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UDDHAVA GITA
Who is Uddhava?
Uddhava also known as Pavanayadhi is a character from the Puranic texts of Hinduism, wherein his is the friend and counselor of Sri Krishna the avatar. He plays a significant role in the Bhagavata Purana, being taught the processes of yoga and bhakti directly bySri Krishna . The principle of these discussions is often referred to as the Uddhava Gita, similarly to the Bhagavad-Gita wherein SriKrishna instructs Arjuna. According to some texts Uddhava was also Sri Krishna's cousin, being the son of Devabhaga, who was the brother of Vasudeva, SriKrishna's father. His physical appearance was so like that of SriKrishna's that in some instances he is temporarily mistaken for the latter.
What is Uddhava Gita and how it came into existence?
Uddhav Gita, a part of Srimad Bhagavata, is the epitome of Vedanta Sutra, Bhagavad-Gita and Sankhy philosophy – all blended into one with a mythological flavor.
Sri. Krishna divine discourse to Uddhav and answers all his queries ranging from spirituality, religion, code of conduct for various classes of society and stages of life, and many more topics. In fact Sri Krishna’s words are addressed to all those who are genuine and ardent seekers of truth. It is in the 11th book of the Srimad Bhagavata, from chapter 7 onwards.
These teachings are called Uddhava Gita, also Hamsa Gita.
After Mahabharata war Sri Krishna thought to himself, "Although some may say that the earth's burden is now gone, in my opinion it is not yet gone. For there still remains my own dynasty. Its strength is unbearable for the earth."
Sri.Krishna further thought, "No outside force could ever bring about the defeat of this family. But I will inspire a quarrel within the dynasty, and that quarrel will act just like a fire created from the friction of bamboo in a grove."
Sri Krishna now wanted to annihilate his dynasty, and so he did.
Then time had come for SriKrishna to leave the earth plane too. But first he taught his friend Uddhava a whole lot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uddhava
Gist of Uddhava Gita
Two famous Gitas are ascribed to Sri.Krishna: The Bhagavad-Gita, which is part of the Mahabharata, and the Uddhava Gita which is a part of the Srimad Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana). "Bhagavata Purana" means "Ancient stories of the Lord".
Gist of Uddhava Gita can be seen in this link
http://www.astrojyoti.com/bhagavatam11b.…
http://oaks.nvg.org/pv5bk14.html
(Due to space constraints I am giving only a link Pl)
Bhagavat Gita
The Bhagavad-Gita known as "Song of God" is a sacred Hindu scripture, considered among the most important texts in the history of literature and philosophy.
The Bhagavad Gita comprises roughly 700 verses, and is a part of the Mahabharata.
The teacher of the Bhagavad-Gita Gita isSri Krishna, who is revered by Hindus as a manifestation of God himself, and is referred to within as Bhagavan, the Divine One.
The content of the Gita is the conversation between Sri Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war.
Responding to Arjuna's confusion and moral dilemma about fighting his own cousins, SriKrishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies, with examples and analogies.
This has led to the Bhagavat Gita often being described as a concise guide to Hindu theology and also as a practical, self-contained guide to life.
The Bhagavad-Gita is also called Gītopaniṣad, implying its having the status of an Upanishad, i.e. a Vedantic scripture.
Since the Bhagavat Gita is drawn from the Mahabharata, it is classified as a Smṛti text. However, those branches of Hinduism that give it the status of an Upanishad also consider it a śruti or "revealed" text. As it is taken to represent a summary of the Upanishadic teachings, it is also called "the Upanishad of the Upanishads". Another title is mokṣaśāstra, or "Scripture of Liberation"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata
Gist of Bhagavat Gita
Pl go through this link
http://www.srivaishnava.20m.com/gita/gis…
Differences between Uddhava Gita and Bhagavat Gita
1 Bhagavat Gita contains 700 verses, whereas Uddhava Gita contains more than1000 verses.
2 Bhagavat Gita is known as “song of the God’ whereas, Uddhava Gita is known as farewell message of Sri Krishna, a parting discourse, and is meant for those students who have first thoroughly studied The Bhagavad-Gita.
3 Bhagavat Gita is a Divine Discourse between Arjuna and Sri Krishna in Kuruchtra war, whereas Uddhava Gita is a Divine Discourse between Sri.Krishna and His friend Uddhava after the war.
4. In Bhagavat Gita SriKrishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies, whereas In Uddhava Gita Sri Krishna in His Divine discourses explains about, spirituality, religion, code of conduct for various classes of society and stages of life, and many more topics.
5 Bhagavat Gita is Epitome of Yogic and Vedantic philosophies; where as Uddhava Gita is epitome of Vedanta Sutra, Bhagvadgita and Sankhy philosophy.
6. For both Bhagavat Gita and Uddhava Gita, the Teacher is God Sri.Krishna Himself
7. I n both the cases the listener is one only, In Uddhava Gita , it is Sri.Krishna's friend Uddhava ; in Bhagavat Gita, It is Arjuna
8.The Bhagavad Gita is filled with the urgency of battle while The Uddhava Gita takes place on the eve of Krishna's departure from the world.
9 Uddhava Gita , the final teachings of Sri.Krishna offers the reader philosophy, sublime poetry, practical guidance, and, ultimately, hope for a more complete consciousness in which the life of the body better reflects the life of the spirit whereas Bhagavat Gita is a classic of world spirituality
Various Sources:
This post is for sharing knowledge only, no intention to violate any copy rights
Who is Uddhava?
Uddhava also known as Pavanayadhi is a character from the Puranic texts of Hinduism, wherein his is the friend and counselor of Sri Krishna the avatar. He plays a significant role in the Bhagavata Purana, being taught the processes of yoga and bhakti directly bySri Krishna . The principle of these discussions is often referred to as the Uddhava Gita, similarly to the Bhagavad-Gita wherein SriKrishna instructs Arjuna. According to some texts Uddhava was also Sri Krishna's cousin, being the son of Devabhaga, who was the brother of Vasudeva, SriKrishna's father. His physical appearance was so like that of SriKrishna's that in some instances he is temporarily mistaken for the latter.
What is Uddhava Gita and how it came into existence?
Uddhav Gita, a part of Srimad Bhagavata, is the epitome of Vedanta Sutra, Bhagavad-Gita and Sankhy philosophy – all blended into one with a mythological flavor.
Sri. Krishna divine discourse to Uddhav and answers all his queries ranging from spirituality, religion, code of conduct for various classes of society and stages of life, and many more topics. In fact Sri Krishna’s words are addressed to all those who are genuine and ardent seekers of truth. It is in the 11th book of the Srimad Bhagavata, from chapter 7 onwards.
These teachings are called Uddhava Gita, also Hamsa Gita.
After Mahabharata war Sri Krishna thought to himself, "Although some may say that the earth's burden is now gone, in my opinion it is not yet gone. For there still remains my own dynasty. Its strength is unbearable for the earth."
Sri.Krishna further thought, "No outside force could ever bring about the defeat of this family. But I will inspire a quarrel within the dynasty, and that quarrel will act just like a fire created from the friction of bamboo in a grove."
Sri Krishna now wanted to annihilate his dynasty, and so he did.
Then time had come for SriKrishna to leave the earth plane too. But first he taught his friend Uddhava a whole lot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uddhava
Gist of Uddhava Gita
Two famous Gitas are ascribed to Sri.Krishna: The Bhagavad-Gita, which is part of the Mahabharata, and the Uddhava Gita which is a part of the Srimad Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana). "Bhagavata Purana" means "Ancient stories of the Lord".
Gist of Uddhava Gita can be seen in this link
http://www.astrojyoti.com/bhagavatam11b.…
http://oaks.nvg.org/pv5bk14.html
(Due to space constraints I am giving only a link Pl)
Bhagavat Gita
The Bhagavad-Gita known as "Song of God" is a sacred Hindu scripture, considered among the most important texts in the history of literature and philosophy.
The Bhagavad Gita comprises roughly 700 verses, and is a part of the Mahabharata.
The teacher of the Bhagavad-Gita Gita isSri Krishna, who is revered by Hindus as a manifestation of God himself, and is referred to within as Bhagavan, the Divine One.
The content of the Gita is the conversation between Sri Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war.
Responding to Arjuna's confusion and moral dilemma about fighting his own cousins, SriKrishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies, with examples and analogies.
This has led to the Bhagavat Gita often being described as a concise guide to Hindu theology and also as a practical, self-contained guide to life.
The Bhagavad-Gita is also called Gītopaniṣad, implying its having the status of an Upanishad, i.e. a Vedantic scripture.
Since the Bhagavat Gita is drawn from the Mahabharata, it is classified as a Smṛti text. However, those branches of Hinduism that give it the status of an Upanishad also consider it a śruti or "revealed" text. As it is taken to represent a summary of the Upanishadic teachings, it is also called "the Upanishad of the Upanishads". Another title is mokṣaśāstra, or "Scripture of Liberation"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata
Gist of Bhagavat Gita
Pl go through this link
http://www.srivaishnava.20m.com/gita/gis…
Differences between Uddhava Gita and Bhagavat Gita
1 Bhagavat Gita contains 700 verses, whereas Uddhava Gita contains more than1000 verses.
2 Bhagavat Gita is known as “song of the God’ whereas, Uddhava Gita is known as farewell message of Sri Krishna, a parting discourse, and is meant for those students who have first thoroughly studied The Bhagavad-Gita.
3 Bhagavat Gita is a Divine Discourse between Arjuna and Sri Krishna in Kuruchtra war, whereas Uddhava Gita is a Divine Discourse between Sri.Krishna and His friend Uddhava after the war.
4. In Bhagavat Gita SriKrishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrior and prince and elaborates on different Yogic and Vedantic philosophies, whereas In Uddhava Gita Sri Krishna in His Divine discourses explains about, spirituality, religion, code of conduct for various classes of society and stages of life, and many more topics.
5 Bhagavat Gita is Epitome of Yogic and Vedantic philosophies; where as Uddhava Gita is epitome of Vedanta Sutra, Bhagvadgita and Sankhy philosophy.
6. For both Bhagavat Gita and Uddhava Gita, the Teacher is God Sri.Krishna Himself
7. I n both the cases the listener is one only, In Uddhava Gita , it is Sri.Krishna's friend Uddhava ; in Bhagavat Gita, It is Arjuna
8.The Bhagavad Gita is filled with the urgency of battle while The Uddhava Gita takes place on the eve of Krishna's departure from the world.
9 Uddhava Gita , the final teachings of Sri.Krishna offers the reader philosophy, sublime poetry, practical guidance, and, ultimately, hope for a more complete consciousness in which the life of the body better reflects the life of the spirit whereas Bhagavat Gita is a classic of world spirituality
Various Sources:
This post is for sharing knowledge only, no intention to violate any copy rights