poulbn1]

Very important tips for good meditation really it works

[@Vision_Of_Realities]

Jai Sri Ramakrishna 🙏🌺

[@kathleensutherland6593]

Thank you, Swamiji. This is very practical and helpful.

[@zeemist92]

Namaste, I think the relevant ten points before the start of meditation has been well explained, because preparation of the mind and body is very important before one can meditate. Thank you for bringing out these points. OM

[@chandankumarsanyal7409]

Absolutely helpfull for everybody.

[@rajukunjukrishnan472]

Pranam Guruji 🙏

[@Breeze151]

Thank you swamiji 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sarada_wholesale_sarees]

Please Upload the Actual Guide to the Meditation Swami...! Thank You ..!

[@श्रीगणपति-ड1ल]

Beautiful lectures.

[@hemantrailkar4109]

LECTURES BY SWAMI Sarvapriyanandji are outstanding , but are there any lectures by swamiji in hindi

[@shaileshkumar929]

simple but very informative...thank you swami ji

[@kalyanchakraborty6708]

pl. upload year wise important event untill the passes away of swami vibekananda.

[@prashantagoudapatil6899]

i feel so happy in my day's I was remembered

[@saradajanakiram1625]

Great message thank you Swamiji.

[@anagha.aniruddha16]

Pranam Swamiji 🙏🏻

[@Animeeditz181]

Dissolving the whole of Oneself in to that one thought of GOD. Cessation of all thoughts or accumulation the Whole power of thinking on a single ray of thought. Reaffirming the soul material of oneself slowly and constantly - Living from that one powerful thought of GoD - What can be a great life that a human can live - Praying god for paving a Path for such life

[@karmicprana]

Swami ji, My humble Pranaam ! Could you please explain the 9th point if some one does not believe in religious GOD, then what should he do ? To whom he should offer or connect all his day to day activities ? Is it important to have God in Advaita philosophy ? If yes, then what is the difference between dualism and non-dualism ?

[@kingshukmitra2540]

Sandeep Sharma please ask swami if my this boy and mind Belong this very present world then if my body and mind rebirth can myself recollect you at the time my birth because it's necessity

[@beingself5333]

Question to your answer is touched by swami ji at 12.48. & 46.20 . Offer them to Brahman or atman , pure conciousness(self ).

[@smritihore5604]

Maharaj spech in Bengali please

[@laika5757]

Music to my ears..🎼🎵🎶🎸

[@amarashreesoppimath5276]

Pranam maharaji....

[@Sincere-c]

The meditation part is missing. But very good talk. Thank you Swamiji

[@shiridi100]

Pl. upload actual meditation . Actual guided meditation for all of us to practice. We will appreciate that.

[@nirodha35]

Swami, please visit the Netherlands!

[@lipphani]

Excellent but missing the meditation part, can we have an video or even audio for the meditation part please

[@sriramaramanaam]

Lipika Phani, Swamiji instructed us not to record meditation portion. It was a guided meditation technique.

[@MrSriram1987]

sriramaramanaam was that yoga nidra or different one??

[@samratdutta9847]

Type sarvapriyananda meditation

[@rosappan]

Namaskaram Guru 🙏 🙏🙏 🙏🙏 🙏🙏 🙏🙏 🙏🙏 🙏

[@flower4629]

Thank you 🙏

[@mypetpal7382]

Jai gurudev

[@jayganatra1889]

Thank You very much for sharing...

[@jdankitg]

He is just Superb!

[@shalinishalu1474]

awesome...😃😃😃😃😊😊😊😊😊😊☺☺☺☺☺🙆🙆🙆🙆🙆👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌

[@girishgoudapatil8241]

Blessed 🙏🕉️

[@rnvasudev7571]

🙏🏻

[@arghyadutta1331]

Pronam Maharaj

[@samirdas641]

Really aspiring explanation

[@indirachaudhuri6400]

Pronam Swamiji

[@ananthh.v.3193]

Apart from above mentioned points, also need to have right food, preferably sathvic.

[@vishalmanna3466]

Please tell me how find peace in every life

[@sadhikaany4157]

Please correct the first line of description - it is not "Smt." Swami as that abbreviation "Smt." stands for Shrimati in society and working world of India. Thank you.

[@shekarbharatwaj8516]

Thank you

[@jayasrisil8557]

Americanized swamiji giving speech on Buddhism ,Hinduism.

[@chayandas5703]

Swami ji said in video that he will discuss 10 points before pratice of meditation.. so is there any video of him teaching meditation ?

[@samratdutta9847]

Type sarvapriyananda meditation

[@missratna5160]

Swamiji pranam,

[@vikaspandey7660]

Where is the next part?

[@vineet0301]

what is the role of mudra in meditation

[@ratisethna2528]

Ping

[@preeyamuttappagol62]

tq ji

[@tpjanardanan]

Can the guided meditation video be uploaded? Thank you.

[@sriramaramanaam]

Trivandrum Padmanabhan Janardanan, it is guided meditation. Swamiji requested us not to record.

[@manjugupta7752]

🙏🙏

[@mautweety9986]

wonderful msg..

[@soumyendragoswami6860]

I am not believer of any god or religion then what should I do. Am I forbidden for meditation?

[@TruthSeeker-yw9cu]

Soumyendra Goswami no meditation has nothing to do with religion.....you can do meditation

[@sanjusj2620]

Soumyendra Goswami then, you are a seeker....seek it by yourself.... you will become Buddha

[@mrityunjoychatterjee9001]

JUST AWSMMMMMM.............

[@abatanubanerjee]

A note: Swamiji is not a Smt. (shrimati - female). He is Shri (male).

[@sriramaramanaam]

It is not Shrimati, it is Shrimat or Shrimad.

[@sagartalele8127]

I can't meditate means can't concentrate pl give suggestion

[@beingself5333]

Meditation & concentration are different. Meditation means witnessing the mind( thoughts, feelings ,desires)as witness conciousness (sakshi or drishta bhav). Concentration means focusing your attention on a fixed goal . Concentration is short term purpose oriented . Meditation is living in present , there by embracing the result( efforts, skills may be improved , honed ).

[@indrani.bijan.ganguly8796]

PRONAM THAKUR

[@vineetbhardwaj2947]

🙏🙏👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rupakrims]

thanx

[@dineshbaweja7346]

Pls provide mail I'd of Swami Ji

[@chitraguha9012]

Meditation niye Jodi bangla te bolen tahole khub bhslo hoye

[@prashantagoudapatil6899]

i feel so happy in my day's I was remembered

[@tejwatisaxena2494]

Thank u so much to introduce this subject I was waiting to hear his explain is very precious