Swami Sarvapriyananda on ILLUSION of Time, Life Beyond Death, Mystical Powers, Science & Moksha

Please hit the subscribe button if you liked this conversation! This is a compilation of all 6 podcasts we have done with Swami Ji to date, in case you missed any! Please like, comment, share, and subscribe to this channel as it would really help us bring more guests on the show and spread their knowledge to you! Follow me on Instagram 👇🏼 https://instagram.com/_amira.arora?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw== Swami Sarvapriyananda served as assistant minister of the Vedanta Society of Southern California in 2015. He was later appointed head of the Vedanta Society of New York, a position he has been serving since 6th January 2017. He was also selected as a Nagral Fellow for the year 2019-20 at Harvard Divinity School. Time Stamps: 0:00 - 0:06: Introduction & Subscription Request 0:07 - 0:20: Welcoming the Guest: Discussion on Consciousness 0:21 - 1:20: Western vs. Eastern Perspectives on Consciousness 1:21 - 3:00: Mind vs. Consciousness: Understanding the Distinction 3:01 - 5:00: Indian Philosophy on Consciousness and Awareness 5:01 - 7:00: Cryogenics & Immortality: Can the Body be Resurrected? 7:01 - 10:00: Yogis, Longevity, and the Concept of Physical Immortality 10:01 - 12:00: Vedantic Perspective on Death & the Continuity of Life 12:01 - 15:00: Reincarnation: Scientific & Spiritual Perspectives 15:01 - 18:00: Near-Death Experiences and Past Life Evidence 18:01 - 20:00: The Hard Problem of Consciousness: Science vs. Spirituality 20:01 - 22:30: Mental Illness & Spirituality: How They Intersect 22:31 - 25:00: Role of Spirituality in Coping with Depression & Anxiety 25:01 - 28:00: Therapy vs. Spiritual Growth: What Helps More? 28:01 - 30:00: Philosophical Confusion & Its Impact on Mental Health 30:01 - 32:00: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Spiritual Healing 32:01 - 34:00: Suicide Prevention: Seeking Therapy & Spiritual Support 34:01 - 36:00: The Universe & Aliens: Vedantic Perspective on Extraterrestrial Life 36:01 - 38:00: AI & Consciousness: Can Machines Ever Become Sentient? 38:01 - 40:00: Multiverse & Parallel Dimensions: Scientific & Spiritual Views 40:01 - 42:00: Elon Musk & Space Colonization: Ethical & Logical Considerations 42:01 - 44:00: True Love: The Vedantic Definition & Its Selfless Nature 44:01 - 46:00: Entertainment Industry & Spiritual Responsibility in Content Creation 46:01 - 48:00: The Impact of Films & Media on Societal Values 48:01 - 50:00: Gita’s Perspective on Entertainment & Meaningful Content 50:01 - 52:00: Who Am I? Understanding the Ultimate Self 52:01 - 54:00: Upanishads & Their Teachings on Self-Realization 54:01 - 56:00: Hard Problem of Consciousness & the Limits of Science 56:01 - 58:00: Advaita Vedanta: The Ultimate Truth About Existence 58:01 - 1:00:00: Exploring the Nature of Reality & Perception 1:00:01 - 1:05:00: How Consciousness Shapes Our Understanding of the World 1:05:01 - 1:10:00: Can Science & Spirituality Coexist? 1:10:01 - 1:20:00: Near-Death Experiences & Consciousness Beyond the Body 1:20:01 - 1:30:00: Theories on Life After Death & Reincarnation 1:30:01 - 1:40:00: How Spirituality Helps Navigate Existential Crisis 1:40:01 - 1:50:00: Psychological Well-being & Meditation 1:50:01 - 2:00:00: Understanding Karma & Its Influence on Life 2:00:01 - 2:10:00: Quantum Mechanics & Consciousness: A Connection? 2:10:01 - 2:20:00: How AI Challenges Our Definition of Intelligence & Awareness 2:20:01 - 2:30:00: The Role of Free Will in a Predetermined Universe 2:30:01 - 2:40:00: Exploring Different Dimensions of Reality 2:40:01 - 2:50:00: Mental Illness & How Vedanta Offers Solutions 2:50:01 - 3:00:00: Modern Science vs. Ancient Wisdom: A Debate 3:00:01 - 3:10:00: Spirituality in the Modern World: How to Apply It Daily 3:10:01 - 3:20:00: Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, & Consciousness 3:20:01 - 3:30:00: The Search for Meaning & Happiness in Life 3:30:01 - 3:40:00: How Spirituality Can Help Overcome Fear of Death 3:40:01 - 3:50:00: The Nature of the Self: Who Are We, Really? 3:50:01 - 4:00:00: Final Reflections & Closing Remarks #swamisarvapriyananda #sarvapriyananda #vedanta #rupertspira #bernardo #multiverse vivekananda #shiv #lordshiva #shiva #shivshankar #tantra ramakrishna #swamivivekananda #swamisarvapriyananda #vedanta #spirituality #ramakrishnamission #moksha #depression