The Rabbi reminds one of Arjuna questioning Krishna in the Gita - "What is an enlightened man like?", Krishna, "How does he act, how does he talk, what does he look like - how can I one if I meet him?" The Swami is wonderfully patient and able to come to the Rabbi's level and talk with him in terms he can understand and relate to.
Asking a question is also an art, this interviewer came across as adversarial rather than seeker. Swamiji handled this difficult interview with grace, and no one should be forced to provide a political or another viewpoint
I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation between the intellectually enlightened souls🙏 One reason for Hindu support for Israel could be based not so much for the love of Israel or morality but more based on inherent animosity of outspoken Hindus towards Muslims for various reasons, historical or current political turmoil.
Excellent discussion. Very high caliber intellectual interaction. Thank you Swamiji for the clarity with which you explain the contradictions in life. 🙏
Nondualists should reject tribalism and the notion that one's own country, countrymen, and allies are beyond reproach and instead look upon events in Maya through an objective, humanistic lens. As it pertains to the current conflict, neither India nor "the West" is a monolith that thinks or acts a certain way. There are principled voices of all faiths, or no faith, across both regions who today condemn the wanton destruction of innocent life wherever and whenever it occurs, even when said destruction has been perpetrated by their own governments. They do so not because they lack moral clarity; indeed, they are the only ones who have moral clarity because they consistently apply criticism wherever it is due, and they vigorously advocate for peace and security for all people, of all creeds and backgrounds, at all costs, not just for their kith and kin. History will vindicate these global citizens, as it always has.
The Gita is set in the battle situation at least in part, it seems, to provide the most graphic illustration of the difference between Body and Soul. It emphasizes that death of the body is not death of the being, but that the spirit lives on, and may come to inhabit more bodies in the future. Krishna says death of the body is like the spirit taking off a set of old clothes and looking forward to getting new ones later. Krishna also stresses to Arjuna that, as a Warrior, he must do his duty and fight. And that lesson seems set in the idea that we all have our duties, that castes were formed, so that we can all do our duty with respect and dignity at whatever level, so society can go on.
It's nice when a Rabbi can speak with a Hindu monk. Here where I live, priests are banished from the Russian Orthodox Church for speaking against war. I wish one day Russia becomes less totalitarian and we will see such open discussions.
This is getting at what is “evil” in the exalted non dual Vedanta framework. It is Ramayana and Mahabharata that instills in Bharatiyas that evil must be vanquished- it is part of Dharma- and generally not without Karma, hence the support of Israel by Bharatiyas. Wonderful discussion.
You refer to times and places, in which only combatants clashed in a battlefield. Here, it is not appropriate either for a spiritual guide to be drawn into a political examination or a partisan position if that is what you imply.
The Rabbi reminds one of Arjuna questioning Krishna in the Gita - "What is an enlightened man like?", Krishna, "How does he act, how does he talk, what does he look like - how can I one if I meet him?" The Swami is wonderfully patient and able to come to the Rabbi's level and talk with him in terms he can understand and relate to.
Asking a question is also an art, this interviewer came across as adversarial rather than seeker. Swamiji handled this difficult interview with grace, and no one should be forced to provide a political or another viewpoint
Swami is always an amazing light for me ❤
I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation between the intellectually enlightened souls🙏
One reason for Hindu support for Israel could be based not so much for the love of Israel or morality but more based on inherent animosity of outspoken Hindus towards Muslims for various reasons, historical or current political turmoil.
Excellent discussion. Very high caliber intellectual interaction. Thank you Swamiji for the clarity with which you explain the contradictions in life. 🙏
Pronaams!🙏 Namashkaars to all!🙏
ברוך יהוה ו שלום עליכם
Nondualists should reject tribalism and the notion that one's own country, countrymen, and allies are beyond reproach and instead look upon events in Maya through an objective, humanistic lens. As it pertains to the current conflict, neither India nor "the West" is a monolith that thinks or acts a certain way. There are principled voices of all faiths, or no faith, across both regions who today condemn the wanton destruction of innocent life wherever and whenever it occurs, even when said destruction has been perpetrated by their own governments. They do so not because they lack moral clarity; indeed, they are the only ones who have moral clarity because they consistently apply criticism wherever it is due, and they vigorously advocate for peace and security for all people, of all creeds and backgrounds, at all costs, not just for their kith and kin. History will vindicate these global citizens, as it always has.
Namaskaar Swami Sarvapriyanandaji Maharaj 🙏🏻
Namaskar to all the Speakers & Organisers 🙏🏻
Thank you Vedanta New York for sharing video 🌹
Pranaam🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The Gita is set in the battle situation at least in part, it seems, to provide the most graphic illustration of the difference between Body and Soul. It emphasizes that death of the body is not death of the being, but that the spirit lives on, and may come to inhabit more bodies in the future. Krishna says death of the body is like the spirit taking off a set of old clothes and looking forward to getting new ones later. Krishna also stresses to Arjuna that, as a Warrior, he must do his duty and fight. And that lesson seems set in the idea that we all have our duties, that castes were formed, so that we can all do our duty with respect and dignity at whatever level, so society can go on.
It's nice when a Rabbi can speak with a Hindu monk. Here where I live, priests are banished from the Russian Orthodox Church for speaking against war. I wish one day Russia becomes less totalitarian and we will see such open discussions.
Yachida ⇔ Ain Sof
Atman ⇔ Brahman
Non-duality in Judaism:
Sefer Yetzirah 1:7
Woah amongst the first 100 to watch ❤
Atman is personal not impersonal
Atma swaroop ai hoi "Nitya Krsna Das"
Stay level steady. Those of who are steady...remain level steady. We steady the rest. Keep the mind clean as possible. Must raise this up.
This is getting at what is “evil” in the exalted non dual Vedanta framework. It is Ramayana and Mahabharata that instills in Bharatiyas that evil must be vanquished- it is part of Dharma- and generally not without Karma, hence the support of Israel by Bharatiyas. Wonderful discussion.
You refer to times and places, in which only combatants clashed in a battlefield. Here, it is not appropriate either for a spiritual guide to be drawn into a political examination or a partisan position if that is what you imply.
@@ananthan8951 the issue was raised by the Rabbi- I am surmising an answer.