3975 - The Uddhava Gita
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Description: The Uddhava Gītā records Lord Krishna’s final, intimate discourse to his close devotee Uddhava before his departure from the world. Comprising over 1,100 Sanskrit verses across 24 chapters, it serves as a spiritual and philosophical guide deeper than the Bhagavad Gītā. Topics include true renunciation, inner detachment, the eternal soul, the impermanence of worldly life, devotion (bhakti), knowledge (jñāna), and the story of the Avadhūta with his 24 gurus—offering allegories for environmental wisdom and higher consciousness . ⸻ Keywords: Uddhava Gītā, Hamsa Gītā, Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Krishna’s final teachings, advaita, bhakti, jñāna, sannyāsa, Avadhūta, renunciation, cosmic philosophy, detachment ⸻ Ideal for: Advanced spiritual seekers, Vedanta and bhakti practitioners, renunciates, scholars of Puranic philosophy, and readers looking for profound teachings on detachment, inner discipline, and divine love (). ⸻ Age: 18 years and up (the content is philosophically deep and suited for mature readers) ⸻ Theme: Renunciation (sannyāsa), inner detachment, devotional love, non-dual knowledge, the impermanence of existence, preparation for divine departure, guru-disciple wisdom, environmental and cosmic allegory . ⸻ Tone: Calm, contemplative, philosophical, devotional, reflective, and guidance-oriented; intended as a farewell and spiritual roadmap (). ⸻ Book Type: Scriptural discourse; Puranic philosophy; Vedantic dialogue; theological treatise within Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. ⸻ Length: Over 1,100 verses organized into 24 chapters; standalone editions typically range from 300–800 pages.