Bhagavad Gita - Swami Sarvapriyananda
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Lectures on the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York.
Episodes
- 176. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verse 6 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda explains Chapter 15, Verse 6 of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Purushottama Yoga. This episode delves into the highest truths of Vedanta, as presented in the scripture.
- 175. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verse 5 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda continues his teachings on verse 5 from the fifteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, known as Purushottama Yoga. This episode is part of a series that explores the truths of Vedanta.
- 174. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verses 1-4 (Contd.) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 1-4 of the fifteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, which is entitled Purushottama Yoga, the Yoga of the Supreme Being. He explains the verses that describe the immutable Ashwatham tree and the concept…
- 173. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verses 1-4 (Contd.) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 1-4 of the fifteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, known as Purushottama Yoga. The talk explores the imagery of the Ashwatha tree to explain the nature of existence and the path to realizing the Supre…
- 172. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verses 1-4 (Contd.) | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 1-4 of chapter 15 of the Bhagavad Gita, known as Purushottama Yoga. The talk covers the metaphorical Ashwatha tree and the concept of reaching the primordial Purusha through non-attachment.
- 171. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 15, Verses 1-4 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 1-4 of the fifteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, titled Purushottama Yoga. The lesson explores the metaphorical Ashwatha tree to illustrate the nature of worldly existence and the path to liberation.
- 170. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 14, Verses 26-27 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 26-27 of Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita. The teaching focuses on transcending the three gunas of Maya through devotion and realizing the nature of Brahman.
- 169. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 14 Verses 23-25 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 23-25 of Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the nature of the gunas and transcending them to reach the state of the divine. The discussion explores the characteristics of one who remains indif…
- 168. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 14 Verse 21-22 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 21 and 22 of Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita. This session focuses on Arjuna's questions regarding the characteristics and conduct of those who have transcended the three gunas, and Sri Krishna's expl…
- 167. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 16 - 20 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
In this episode, Swami Sarvapriyananda explores verses 16–20 of Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the three gunas—satva, rajas, and tamas—and their effects on human life, action, and spiritual progression. The teaching explains…
- 166. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 11 - 15 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 11-15 of Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the three gunas: satva, rajas, and tamas. The episode explains how these qualities manifest in human experience and their impact throughout life a…
- 165. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verses 6 - 10 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
In this episode, Swami Sarvapriyananda explains verses 6 through 10 of Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita. The discussion focuses on the nature and influence of the three gunas—sattva, rajas, and tamas—and how these qualities bind the embodie…
- 164. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verse 6 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
In this episode, Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verse 6, focusing on the quality of sattva within the theory of the three gunas. The discussion covers how the sattva guna exhibits purity and luminosity while cre…
- 163. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14, Verses 1 - 5 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 1-5 of the fourteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, discussing the supreme wisdom, the nature of creation, and the three modes of material nature.
- 162. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 29-34I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13, verses 29-34, exploring the nature of the self and its distinction from Prakriti. The discussion focuses on themes of spiritual insight, the oneness of Brahman, and the actionless wit…
- 161. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 26-28I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda provides an exposition of verses 26-28 from the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, discussing the union of body and spirit and the perception of the Supreme Lord in all beings.
- 160. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 24-25I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 24 and 25 of chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita. The episode explores different spiritual paths, including meditation, knowledge, and devotion, through which individuals can attain understanding and tran…
- 159. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 22-23I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 22 and 23 of the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring the nature of the Supreme Self and the realization of Purusa and Prakriti.
- 158. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 19-21I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 19-21 of the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, discussing the nature of Prakrti (Nature) and Purusa (Spirit). The lecture explores the relationship between the two and how attachment to the mater…
- 157. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verse 17 Cont'd I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses Verse 17 of the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, explaining the nature of consciousness and the self-luminous reality established within all beings. This episode continues the series exploring Vedant…
- 156. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 16-18 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 16-18 of the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring Vedantic concepts regarding the nature of Brahman and its relationship to material existence.
- 155. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verse 15 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses Verse 15 of Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita, analyzing the nature of the Supreme as both within and without all beings, and near yet far. This teaching continues a series exploring Vedantic truths through th…
- 154. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 13-14 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda continues his series on the Bhagavad Gita, discussing verses 13 and 14 of the thirteenth chapter. He explores the nature of the transcendent Spirit and its relationship to the senses, nature, and the world.
- 153. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 11-12 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 11 and 12 of the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. The teaching focuses on the definition of knowledge and describes the nature of the Supreme Brahman.
- 152. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verse 10 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda presents a teaching on Verse 10 of the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on unswerving devotion, solitude, and the avoidance of worldly association as part of Vedanta philosophy.
- 151. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verses 8-9 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 8 and 9 of the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring themes of detachment, self-effacement, and maintaining equanimity in various life circumstances.
- 150. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verse 7 Cont'd I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses Verse 7 of Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on virtues such as humility, non-violence, and self-control. This episode is part of a series dedicated to exploring the teachings of Vedanta through the…
- 149. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 Verse 7 Cont'd I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda continues his exploration of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on verse 7 of the thirteenth chapter. This lecture discusses the virtues of self-control, patience, and non-violence as part of the teachings of Vedanta.
- 148. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 13 Verse 7I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses Verse 7 of Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita, detailing virtues such as non-violence, patience, and self-control. This talk is part of a series exploring the core principles of Vedanta.
- 147. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 13 Verses 3-6 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda continues his series on the Bhagavad Gita by explaining verses 3-6 of the thirteenth chapter. The teachings focus on the nature of the Ksetra, its modifications, and its relationship to the Ksetrajna.
- 146. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 13 Verse 2 (Cont'd) I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda continues his exploration of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on verse 2 of chapter 13. This session analyzes the distinction between Ksetra (the field) and Ksetrajna (the Spirit).
- 145. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 13 Verse 2 (Cont'd) I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda continues his study of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on verse 2 of chapter 13. This session explores the distinction between Ksetra (the body) and Ksetrajna (the Spirit).
- 144. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 13 Verse 2 (Cont'd) I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda continues his series on the Bhagavad Gita by teaching Chapter 13, Verse 2. The discussion focuses on the concepts of Ksetra (the field) and Ksetrajna (the knower of the field) as explained in this verse.
- 143. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 13 Verses 1-2 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda provides a commentary on verses 1 and 2 of the thirteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, discussing the concepts of the field (kṣetra) and the knower of the field (kṣetrajña).
- 142. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 12 Verses 18-20 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 18-20 of Chapter 12 from the Bhagavad Gita, discussing the characteristics of those who are devoted to the divine. This session explores the qualities of a seeker and the path to immortality.
- 141. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 12 Verses 16-19 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 16-19 of the twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring the qualities of a devotee dear to God. This discussion covers descriptions of a person who is unattached, equanimous, and steady in mind.
- 140. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 12 Verse 15 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda explains Verse 15 of the twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, discussing the characteristics of a person who is dear to God. This talk is part of a series examining the highest truths of Vedanta.
- 139. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 12 Verses 13-14 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 13 and 14 of the twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, which describe the qualities of a devotee who is dear to God. This exploration is part of a series covering the teachings of the text.
- 138. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 12 Verses 12-13 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 12 and 13 of the twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring themes of knowledge, meditation, renunciation, and the qualities of an ideal devotee.
- 137. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 12 Verses 9-11 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda teaches verses 9-11 of chapter 12 from the Bhagavad Gita, discussing various methods for reaching the divine when steady concentration is difficult. The talk covers systematic practice, selfless service, and surrender…
- 136. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 12 Verse 8 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses Verse 8 of the twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the instruction to fix the mind and understanding upon the Divine. This session is part of a series exploring Vedantic truths through the text.
- 135. Bhagavad Gita l Chapter 12 I Verses 5-7 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 5-7 of the twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the pursuit of the Impersonal Absolute versus devotion to God. These verses explore the challenges of the unmanifest path and the promise o…
- 134. Bhagavad Gita I Chapter 12 I Verse 3-4 I Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda presents an exposition on verses 3 and 4 of the twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, discussing the worship of the Imperishable and the path to attaining the Divine.
- 133. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 12 Verse 1-2 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the first and second verses of the twelfth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Arjun's inquiry regarding the worship of the personal form versus the formless Brahman and the Lord's response.
- 132. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 11 Verse 47-55 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 47-55 of the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Arjun's experience of Krishna's cosmic form and his return to Krishna's gentle, personal form. These talks explore the principles of Ved…
- 131. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 11 Verse 34-46 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 34–46 of the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, exploring themes from the text through the study of Vedanta.
- 130. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 11 Verse 26-33 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda presents a teaching on Verses 26-33 of the Eleventh Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, discussing the nature of the divine as described in this series on Vedanta.
- 129. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 11 Verse 15-25 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda presents verses 15 through 25 from the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Arjuna's vision of the divine form of Lord Krishna.
- 128. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 11 Verse 5-14 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 5-14 of the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. This session focuses on the revelation of the Supreme Lord's universal form and divine vision.
- 127. Bhagavad Gita | Chapter 11 Verse 1-4 | Swami Sarvapriyananda
Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses verses 1-4 of the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Arjuna's request to witness the Lord's divine cosmic form.