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Uddhava () is a character from the Puranic texts of Hinduism, described to be the friend and counsellor of Krishna. He plays a significant role in the Bhagavata Purana, being taught the processes of yoga and bhakti directly by Krishna. The principle of these discussions is often referred to as the Uddhava Gita, similarly to the Bhagavad Gita wherein Krishna instructs Arjuna.

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  • Agatikā
  • Anaurasa
  • Ase he, ase he
  • Asā udhaḷato dāva
  • Āḍavāṭa

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Deity.name
Uddhava
Deity.image
Uddhava the messenger of Krishna.jpg
Deity.image_upright
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Deity.caption
Painting of Uddhava the messenger of Krishna
Deity.type
Hindu
Deity.dynasty
Yaduvamsha
Deity.affiliation
Vrishni
Deity.other_names
Pavanayadhi
Deity.texts
Puranas, Mahabharata

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  • Legend
  • Messenger to Vrindavana
  • Uddhava Gita
  • See also
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Uddhava () is a character from the Puranic texts of Hinduism, described to be the friend and counsellor of Krishna. He plays a significant role in the Bhagavata Purana, being taught the processes of yoga and bhakti directly by Krishna. The principle of these discussions is often referred to as the Uddhava Gita, similarly to the Bhagavad Gita wherein Krishna instructs Arjuna.

According to some texts Uddhava was also Krishna's cousin, being the son of Devabhaga, who was the brother of Vasudeva, Krishna's father. His physical appearance was so like that of Krishna's that in some instances, he is mistaken for the latter. The Mahabharata mentions that Uddhava was a minister of the Vrishnis, whom they all regarded and respected. The Bhagavata Purana mentions that Uddhava was a disciple of Brihaspati.

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