10,864 views May 25, 2025 AskSwami Q&A | Swami Sarvapriyananda

Q&A session led by Swami Sarvapriyananda at the Vedanta Society of New York on May 11th, 2025.

List of questions with timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

05:02 - At death, does a fully realized Jivatman merge with Brahman, or does it maintain its identity?

16:11 - The Nasadiya Sukta says there is neither existence nor non-existence. But Swami Vivekananda said that creation is eternal. How can these be reconciled?

24:29 - What is this ignorance and where does it exist?

32:02 - I no longer believe in God or sadhana. What should I do?

38:27 - How can I be free of the ups and downs of frustration and elation?

52:01 - If God exists, why is there so much suffering? How can I make peace with my past faults?

59:22 - The path of Raja Yoga says to shut out the world, while the path of Jnana Yoga requires inquiry into experience. Which one should I follow?

01:11:34 - In the Mahabharata it is said "Dharma protects those who protect it". But Swami Vivekananda heard the divine mother say "Do you protect me or do I protect you?" How can these be reconciled?