UDHAVA GITA

There are several Hindu Scriptural texts by the name Gita though this name has come to be synonymous with the Bhagavad Gita because of its popularity. There is another Gita which goes by the name Uddhava Gita which is also in the format of a dialogue between Krishna and his dear friend, Uddhava. The timing of this dialogue is when the Lord’s incarnation as Krishna is nearing its end. The destruction of Yadava clan by mutual fratricidal fighting has already started on account of a curse by the holy men on them. During such turbulent times Krishna advised the Yadavas to move to Prabhasa for prayers. At this point Uddhava, the great devotee and attendant of Krishna, apprehending the impending danger, approached him for spiritual instructions.

Instructions to Uddhava by Lord Krishna known as "The Uddhava-Gita" starts from verse 40, Chapter 6, Book 11 of Shrimad-Bhaagavat MahaPuran and ends after Chapter 29. It has more than 1,000 verses. This is also called the farewell message of Lord Krishna, a parting discourse, and is meant for those students who have first thoroughly studied The Bhagavad-Gita.

From Shrimad-Bhaagavat MahaPuran, Book 11.06-29

(Compiled and edited by Jay Mazo, International Gita Society)(You are free to copy this provided you do not remove the name of the societyand author from it !! )

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