The Equation of Consciousness & The True Self Swami Sarvapriyananda @ South Park Commons

Swami Sarvapriyananda delivers a talk on the fundamental nature of consciousness at ‪@southparkcommons‬ : Using the simple framework of C + O = E (Consciousness + Object = Experience) he unpacks ancient insights from Advaita Vedanta. He explores how our true self is the unchanging witness to the ever-changing objects of the world—including our own bodies and minds. The core talk is followed by a Q&A session exploring the intersection of these spiritual truths with modern dilemmas, including AI, the "hard problem" of consciousness, and practical habits for finding focus and fearlessness in daily life. 0:00 — The Parable of the Washerman and the Diamond 5:25 — The Equation of Experience (C + O = E) 9:08 — Insight 1: Consciousness is One 13:33 — Insight 2: Consciousness is Continuous 16:57 — Insight 3: Consciousness is Unchanging 18:43 — Insight 4: The Light of Lights 23:01 — Insight 5: Consciousness is Your True Self 26:18 — Defining Intelligence vs. Consciousness in AI 35:12 — Overcoming Fear and Seeking Security 39:03 — 4 Spiritual Practices for Modern Life 🙏 Please Support the Vedanta Society of New York 🌐 Please Visit Us Website: Apple & Spotify Podcasts: YouTube (Main Channel): / @vedantany YouTube (Archives): / @vedantanyarchives Facebook: / vedantany X / Twitter: / vedantany 📙 Books by Swami Sarvapriyananda Lecture Series by Swami Sarvapriyananda 📓 Introductory Lectures: 📚 Vedanta Scriptures: 🧩 Lectures by Topics: 💬 AskSwami Q&A: 📖 Scriptures Taught by Swami Sarvapriyananda • Aparokshanubhuti | Swami Sarvapriyananda • Bhagavad Gita | Swami Sarvapriyananda • Brihadaranyaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriy... • Dṛg Dṛśya Viveka | Swami Sarvapriyananda • The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna | Swami Sarv... • Isha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda • Katha Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda • Kena Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda • Mandukya Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda • Mundaka Upanishad | Swami Sarvapriyananda • Vedantasara of Sadananda | Swami Sarvapriy... 🪔 About Vedanta Vedanta is among the world’s oldest spiritual philosophies and one of its most inclusive. Rooted in the Vedas, India’s sacred scriptures, Vedanta upholds the unity of all existence, the divinity of the soul, and harmony among religions. 🏛️ About This Channel This is the official channel of the Vedanta Society of New York, a spiritual institution affiliated with the Ramakrishna Order of India and holds the distinction of being its first established Center, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894. Swami Sarvapriyananda currently serves as the Resident Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Vedanta Society of New York.

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The Equation of Consciousness & The True Self Swami Sarvapriyananda @ South Park Commons is an episode from Vedanta Talks by Vedanta Society of New York.

This episode is 61:41 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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