<p>Swami Sarvapriyananda unpacks the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta and its central claim: you are not the body, not the mind, not even your thoughts — you are pure consciousness itself. Through rigorous reasoning rather than blind belief, he guides us step by step into a direct inquiry of who we truly are.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore the limits of faith-based religion, the pitfalls of mystical experience, the distinction between intelligence and consciousness in the age of AI, and the profound implications of non-duality. This conversation is not about adopting a belief system — it is about dismantling false identities until only the undeniable remains.</p><p><br></p><p>FREE electrolyte sample pack with any purchase @ https://drinkLMNT.com/KnowThyself</p><p><br></p><p>BON CHARGE - 15% off red light therapy products I personally use</p><p>https://www.boncharge.com/knowthyself</p><p>[Code: KNOWTHYSELF]</p><p><br></p><p>André&#39;s Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list</p><p><br></p><p>___________</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:18 What Is Advaita Vedanta</p><p>06:44 The Promise Freedom From Suffering</p><p>10:16 Liberation While Living</p><p>15:09 The Three Spiritual Paths</p><p>23:38 The Path of Knowledge Jnana Yoga</p><p>28:42 Discovering Our Ignorance</p><p>29:49 Descartes and the Indubitable Self</p><p>32:36 Ad: LMNT</p><p>34:50 Deconstructing the Self</p><p>37:18 Are You the Body</p><p>42:09 From Body to Breath to Mind</p><p>47:30 AI and the Difference Between Intelligence and Consciousness</p><p>49:12 Consciousness in Deep Sleep</p><p>52:23 If Not Body or Mind What Are You</p><p>53:23 Pure Consciousness Explained</p><p>55:04 Dualism vs Non Dualism</p><p>57:42 The Dream Analogy</p><p>59:17 Maya and the Appearance of the Universe</p><p>01:00:28 Ocean and Wave Analogy</p><p>01:01:13 Ad: BON CHARGE</p><p>01:03:35 The Shift From Person to Awareness</p><p>01:10:00 Awareness as the Ground of Reality</p><p>01:18:00 The Root of Suffering</p><p>01:26:00 Ego Attachment and Fear</p><p>01:34:00 Living as Pure Awareness</p><p>01:42:00 Practical Self Inquiry</p><p>01:50:00 Free Will Karma and Responsibility</p><p>02:02:00 The Illusion of Individuality</p><p>02:14:00 Consciousness and Modern Science</p><p>02:26:00 Death Rebirth and Liberation</p><p>02:38:00 What Enlightenment Really Means</p><p>02:50:00 Final Clarifications on Non Duality</p><p>02:55:00 Closing Reflections</p><p>___________</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast</p><p>https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com</p>

Know Thyself

André Duqum

E182 - Swami Sarvapriyananda: The Advaita Vedanta Explanation of Reality, the Self & Suffering

FEB 17, 2026173 MIN
Know Thyself

E182 - Swami Sarvapriyananda: The Advaita Vedanta Explanation of Reality, the Self & Suffering

FEB 17, 2026173 MIN

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<p>Swami Sarvapriyananda unpacks the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta and its central claim: you are not the body, not the mind, not even your thoughts — you are pure consciousness itself. Through rigorous reasoning rather than blind belief, he guides us step by step into a direct inquiry of who we truly are.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore the limits of faith-based religion, the pitfalls of mystical experience, the distinction between intelligence and consciousness in the age of AI, and the profound implications of non-duality. This conversation is not about adopting a belief system — it is about dismantling false identities until only the undeniable remains.</p><p><br></p><p>FREE electrolyte sample pack with any purchase @ https://drinkLMNT.com/KnowThyself</p><p><br></p><p>BON CHARGE - 15% off red light therapy products I personally use</p><p>https://www.boncharge.com/knowthyself</p><p>[Code: KNOWTHYSELF]</p><p><br></p><p>André&#39;s Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list</p><p><br></p><p>___________</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:18 What Is Advaita Vedanta</p><p>06:44 The Promise Freedom From Suffering</p><p>10:16 Liberation While Living</p><p>15:09 The Three Spiritual Paths</p><p>23:38 The Path of Knowledge Jnana Yoga</p><p>28:42 Discovering Our Ignorance</p><p>29:49 Descartes and the Indubitable Self</p><p>32:36 Ad: LMNT</p><p>34:50 Deconstructing the Self</p><p>37:18 Are You the Body</p><p>42:09 From Body to Breath to Mind</p><p>47:30 AI and the Difference Between Intelligence and Consciousness</p><p>49:12 Consciousness in Deep Sleep</p><p>52:23 If Not Body or Mind What Are You</p><p>53:23 Pure Consciousness Explained</p><p>55:04 Dualism vs Non Dualism</p><p>57:42 The Dream Analogy</p><p>59:17 Maya and the Appearance of the Universe</p><p>01:00:28 Ocean and Wave Analogy</p><p>01:01:13 Ad: BON CHARGE</p><p>01:03:35 The Shift From Person to Awareness</p><p>01:10:00 Awareness as the Ground of Reality</p><p>01:18:00 The Root of Suffering</p><p>01:26:00 Ego Attachment and Fear</p><p>01:34:00 Living as Pure Awareness</p><p>01:42:00 Practical Self Inquiry</p><p>01:50:00 Free Will Karma and Responsibility</p><p>02:02:00 The Illusion of Individuality</p><p>02:14:00 Consciousness and Modern Science</p><p>02:26:00 Death Rebirth and Liberation</p><p>02:38:00 What Enlightenment Really Means</p><p>02:50:00 Final Clarifications on Non Duality</p><p>02:55:00 Closing Reflections</p><p>___________</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast</p><p>https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com</p>