Is Consciousness More Fundamental Than God? | Swami Sarvapriyananda

*What if God, consciousness, the universe, and you are all manifestations of one deeper reality?* Swami Sarvapriyananda explains the Advaita Vedanta conception of Brahman as limitless existence, consciousness, and bliss, and explores why even the personal God of religion is ultimately grounded in this more fundamental reality. 0:00 What Is Ultimate Reality in Hindu Philosophy? 1:11 Brahman Is Existence, Consciousness, and Bliss 3:12 Existence Is More Fundamental Than Existing Things 4:37 You Are That: The Central Teaching of Advaita 5:20 Are You the Body, Mind, or Consciousness? 7:08 What Is the Relationship Between Brahman and God? 9:36 Is God Less Fundamental Than Brahman? *Swami Sarvapriyananda* is a Hindu monk of the Ramakrishna Order and head of the Vedanta Society of New York. He is a prominent teacher of Vedanta and has spoken internationally on Hindu philosophy, spirituality, and interfaith dialogue. *More from Swami Sarvapriyananda on Closer To Truth:* * Eastern Traditions and the Big Questions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJr3pJl27pLXc7CpscBz_GMRg-pv2KSY * Indian Cosmic Consciousness: https://loc.closertotruth.com/theory/indian-cosmic-consciousness * Closer To Truth contributors: https://closertotruth.com/contributor/swami-sarvapriyananda/ *Subscribe to Closer To Truth:* https://www.youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV *Join the Community:* * Membership (5,000+ videos): https://closertotruth.com/register/ * Audio Podcast: https://closertotruth.podbean.com * Support the Show: https://closertotruth.com/donate/ * Official Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/closertotruth/ *Follow Us:* * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloserToTruthTV/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closertotruth/ * X: https://twitter.com/CloserToTruth Closer To Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and