About
Swami Sarvapriyananda is a monk of the Ramakrishna Order and the resident minister and spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. Born in West Bengal, he took monastic vows at the Ramakrishna Math and has dedicated his life to the study and teaching of Advaita Vedanta. His discourses on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and the works of Adi Shankaracharya have reached millions across the world through YouTube and live satsangs.
Swami Sarvapriyananda's teachings are renowned for their clarity, depth, and accessibility. He brings the ancient wisdom of the Upanishads to modern seekers, addressing questions of consciousness, identity, and liberation with remarkable precision. His series on the Mandukya Upanishad and Vivekachudamani are considered among the finest expositions available in English.
Specialties
Past Talks
Who Am I? — The Fundamental Question of Vedanta
Kena Upanishad — Who Moves the Mind?
Ashtavakra Gita — Pure Consciousness
Brahma Sutras — Introduction to Vedanta
Taittiriya Upanishad — The Five Sheaths
Yoga of Knowledge — Jnana Yoga Explained
Upcoming Sessions
Mandukya Upanishad — The Four States of Consciousness
LIVEBhagavad Gita Chapter 13 — Kshetra & Kshetrajna
LIVEVivekachudamani — The Crest Jewel of Discrimination
LIVESampradaya
Advaita Vedanta
Vedanta
