|| Maya || by Swami Sarvapriyananda 

I have met many people who have studied philosophy at top universities but they know nothing about Vedanta . Hence they are still baffled by some questions that are easily answered by Vedanta . This eloquent swami is soaked in Vedanta but also is very well versed in western philosophy . What a living resource ! He has done the hard miles on our behalf . Thank you Swami . Thank you Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi . Happy Easter to one and all ✝️🕉️🙏

Those, like me, who missed the illuminating talks by Swami Vivekananda, by being born late by a century, can now find solace in the talks of Swamy Sarvapriyananda. We are blessed indeed!!!

I am so grateful for this man's existence. Stay healthy, Swami. We love you and need you.

Every speech I have heard by Swami Sarvapriyananda is like the most Precious Gem, Pure Eternal Nectar directly from the Source. Thank You Swamiji! 🌹🙏🌹🕉🌹🙏🌹

Now here's a first - he's convinced me that holiness, sanctity - is also funny! Its the one quality I'd never associated with that level of serious confrontation with reality. Just brilliant! Thank you India for preserving the wisdom, beauty and strength of these insights! Yours is a world heritage culture indeed!

The ancient Indian sages ( Rishis) encountered these truths in the depth of their samadhis and passed it down to posterity in the form of the vedas , Upanishads and Vedantic teachings. Buddhism is an integral part of this dharmic civilization.

Wow! What a golden vessel of Realization! My mind is overwhelmed and humbled at his depth of understanding. Such a gift to us all.

"What was hidden by Maya? You were hidden by Maya. Maya did not hide the truth from you. You are the truth. So the play of Maya was your own play." This took my mind into complete silence for couple of minutes, which usually never happens. And when I rethink the last line again & again, it gives such a strange feeling I can't describe. It was an outstanding talk by Swami ji. What a valuable asset he has provided through this lecture. Thank you so much 🙏

Is there a better teacher out there? I cannot imagine a more captivating and highly informed speaker with a lovely sense of humour. Thank you so much for your selfless service!

I can listen his speech whole day 🙏

I Thank to rishis who wrote veda. I Thank to Hindu encients who practiced so long. I Thank to Ramakrishna who taught to Vivekananda. I Thank to Vivekananda for seting up the Vedantha society. I thank to the swamiji for interpring the same. I thank to RU-vid for make me watch this. Thanks for all souls who made feel this I (aham) thank full and greatfull.

I love that the Swami has the solid understanding of hundreds of years of philosophical thought and has cultivated an escape from the worldly mirage and then takes his time to hang out and give lectures and teach the rationale. He could just as easily meditate all day. But then again, probably not. He seems to very clearly understand what he is called to do in this manifestation and that is incredibly wonderful.

Swamiji has an excellent memory, quoting from so many great men and their books. One of the best read men in this present times and an exceptional teacher....Maya gets a good dissection in his class room 😆😅 thank you so much Swamiji.🙏..it is a treat listening to you ...

Namaskar everyone! I'm no scholar but I've been around for nigh on 75 yrs, ( this time ) and I cannot think of having listened to a more profound, enlightening talk than this one, ever. Thanks Swami ji. Namaskar

Swami Sarvapriyananda is such an amazing Vedic scholar and philosopher ; and also an amazing teacher ! Swami-ji really knows his stuff ! I love listening to him . We are very fortunate to have his classes on you tube .

I love this guy. I have done inner engineering with Sadhguru. But still I have so many questions which he answered.

6:00 Maya in Other Schools 7:10 - 8:20 Maya in Vedanta 8:40 Three periods of glorious developments in Indian Philosophy Age of Sutrakaras - Revealing of Darshanas Emergence of Buddhism - Poorva Paksha - 1000 Year Debate on two issues - Atma (Immortal Soul) and God - Birth of Nyaya and Poorva Mimansa School After Shankaracharya - Dualists v. Non Dualists - 500 Years after Sankara - Subject of Debate : Maya 12:05 What is Maya as per Advaita? 13:15 Definition of Maya Characteristics in Vedanta Sara a) Sad asad bhyaam anir vachaneeyam - Is - Is not b) Trigunaatmakam - Made of Three Gunas c) Gyana Virodhi - Is opposed to Knowledge, Absence of Knowledge d) Bhava Roopam - Veils Reality; Not just absence of something, Something positive if present too Two funtions of Maya Aavarana - Veils the reality Vikshepa - Error - Projects reality as it is not e)Yath Kinchit - Mysterious Something 17:17 Story from Ramayana as Example 18:10 Ramakrishna on Maya - Cobra's Poison, Muddy Water, Creepers on Village Pond 27:00 Ramanuja's Seven Fold Objection to Maya 1. Aashray Anupavatthi 2. Swaroopa Anupavatthi 3. Anirvachaniya Anupavatthi 4. Tirodhaana Anupavatthi 5. Bhava rupatva Anuavatthi 6. Nivart aka Anupavatthi 7. Nivritti Anupavatthi 35:20 Seven Great Untenables by Prof John Grimes in Alberta, Canada 36:05 Vivekananda Shows Maya 17 Times in our lives through love 38:17 - 41:00 Ernst Becker Denial of Death 42:05 Kurt Godel - Theories of Physics: Relativity, Uncertainty, Incompleteness 42:55 John Barrows book Impossibility - Insoluble contradictions upon advancement 43:53 Marcus du Sautoy - What we cannot know! 44:50 Somerset Maugham on Pleasure 45:30 THIS WAS SCARY!! I NEED MOE EXPLANATION. SO THERE'S NO GOD AND JUST A USLESS BRAHMAN AND MY NON-ENLIGHTENED SELF THAT HAS TO LIVE ITS FATE????????????????? 46:40 Pursuit of Happiness leading to increased suffering 50:00 Japanese Fishing Story 53:06 Dutch Monk Story 54:00 - 56:20 Krshna on Maya to Naarada 56:20 - Ramakrishna's Story of Monk in Dakshineshwar 57:50 Vivekananda's Approach to Maya - Not an explanation to the world, Sheer paradoxical nature of being 59:30 Hegel's philosophy primitive to better manifestation 1:01:01 Stephen Moder from Slovenia says Hegel stole from Advaita Vedanta 1:03:15 Slavoj Zizek says Gandhi is actually more violent than Hitler, Hegel studied Indian philosophy from secondary sources, didn't do justice to Indian philosophy 1:05:45 Schopenhauer : I consider no other study in the world as beneficial as the study of the Upanishads for translation except perhaps the original. These Upanishads have been the solace of my life and will be the solace of my death. First chapter of The world as will and Idea (Schopenhauer's book) reads, 'What I shall say in these volumes was best known to the ancient Hindus. They called it Maya.' 1:06:42 Slavoj Zizek on Schopenhauer: Schopenhauer westernized Indian thought. 1:07:24 Vivekananda's objection on expression of Infinite 1:08:48 Pravritti and Nivritti 1:09:48 Flaw in Agnosticism 1:13:22 Spinoza's God, Rebecca Glodstein, Albert Einstein, Vishishta Advaita 1:15:54 Mary Hale's confusion and poem to Vivekananda 1:17:52 The shloka

Hearing Swamiji for 10mins.. He will make you busy for the next 6 months by referring to all these external philosophers and their books... I wanna read all!

Whenever Swamiji says "This is Maya". ... My inner soul : Smiles. Finest punchline in the whole Universe!

Swamiji's moral are the last thought in my mind before I drift off to sleep and the first thought when I wake up each morning

We all are reaping the fruits of his labour...thank you swamiji 🙏🙏

Swamigy, every talk of yours, Vedanta, is taking so many people to enlightenment.. So am I..

Swamiji is unsurpassed. We are so blessed to have this from him.

This never goes old Thank you Swami J

The Sutras and the Vedas are the Ultimate treasures of wisdom, thanks to the Hindu (Sanatana Dharma) seers and sages. We need Sanatana Dharma to be realised in the world today more than ever to bring peace and love for all life . Om tat sat

Swami Vivekananda,a living Vedanta !!!

Yesterday only I was struggling with this query in my mind & today i found Swamiji's video addressing my query.I feel blessed by hearing him.Pranam..🙏

What an incredible memory to recite so many stories and quote passages from books and scriptures without hesitation! Wowed by your gift to seamlessly share your tremendous spiritual knowledge that is so enticing. 🙏🏼 Thank you 😊

These talks are illuminating. They have opened to gates of my Panchakosha. How I like this talk on Maya. Especially the end when he invokes the shlokas from Shwetashvatara Upanishad and the prayer to let this awakening come to all of us in this life itself. Fortunate are those who have listened to him.

Swamiji you are the best teacher in this so called modern times. There seems no question which you do not have answer to. You are an epitome of wisdom and knowledge. It's blessing of the Lord that I get to view your talks. Koti koti pranaam Swamiji.

the way out of maya is also through maya(understanding/realization)🙏

now we understand how Swami Vivekananda hsd delivered his speeches. You are a true Guru

One of Swami Sarvapriananda’s best talks. Thank you!

No words to express my gratitude. Thank God, Shri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda and Swamiji.

Thank you Guru Ji old friend. I've noticed great fun in Focusing Attention on another while they Speak, in person, recording, what ever- and they stumble and stutter as if This Interdimensional Cable TV Show Knows It Is Being Watched. Yours Truly, OM

That was some heavy lifting in 120 minutes...wow incredible job...and thanks Swami Sarvapriyananda ! :>

Sarvapriynandas appearance before us is enough for people like us to be in peace.His words are inspiring.God bless

What a profound lecture on a difficult concept of Maya! He presented opposing views with grace! Respect!

You are such a wonderful teacher Swamiji, Namaskar from the depth of my heart

What a beautiful finish to a splendid talk! Shrinvantu vishwe amritasya putra! Restores courage into my heart...

Maya is kind of Virtual Reality

*EXCELLENT EXPLANATION*. INSPIRING & CALMING "MAYA" SHIR SASTANG NAMASKAR TO SWAMIJI. JAY RAMAKRISHNA.

You're really on fire here Swami... Thank you for all of your efforts

Swamiji at his highest level

The great and profound discourse on Advait philosophy by great swamiji. I salute him with reverance.

Beautiful talk and thanks for introducing the book by Prof. Grimes. At 33:46 the crowd laughs when swamiji says the parents came to fight. These parents have to exercise the same bravado when their kids do it to them. This is a great path... The Hindu world needs more swamijis and swaminis to go to the interiors of India. My pranams to swamiji.

What a wonderful presence and wisdom . As clear as the sky.

sairam swami sarvapriyananda ji ..thanks for starting the project of teaching vedanta as per swami vivekananda. used to find him very difficult to understand but your introduction is opening him to us all. i am begining to now understand Jnana Yoga by vivekananda this time. please continue discussing his talks given at various times on Jnana yoga. many thanks and gratitute. asha.

44:01 the more we try, the more our hunger and barrenness increases, yet we are drawn again and again like moths to a fire and this is Maya ... until crippled, we are swept away by death, and this is Maya

I will remain ever indebted for uploading the lectures of Swami Saevapriyananda Ji. Pranam

If we are honest we all know that we never see a world but are always only looking at our own mind. Somehow we tend to forget and ignore this fact. But when we honestly look without assuming anything it will be seen for what it really is: Maya. 😘

No doubts Swamiji is one of the greatest philosopher of our times We all are blessed to have this wonderful man living with us Thank You !

Thank you Swami🙏🙏🙏

A highly enlightened scholar of this era...

Wow, what a great lecture. Thank you

What an honor, joy and spiritually uplifted experience is to listen to Swamiji! Truly blessed..pranam 🙏

Pranams Gurudev your clarity depth and exposition of Adwaitha Vedanta are simply exlemparary An Amsha of Takhur maharaja has reincarnated as Swami Sarapriyananda I am simply amazed at the knowledge of your students too Jai Sri Ramakrishna Maharaj ke

Such a difficult subject and such a lucid exposition. Thank you.

Swamiji! I feel this talk is as opaque as Maya, but it's Vidya Maya. I want to cling to this. Please chant the truth everytime, it is the blessings of Mahamaya herself.

This is exactly what Quantum Physics says, never heard a better explanation on superposition... blessed to hear this lecture

I understand MAYA just like the matrix...everywhere.

So blessed to hear your talks. Just can’t comprehend how well read you are and use such practical examples to present the most complicated principles. Humble Pranaams.

Swamiji, your lectures and explanations to the otherwise most difficult subjects is inspiring and exciting! I never miss a single video of yours. Thanks you.

I dont know, i cried by listening to it, i dont know why, it directly touched my heart like a symphony

The sheer amount of books,philosophers he is quoting making me dizzy thinking how vast his knowledge is across multiple specialities and what talent to find a common link among all of them!Wow..Pranam!

One of the best talks that I have given, and you have given, and yet no one has given! Just a philosophical thought. Om namah Shivaya. Jai Swamiji

My heart melts in adoration and gratitude... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Absolutely mesmerizing 🙏 what an impeccable explanation!

Thanks a lot for enlightening us with this complex topic. You are really great.🙏🙏

On this occasion of guru poornima I bow down to the great master. Infinite pranama 🙏🙏🙏🙏.......

My humble greeting to all. I thank the creator of this video for bringing us divine knowledge and thus enlightening our minds. Finding fellow seekers is a rare thing and I will like to use this space to share with you all something about my own Guru, Swami Shri Ajay Gurudev. Guruji, started his inner journey at an early age. He did not have a Daihik (one with a physical body) guru, but was initiated on the path to self-realization by Mahavir Swami. Guruji underwent many trials and tribulations, but at the age of 13 he emerged victorious, self-realized! Guruji has been a beacon of light for many, including myself. I have first-hand witnessed many of his leelas and what some might call, Miracles. Due to his grace, I am working in the USA and also treading the path of yoga swiftly. Guruji does not believe in fame or building ashrams, despite living in the heart of New Delhi he has stayed fairly anonymous and meets only a handful of people who are sincere and want to tread the spiritual path. Guruji, a while back took on the initiative of sharing his knowledge through building a website thetreasuredivine.com/home/. The objective of this website is to guide seekers treading the spiritual path and also to bring the positive vibrations of a True saint to one and all. I hope this humble initiative will be helpful in your spiritual journey and may the divine principle enlighten your lives.

attending your one lecture means reading one great book :)

Pranaam Swamiji. Your lectures are real great. They really make you think about the truth. Thanks a million

captivating talk. thank you so much swamiji. pronam.

When I listen to Swamiji it takes me to the another realms of experience. Pranam Swami ji .

So addicted with his lecture…worth listening and understanding and apply in real life

“And this is Maya.” 🙏🏼💎🙏🏼

I got accidentally here and wow, this series of lectures got me hooked instantly like meth; I'm addicted to Swami, he's my dealer of wisdom. And this too is Maya

swamiji is a real gem.

All this is maya, but would love to meet Swamiji someday in this Mayik world!! Not in a dream, but in flesh and bone!!

Om namo narayanaya. Brilliant talk Swamiji . Thank you . Could you please present a comparative study of Maya with the idea of Shakti ,prakriti, vimarsha ,samvriti, nama-rupa and also with relativity, uncertainity, unconscious, will etc of western thought .

No words to express my appreciation and happiness

Even after listening this lecture again and again for two hours, one is Joyce and tension free. Think how godly u become after attaining it with practice.. thank u swamijee

Wonderful, a beautiful flow of flowering of sublime illumination of self discovery. Thank you.

Listening to Swami brings forth Knowledge and Peace❤

Every time I hear him, I want to hear him more.

Nice one. The third part of last 25 minutes is extraordinary. Thanks a lot. Pranam Swamiji.

Your remarkable capacity to talk is God's gift.

Swamiji I am blessed to hear this lecture. Pranams.

Simply beautiful! I had the spinning experience while you were speaking :)

He has been christened very accurately. He is Swami Sarvapriyananda ji Maharaj. He is no doubt ‘Sarva’ ‘Priya’ and a source of ‘Ananda’.

Swami Sarvapriyananda, You are amazing. Thankyou for guiding me. I am so grateful.

Thank you for these information. This is very important to hear

Maharaj, Pronam 🙏. Thank you for such a fantastic lecture on such a complicated subject with your sublime style and knowledge not available on RU-vid .

Swamiji namaskar ... another brilliant exposition on ‘Maya’. Thank you.

Each time I hear the discourse it is a fresh one

One of the best ever talks on Maya. _/\_

Pranam Swami ji. We are blessed to have you in our lives.

I came here for my exams in my major Philosophy. But now I am a regular student and listener of Swamiji♥️. The enlightenment can be seen and can be felt from your words sir🙏🏻

वेदान्तः विषयकम् आलोचनां श्रुत्वा आनन्दः अनुभवामि।🙏