Summary of Introduction to Vedanta - Swami Sarvapriyananda - Aparokshanubhuti - Part 18 – December 13, 2016

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In this video, Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the concepts of Brahman, Maya, and Vedanta. He explains that Brahman is the only reality, and that everything else is an illusion. He also discusses the importance of common sense and the danger of seeing differences between oneself and others as real.

00:00:00 The 50th verse of the Aparokshanubhuti explains that Brahman is existence itself and that anything that exists must borrow existence from Brahman.
00:05:00 This video explains the concept of "name-ness," or the fact that names designate something. It goes on to explain that when we use names, they designate something specific, and that when we become enlightened, we realize that everything we experience in this world is actually Brahman. From the point of view of Brahman, these names are empty, because they do not denote anything apart from Brahman.
00:10:00 Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the three points made in Vedanta: that names and forms are empty, that Brahman is the only reality, and that practice of identifying Brahman in all actions will lead to realization of Brahman.
00:15:00 In this video, Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the differences between Advaita Vedanta and other schools of Hinduism, emphasizing that Brahman is non-dual and the reality behind all experiences.
00:20:00 In this video, Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the concepts of Brahman, advaita, and Maya. He explains that all actions are based on Brahman, and that advaita (non-duality) is the first step in understanding Brahman. The second step is understanding that everything is an appearance based on Brahman. He ends the video by reiterating that Brahman alone is all that exists, and that this understanding is the key to liberation.
00:25:00 In this video, Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the meaning of Vedanta, which is the ultimate truth that exists behind all of life. He cites a series of verses from the Upanishads that illustrate that Brahman - the true, eternal and infinite essence behind all existence - is non-dual, and that all names, forms, and actions are ultimately without substance or meaning. He then goes on to explain that the concept of Maya - or illusion - is the cause of the variety and change in the reality we experience, and that by understanding and eliminating Maya, we can experience the true nature of existence.
00:30:00 The video discusses the idea that everything that exists is a projection of Brahman, and that there is nothing that truly matters in life. The sage Sukadeva tells the divine mother that he is happy living the way he is, without having to follow any rules. The divine mother is displeased, and decides to take action. She appears to the camel Sukadeva was riding, and tells him that he should be a sage instead. The camel is happy with this change, and continues to live freely.
00:35:00 Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the concept of Brahman, which includes the idea that whoever knows Brahman sees everything in the same way, regardless of name, form, or condition. He also tells the story of a saint who was bitten by a Cobra and survived, demonstrating the power of Brahman. Finally, he shares an advice on how to live according to one's Brahman nature.
00:40:00 This one-minute video by Swami Sarvapriyananda, a renowned Vedanta teacher, discusses the importance of common sense and the dangers of seeing differences between oneself and others as real. He gives the example of a goldsmith who, when confronted by an elephant, climbs a tree to avoid being trampled. The enlightened person sees the difference between oneself and others as unreal, and is therefore free from fear and anxiety.
00:45:00 Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the fear that underlies all human behavior, and how realization of non-duality leads to fearlessness. He emphasizes the importance of morale in spiritual development, and reminds the audience that they are not the body or mind, but Brahman alone.
00:50:00 The video discusses the idea that everything that we experience has no independent reality, and that consciousness is the only thing that truly exists. Vedanta suggests that by understanding this, we can abandon our attachments to the world and our bodies.
00:55:00 Swami Sarvapriyananda explains that Maya is an appearance created by Brahman in order to create the universe and human beings. Maya is not separate from Brahman, and Brahman is self-sufficient. Maya depends on Ramen for existence, and Brahman projects itself as the universe. This explains why we experience suffering and diversity in the universe.

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Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the concept of Brahman, the absolute, and how it manifests through everything in the universe in the YouTube video "Introduction to Vedanta." He also discusses the concept of detachment and its importance in Advaita Vedanta. The video argues that the Vedantic approach is to be positive and focus on the path of via negativa, which is the path of denying reality in order to reach the truth.