Bhagwad Gita - Lord Krishna Updesh in Gita

The whole idea of the Mahabharata culminates in the ultimate instructions

of the Bhagavad-gita that one should give up all other engagements and
should engage oneself solely and fully in surrendering unto the lotus feet of
Krishna. . Sri Krishna says: "Giving no attention to people who laugh in
ridicule, forgetting the body and insensible to shame, one should fall
prostrate on the ground and bow to all beings down even to the dog, the
Chandala, the cow and the ass.

See everything in Me and Me in everything. Surrender yourself unto Me. Do all actions for My sake.
Cut off all sorts of attachments. Have perfect unswerving devotion to Me. Sing my glories."

Gita teachings are Karma Pradhana. Lord Krishna has laid great stress on the importance of Nishkamya
Karma, whereas His teachings to Uddhava are Bhakti Pradhana. He has emphasised much on the
importance of Bhakti to Uddhava. In the Gita also the Lord has laid great importance on self-surrender.
The Puranas hold a unique place in the history of religious literature of the Hindus. They contain mine
of knowledge and information on all philosophical and religious topics. They are indeed an
encyclopaedia of Hindu religion and ethics.

Bhagavata is a practical guide for all. It teaches that God-realization alone can give salvation for man,
and shows the ways to attain God-consciousness. It teaches that God alone really exists and that God-
realization is the be-all and end-all of life. It teaches us to realize God everywhere and always and in
every situation of life. It is indeed a wonderful book. Bhagavata is the solace of life. It is unique in its
beauty and charm, in its diction and philosophy. It is a valuable treasure-house of divine knowledge.

The book is worshiped in all Hindu houses. It is recited all over India by learned Pundits, Sadhus and
Sannyasins. Jnana, Bhakti and Karma are assigned their respective places in this book. Karma is
prescribed for those who are very much attached to the body and this world. Jnana is prescribed for
those who are detached and dispassionate (Virakta). Bhakti is prescribed for those who are neither very
much attached nor very much detached and who are indifferent. It teaches all about Bhagavata Dharma
or the religion of love.

In Bhagavata Purana alone the history of the universe is systematically dealt with. Lord Krishna is the
central figure of this unique book. Bhagavata teaches devotion that is associated with Jnana
(Bhaktiytikta-Jnana). It does not divorce knowledge from Bhakti. It teaches that Jnana is extremely
helpful to its perfect attainment. In Bhagavata the treacle of Bhakti is mixed with the elixir of Jnana.

The teachings given by Lord Krishna to Uddhava on the eve of His departure from this world, are
wonderful. These are contained in the eleventh Skandha. Sri Krishna clears all the doubts of Uddhava,
His friend, foremost disciple and the chief of the Yadavas. He gives instructions on a variety of
subjects. But the one ringing note is: "See Me in everything. Surrender yourself to Me. Do all actions
for my sake. Cut off all sorts of attachments. Have perfect unswerving devotion to Me. Sing My
glories."