Non-dualism: The Art of the Shortcut | Swami Sarvapriyananda

"The objects of knowledge, viz., sound, touch, etc., which are perceived in the waking state, are different from each other because of their peculiarities; but the consciousness of these, which is different from them, does not differ because of its homogeneity." Inspired by this verse from the book, Pancadasi by Vidyaranya (Ch 1, Verse 3), Swami Sarvapriyananda gives a discourse on direct path of Advaita Vedanta.

ABOUT VEDANTA
Vedanta is one of the world’s most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of India, Vedanta affirms the oneness of existence, the divinity of the soul, and the harmony of religions.

ABOUT US
Vedanta Society of New York is affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India. In fact, this is the Order's first Center started by Swami Vivekananda, in 1894. It was a historic event, for the seed of the world-wide Ramakrishna Movement was sown here in New York over a century ago. Swami Sarvapriyananda is the present Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

[arjunrathore]

Just when I think I have probably heard the best of Maharaj’s lectures, he outdoes himself. Never ending bliss!

[apurva_joshi_]

This has been my favorite quote for a long time - "Here is my secret: I don't mind what happens.." - J. Krishnamurti

[Avijit.]

The best teacher of Advaita Vedanta that we currently get.
Truly blessed to have him.
He is literally lifting us.

[jayatideshmukh]

In many talks like this one, when Swamiji in the end says "May we attain enlightenment and its results in this very life itself", it gives me immense strength, peace and hope. 🙏

[persischhapkhanawalla]

Swamiji has outdone himself in this lecture. No one can now claim that they do not theoretically understand non dual vedanta after listening to such a powerful speech.
Thank you.

[dextercool]

" Well gentlemen, I don't think I have to tell you what you just witnessed here." (Mad Men - S01E01)
- The Swami has surpassed himself here in his conciseness and succinctness - a true Genius of Spiritual Teacherhood on display!

[vinoda]

A few kilometers from my home town is Kaladi - Adi Sankara's birthplace. He taught the whole India, from India it went to US. And now its coming back to me (in Dubai) from US. Its a Long cut made short by Youtube and Swami. 🙂🙏

[susannahkelpyotter]

Who else is watching this on Gurupurima 2024. Thank you to That appearing as teachers and guides. And this particular talk is such a gift. Supernal light shines. Thank you. thank you and thank you again

[Sabyasachi_De]

One of the most intensified speech by Swamiji. This one is one of those previous classy lecture of "Lamp of Bliss" where he explained how a False bondage is corrected by a false liberation within a false superimposed existence generated by a knowledge within the superimposition and we know we are always Brahman as Consciousness is existence itself. Matter is an appearance in Consciousness. Our freedom is ever Real our Bondage is never.. & followed by Nondual awakening where he said how Karma and Bhakti Yoga helps in de-superimposition.

[kaberiguha]

"Our life is nothing but conscious experience "
Pranam Maharaj🙏

[tanukagupta]

🌹🙏সুপ্রভাত মহারাজ 🙏🌹
🌺🙏🌺 আমার প্রণাম নেবেন 🌺🙏🌺

[jimmykudo]

Swamiji is currently the best, most inspirational teacher of Advaita Vedanta. Blessed to be listening to his lectures.

[pyore]

The brain & body CALLS FORTH consciousness but consciousness also calls in all material perceptions. We live in a self-resolving paradox machine where each moment in our lives is the reconciliation of two contradictory circumstances. In this reality, the biology of the human body works to summon & house consciousness. When the biology stops working properly, the consciousness leaves the body. While consciousness is in the body it illuminates all material perceptions. There is a third factor at play that facilitates both physical manifestations & consciousness itself.

AMAZING lecture, by the way. Thank you so much for sharing. I was really glad to find somebody else on the planet who thinks similarly to the way that I think. I thought I was all alone :)

[Magmasingh]

1000 Prostration to Swamiji & our Himalayan Sadhus & Rishi's for this most divine & highest teachings. 🙏 This is true Sanatana 🙏

[chandraprakashagrawal]

This lecture is itself the shortest route to advitya. 🙏 Pranam Swamiji

[atmajyothi]

Crown jewel of the THE MOST valuable teaching for deep peace and happiness. KOTI KOTI PRANAMS dearest, most precious, beloved guru.

[raghuvanshmanideoria]

Every second of the session is enlightening .
Thoroughly dedicated to the background reality i.e. consciousness.
Thanks to Swami ji for his another huge contribution to mankind.

[MarioGonzalez-mxmk]

7 years since my last open heart surgery, Three listening to Swami Sarvapriyananda and learning a bit of Quantum Physics, plus meditating...bit by bit is sinking in slowly, but surely...Thank You for all your talks, it makes a difference...

[shardanandshukla]

Swami Ji you are one of the greatest treasures that makind has in our times . A million salutations to you ॐ

[itsnotme]

Thank you Swamiji. May I add: the Guru is pure consciousness, is the shortcut. If He is truly free from the limitations of Maya, so can the shishya