Swami Tattwamayananda, currently the Minister of the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco, (originally founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) served in various centers of the Ramakrishna Order in India as editor, publisher, and teacher of Sanskrit, Advaitic texts such as Sri Shankaracharya's commentaries on the 'Prasthanatraya' (the fundamental Sanskrit texts of Vedanta philosophy), Buddhism and Indian philosophy. He underwent traditional training in Hindu scriptures, Sanskrit, Vedic and Vedantic literature for many years, from his early days. Before coming to the United States in January 2012 he was teaching Sanskrit, Vedantic scriptures and Indian philosophy at the Training center in Belur Math, the institution that trains the monks of the Ramakrishna Order at the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkata, India. Apart from his traditional education, the Swami has also received modern University education in English literature, psychology, European history, and Western philosophy. He is frequently invited for lectures on Yoga, Vedanta, and traditional Hindu scriptures and for participating in interfaith dialogues.For more:Web: www.sfvedanta...
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From Transcendentalism to Vedanta: America's Quest for Truth | Swami Tattwamayananda
This lecture was given on June 2, 2019 by Swami Tattwamayananda at the Vedanta Society of Northern California. -Transcendentalism’s universal spirit paved the road for the 1893 Parliament of World's Religions and other spiritual/reform movements of...
Vivekachudamani 4 | Recognizing the Ideal Guru, Approaching the Guru, and Becoming Blessed | Swami Tattwamayananda
Verses: 31-35, 49-53 This lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda at Stanford University on June 2, 2019. The lecture was hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association. -The highest bhakti ( is a natural effortless flow of the mind towards...
Swami Vivekananda’s Legacy: A Continuation of India’s Ancient Spiritual Heritage | 2019 Memorial Day Retreat | Swami Tattwamayananda
This lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on May 27, 2019 as part of the program “Universal Spiritual Humanism: Swami Vivekananda and America’s Spiritual Transformation,” celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Chicago...
Dharma and Moksha: Solving the Problems of Success in the IT Age I | Swami Tattwamayananda
This lecture was given on March 11, 2018 by Swami Tattwamayananda at the Vedanta Society of Northern California. -Evolution in samskrti (culture) and pariskrti (civilization) are not always linked. The culture of science and technology can be a...
Vivekachudamani 3 | Yearning for Liberation: The Quality That Brings All Other Qualities| Swami Tattwamayananda
Verses: 23-31 This lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda at Stanford University on May 19, 2019. The lecture was hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association. -At stage one, Titiksha, is a strong determination to carry forward with your...
Swami Vivekananda's Contribution to World Thought | Swami Tattwamayananda
This lecture was delivered at the Vedanta Society of Northern California on May 19, 2019.
Vivekachudamani 2 | Qualifications for Vedanta: Turning Away from the Unreal and Towards the Real | Swami Tattwamayananda
Vivekachudamani Verses: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 This lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda at Stanford University on May 12, 2019. The lecture was hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association. -Viveka means discerning what is real (nitya)...
Vedic Culture | Turning Life into Universal Spirituality: Marriage, Parents, Teachers, Citizens, Monks, Retirement | Swami Tattwamayananda
The theme of this lecture (delivered May 12, 2019) is the concrete scheme of human relationships in Vedic culture. It begins with a brief introduction to the Vedas, the source books of universal spiritual laws. There are four Vedas, each with four...
Vivekachudamani 1 | Three Rare Divine Gifts: Human Birth, Longing for Freedom, and the Company of Great Souls | Swami Tattwamayananda
Vivekachudamani Verses: 1-7, 11, 15, 18, 19 This lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda at Stanford University. The lecture was hosted by the Stanford Hindu Students Association. -Viveka means a discerning wisdom between the long lasting and...
The Spiritual Journey - Turning Points | Shanti Ashrama Pilgrimage 2019 | Swami Tattwamayananda
The Shanti Ashrama, the first Vedic Hermitage established in the West, was founded by Swami Turiyananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. This is the Shanti Ashrama pilgrimage program on April 27, 2019. The speaker is Swami Tattwamayananda....