Meditate Better | Swami Sarvapriyananda

"The mind is very restless, turbulent, strong and obstinate, O Krishna. It appears to me that it is more difficult to control than the wind" - Bhagavad Gita (6.34)
"Lord Krishna said: O mighty-armed son of Kunti, what you say is correct; the mind is indeed very difficult to restrain. But by practice and detachment, it can be controlled" - Bhagavad Gita (6.35)

Inspired by these verses, Swami Sarvapriyananda provides invaluable guidance on improving our meditation.

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.

[abhilekhhhh]

What an organisation!!! Not interested in conversion, not interested in proving that hindusim is the best. Simply delivering knowledge and love to transform people's lives.

[superstarize]

I am Canadian. We were raised that Christianity is the only way. Ive been seeking truth for sometime now. Thank you for this message. I believe God is leading me to truth.

[dhananjaypawar]

The world will be forever indebted to SWAMI SARVAPRIYANANDAJI for his immense contribution in transformation of multitude of people by spreading the knowledge of VEDAs.His way of explanation is so fluent, captivating, lucid and effortless that most of the people can understand this VEDIC KNOWLEDGE . This will help people in all walks of life especially during this Pandemic. 🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐

[satyajitghosh]

Essential timelines -
(1) Arjun's enquiry -> 01:33 - 02:50
(2) Arjun's elaboration -> 14:42 - 19:05
(3) Krishna's answer -> 25:31 - 30:30
(4) Krishna's elaboration -> 32:14 - 34:06
(5) Essance of Yoga -> 35:40 - 36:20
(6) Difference between intellect and mind -> 41:38 - 47:40
(7) Need for cultivation of dispassion -> 48:57 - 01:00:23
(8) Avoid repression and importance of Karma Yoga -> 01:01:04 - 01:02:34
(9) Practical tips -> 01:03:25 - 01:11:12 .

[Sabyasachi_De]

Swami Sarvapriyananda is a gift.. Forever indebted and grateful 🙏🏻. His lectures of Mandukya Karika.. Astavakra Samhita.. Vedantasara.. Bhagavad gita.. Vedantic mediation.. Manisha Panchakam.. are enough to create the vibration of knowledge.. He is a genius teacher.. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[luism.rodriguez]

What a brilliant mind and beautiful soul. Swamiji is a natural teacher and communicator. I love the way he simplifies the subjects with everyday examples and anecdotes. Swamiji then is considerate enough to summarize for us what he has spoken so that we can better remember what we need to do. May God continue to bless him. Om Tat Sat!

[eclecticapoetica]

I have been following Swami Sarvapriyananda for years starting with his first lectures at the Vedanta Society of Southern California, and his expositions just keep getting better and better. - and he started from a very high benchmark! In this talk he cuts through so much, with such incisive, insightful analysis, bringing it together with such focus, clarity and lucidity. And so simply. 🙏🏼✨🙏🏼 What a blessing our SwamiJi is. I feel privileged to just hear him. His teaching is illuminated.

[cricket]

Summary of 10 points for better meditations that Swami mentioned for quick reference

1. Meditate Regularly
2. Have a fixed time
3. Fixed place
4. Avoid Bad Thoughts
5. Avoid Bad Company
6. Practice little bit of asceticism
7. Cultivate Vastness, Infinity, Eternity
8. Yearning for God
9. Spiritualize daily activities( rituals )
10. Seek Holy Company

Practice Vairagya -- to tune and control mind

[alexikrystal]

Beloved Swami, I recall a mention by you of an initiate lamenting that there are no great figures these days, like Vivekananda and Ramakrishna. Anyone in doubt need only find your YouTube videos. "Great figure" -- you are that! Thank you so very, very much.

[samarpitadattagupta]

"Neither SEEK nor AVOID as far as the world is concerned. Untie the boat."
my take away from this enlightening talk.
Pranaam Swamiji. 🙏🙏

[omtatsat]

He is a true blessing of this generation, he is such an amazing guru, I wish I could have had him as my guru 💔

[sudarshanborpatragohain]

I cannot imagjne where I would have been without listening to the discourses of Swami Sarvapriyanda. He fills me with so much hope everytime I seem to lose the thread of life. Swamiji-I am so, so indebted to you. Thank you.

[gitanjaliraghav]

Blessed to have attended this talk at NY Vedanta Society. Swamiji’s aura and grace filled the entire hall. He is truly a remarkable speaker 🙏

[dheerajmahajan]

Soamiji is like a great piece of poetry, which beautifully flows in a natural flow.. It's a privilege to listen to him. So lovable, so suave, so wise and so humble. Every word is worth listening thousands of times

[blueray]

Imo, this is his best satsang, he brings all the vrittis and gunas together to clarify how to subdue the mind, everything exists in Brahman yet the realization requires repetition, devotion and especially Insight

[janetownley]

This is so good! Every talk by Swamiji is so valuable. He has such grace and brilliance. 🙏🏻

[sheikmunjah]

This learning is like being a firewood in the fire of enlightenment. It takes time to burn until nothing remains - neither the fire nor the wood.

[KathaPravah]

Who are the lucky ones who attended this discourse.? We are indebted to you Swami ji.

[visionindus]

you are really sarvapriya....and i get ananda from you👍⚘🌷🥀🌹🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌💗💗💗

[subhabanerji]

You hv got so many known ways to meet, to talk to, to express, to console, to educate, to understand myself, pl come me, shld feel Great Ishwarya received, inner will be fulfilled greatly spiritually, great magnanimously!
May be excused not with any Parthiba materials which hatrate.
Sorry what i wanted to express from my inner i hv got no such Calibre to xpress in writing only inner feelings cld realize with my Real Eyes . Sorry for my inability
to express vividly from my inner,
Hearty Regards! Am Aged one, it became too late to understand,
Wholeheartedly like your reached
Divitees, for which may be 100
Times excused !