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Lectures by Swami Tathagatananda

Swami Tathagatananda, a disciple of Swami Virajananda, was the Seventh Resident Swami and Minister of Vedanta Society of New York.


Lectures by Swami Pavitrananda

Swami Pavitrananda, a disciple of Swami Brahmananda, was the Sixth Resident Swami and Minister of Vedanta Society of New York.


Guest Speakers

Lectures by Swamis from other centers, spiritual leaders from different faiths, community leaders, and academicians.


Patanjali's Yoga Sutras | Swami Tattwamayananda

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali contain 195 sutras organized into four chapters: Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada, and Kaivalya Pada. It expounds Yoga philosophy, one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy.


The Foundational Texts of Indian Philosophy | Swami Tattwamayananda

In interpreting the doctrines of particular schools of thought, he has attempted to keep in touch with their respective foundational texts in Sanskrit or, in dealing with the Buddhist schools, with the texts in Pali.


Introduction to Hindu Scriptures | Swami Tattwamayananda

This series of lectures is hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association and given by Swami Tattwamayananda, minister of the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco.