Swami Sarvapriyananda on Suffering, Death, Karma, and Advaita Vedanta!

In this episode, we talk with Swami Sarvapriyananda, the spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. He is known worldwide for his inspiring talks on Vedanta.
During our conversation, we explore essential and thought-provoking topics such as suffering, death, karma, life, and the teachings of Advaita Vedanta.
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[@maxrosette2378]

As a Christian, I have found that Advaita Vedanta completes my journey towards enlightenment or as in Christian terms Salvation. Thank you Swamiji. Swami Sarvapriyananda you have given sense to my faith in Jesus Christ.

[@paradisecaregiving7126]

Dear Friend, Namaskar 🕉️🙏 So happy to read your comment. Most of my life, i considered myself a Christian who loved God and Jesus but at 55 years old, i looked around our congregation and found so many that related to the faith so differently than i. It was the time of the Iraq conflict and many of the flock were in favour of war. I became despondent with these incongruities and eventually left my church. But a seed was planted, years prior, by a painting of an old, Indian man that hung above the mantle in the house i shared by my English wife. His name is Sri Ramana Maharshi... the picture was painted in Tiruvannamalai in 1973 by American artist Wendel Field, given to my wife before she returned to England after a six month stay and eventually landed in that small cottage in Kew Gardens in 1983 She and that painting changed the course of my life, yet it would take decades to come to fruition. Today, I live in Tiruvannamalai as an initiated, American/Hindu Monk. This is the last chapter in this life and i have benefitted greatly from both my previous Christian faith and Vedanta. It has been said that by following the principles and wisdom of Vedanta, one can become a better Christian, a better Muslim, a better etc. etc. I found this to be true... and clearly, so have you🙏 With respect and gratitude, Swami Markandeya 🌈 Jai Ma ♥️ Jai Yogi Ramsuratkumar 🦋 Jai Rabbi Yeshua Emmanuel 🕊️

[@oldnewsglory]

Beautiful ❤️‍🔥🙏🏻

[@AlphaQ922]

I AM the way the life and the Truth is a teaching for all of us . Jesus had the same message as Shankara.. 🙏

[@world-of-susan.]

God told Moses His name as I Am , ‘Say this to the people of Israel, 'I am has sent me to you.'

[@combat618]

Take lsd once and you will never believe in Jesus again

[@PradeepSharma-vi7uc]

Listening to Swami Sarvpriyananda is as good as witnessing to Swami Vivekananda, thanks a lot Shradha Sharma

[@sudhakar7889]

As you've not witnessed Swami Vivekananda before, you can't really say that.

[@PradeepSharma-vi7uc]

Bhawnao ko samjho !!

[@subhabanerji3658]

Hearty Thanks​ , support you, 😂how it cld.be possible to say, as good as witnessing Swamy Vivekananda ? @@sudhakar7889

[@rajanmathews1]

Swami Vivekananda is enlightened ,is swami sarvapriyananda enlightened ,comparison seems silly.

[@ketansrivastav]

@@rajanmathews1 in one of his talks it hit me: he really might be enlightened. He is awaken -- even if not completely jeevanmukta

[@SakshiChhabra-sr1yr]

Swami Sarvapriyananda is a Spiritual giant. I have met him in Delhi. Thank you for inviting him.

[@80myvideos]

You are blessed🙏How do you contact and connect with him?

[@SakshiChhabra-sr1yr]

Indeed. It was a heartfelt moment for me. He was invited for a talk at RK ashram delhi. One of his relatives from calcutta is my friend.

[@NoThing-ec9km]

wow u r so lucky

[@KrishnaDahiya-fr9se]

​@@NoThing-ec9km you are sound of silence you are braman .

[@KrishnaDahiya-fr9se]

Only Sandeep maheswari and Swami make spirituality esay way

[@sancharitaom]

Swami Sarvapriyananda is a rare gem in today’s world and I consider myself blessed to be his student for the past many years. His talks and guidances have immensely helped me understand and clear my concepts of the many facets of our Upanishads and in turn see understand this life better. Thank you so much Swamiji 🙏🙏 koti koti Pranams to you 🙏🙏

[@shank3986]

I am a bit curious, can you please tell me how you have become his student. Does he still teach ?

[@somdattaofficial3654]

Yes please. Want to know

[@arthyvenkatesh8579]

I watch his KZbin and have become his student though he doesn't know me

[@NoThing-ec9km]

U r beautiful

[@esthersamuel2981]

Cffff

[@sunnytalks8618]

Swami Sarvapriyananda is an icon of Indian values and principles for global consumption.

[@striverFor]

Don't you mean icon, not iconoclast?

[@striverFor]

Don't you mean Icon?

[@pietwandelaar1743]

Please look up the definition of "iconoclast" and reconsider the wording of this comment. Perhaps "proponent" is a more suitable term.

[@montybanerjee1]

Swamiji looks, speaks & acts like a normal being but after listening for 12 or more years, I have little doubt about his advanced soulhood. Blessed by Ramakrishna. We are all blessed.

[@hikicha]

03:00 why he is special. He gives respect to all paths and gives a perspective . Wonderful

[@vish2553]

That’s a problem. Abrahamic religions are cults of EXCLUSIVISM and equating Sanatana Dharma with them, is unforgivable and unfortunate. My pranams to Swamy ji

[@world-of-susan.]

@@vish2553not really. It is the interpretation that makes it exclusive. There are many indications in the Bible which warns people about not judging believers of other religions as they are followers of a different master.

[@greentwinkle]

@@vish2553very rightly put, our dharma gurus do this mistake of comparing Sanatan dharma with Abrahamic religions which are just a cult(few more than the other). but I think since they are enlightened they see god in everything and want to teach that nothing should stop someone from attending the supreme power.

[@lokayatavishwam9594]

​@@vish2553Equating the essence of all religious formations is not the same as condoning different instances of practices or attitudes. The whole point of advaita vedanta is to realize that all apparent contradictions and horrors are here for a reason- to remind us of the necessity of unity. Without clarity of this oneness underlying all differences, one can't transform themselves and by implication, others..once you truly believe that your clan is better than others, you are no longer a spiritual seeker. Kabir, Data Sahib, Sadhu Singh, are all equally important figures to the Indian mystical tradition, albeit following different paths to the Truth.

[@shreyashisengupta733]

Swami Sarvapriyananda sir and Rajarshi Nandi sir ... Youtubing for only these two souls. Proud to be a Bengali

[@dass6061]

What aspects of Bengali make you proud? Please know this 70% of Bengali is now muslim and Christians. You lost your identity nevertheless you feel proud. It's ridiculous 😡

[@officemail8431]

Shradha Sharma could have been seated in a proper posture in front of Sarvapriyanandaji Maharaj .

[@sunnytalks8618]

Govt of India should ask RKM and Swamiji in particular to impart value and principles, he is one of India’s finest brain and mind and we must put it to maximum use for wholistic development of India.

[@rajshenoy8506]

As it is BJP and current govt is branded as “right wing hardcore nationalist” (as though that is something wrong” if they reach out to RKM and its likes for an educative initiative then the so- called educated-but-stupid Hindus will be the first to object!!! BUT - I totally agree with you and surely hope that this will come true soon

[@narayanathota4318]

No politician will want to ruin his business.The knowledge that Swami Sarvapriyananda imparts is andidote to the present day communal politics of the Hindu -Muslim variety And no poisonous snake would like it's potential victims get antidote to its own venom

[@narayanathota4318]

No politician will want to ruin his business. The knowledge that Swami Sarvapriya anda imparts is antidote to the present day communal politics of Hindu -Muslim variety. And no poisonous snake would like it's potential victims getting antidote to its own venom

[@panchamisen9076]

Yes, he is a true replica of swami vivekananda n true icon whome everyone must follow up

[@marthell6159]

My pranams to Swamiji! I grew up Buddhist but the last 5-6 years I’ve been practicing Advaita Vedanta. I’m happy to be a Santani.

[@thewittyrascal4908]

Welcome home brother

[@rupaghosh668]

It's all "as they are ways, so there are paths." Let the whole world come under a single umbrella... spirituality 🙏

[@Apeus123]

I love Swami Sarvapriyananda ,I love Vedanta ❤

[@pradeepdas1841]

Yes. Been listening to Swami Sarvapriyananda daily for past 4 years or more

[@mattmaxwell7772]

Beautiful talk, Swamiji! Your wisdom & humility shine through. Yes, I have always felt that bhakti yoga, jnana yoga, karma yoga, & raj yoga are all valid & complimentary paths. My devotion is based on experience, not belief. Om shanti, shanti, shanti!

[@poojabhatt3675]

Delighted to see pujaniya Swamiji stepping into the world of podcasts. Thank you so much to the host for doing this❤

[@swetakedia9232]

I have been listening to him last 6 yrs randomly. It's a blessing to listen him and have him. We can understand human sufferings.

[@pratikpatil6342]

My favorite. Learnt many Upanishads from him. Currently studying Bhagvad-Gita under him ❤

[@URM8831]

When our swamiji speaks it just penetrates right into our core. My swamiji, my guru. 🙏 Whatever tiny thing I know and whatever I'm it's because of my Swamiji. My pranams at his Lotus feet🙏

[@chetankhandelwal3745]

घोर कर्म में रत रहे, कामना से मुक्त है पाने खोने अर्थ नही, वो सत्य से संयुक्त है।

[@manishakalvit9613]

आचार्य प्रशांत worrier

[@BHUPENDRAMONDAL]

Swamiji has changed my life, listening to his talks, I bow down to his holiness for giving meaning to my existence.

[@sayantanic7005]

Thank you so much Shraddha for this Interview. Waiting for the second part. Swamiji is the enlightened being who is being loved and respected by the entire world.

[@kumarakantirava429]

I like these Interviews of Swamiji than those Heavy MetaPhysics Lectures that he delivers !! So much to learn from these interactions. Thank You Swamiji & the interviewer.

[@neotheek]

Swami Sarvapriyananda and Acharya Prashant are godsend for us...❤❤❤

[@jojowowo628]

I personally wouldn't compare Acharya Prashant with someone like Swami ji. Acharya Prashant is just running a cult

[@parmar__12]

Don't insult Swami ji by putting him in same sentence with that prashant

[@jojowowo628]

@@parmar__12 yes exactly 👍

[@dibyaraj108]

Don't try to stick someone like him with Swami, it's insulting to a true Swami and pathetic cheap marketing 😅

[@abhishekmazumdar2072]

I enjoy and try to understand both. Both prescribe mano mat jaano. My respect for both.

[@njeyasreedharan]

Melodious music for my ears and happy tears from my eyes. I am blessed to be alive to watch (see and hear) this insightful interview.

[@dipalibiswas8873]

Swamiji lives what he teaches. He shows us the path of practical Vedanta. How wonderful and how satisfying it is in today's world. Infinite Thanks and Pranam to You Swamiji for surely and slowly enlightening us. Hari Om Tat Sat.🙏🙏🙏

[@girishgoudapatil8241]

I am searching maharaj talk on vedanta society newyork from 2 - 3 weeks no talk swamiji appeared here i am blessed to see him Pranam Maharaj

[@swatimeswani6531]

His videos are available on " the vedic verse " on you tube

[@PoetDesh]

Feeling fortunate to be in the company of an enlightened Rishi Swami Sarvapriyananda ji while watching this video. Pranam, respected Swami ji.

[@swamivedantanandapuri1322]

Wonderful. Many thanks. Sastanga pranaam🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Swami Vedantananda Puri

[@lingammunuswamy7778]

Just the smile of Swamiji illumines me....

[@sanchaitamohanti8058]

প্রণাম স্বামীজি ....শান্তি পাই আপনার কথা শুনে...

[@ashok.vardhan.g]

Having listened to a lot of talks from Swami Sarvapriyananda when he was interacting with various other individuals I was vacillating between whether to continue further or not noticing the quality and nature of questions that this interviewer was posing, yet skeptically and patiently I continued for the most part, and as expected Swami did leave us with some pearls from the Geeta towards the end: नेहाभिक्रमनाशोऽस्ति प्रत्यवायो न विद्यते | स्वल्पमप्यस्य धर्मस्य त्रायते महतो भयात् || 40|| Shree Krishna says that no loss ever comes from endeavor made on this path. This is because whatever material assets we accumulate in the present life have to be left behind at the time of death. But if we make any spiritual advancement on the path of Yoga, that eternal spirit preserves it, and gives us the fruits in the next life, enabling us to start off from where we had left.

[@WoSarvatraHain]

It's best if genuinely committed seekers interview Swamiji and others like Swamiji. The effect of continuous tapasya should radiate on the interviewer's face.

[@WoSarvatraHain]

And tapasya doesn't mean going on snow and standing on one leg.

[@explorebeauty3270]

I love Vedanta and the philosophy it can solve lot of problem of Indian society. He is one of the wonderful swami ji who spreading knowledge

[@crossofamber]

In the Swami's other talks I gained much-needed knowledge - in this talk, I was given the Swami's great inspiration 🙏 thank you, Swami!

[@pradeepacharya5943]

I strongly believe that we need to teach values to our children for a better society.Values are being taught in language teaching but this is not enough.

[@believ100]

You are absolutely right. Unfortunately most middle class Indians are mostly interested in pushing their children towards academic success and monetary values.

[@sarmisthaguha5447]

These lectures are so enriching and so enlightening. I learn everyday through all these lectures.

[@smritirekhadas6057]

Very inspiring to listen to You always, Rev.Swamiji Granted that spiritual practices issue result,Very hopeful But,l don't know, why l am so disturbed, when l hear about, read also, aspirants becoming insane while they're pursuing their spiritual goals. My headache hasn't been proven but I suffer intensely. Earlier l would dwell on Tat Twam Asi or Drig Drishya, Vivek or The story of 10th man ,would find, get relief. As I'm progressing in age l seem to have lesser results n the quality of meditation becoming shallower...cannot don't feel the depth that l used to have I/my mind is more in the grip of anger which makes me repentant. Pronams 🌷Swamiji 🌷 hope I get back better state of mind with also rapid decline in the progressive Movement Disorder. Bless me, Rev.Maharajji. 🙏

[@kalpanabhat3513]

When there is a death feeling arise out of point of present experience, no one will think of worldly things but only reflex of fear . No one will think who said what or what to buy . ( applies to heavy turbulence flight )

[@melodiasubhajit5552]

Incisive articulation...outstanding deliberation... His inclusive exposition or discourse opens up newer perspectives of realization. Riveting talks of Swamiji helps elevate the mind spontaneously ! Obeisance to revered Swamiji ! 🙏🏻

[@RKV8527]

Every time, I listen to Swamiji, I am able to move 1 more step forward in my journey of spirituality

[@sureshlal8878]

Swamiji you keep me diped in spirituality 24/7. Make me a Bee ,other than a fly .🎉

[@greentwinkle]

Swamiji is truely enlightened being. One can listen to his vast knowledge forever..entire world should accept Sanatan Dharma, not a single religion has the knowledge and wisdom our dharma gurus has.

[@tejinderkaurrajpal890]

I pray for the same.. Swami ji🙏.. May teaching these values come back in our school system

[@vkr2995]

My Prostrated Obeisances Swami ji🙏🙏

[@goragabdula8203]

BG 6.41-42: The unsuccessful yogis, upon death, go to the abodes of the virtuous. After dwelling there for many ages, they are again reborn in the earth plane, into a family of pious and prosperous people. Else, if they had developed dispassion due to long practice of Yog, they are *born into a family endowed with divine wisdom. Such a birth is very difficult to attain in this world.* swamiji was blessed by such a birth. aum shanti

[@vinodvaid9562]

Wisdom of Swamiji is inescapable, listening person effortlessly feel blessed.

[@latavijayaram5466]

Feeling blessed watching this interview. As always Swamiji makes the great Advaita wisdom sound so simple and within reach of a common man🙏 Great initiative by Swamy Shantatmanada ji on Value Education in School Children. If this becomes a part of the School Education all over Bharat it should sure bring back the glory of our ancient yet ever new Vedic way of life 🙏 Thank you Shraddha ji for this video🙏

[@kamalinidevi4259]

It's very true what this sister told on Swamiji that by listening the talk of swamiji we won't search for any other meditation techniques

[@montybanerjee1]

Swamiji's teachings are bringing yet another evolution of humans to a new species. Pronam!

[@nilanjanchakrabarty]

What an eloquent speaker, he has divine blessings ❤

[@agnivaray7476]

May more souls be bought to this conversation and to Swami’s wisdom ❤

[@Perspectivemapper]

Always an inspiring session with Swami S! Thank you.

[@seewanbundhoo7796]

The journey is the destination when you practice devotion everyday

[@jyotirajt7886]

Extremely delighted to seek insightful thoughts..😊

[@nancyraina3595]

It is always great to listen to his talks. Pranams to Swamiji So I spend most of the time his Talks I feel it touches heart Thanks again

[@arupsen7944]

Big big pronams to Sri Swami Sarvapriyananda, I can devote all my time listening to his talks !

[@AirSandFire]

He's a wonderful speaker. And she is a beautiful flower and it's great that she is interested in this, so many people will benefit! Not just in India but also here in Europe. The Upanishads truth is not Indian, truth is neither Indian or European. Brahma satyam jagat mithya

[@sprituallearnings]

It is always a delight to hear to Swami ji. It’s like I am talking and listening to myself or you can the The “i”

[@sureshlal8878]

Swamiji you are making me cry.

[@irakaikobad7133]

Swami Ji has brought me peace and I have at last found what I looking for in the spiritual path . 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Blessed to have found him 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rahulkaulvakil]

Gratitude to your team for bringing Swami ji on the show. His words have always brought me out of turbulence everyone time i have found myself in darkness. All praise be to shri hari.

[@sunnytalks8618]

One of the best (if not the best) chapter in this channel.

[@hiphopmaniac3386]

My fav speaker Swami Sarvpriyananda 🧡🙏🏼

[@shankarvk922]

Completely amazing everytime we hear swamiji

[@parthamukherjee277]

He and Mahaan Maharaj...gems of RKM

[@sarasnarayanasamoi7415]

Great interview , Superb sharing from Swamiji ❤ Eye opener to all Parents whose children must see & hear this sharing by Swamiji ❤ Children , BE BLESSED BY THE DIVINE 🙏

[@rajarshimondal4090]

wonderful lecture have ever heard

[@keyachakraborty4075]

Wonderful.Pranam Swamiji. 🙏🙏

[@oldnewsglory]

Wow thank you for this! Swamiji is saying things in a totally different way than when giving a lecture. He just answered a major question I've been struggling with for a long time. 🙏🏻❤️‍🔥

[@latabalachandran4596]

Excellent interview with absolutely such practical answers from Swamiji. I have been listening to Swamiji since last five years. I always have something to learn every time.

[@SJND20]

I loved hearing this! Thank you Swami jee

[@mridularoy8742]

Om Shanti

[@2cr8gdtimes]

🙏🏾 bowing to a genuine vedic scholar 🙏🏾 reaching that sought-after destination of knowledge accumulated over many many many years.

[@sanatanaascience]

Extremely happy to see this collaboration!🪷❤️

[@nancyraina3595]

Thanks a lot for Getting Swamiji for the talk. I am at Michgan with my daughter. In Mysore I was connected to Ashram. Here I miss all That. But I am glad to hear to him Always.

[@ringostar4904]

Well said Shradha. Yes, I agree, along with you and thousands of others that we feel Blessed to have had the opportunity to listen to and watch Great vid clips of Swamiji's talks on Spirituality and the World we live in. It is indeed a blessing and I feel humbled.

[@ruchichopra851]

Phenomenal video! I have been following swamiji for a while now. He is simply amazing. Must watch interview

[@angurajaramasamy9039]

Thank you so much Swamiji for your insight and explanation.... Every speech is truly awesome ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rishekb]

sri swami sarvapriyanandaji is a highly enlightened being. thank you swamiji thank you shradha.

[@kamalnepal]

Thank you Shradha for this wonderful conversation. Swami Jee is so cool to listen to as always. 🙏

[@gitanjalipanda5909]

Excellent discussion which enlightened me very much

[@meenakshiravikrishna7941]

Woow.. Swami Sarvapriyananda on YS. Kudos Shradha

[@gigogigo5607]

Swami is well read and very practical. Always enjoy listening him.

[@monicamurishwar5186]

Always a pleasure listening to Swami ji.Sonething new can be picked up every time.

[@thedevil5046]

You have become one of my favorite youtubers in almost no time, Ms Sharma. You are doing fine work. Wish you all the success.

[@sudhakar7889]

His wisdom 😘🕊️🌿

[@mdg767]

Sir thank you, we love you❤🙏🏻

[@adv.madhusudananmp9045]

Pranams Swamiji ❤

[@marythomas5711]

I always feel good listening to him

[@Vidyagokul]

Thank you Swamiji 🙏🙏🙏

[@tanukagupta8416]

Thanks for uploading this conversation ❣️🙏❣️ PRONAM neben Maharaj 🌹🙏🙏🙏🌹

[@chrishna987]

Delightful! Great thanks and love to all who helped make this appear to us.

[@sharmilasengupta1406]

Pronam Moharaj🙏🙏🙏 I don’t have that much knowledge but I feel teaching Indian children is a must. They are loosing all values of life . They are more interested to adopt a trend of different culture .

[@trilochandas4150]

So enthralling, I was immersed in entire discussion. Valuable session.

[@sarmisthaguha5447]

I always got enriched listening Swamiji's speech. . My regards to you

[@pranav8386]

Madam, Thank you so much for this interview. I wish many more interviews of this kind. Great Interview. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@SubhashChandra-oo2hs]

Iam also hearing him and found him as the real guide

[@manostitu]

It’s just great discussion for the people of the world 🌎 💙💙🙏💙💙. Thank you so much .

[@anetavaid5485]

Thank you Swamy ji Always a learning process listening to you

[@EtherkanaSaha-xt1bv]

My respectful pronam to Maharaj 🙏🙏

[@nimishatiwari2072]

Beautiful session .thanks for interviewing. Such an amazing ...wisdom full of Monk ...My pranam and gratitude to both of u