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Swami Sarvapriyananda explores the Divine Mother through the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and the spiritual journey of Swami Vivekananda. This lecture reflects on devotion, surrender, and the relationship between the personal God and the nondual reality of Brahman. 00:00 - Opening prayer 00:53 - Durga Puja: Celebrating the Divine Mother 07:23 - Worshipping God as Mother 09:43 - Stories of Durga in the Puranas 24:53 - Shakti, Grace, and Spiritual Awakening 28:04 - Vivekananda and Sri Ramakrishna 32:31 - Narendra’s Encounter with Mother Kali 37:17 - “Maa Twam Hi Tara” and Taking Refuge 39:08 - The Baby Monkey and the Kitten: Two Spiritual Paths 46:41 - Holy Mother’s Blessings for Vivekananda’s Mission 52:02 - Seeing the Divine Mother in All Women 55:04 - Living in Surrender: Life as the Mother’s Play 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

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 text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M." This session was recorded on Jan 31, 2023. 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

Ai and Dharma Ethics Programme ( AiDEP) of Oxford Dharma Centre organised a panel discussion on 'AI, Consciousness and Dharma Ethics' on 11th August 2026 at Schwarzman Centre, University of Oxford. Panelists: Swami Sarvapriyananda: Minister-in-Charge, Vedanta Society of New York. Hindu Monk from Ramakrishna Order. Co-author, with Blaise Agüera y Arcas (Google) and physicist Carlo Rovelli, of the Noema essay "Consciousness Across Three Worldviews," published by the Berggruen Institute. Prof. Murray Shanahan: Emeritus Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Imperial College London, and Principal Scientist at Google DeepMind. Dr Andrew Pinsent: Former Particle physicist (involved in DELPHI project at CERN), philosopher, Catholic priest, and former Research Director of the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion, University of Oxford. Moderated by Anurag Ray, member of Oxford Dharma Centre. Chanting by Riccardo Paccagnella. Announcements by Mary Adeymo. Hosted and organised by the Oxford Dharma Centre for Research and Policy: https://www.oxforddharma.org/ The conversation moved from the Eliza Effect and the nature of consciousness to saṃskāras, moral formation, AI alignment and the provocative possibility of an “ego-less” machine. Bringing together perspectives from Vedānta, Buddhism, wide aspects from Dharma traditions, AI and philosophy of mind, and theology, the discussion explored some of the most consequential questions surrounding AI today. 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

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 text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M." This session was recorded on Jan 24, 2023. 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 6 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda. Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel    / @vedanta_studycircle_boston   🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 5 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda. Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel    / @vedanta_studycircle_boston   🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

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 text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M." This session was recorded on Jan 17, 2023. 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

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 text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M." This session was recorded on Jan 10, 2023. 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

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 text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M." This session was recorded on Jan 03, 2023. 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 4 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda. Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel    / @vedanta_studycircle_boston   🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 3 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda. Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel ‪@Vedanta_StudyCircle_Boston‬ 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

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 text records conversations of Ramakrishna with his disciples, devotees and visitors, recorded by Mahendranath Gupta, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of "M." This session was recorded on Oct 25, 2022. 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 2 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda. Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel    / @vedanta_studycircle_boston   🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

This video is part of the Avadhūta Gītā Spiritual Retreat presented by the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). This recording is Session 1 of the retreat and explores the timeless teachings of the Avadhūta Gītā under the guidance of Swami Sarvapriyananda. Shared with the kind permission of the Vedanta Study Circle of Boston (AVG). Our sincere gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and all who helped make this retreat possible. Vedanta Study Circle of Boston YouTube Channel    / @vedanta_studycircle_boston   🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy

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, self, and the deeper questions of human existence. This is a session from the International Conference on Vedanta at Stony Brook University in May 2026, organized by Vedanta Forum (https://www.vedantaforum.org). This dialog moderated by Mukunda Raghavan, is being posted here with their kind permission. Our sincere gratitude to the organizing team for making this event possible. 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York http://www.vedantany.org/donate 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: https://vedantany.orgApple & Spotify Podcasts: https://www.vedantany.org/media-channelsYouTube (Main Channel):    / @vedantany  YouTube (Archives):    / @vedantanyarchives  Facebook:   / vedantany  X / Twitter:   / vedantany   📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda https://www.vedantany.org/swamis-books Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: https://www.vedantany.org/introductor... 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: https://www.vedantany.org/by-scriptures 🧩 Lectures by Topics: https://www.vedantany.org/by-topic 💬 AskSwami Q&A: https://www.vedantany.org/ask-swami-qa 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda    • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy...      • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv...      • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda      • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy...   🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. 📜 Content Use Policy https://www.vedantany.org/content-policy