Swami Sarvapriyananda is a spiritual leader from India affiliated with the Vedanta Society of New York. |
Born in Kolkata, he was raised in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, by devout followers of the Ramakrishna Order. |
From a young age, he immersed himself in the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda. |
After completing his education at Xavier Institute of Management in Bhubaneswar, he joined the Ramakrishna Order in 1994. |
In 2004, Swami Ranganathananda of the Ramakrishna Math order ordained him, and he took the name Swami Sarvapriyananda. |
With years of experience, he became the leader of the Vedanta Society of New York in 2017. |
Appointed as the first registrar of the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Center, he has served in various educational roles within the Ramakrishna Order. |
Swami Sarvapriyananda often shares his insights on Advaita Vedanta philosophy at conferences worldwide. |
An authority on Darshan Indian philosophy, he moved to the U.S. in 2017 to join the Vedanta Society of Southern California. |
Participating in prestigious programs like the Harvard Divinity School’s Nagral Fellowship, he emphasizes spiritual growth in his teachings. |
Despite initial objections, his family now supports his choice to become a monk. |
Known for his lectures at universities and events like TEDx, he advocates for a deeper understanding of religion and spirituality. |
Swami Sarvapriyananda has authored books like "What is Vedanta?" and has critiqued the commercialization of yoga in contemporary society. |