Synopsis
Lectures and classes on Vedanta and Yoga given at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society in Boston, USA, by Swami Tyagananda, who is a monk of the Ramakrishna Order.Vedanta means the essence of the Vedas (veda+anta). Although popularly identified with the basic scripture of the Hindus, Vedas are really neither books nor essentially Hindu. By Vedas is meant the accumulated treasury of spiritual laws discovered by enlightened beings. Vedanta stands for spiritual wisdom that transcends borders defined by religion, culture, race and nationality. It is possible to perceive Vedanta as a spiritual tradition that simultaneously respects and transcends all religions.The practices of Vedanta include prayer, worship, meditation, spiritual study, and selfless service. Vedanta respects all spiritual traditions and encourages everyone to learn from the teachings offered by the prophets and teachers of all religions.
Episodes
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![Bhagavad Gita (4.10 - 4.12): The Path to Freedom is Not New]()
Bhagavad Gita (4.10 - 4.12): "The Path to Freedom is Not New"
25/09/2025 Duration: 54minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 24th of September, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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![Seeing God With Open Eyes]()
Seeing God With Open Eyes
24/09/2025 Duration: 51minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on September 21, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Bhagavad Gita (4.7 - 4.9): Why Does God Come as Avatara]()
Bhagavad Gita (4.7 - 4.9): "Why Does God Come as Avatara"
18/09/2025 Duration: 52minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 17th of September, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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![Antar Yoga September 2025]()
Antar Yoga September 2025
17/09/2025 Duration: 51minMusic and Spiritual Readings on September 9, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Bhagavad Gita (4.1 - 4.6): The Gita Lineage]()
Bhagavad Gita (4.1 - 4.6): "The Gita Lineage
10/09/2025 Duration: 43minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 10th of September, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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![Krishna Festival]()
Krishna Festival
10/09/2025 Duration: 38minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on September 7, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Dive Deep, O Mind]()
Dive Deep, O Mind
30/07/2025 Duration: 51minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on July 27, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA The slide to illustrate some of the thoughts related to "Dive Deep, O Mind," is available here - The Mind (slide)
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![Bhagavad Gita (3.40 - 3.43): How to Overcome Desire]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.40 - 3.43): "How to Overcome Desire"
23/07/2025 Duration: 01h10minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 23rd of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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![Antar Yoga July 2025]()
Antar Yoga July 2025
23/07/2025 Duration: 01h47sLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on July 20, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Guru Purnima - God and Guru]()
Guru Purnima - God and Guru
17/07/2025 Duration: 49minLecture by Swami Shivarchanananda, given on July 13, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Bhagavad Gita (3.36 - 3.39): Why People Do Bad Things]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.36 - 3.39): "Why People Do Bad Things"
16/07/2025 Duration: 01h01minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 16th of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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![Bhagavad Gita (3.33 - 3.35): What Is My Duty?]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.33 - 3.35): "What Is My Duty?"
09/07/2025 Duration: 52minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 9th of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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![A Voice Without a Form]()
A Voice Without a Form
07/07/2025 Duration: 43minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on July 6, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Bhagavad Gita (3.30 - 3.32): The Fever of the World]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.30 - 3.32): "The Fever of the World"
02/07/2025 Duration: 01h06minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 2nd of July, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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![I and What It Can Do]()
"I" and What It Can Do
02/07/2025 Duration: 43minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on June 29, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Antar Yoga May 2025]()
Antar Yoga May 2025
25/06/2025 Duration: 50minMusic and Spiritual Readings on June 22, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Learning is Religion]()
Learning is Religion
18/06/2025 Duration: 49minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on June 15, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Bhagavad Gita (3.26 - 29): The Play of Gunas]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.26 - 29): "The Play of Gunas"
11/06/2025 Duration: 51minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 11th of June, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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![A Mind on a Diet]()
A Mind on a Diet
11/06/2025 Duration: 41minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on June 8, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Do You Remember?]()
Do You Remember?
06/06/2025 Duration: 41minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on June 1, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
