Dissolution of the Mind | Swami Sarvapriyananda

"The mind is the cause of the objects of perception. The three worlds depend upon it. When it is dissolved the world is also dissolved. It is to be cured (i.e. purified) with effort." Inspired by the 4th chapter of Yoga Vasishta Sara (Nectar of Supreme Knowledge), Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on concept of Dissolution of the Mind.

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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.

[nilayanmajumdar]

What helped me in my sadhana was to take the teachings literally. It sounds silly and too simple, but it works wonders. Earlier I used to analyse a lot and was disconnected from my immediate experiences in the hopes of understanding reality. But eventually it hit me that reality is something to be experienced, and we are doing that anyway. We only need to be aware of it. And there is no technique to it, you have to take the teaching literally, not merely as a nice teaching to help you. You are brahman. Not metaphorically, you literally are brahman. In fact the mind is what is metaphorical, and the physical body is simply a vessel for these mental archetypes to express themselves.

But reality always remains untouched, and that is you. Don't even think that we all are one, because that makes us believe there are others separate from us and that there is some common substratum. No, only you are. Your substratum is not brahman, YOU are brahman. The personality and body is superimposed upon you and an appearance, literally only appearing to the senses.

Fear, anxiety, lust, jealousy, happiness, excitement, grief, etc are mental perceptions triggered by the physical body. You anyway cannot avoid them nor hold onto them, because you have no relation with the body and mind. But the body and mind are very intimatley related to you. Whenever you feel small, weak and powerless, it is because you are using your senses to look for evidence of But senses will always perceive only boundaries and limitation. This fundamental shift in the way you live is to be done literally and practically, that will give you true understanding, mental masturbation won't help after a point.

Do not delay awakening to the simple truth of brahman, jump into it right away and let go. Let your sadhana be done by ishwara(through the natural workings of the body and mind), you can be carefree and without worries.

[BillHeilmannfritz]

One of swami's best! I have been listing to you for two and a half years, since the passing of my 22-year-old son. You've been a blessing in my life thank you 🙏🙏❤️

[charlienfriendsinruraljapa]

Infinite Love to you Swami-Ji . . . I regret that I wasn't aware of the Vedanta Society while living back in New York. One of my silly, small dreams is to meet you in person if ever I return to the States even for a short trip. When the sometimes pomp conceit of Raja . . . .and the thunderously burdensome (yet oh so fun) path of Karma Yoga wear at the fibers of my Soul . . . I turn -time and time again- to the poetic elegance and grace of your beautifully crafted Jyana Yoga teachings. Deepest thanks and lots of Love to you Brother.

[purnimadas]

Shree Ram Krishno Dav apnar shree choronyr soto soto koti pranam korilam 🌺🌷🌺🌷🌺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[aditivettori]

1:07:10 5 ways of dissolving the mind

1. Gyani's way: offer the hearing, tasting, touching etc. into the fire of consciousness
2. Bhakt's way: Free of anxiety
3. Vasnatyaga: Giving up all desires
4. Pranayama: control of breath (only for pure minded, disciplined people)
5. Satsanga: Company of people spiritually far ahed of us

[venkatramsiddi]

Swami is quite serious in this talk indicating it is very important for the seekers.
This for me seems to be the best of the many i watched.

[Joe-oynq]

Growing up in the West, I have found it difficult to cross the bridge to freedom! This mind is like a ping pong ball, going back and forth from the real (that which my mind thinks is real) and to the metaphysical, which 'I' oh so Love! The thick, dense substance of the mind, smothers that 'I' and i'm on the other side once again. In this abstract realm I am blessed to visit, I received a gift I rarely share in the physical world, however this audience feels like the right place so I would like to share this gift that has been gifted to me, here it goes.
The essence of who I am, now goes beyond the mind, the heart has shattered the illusion that I am a mere vessel trapped in Time
The bondage of self still exists, tethered unwilling to release, why? Because it's attached to the collective unconsciousness that supports its survival
Emotional turbulence vibrates The vessel, the blood of the heart spills forth, thus creating a tsunami effect, oxygen disgruntled rushes to the brain, only to find a mind that no longer wants to play. End

I feel very lost in this physical world, I've tried to escape it in many ways. I am so grateful to a friend that pointed me in a direction that allows spiritual guidance. Piece to you!

[Amanda-yocd]

Swami, from a little town in England I send you all my gratitude and best wishes. I am indebted to your wisdom. It means more to me than I can say 🙏🏼

[kumarakanti-kyfb]

Some 6 years ago, Swamiji had delivered a Philosophical lecture with similar title, " No Mind ".
But, I find this lecture more more relatable and offers loads of learning as its more Practical and not Philosophical !

[lousialb]

Jiddhu Krishnamurti did not say, "I don't care what happens." He said, "I don't mind what happens." This is an important distinction because not caring sounds hard hearted. That, alone, can provide an excuse for the ego to reject everything else he taught.

[michaelmcclure]

Here's the quote Swami

"Maddam, be broad minded; always see two ways. When i am on the heights i say Shivoham Shivoham: i am He, i am He!' and when i have a stomach ache i say "Mother have mercy on me"

Vivekananda

So basically turning to the personal God in times of difficulty.

[WisdomofMindBody]

"Merge the scene with the seeing. It is just vision. What you see is not apart from the vision of seeing. It is internal to our experience. It is due to the senses experiencing.

[Garrick]

I got introduced to you via our philosophy course at college. I don't have much time but one day I'll watch all your videos and make notes about it. They are gold.

[abrahamabe]

Was fortunate to see swamiji in person in Toronto . Fantastic spiritual experience. Thanks. The video quality from New York is good, but the ones from Toronto were of poor quality. can you rectify that in future please.

[DoubleSamBurger]

YouTube algorithm suggested this video today and it is Father's Day today here in New Zealand. I enjoyed your message, thank you once again

[rayanchowdhury]

Namaha Shree Yatirajaya Vivekananda Suyaye, Sacchit sukhaswarupaya swamine taapharine

[anagha.aniruddha]

हरी: ऊॅं तत्सत्|
श्रीरामकृष्णार्पणमस्तु 🙏🏻
Namaskar Swami Sarvapriyanandaji Maharaj 🙏🏻
Thank you Vedanta society New York for sharing this 🌹

[MSankarRamiah]

My thanks to Swamiji but equally to the people who have checked, verified and edited the running caption. It has obviously been worked on post production. Without it we all would miss the nuggets that lead to further study, introspection and ultimately...clarity. My pranams to all workers in the background🙏🙏🙏

[colinmccowan]

His humility and humor is endearing. I so appreciate these lectures

[bkgupta]

Swami's pure knowledge wisdom sticking to hard core truth is all catching 🎉😊❤.
No other Sadhu Saint dares to speak like that.
Astonishing spectacular pure heart 💖liberated 🆓 from Maya illusion mind. Monk approach to ultimate supreme reality and world.
Pranams Maharaj.
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