How to Live like an Indian Monk - Swami Sarvapriyananda

#advaita #vedanta #sarvapriyananda In this discourse, Swami Sarvapriyananda addresses the question of spirituality and enlightenment, emphasizing that these pursuits are for everyone. Drawing an analogy to specialists in fields like engineering, Swami Sarvapriyananda suggests that spiritual specialists, such as monks, are essential for deep exploration. However, not everyone needs to become a monk; instead, everyone can and should be spiritual. Swami Sarvapriyananda shares a story of a monkey trapped by greed, highlighting the importance of letting go in spiritual growth. Renunciation is identified as a fundamental value in monkhood, involving the relinquishment of the pursuit of wealth and sensual pleasure. Swami Sarvapriyananda advocates for a monk-like internal attitude even for those in worldly circumstances. The talk concludes with practical principles for peace, including seeking to have less, being last rather than first, doing the will of others, and ultimately accepting the will of God. ====== Clip taken from:    • Living a Life of Renunciation | Swami Sarv...   Swami Sarvapriyananda | Vedanta New York | Vedanta Society of Southern California | Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture Golpark, Kolkata | Swami Vivekananda | Self-realization | Advaita Vedanta | Hinduism Follow Vedanta New York:    / vedantany   Follow Vedanta Society of Southern California:    / vedantaorg   Follow Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture Golpark:    / @rmicgolpark   Vedanta NY iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/veda... Vedanta NY Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IrDmqXhiGww...