Kudos Mukunda and Krishna this interview was brilliant, both of you have quite in-depth understanding of the subject and commendable as you both seem to have been brought up in the west, so kudos to your parents as well 👏 Swamiji as amazing as always 🙏
This is the first time I have seeing Swamiji speaking more about his childhood and background. I met his holiness in Bangalore, the aura vibration around him was so immense....i cried in front of him and couldn't speak
So thankful to find swami s on your podcast, most pleasant surprise ! His gentleness, humble demeanour, down to earthness, a sly light humour makes him such an engaging teacher (saw the no. of views, many must find him a great teacher too!). It's not easy to go thru your usual 1hr podcasts, but this 2hr can be listened to over & over again ! You are so fortunate to have this easy friendly chat with swamiji, we listeners are thankful also to listen in; feels like a Sunday afternoon chat over coffee with an intelligent & knowledgeable friend so generous to share, it's packed with so so many interesting aspects..... Very grateful indeed guys, swamiji kindof papered over the cracks in the discussion & presentation, lifted it to a different level ; )
What a fascinating discussion. Every time I got scared that the discourse would fly above my head, I got to see Swamiji's expertise as a teacher and in keeping his explanations comprehensible
This is the most enjoyable and informative conversation I've heard Swamiji participate in on TH-cam. Mukunda and Krishna brought out the best of Swamiji . Seeing all 3 on screen invited me to feel like I was part of the conversation too.
Such a beautiful conversation ! Everything is done thru you but not by u ! Everything is bestowed upon u creativity whatever however nothing can outsmart what body does and translates into energy for functionality of what u can do and can’t do , without battery on key even car can’t start
🕉️🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️ One of the finest assets to us, directly from Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda is Swami Sarvapriyananda. How rare is a being like Him? Extremely so. He exudes all the qualities of a Realised Soul AND He's clearly living, working and teaching in the world as a renunciate Monk. His nickname is TH-cam Swami and He is, arguably, the most popular Monk of the Order in this modern, contemporary world. I am struck by His humility, generosity, compassion, wisdom and joy that is clearly transendant. So, is He a truly realised soul??? His answer to this direct question in this video is very telling. It is in His refusal to answer the question. Beyond gratitude and Pranams to You, dear, beloved Swamiji and to Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda. With PremAnanda, Swami Markandeya Bharathi Hari Om Hari Om Hari Om Hari Om Hari Om Hari Om HariH Om Tat Sat 🕉️
I adore Swamiji and his profound knowledge. Mr Mukund Raghavan seems to be familiar with our ancient texts although he is a practicing Attorney. Mr Krishna Parthasarathy’s smile although looked like he is sarcastic on our Religious texts, seems to be knowledgeable too. But his over reaction of laughter probably looks sarcastic.
Lovely conversation, love how the young person was playful with Swamiji, never seen anybody asking questions like did you grow a beard or you love dogs 🤭
I may be the “young” person you are mentioning. I am 40 years young now and a huge fan of Swamiji. I can’t help my laughter. I’ve been recently criticized for laughing too much so I am working on it. It disturbs many of my loved ones. 🙏🏾❤️🔥 thank you regardless.
I may be the “young” person you are mentioning. I am 40 years young now and a huge fan of Swamiji. I can’t help my laughter. I’ve been recently criticized for laughing too much so I am working on it. It disturbs many of my loved ones. 🙏🏾❤️🔥 thank you regardless.
The following fixes the "consciousness", "mind", and "Awareness" problem: Awareness is the frame of reference; the Absolute Consciousness is the content of Awareness. It is Awareness of something, whether it be a sensation or a thought (the voice in the head). The Awareness does not require content but the content requires context. Dreamless sleep is and example of Awareness without content. Mind is the voice in consciousness (thoughts). If this language is acceptable between two deliberating parties, some actual progress can be made. In order to come to an obvious, accurate and simple model, as much ambiguity and uncertainty as possible must be removed. This model works to accomplish such 🙏
Swami ji it was really fascinating to listen to you about how there were no wars in the name of religion particularly within the various sects of Hinduism or even between Buddhist, Jains ! Swami ji what was Kalinga War for ? Didn't it have any religious connotations ? Didn't the early Buddhist destroy symbols of sanatans ?
See Kalinga was war for power etc. But what Swami was saying is broadly true. Sometimes religious violence happened m, which are very rare but those were greatly condemned by both the sides.
The third point of sri arindam chakrabortys freewill is just beautiful and awesome... What a well behaved gsd there....❤❤❤ To him/ her...good baby.. The conversation is very entiching...😊😊 I have twelve..ten are just indian street dogs...rescued as one month orphan pups...and they have different personalities... But i have one queenly golden..and her single born daughter..the purest hearted golden...pinjori..who came in my dream to tell she is from pinjar planet n knows highest mathematics...😂😂😂
Thank you for this great conversation which I just opened and I'm already excited about. You begin with such valid questions: the connection between (broadly) Eastern and Western thought which the Swami is invaluable in making, and why the avenue of a monastic life isn't readily open for Westerners. Also, how is it that the Swami has made the choice of a life which may seem "strange" for most. I'm open to many interpretations of life, and I also glimpse at astrology: being Pisces like the Swami, I never felt much attached to the world and aspired to the spiritual. Being celibate and pursuing such avenues seems the only way. I went to University to study Philosophy and graduated with a Master's degree. The course was extensive, but covered predominantly the Western tradition, the Eastern being perused as something exotic. From Swami's lectures I learned about the philosopher Jay Garfield, who makes the point that such an exclusion is the same as, say, women philosophers being excluded. Anyhow, I was expected to pursue an academic career, which I didn't. The only philosopher who really, truly appealed to me, was Bishop Berkeley. I of course admire Plato and find validity in his and Neoplatonic philosophy; however, it is laden with symbolism which I find burdensome. I felt more and more burdened by the whole conceptualism of the curriculum. Only recently did I come across Advaita: I was drawn by Nisargadatta Maharaj, and then discovered the invaluable input of Swami Sarvapriyananda. The first video I came across was a conversation with Donald Hoffman, a rare scientist/philosopher who hits the nail on the head so to speak. Finally more clarity...
Enjoyed the interview. If speaker view had been enabled, then audience would be spared from getting distracted by the nonspeakers. Please consider doing it next time. Proper editing would have muted out the interruptions.
That meditative melodious piece is part of a famous carnatic song in Raga Hamsadhwani . Look uo : An Innovative Hamsadhwani - Gayati Vanamali - Sadashiva Brahmendra
Hi, that was a very enjoyable conversation! I like that it's a long one, usually such ones are very short and restricted, and everyone except the speaker is thoroughly confused! If I may suggest, Sri M might be a really good guest to bring on. Very interesting man, who seems to have actually experienced the very pinnacle of Advaitic understanding through his sadhana.
I guess when you use the language that you do when you break down and are at your most vulnerable is the language of your heart. That is when it is most apparent that you aren’t trying to trick others …
@@himanshudwivedi1313 the "locus of Maya" is where the trick of making the world seem real is thought to happen. The Vivarna school says it's in Brahman, while Bhaamati says it's in Jiva. If it's in Brahman, how can Brahman which is the nature of Knowing be the place of illusion? If it's in Jiva, how can individual beings originate when Brahman, without ignorance, is the ultimate source? This is the enquiry about where the illusion of the world comes from.
U will not get satisfactory answers with many Advaita Scholars on Locus of Maya, source of Avidya. Please read Swami Satchidananda Saraswati - Mula Vidya Nirasa, Avastattraya Prakriya to get answer on Avidya, Maya
Chit is sarva vyapti, and manifests where there is an appropriate reflecting medium, according to the properties of that medium. The standard way to assess sentience is by the Turing test. Infants and very small children attribute sentience to insentient dolls, etc. without a Turing test. Unwitting and abbreviated Turing tests are a common way to identify sentience.
You are welcome to start your own channel and interview . Would be better than commenting on someone's effort and their mannerisms with your personal biases, espcially for a content that is consumed by you for free ! Thx
@@Reach2SannoAm I not allowed to say I didn't like a video according to you. Why should I start a channel ?, a healthy dose of criticism is needed. And I have not abused or used unhealthy words in my criticism. What's wrong with you
The truth is I was definitely too excited. I have been listening to him for 10 years or more and I was a kid in the playground with a revered great master who was tolerant of my innocence and immaturity. I bow down. Thank you.
One of the other institutions that is doing amazing work in India and outside (like the UK) is the Sai schools. Here in the UK they conduct Balavikas where they teach vedas and Indian scriptures to kids. I was surprised it did not come up in the discussion…
I prefer the interview taking people should take it from a proper office rather than from home and being too casual...often getting up and going or getting distracted during the serious discussion.....
@@krishnapartha thank you Sir for your response....I made that suggestion...you know that to at least see him, I just got one chance in Bangalore, as I know that he stays in New York and it's practically impossible to meet him..but it turned that my wish was heard and I could barely just be in front of him for hardly 15 seconds. And yourself could speak to him for more than 1 hour...that's because of your good deeds from past life I believe.....hence it made me make that suggestion..my apologies.
@@anika_h well that's your perspective...so don't generalise your views. I was having a one to one conversation with Mr. Krishna Parthasarthy..nothing got to do with you nor others
Unbelievable that India a cradle of debate is being lectured to by barbarians of colonialism on democracy. Shameful to know it and not react in this might is right world..
I think AI is a bigblow to the human ego, thats why the panic😂..at least now the human mind should stop strutting around thinking we can rule the world walking over everyone else, including animals trees and other beings.
What are you suggesting? A murderer should not be jailed for committing a murder 😮 classic case of overdose of philosophy. Swamiji was kind enough to point out the error.
What a wonderful discussion. So joyful, so full of wisdom.
Kudos Mukunda and Krishna this interview was brilliant, both of you have quite in-depth understanding of the subject and commendable as you both seem to have been brought up in the west, so kudos to your parents as well 👏
Swamiji as amazing as always 🙏
This is the first time I have seeing Swamiji speaking more about his childhood and background.
I met his holiness in Bangalore, the aura vibration around him was so immense....i cried in front of him and couldn't speak
Actually Swami is answering their questions so he has to speak abt his childhood
You must have been stoned
He is a sweet gentlemen. Yes we interviewers are surely children in front of him. ❤
Could not have listened to a better conversation on Swamiji's birthday. Thank you for this.
So thankful to find swami s on your podcast, most pleasant surprise ! His gentleness, humble demeanour, down to earthness, a sly light humour makes him such an engaging teacher (saw the no. of views, many must find him a great teacher too!). It's not easy to go thru your usual 1hr podcasts, but this 2hr can be listened to over & over again ! You are so fortunate to have this easy friendly chat with swamiji, we listeners are thankful also to listen in; feels like a Sunday afternoon chat over coffee with an intelligent & knowledgeable friend so generous to share, it's packed with so so many interesting aspects..... Very grateful indeed guys, swamiji kindof papered over the cracks in the discussion & presentation, lifted it to a different level ; )
What a fascinating discussion. Every time I got scared that the discourse would fly above my head, I got to see Swamiji's expertise as a teacher and in keeping his explanations comprehensible
I was also nervous before but he can meet us at our level. ❤
Swamiji, just Loads and loads of Love at your feet.
Listening to Swami ji is always so grounding and nourishing ✨
This is the most enjoyable and informative conversation I've heard Swamiji participate in on TH-cam. Mukunda and Krishna brought out the best of Swamiji . Seeing all 3 on screen invited me to feel like I was part of the conversation too.
Thank you so much. Join us in a future conversation. ❤
Yes exactly right 👍
one ofthe best conversations so honest and genuine
Alan Watts said, "True religion is the transformation of anxiety into laughter."
Bloody daft thing to say
A wonderful session, so thought-provoking and engaging. Great questions, and Swami S was wonderful as always. Many thanks for sharing this!
Pranams Swami !Blessed to hear this discussion . Grateful
Such a beautiful conversation ! Everything is done thru you but not by u ! Everything is bestowed upon u creativity whatever however nothing can outsmart what body does and translates into energy for functionality of what u can do and can’t do , without battery on key even car can’t start
Beautiful discussion 👌🙌🏻
🕉️🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️
One of the finest assets to us, directly from Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda is Swami Sarvapriyananda.
How rare is a being like Him? Extremely so. He exudes all the qualities of a Realised Soul AND He's clearly living, working and teaching in the world as a renunciate Monk. His nickname is TH-cam Swami and He is, arguably, the most popular Monk of the Order in this modern, contemporary world.
I am struck by His humility, generosity, compassion, wisdom and joy that is clearly transendant.
So, is He a truly realised soul??? His answer to this direct question in this video is very telling. It is in His refusal to answer the question.
Beyond gratitude and Pranams to You, dear, beloved Swamiji and to Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother and Swami Vivekananda.
With PremAnanda,
Swami Markandeya Bharathi
Hari Om
Hari Om
Hari Om
Hari Om
Hari Om
Hari Om
HariH Om
Tat Sat
🕉️
fascinating interview. loved it.
Thanks for a very interesting session. 🙏🙏
Swamiji is ❤🙏🏼
I adore Swamiji and his profound knowledge.
Mr Mukund Raghavan seems to be familiar with our ancient texts although he is a practicing Attorney. Mr Krishna Parthasarathy’s smile although looked like he is sarcastic on our Religious texts, seems to be knowledgeable too. But his over reaction of laughter probably looks sarcastic.
Thank you for your feedback. 🙏🏾
Lovely conversation, love how the young person was playful with Swamiji, never seen anybody asking questions like did you grow a beard or you love dogs 🤭
I may be the “young” person you are mentioning. I am 40 years young now and a huge fan of Swamiji. I can’t help my laughter. I’ve been recently criticized for laughing too much so I am working on it. It disturbs many of my loved ones. 🙏🏾❤️🔥 thank you regardless.
I may be the “young” person you are mentioning. I am 40 years young now and a huge fan of Swamiji. I can’t help my laughter. I’ve been recently criticized for laughing too much so I am working on it. It disturbs many of my loved ones. 🙏🏾❤️🔥 thank you regardless.
@@krishnapartha Nah you are perfectly fine. You are young at 40. I've seen 20 year olds living in their 60s 😊
The following fixes the "consciousness", "mind", and "Awareness" problem:
Awareness is the frame of reference; the Absolute
Consciousness is the content of Awareness. It is Awareness of something, whether it be a sensation or a thought (the voice in the head).
The Awareness does not require content but the content requires context. Dreamless sleep is and example of Awareness without content.
Mind is the voice in consciousness (thoughts).
If this language is acceptable between two deliberating parties, some actual progress can be made. In order to come to an obvious, accurate and simple model, as much ambiguity and uncertainty as possible must be removed.
This model works to accomplish such
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Oh I forgot the link lol
th-cam.com/video/64R7Z4XgRoo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oUVVIb0Nyqq2dTR4
Swami ji it was really fascinating to listen to you about how there were no wars in the name of religion particularly within the various sects of Hinduism or even between Buddhist, Jains !
Swami ji what was Kalinga War for ? Didn't it have any religious connotations ? Didn't the early Buddhist destroy symbols of sanatans ?
See Kalinga was war for power etc.
But what Swami was saying is broadly true.
Sometimes religious violence happened m, which are very rare but those were greatly condemned by both the sides.
wow.
8 billion people in the world. but only 10K people has watched this video
Pronaams!🙏 Namashkaars to all!🙏
Mukunda ji and krishna ji, please try to bring "Acharya Prashant" to have a discussion purely on Advaita Vedanta. You and all of us will be blown.
🙏🔱
Thank you for the suggestion. We will reach out ❤
Amazing conversation, may I know the track which is playing the background please? Gayathi Vanamali by whom?
I sung and my friend Ben Kunin played guitar. :-)
@@krishnapartha lovely! Can you upload that on TH-cam please? Would be lovely to hear such the divine Kirtan of Krisha!
@@krishnapartha AWESOME - Kudos ! :)
How amazing is Hinduism. How humane. When belief is replaced by knowing magic happens. 🙏🏾📢✅🙏🔔🥂🙈👍🏽❤️☯️🕉️🙊😇🦋👌🏽🙉🚽🆒
The third point of sri arindam chakrabortys freewill is just beautiful and awesome...
What a well behaved gsd there....❤❤❤ To him/ her...good baby..
The conversation is very entiching...😊😊
I have twelve..ten are just indian street dogs...rescued as one month orphan pups...and they have different personalities...
But i have one queenly golden..and her single born daughter..the purest hearted golden...pinjori..who came in my dream to tell she is from pinjar planet n knows highest mathematics...😂😂😂
Thank you for this great conversation which I just opened and I'm already excited about.
You begin with such valid questions: the connection between (broadly) Eastern and Western thought which the Swami is invaluable in making, and why the avenue of a monastic life isn't readily open for Westerners. Also, how is it that the Swami has made the choice of a life which may seem "strange" for most.
I'm open to many interpretations of life, and I also glimpse at astrology: being Pisces like the Swami, I never felt much attached to the world and aspired to the spiritual. Being celibate and pursuing such avenues seems the only way.
I went to University to study Philosophy and graduated with a Master's degree. The course was extensive, but covered predominantly the Western tradition, the Eastern being perused as something exotic. From Swami's lectures I learned about the philosopher Jay Garfield, who makes the point that such an exclusion is the same as, say, women philosophers being excluded.
Anyhow, I was expected to pursue an academic career, which I didn't. The only philosopher who really, truly appealed to me, was Bishop Berkeley. I of course admire Plato and find validity in his and Neoplatonic philosophy; however, it is laden with symbolism which I find burdensome. I felt more and more burdened by the whole conceptualism of the curriculum.
Only recently did I come across Advaita: I was drawn by Nisargadatta Maharaj, and then discovered the invaluable input of Swami Sarvapriyananda. The first video I came across was a conversation with Donald Hoffman, a rare scientist/philosopher who hits the nail on the head so to speak.
Finally more clarity...
Enjoyed the interview. If speaker view had been enabled, then audience would be spared from getting distracted by the nonspeakers. Please consider doing it next time. Proper editing would have muted out the interruptions.
Thank you for the suggestions. We will make changes moving forward.
Wow
What is the music you use in the introduction?
It is sung by Krishna Parthasarathy the co-host on this episode
@@themerumedia yes, but what is it called?
@@jesuisravi It is called Gayati Vanamalai a song composed by Sadashiva Brahmendra
@@themerumedia Thanks for the information.
Is there a link for the music at the start ?
That meditative melodious piece is part of a famous carnatic song in Raga Hamsadhwani . Look uo : An Innovative Hamsadhwani - Gayati Vanamali - Sadashiva Brahmendra
@@Reach2Sanno Jai Sri Ram thank you
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❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😊
Hi, that was a very enjoyable conversation! I like that it's a long one, usually such ones are very short and restricted, and everyone except the speaker is thoroughly confused! If I may suggest, Sri M might be a really good guest to bring on. Very interesting man, who seems to have actually experienced the very pinnacle of Advaitic understanding through his sadhana.
🙏🕉
Invite Sri Sri Ravishankar to this platform and u experience your true nature thru sadhana!
There are many Hindu and Buddhist gurus and they have monastic students all over the world.
Please invite professor Arindam Chakraborty
Biswarup Mitra - is the name of Swami Sarvapriyananda :)
No
@@Reach2Sannoyes thats his premonastic name... he is known as bishwarup maharaj to the other monks and devotees of belur math generally..
@@ds86496 it’s not Mitra .bye
😍🌹🌹🌹🕉️😍
I guess when you use the language that you do when you break down and are at your most vulnerable is the language of your heart. That is when it is most apparent that you aren’t trying to trick others …
Nice.... IF there is a program on Advaita, then pls ask this Q, what is the locus of Maya ? Difference b/w Vivarna and Bhamati Advaitic school.
What do u mean locus of maya, can u elaborate a bit
@@himanshudwivedi1313 the "locus of Maya" is where the trick of making the world seem real is thought to happen. The Vivarna school says it's in Brahman, while Bhaamati says it's in Jiva. If it's in Brahman, how can Brahman which is the nature of Knowing be the place of illusion? If it's in Jiva, how can individual beings originate when Brahman, without ignorance, is the ultimate source? This is the enquiry about where the illusion of the world comes from.
U will not get satisfactory answers with many Advaita Scholars on Locus of Maya, source of Avidya.
Please read Swami Satchidananda Saraswati - Mula Vidya Nirasa, Avastattraya Prakriya to get answer on Avidya, Maya
44:06 locus of maya is one own mind...as mind dissolute...only sat remains...
@@vanamatrika.. Yes, maya is out of Ignorance , once knowledge/realisation comes, it subsides,
Chit is sarva vyapti, and manifests where there is an appropriate reflecting medium, according to the properties of that medium. The standard way to assess sentience is by the Turing test. Infants and very small children attribute sentience to insentient dolls, etc. without a Turing test. Unwitting and abbreviated Turing tests are a common way to identify sentience.
you should bring Rajarshi nandy to talk about Tantra
The host asks so Surface level questions and tries to break Shoved in laughter. It's irritating
When you realise that you're not the body but aaatma, then these thing don't matter. I rather enjoyed it.
You are welcome to start your own channel and interview . Would be better than commenting on someone's effort and their mannerisms with your personal biases, espcially for a content that is consumed by you for free ! Thx
@@Reach2SannoAm I not allowed to say I didn't like a video according to you. Why should I start a channel ?, a healthy dose of criticism is needed. And I have not abused or used unhealthy words in my criticism. What's wrong with you
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Krisna ...why are you moving so much man? 😂😂😂 Sit tight man!
Yaa he was too much excited😅
Okay thank you for the feedback. I will make note!
The truth is I was definitely too excited. I have been listening to him for 10 years or more and I was a kid in the playground with a revered great master who was tolerant of my innocence and immaturity. I bow down. Thank you.
He wanted to fly an airplane and to find God. Reminds me of a skit on SNL with "Aerolinas Via Condias".
One of the other institutions that is doing amazing work in India and outside (like the UK) is the Sai schools. Here in the UK they conduct Balavikas where they teach vedas and Indian scriptures to kids. I was surprised it did not come up in the discussion…
I prefer the interview taking people should take it from a proper office rather than from home and being too casual...often getting up and going or getting distracted during the serious discussion.....
I agree. In between having coffee. Disrespecting the Swami. See Swamiji so still quiet.
Thank you for the feedback. We will make changes.
@@krishnapartha thank you Sir for your response....I made that suggestion...you know that to at least see him, I just got one chance in Bangalore, as I know that he stays in New York and it's practically impossible to meet him..but it turned that my wish was heard and I could barely just be in front of him for hardly 15 seconds. And yourself could speak to him for more than 1 hour...that's because of your good deeds from past life I believe.....hence it made me make that suggestion..my apologies.
@@anika_h well that's your perspective...so don't generalise your views.
I was having a one to one conversation with Mr. Krishna Parthasarthy..nothing got to do with you nor others
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Unbelievable that India a cradle of debate is being lectured to by barbarians of colonialism on democracy. Shameful to know it and not react in this might is right world..
I think AI is a bigblow to the human ego, thats why the panic😂..at least now the human mind should stop strutting around thinking we can rule the world walking over everyone else, including animals trees and other beings.
What are you suggesting? A murderer should not be jailed for committing a murder 😮 classic case of overdose of philosophy. Swamiji was kind enough to point out the error.
If you see a god, it's not God.
Nobody here is enlightened
Are you?
Best comment. :-)
@@sumitdutta7043 yes, follow me
@@sophiafakevirus-ro8ccno I am not in hurry to be enlighten, I know my vasanas.
😂 weird comment
What a wasted session with a great swami. Asking about why the US doesn't have monk schools...
I'm glad you focused on one tiny part of a 2+ hour conversation, forest for the trees