HINDU ARTICLE DATABASE

 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 al