Krishna surprisingly tells Uddhava: “There is no need for a more elaborate description of these good and bad qualities, since to constantly see good and bad is itself a bad quality.” This leads Uddhava to question this curious statement, which Krishna begins by teaching about the 3 paths of karma, jnana and bhakti-yoga.

In this class, we covered verses 11.20.2-11

Understanding just how fortunate we are is important to motivate us to make the most of life. Here we see the startling statement from Krishna that the gods envy our position as humans, because as it maximizes your spiritual potential like no other incarnation in the Universe! In this class I also teach about heaven and hell as described in the Vedas. In this class, we covered verses 11.20.12-14.

In this class we'll confront the enigma of the "killer of the soul." In this section Krishna will guide you through the vital teachings on using your human life effectively, mastering detachment, and focusing spiritually to protect yourself. In this class, we covered verses  11.20.15-20.

In this class we’ll find one of the most memorable instructions found in the Uddhava Gita where you will learn how to tame our wild mind, using the example of the horseman. In this class, we covered verses 11.20.21-24.

In this class Krishna continues to describe how to advance spiritually despite our shortcomings, and how to atone for our sins, with valuable practices and suggestions you can put in place in your life. In this class, we covered verses 11.20.25-28.

In this class, Krishna explains how you can overcome your inner barriers, described as “knots in your heart”, and cut all your misgivings to pieces, with the power of spiritual yoga. And for this, He says, renunciation is NOT the path, as most people think it is. In this class, we covered verses 11.20.29-31.

In this class, we go for a BHAKTI BLAST, delving deep into the power of bhakti. Also, we tackle one of the hardest instructions to understand: to attain the state of having no personal desire and not pursuing personal rewards. This seems completely unattainable. Yet, it’s actually quite simple! Find out here.  In this class, we covered verses 11.20.32-34.

Krishna concludes His explanation on why we must not focus on good and evil, but rise above both, by elevating our minds to pure transcendental love, focusing on Him. Only then, in pure detachment, can we be free. In this class, we covered verses 11.20.35-37.