In this class, we start a new chapter in the Uddhava Gita -  Śrīmad Bhāgavatam Canto 11, Chapter 24 - Lord Kṛṣṇa returns to the topic of Sāṅkhya Yoga with Uddhava, expanding greatly on the brief overview given earlier in Chapter 22. While Chapter 22 presented a concise enumeration of the tattvas and resolved conflicting philosophical counts, Chapter 24 offers a detailed, step-by-step analysis of how the 24 elements of material nature (prakṛti) evolve, how the soul becomes entangled through misidentification, and how discriminative knowledge (viveka) can be practically applied to dissolve that entanglement and attain liberation.This clear, bhakti-infused presentation serves as an accessible spiritual practice for realizing the distinction between matter and spirit. In this class, we covered verses 11.24.1-5.

How did the universe begin? Before the planets and the stars, there was the "False Ego." In this class on the Uddhava Gita, we hear Krishna explain the fascinating Vedic account of creation. We trace the journey from the subtle False Ego to the gross elements, the "Universal Egg," and the birth of Lord Brahma. Discover the ancient mechanics behind the reality we live in as we advance in Krishna’s explanation of Sankhya Yoga. In this class, we covered verses 11.24.6-10.

Interested in Vedic Cosmology? This class offers a foundational map of the Vedic universe. We explore the three primary planetary divisions created by Lord Brahmā: the heavenly systems (Svar), the intermediate ghostly realms (Bhuvar), and the earthly plane (Bhūr). The discussion dives into the varied "alien" lifeforms inhabiting this cosmic hierarchy, with a special focus on the opulent, subterranean civilizations of the Asuras (demons) and the Nāgas (serpent beings) in the regions below the earth. We conclude with a look at how different paths—mystic yoga versus devotional service—determine one's ultimate destination within or beyond this structure. In this class, we covered verses 11.24.11-14.