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 (3.21 - 25): Working with Wisdom]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.21 - 25): "Working with Wisdom"
04/06/2025 Duration: 01h05minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 4th 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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![From Doing to Being]()
From Doing to Being
04/06/2025 Duration: 45minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on May 25, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Meditation (Nididhyāsana)]()
Meditation (Nididhyāsana)
02/06/2025 Duration: 43minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on May 18, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Antar Yoga May 2025]()
Antar Yoga May 2025
01/06/2025 Duration: 48minMusic and readings by devotees, given on May 11, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Remembering Sri Sankaracharya]()
Remembering Sri Sankaracharya
29/05/2025 Duration: 46minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on May 4, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Bhagavad Gita (3.17 - 20): Being Self-content]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.17 - 20): "Being Self-content"
28/05/2025 Duration: 57minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 28th of May, 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 April 2025]()
Antar Yoga April 2025
27/05/2025 Duration: 39minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on April 27, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Where Did You Hide, My Love?: An Easter Meditation]()
"Where Did You Hide, My Love?": An Easter Meditation
25/05/2025 Duration: 45minLecture by Prof. Luis M. Girón Negrón (Harvard University), given on April 20, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Bhagavad Gita (3.9 - 16): Yajña as Cosmic Sacrifice]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.9 - 16): "Yajña as Cosmic Sacrifice"
21/05/2025 Duration: 50minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 21st of May, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
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![What is Maya?]()
"What is Maya?"
20/05/2025 Duration: 45minLecture by Swami Vimohananda, given on April 13, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Rama Festival]()
Rama Festival
15/05/2025 Duration: 30minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on April 6, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Reflection (Manana)]()
Reflection (Manana)
13/05/2025 Duration: 38minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on April 11, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Hearing (Śravaṇa)]()
Hearing (Śravaṇa)
11/05/2025 Duration: 41minLecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on March 23, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA
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![Bhagavad Gita (3.5 - 8): Action Is Better Than Inaction]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.5 - 8): "Action Is Better Than Inaction"
07/05/2025 Duration: 59minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 7th of May, 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 (3.1 - 4): Which is Better - Knowledge or Work?]()
Bhagavad Gita (3.1 - 4): "Which is Better - Knowledge or Work?"
01/05/2025 Duration: 57minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 30th of April, 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 (2.67 - 72): The State of Enlightenment]()
Bhagavad Gita (2.67 - 72): "The State of Enlightenment"
23/04/2025 Duration: 57minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 23rd of April, 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 (2.62 - 66): The Bliss of Tranquillity]()
Bhagavad Gita (2.62 - 66): "The Bliss of Tranquillity"
16/04/2025 Duration: 01h05minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 16th of April, 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 (2.57 - 61): How Powerful Are the Senses!]()
Bhagavad Gita (2.57 - 61): "How Powerful Are the Senses!"
09/04/2025 Duration: 01h09minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 9th of April, 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 (2.54 - 56): The Person of Steady Wisdom]()
Bhagavad Gita (2.54 - 56): "The Person of Steady Wisdom"
02/04/2025 Duration: 01h33sLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 2nd of April, 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 (2.50 - 53): Evenness of Mind]()
Bhagavad Gita (2.50 - 53): "Evenness of Mind"
27/03/2025 Duration: 47minLecture by Swami Tyagananda on the 26th of March, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of Boston, MA. For more information, please see https://vedantasociety.net/store?category=Gita
