The Monk Who Studied At UCL | In Conversation With S.B. Keshava Swami

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20 years ago, S.B. Keshava Swami graduated from one of the best universities in the world with a BSc in Information Management, and has since then authored 10 books, pioneered the School of Bhakti, and taught in universities, corporate firms, government organisations, bringing ancient wisdom into modern context, all around the world.
In The Monk Who Studied At UCL, Keshava Swami returns to his alma mater for a candid and unfiltered conversation on disruption, practical spirituality, problems of modern day religion, stigma and sectarianism, interfaith, gender and discrimination, religious institutions, blind faith, relationships, purpose, monkhood, and his life at university and beyond.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro and highlights
02:10 Welcome
04:22 Talk begins
06:02 Invocation/Gratitude
08:59 Meme review and personal memories of UCL
18:45 (Progressive) Disruption in life - graduation, India and beyond
23:17 Last 20 years and being a monk (swami)
30:10 Spirituality for normal people
33:42 Do monks have unrealistic ideals and impractical principles?
36:27 Religion vs Spirituality vs Yoga
40:07 What does religion have to do with societal discrimination, stigma and sectarianism?
42:55 Keshava Swami's chosen spiritual path and interfaith
46:43 Finding answers and starting our spiritual journey
49:50 Male supremacy and the role of gender in religion
54:10 Race, identity and sexuality in religion
55:02 What is the point of institutions and organised religion?
57:14 Superstition, blind faith and lies - beyond faith
59:54 The experiment of spiritual scientists
1:04:37 Do monks ever feel down?
1:07:21 Failure and success
1:10:38 Relationship advice!
1:14:37 Finding your calling, or running away from life?
1:18:05 Practicing deep meditation
1:22:52 How did Keshava Swami convince his parents about his choice of monkhood?
1:26:24 Modern education and finding meaning in life
1:32:12 Interpreting the Bhagavad-gita's backdrop of a battlefield
1:36:04 Can we manifest our future?
1:38:24 Finding your purpose
1:41:31 After this life, what's next?
Connect with S.B. Keshava Swami
Website: keshavaswami.com
Instagram: / keshavaswami
Twitter: / keshavaswami
TikTok: / keshavaswami
Tattva Blog: tattva.keshavaswami.com
#KeshavaSwami #SBKS #WisdomThatBreathes #Monk #UCL

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12 июл 2024

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@gedankenthesis 8 месяцев назад

Dear young sage, your wisdom shines so bright, In your words, I found profound insight. Your lecture simple, yet so very wise, Opened up my mind, widened my skies. The mysteries of life, you made them clear, With answers that banished all doubt and fear. Your wisdom, a beacon, a guiding star, Helped me grasp life's depths, both near and far. In your youthful wisdom, I've found a guide, A source of light where my questions reside. Thank you, young sage, for the wisdom you share, In this journey of life, you're truly rare.

@ashutoshshukla6986 8 месяцев назад

HariBol !! ❤

@satyaranjanprabhu9657 8 месяцев назад

O.....Krishna plese give SBKS a life of ten thousand years because the world needs person like him the most

@Dwarakadishdas Год назад

Maharaja's brilliant smile is indication of his purity and is sufficient to get attracted to hin.

@neerjasaranbhatnagar9241 Год назад

Yes host should be more respectful towards a very respectful Swami

@nillachamroo667 Год назад

I believe that the host is so natural and he is not pretending to be spiritual because he is in company of a monk. He is just a young seeker and greedy to know more about spirituality. He is such a beautiful soul just like you are.😇🥰

@marka2188 Год назад

What do you mean? Seems like you have combined ignorance with religion (Just like Swami explained). Host comes out as a curious young intelligent being.

@cssuntherrao Год назад

In what way has the young host been disrespectful? He is an enthusiastic youth being just himself, with no airs. No need to stereotype what respect has to be. It is a new age now. As long as there is no disrespect, it is okay.

@rvignesh2809 Год назад

He is having an accent in Sanskrit also😂

@nishiter 8 месяцев назад

Yes ur right, host apparently ruined a conversation which would have benifited much more from such a great spiritual leader.... Organisers should be verh selective especially when Guest is Spiritual leader... Sad.

@shome108 Год назад

Hare Krishna. I was intensely moved by the entire interview and discussion. The answers were so simply communicated and references to Bhagavat Gita and other philosophers were extremely relatable to the times we live in. It's discussions like this that will truly spread the science of the Gita. Please continue your path of spreading Krishna consciousness as a brilliant orater to all generations.

@yawoffei8033 Год назад

I do remember meeting with you several times when I was a student at UCL in mid 2005-2006, where I pursued MSc in Audiological Science. Our meetings at Soho Temple were wonderful. I am happy about your consistency on the Spiritual path. I am proud of you and wish you well as you inspire millions along the journey.

@Pavitra905 Год назад

You truly are a disruptor your holiness! Such an ultimate example of a monk!🙏 Hare Krishna! Hare Raam!🙏🙏

@csganeshjha7820 Год назад

For a spritual master , doesn't matter who respect, & who tried to be smarter. Hare Krishna prabhuji

@SumedhB Год назад

Mukund is an amazing interviewer and Keshava Swami is the best interviewee! Thank you to everyone that organised this event at UCL, can't wait to see more 👀

@skt1731 Год назад

The last quip is especially profound: "They say there is a new restaurant in town. It's called KARMA, but there ain't no menu. You get what you deserve."

@vinaydixit3880 Год назад

Me and my 12 year daughter watched the entire video in one go .Swami ji explains such a complex subject in such a relatable manner that's amazing . Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences swami ji .Hare Krishna and Dandvat Pranam

@the-Cker Год назад

Great orator and good questions by Mukund. Amazing answers by S.B. Keshava Swami thanks for sharing the teachings of Sri Krishna with the youth they need it the most. 🙏Hare Krishna🙏

@ballyragoonanan Год назад

What a beautiful mouthful of amrita or spiritual nectar from both the guest and the host.

@vinodparishwad108 Год назад

Such profound wisdom has been shared here by His Holiness. All glories. Thank you for hosting and sharing this with us Mukund Hari Prabhu _/\_

@sdsapfico9947 Год назад

Thanks Maharaj . As much as it resonates with these young students, it left a lasting impact on us who are in corporate world for past 25 years now… “to live life in service” spiritually disrupted our sleep in the Lap of Maya Devi. Thanks Hare Krishna and Dandvats to you…. Sandeep.

@kalyanitiwari1505 Год назад

The host has asked really insightful questions, thank you for that. Good questions asked with an attitude to genuinely know their answers will eventually lead to the right answers.

@yodaspank618 Год назад

Huh? And what was the intelligent question again?

@thirdeyeinthemaking7327 Год назад

This is such an uplifting wisdom shared by Swami Keshawa. Mukund did an excellent job raising the right questions. Thank you, Swami, Mukund and UCL. 🙏

@user-ng4iu2oy3c 11 месяцев назад

This conversation of Swamiji with Mukund at the UCL is just spellbounded, but through this conversation I have come to know about Swami ji. His highness has some magical power in his speech. I was not too much attached to Krishna consciousness but now it has come to be a part of my daily routine to watch and l isten to Swamiji .Hare Krishna 🙏.

@mallianumula Год назад

Who is the host, he did ask really quality questions..and navigated very well..

@SumedhB Год назад

The trailer looks amazing!!

@GitaWise 4 месяца назад

Best questions and best answers ever. A must listen for everyone!! Hare Krishna 🙏

@Spiritual_Technology_Channel Год назад

Anxiously waiting

@Agastya_Muni Год назад

This is really amazing that University students are getting exposure to all these life wisdoms!

@shriyakalaria5416 Год назад

Can’t wait for this one ❤️

@baldgoing Год назад

Such a brilliant interview!

@globaltalentacquisition5667 Год назад

Desperately Waiting 🤝

@dhanadakeisham485 Год назад

Wow....The end question was the button to the disruption in my life.

@pavyen Год назад

Amazing conversation. Well researched and homeworked interviewer.

@ashishbanerji623 Год назад

Amazing clarity indeed. Thank you so much. Hare Krishna🙏🙏🙏

@lataacharya1398 Год назад

My obeisance to you Maharaj.

@SebastianStoye Год назад

I first read "The Monk who went to UFC" but couldnt remember you doing martial arts Maharaja. :D

@neetaamonkar2438 Год назад

Clarity and humility thy name is S. B. Keshava Swami. Very beautiful session that I chanced upon.

@thematchlessgift Год назад

Go Go Keshava Maharaj!!!

@brajanarayan Год назад

Excellent spiritual discourse. Regards.🙏🙏🙏🙏

@carolinevent2087 Год назад

Thank you Maharaj you have opened my eyes

@shilpajoshi4101 Год назад

Hare Krishna I have not heard anything so profound.. such an intelligent monk as they all are .. Swamiji had a lot of clarity of thoughts and highest level of understanding..

@manishgarg79 6 месяцев назад

simply amazing explanation

@EMNM66 Год назад

Amazing interview thank you so much swamy 🙏🙏

@raghunathbandha8428 Год назад

This is one of the best session of my life.

@jaishreecharan Год назад

Hare Krishna, thank you Swamiji ..one of the best talks on spirituality

@psd1955 Год назад

Excellent. Absolutely enlightening!!!

@ritanjlyjamwal737 Год назад

Wonderful Swami ji , Excellently explained.🙏🏻 Harekrsna.

@jeyansurijeyansuri2150 Год назад

Thank you Maharaj for guiding us.

@Kumar-ez2bs Год назад

Humble Obeisance to Swami...Hari Bol

@arijitjoshi8968 Год назад

A heartfelt pleasure to listen to you Swamiji 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@rushikeshugaonkar6267 Год назад

Nice interview. Thank you. Hare Krishna.

@geethapobbathi7769 Год назад

Hare Krishna Maharaj 🙏 Heartfelt gratitude for such amazing explanation. I need to listen many more times to understand more concepts to apply in my life. You have created a lasting impression on my journey. Haribol 🙏

@Daffodil956 Год назад

Pranam Gurudev 🙏🏼

@KnowYourDharma Год назад

Wow, spectacular question and answer session, very very very satisfying and uplifting. Thank you so much!!!

@narigangaramani9344 Год назад

One of the Best Discussion in Simple Language 🎉❤

@hameldhanak5754 Год назад

Excellent interview, thank you for sharing this with us. Humble obeisances to Maharaj for the wisdom shared

@DhanushRajGN Год назад

Hare Krishna Maharaj, I convey my sincere gratitude's for sharing these insights. You are helping me every day. Ys

@Bavarian-ko9il Год назад

Great words of wisdom Swami Learnt heaps that I will try my best to apply in my life 🙏🏿

@neerjasaranbhatnagar9241 Год назад

Hare Krishna!!! Such an amazing intelligent , eye opener , educative interview , Thanx a lot hari bol

@rayofcreation3996 Год назад

Love to all. Good luck.

@sarvabhauma8730 Год назад

Such an insightful discussion. I loved the answers that Maharaja gave, thank you for uploading

@aryakumar4168 Год назад

Such an incredible interview at UCL! Looking forward for more to come!

@skt1731 Год назад

The last quip is especially profound: "They say there is a new restaurant in town. It's called KARMA, but there ain't no menu. You get what you deserve."

@yodaspank618 Год назад

The host sucked what r u talking about

@alexp2362 10 месяцев назад

@@skt1731 That's some deep stuff my friend.

@tarinbraganza4595 Год назад

Brilliant ❤ in every possible way.

@asmitakale5936 Год назад

Super excellant speech dear maharaj.. It's sign of purity that u shine in any surrounding.. I heard it starts to end.. 🙏🙏🙏

@srivrindabhakti Год назад

Beautiful Seva...

@anupamasharma4525 Год назад

Immensely beautiful❤ conversation

@annupoly9973 Год назад

Naman🙏🙏🙏 gurujii

@girishchechi Год назад

Hare krishna 🙏🥰

@bangaliyogi Год назад

Excellent interview.Namaskar.

@bhavenpillay9073 Год назад

Enjoyed that.

@nathanmish5217 Год назад

so, graduating frm UCL is not success. Very good explanation frm swami. I hope many will have paradigm shift .Gone are those days when we see Oxford and Harvard as success. Its proven now what is real success. Thank you again swami !

@marka2188 Год назад

Graduating from any school is a success or not graduating from any school is a success.

@amudalasatyanarayana622 Год назад

It seems that the simple true monk that grew divine wings of Krishana Consciousness has now many a silver bullet in his kitty to fix effectively any kind of botheration faced by Homo sapiens… it was indeed a nice conversation as well. 🙏

@durgeshmishra3770 Год назад

Own channel and own interview, great 😃

@manihari890 7 месяцев назад

Hare krsna Maharaj prabhu . . really inspiring speech.. been watch many of ur videos lately prabu... love ur voice the.way you gave those words.. love it.. 🤲🙏🕉🙏🤲🤲🕉🕉🩷💕🥰💜💜 # Jai Shree Radhe Krsna # Jai shree ram 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤲🤲🤲

@punithevathanikandasamy4875 Год назад

Superb..

@nkanitha1765 Год назад

Hare Krishna❤

@bluelotus542 Год назад

As soon as the advertisements rush in you can immediately feel the energetic falldown.

@mukeshchaudhary4275 10 месяцев назад

Hare Krishna Maharaj ji Dandwat pranam 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@rodeo293 Год назад

Karma yoga defined so well 🙏🙏🙏

@himanshudwivedi1313 Год назад

🙏WOW,

@indranilbanerjee5424 Год назад

There is no dearth of monks who have earned Masters, MBA , MBBS/MD/FRCS , Phd or Post Doctorate degrees from the best Universities in USA, UK Australia , India and other reputed Institutions across the world . Many of them are most prestigious award winnners ( like Bhatnagar Award etc) and on special inviations give lectures on different subjects of Science, Management, Medicine and also Indian spirituality , at different Universities in India and abroad. Some of them are good surgeons as well . Yet they never come to media and disclose anything about their pre-monastic lives or their qualifications . Because attaimnent of God is the sole goal .

@branavasorubysivabalaratna7819 Год назад

What are you trying to say..?

@000PSssst Год назад

Chant Hare Krishna and be happy. Sri Krishna is very merciful, very kind.

@seemaaggarwal1888 11 месяцев назад

Amazing

@soniaarora2851 7 месяцев назад

Very nice information

@madhavraigopal5514 Год назад

Fail to prepare.... Prepare to fail,this is for the host!! Maharaj ji is so kind and humble,he does not take heed. Speak with humility and respect a Guru.

@iliailiev4510 Год назад

Hare Krishna

@Greygridsgraphics 10 месяцев назад

Even when Gods descended as man or woman... A tradition of man representing the woman and the woman representing the man naturally fulfilled the behest of reaching or recalling to them... Lakshmi...then Lakshmi Narayan... and if Shiv then Shiv Parvati...RadhaKrishna...spirituality is in the essences of relish and tastefullness that resonated in the depictions of their living past ...should we let our inner harshness forget the chastity of togetherness or should we become more sublime instead of submissive on our focus on Krishna, seeking help and mercy for our doings in material world... this was indeed a notably elevating conversation.....will inner harshness fail us? or outer harshness ?...we must decide? Or we must explore more which path is more conducive to pain? When we are in pain...we cannot think nor explain...we cannot even relish the mischievous past of God?

@sandeepchavhan3831 Год назад

1:07:21 Failure and success. 1:08:10 Swamiji The goal of life:. 1:09:31

@ex-muslim380 Год назад

Now listen it completely and attentively

@suvoss821 Год назад

হরে কৃষ্ণ প্রভু 🙏 ,,,

@AmitKumar-ry7wx Год назад

I SUBSCRIBED YOUR CHANNEL GURU JI 🙏

@pavement-hexagon-spew Год назад

👏

@elizabathan Год назад

The host is not a British, probably a recent migrant or a student. No wonder there is a bit of arrogance in a sense of " I am equal to this monk, a fellow UCL student" instead of speaking to a monk. This is a testament of humility and what it is not

@branavasorubysivabalaratna7819 Год назад

His voice is just like Jey shetty's. Especially at the final question!

@vijaykumarpatel7001 Год назад

Long live vaidic sanatan Dharma

@Greygridsgraphics 10 месяцев назад

When we do refer to someone as Bhagwan or God, I do accept that God has shown himself to us again...correcting my previous answer, I see that maybe the host was seeking more answers relevant to time and order of events that must be due to occur in time...does someone experience that the concept of understanding God and speaking of him is still pending or a shortage of being able to connect more deeply to the current matter...rather than becoming blushed with our own senses & past memories of fondness or grievances of time and occurrences...

@ikoks272 Год назад

The way he explain point 1:03:00 to 1:06:00

@Peace_5200 7 месяцев назад

Plz do read "Yatharth Geeta" if you are a spiritual seeker, this will help you a lot in your journey

@Peace_5200 7 месяцев назад

Plz do read "Yatharth Geeta" if you are a spiritual seeker, this will help you a lot in your journey

@Trekkingzone Год назад

I am SCL

@yaggeshtripathi708 Год назад

Host will became monk monk 😂

@user-dh5bt5vu6l Год назад

I don't agree about the host.He is young and brimming with the same questions that we all had at his age.He is not being disrespectful.Just curious.

@krishishna6874 10 месяцев назад

Few corrections 1. Yes the interviewer is right, religion rings those bells. But what the guru practices is not religion. It is dharma - Sanatan Sharma. 2. Sadly, essence of all religions are not the same. 3. It is a usual habit of blaming the people but the religions have difference in essence that the faithful have to follow. The essence of the Abrahamic faiths is that the guru is destined to an everlasting hell. 4. The Hindu essence is that all people have to go through karma and reincarnation. And unlike the Abrahamic view, all people can access Hindu heaven through one of the four paths of Hinduism - namely the good karma. Yes, irrespective of one's belief acts that lead to welfare of humanity takes anyone to the Hindu heaven. 5. Hindu God is both formed and formless - almost like the behaviour of subatomic particles as wave and matter. Sex can only be imagined in the formed. Hinduism can be seen as polytheistic monotheism. There is a great philosophy behind that concept.6. Meditation: Yes its a discipline and persistence is important but there is another factor. Its called 'inner dope'. This good feeling is brought about by going closer to the Anandamayi kosh (blissful body) that is one of the 5 bodies that makes us. It is this blissfulness that makes the saints meditate for years. This is before reaching the atma that brings in the highest level of bliss. Thanks

@KDEVASPACE 2 месяца назад

Is the debate recorded?

@mskumar12345 11 месяцев назад

Why background music? I came here not to listen music!

@rushikeshugaonkar6267 Год назад

Well, he gave a very goodie goodie answer to male preponderance/supremacy..... But its true that male supremacy exists in all organised religions, including in ISKCON. They may allow females to take Brahmacarya diksha, but they don't allow females to become "Swaminis", that is, they don't allow sanyas diksha for females.