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| This Gita is described in Varaha Purana. In this Gita Rshi Agastya described the concept of Moksha and the ways in which Jivatma can attain Paramatma through devotion, renunciation and by the grace of guru. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/agastyagItA.html</ref>) | | This Gita is described in Varaha Purana. In this Gita Rshi Agastya described the concept of Moksha and the ways in which Jivatma can attain Paramatma through devotion, renunciation and by the grace of guru. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/agastyagItA.html</ref>) |
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− | Ajagara Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/ajagaragItA.html</ref>) | + | Aila Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/ailagIta.html</ref>) |
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| + | Ajagara Gita<ref name=":2">[https://archive.org/details/GitaSangraha/mode/2up?view=theater Gita Sangraha], Gorakhpur: Gita Press.</ref><ref name=":3">https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.345584/mode/2up?view=theater</ref> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/ajagaragItA.html</ref>) |
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| '''2.Anu gita''' | | '''2.Anu gita''' |
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| अनुगीता - From Mahabharata, aShvamedhaparva adhyAya 16. Conversation between arjuna and shrIkRiShNa after the war and coronation of YudhiShThira.<ref name=":0">https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/allgita.html</ref> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/anugiitaa.html</ref>) | | अनुगीता - From Mahabharata, aShvamedhaparva adhyAya 16. Conversation between arjuna and shrIkRiShNa after the war and coronation of YudhiShThira.<ref name=":0">https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/allgita.html</ref> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/anugiitaa.html</ref>) |
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− | '''3.Ashtavakra gita'''<ref>Swami Nityaswarupananda, Ashtavakra Samhita ([https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.490169/page/n1/mode/2up?view=theater Edition 1]; [https://archive.org/details/ASHTAVAKRASAMHITAs/mode/2up?view=theater Edition 6]), Himalayas: Advaita Ashrama.</ref> | + | '''3.Ashtavakra gita'''<ref>Swami Nityaswarupananda, Ashtavakra Samhita ([https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.490169/page/n1/mode/2up?view=theater Edition 1]; [https://archive.org/details/ASHTAVAKRASAMHITAs/mode/2up?view=theater Edition 6]), Himalayas: Advaita Ashrama.</ref><ref name=":2" /> |
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| Also known as Ashtavakra samhita, it is described in the Vana Parva, Mahabharata. The Ashtavakra Gita is written as a dialogue between Raja Janaka of Mithila and his guru, Ashtavakra. The book comprises 20 chapters. | | Also known as Ashtavakra samhita, it is described in the Vana Parva, Mahabharata. The Ashtavakra Gita is written as a dialogue between Raja Janaka of Mithila and his guru, Ashtavakra. The book comprises 20 chapters. |
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| - https://archive.org/details/ashtavakragitaswamiakhandanandasaraswati_202001/mode/2up?view=theater | | - https://archive.org/details/ashtavakragitaswamiakhandanandasaraswati_202001/mode/2up?view=theater |
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− | '''4.Avadhuta gita'''<ref name=":1">Maharanya Shastri (1867), [https://archive.org/details/SaptaGitaVenkateswaraSteamPress/mode/2up Sapta Gitam], Mumbai: Lakshmi Venkateshwar Press.</ref><ref>Kanno Mal, [https://archive.org/details/Avadhuta_Gita_with_English_Translation/Avadhuta%20Gita%20English/mode/2up?view=theater The Avadhuta Gita of Dattatreya], Madras: S.R. Murthy & Co.</ref> | + | - https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/AshtavakraGitaHinTran.html |
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| + | '''4.Avadhuta gita'''<ref name=":1">Maharanya Shastri (1867), [https://archive.org/details/SaptaGitaVenkateswaraSteamPress/mode/2up Sapta Gitam], Mumbai: Lakshmi Venkateshwar Press.</ref><ref>Kanno Mal, [https://archive.org/details/Avadhuta_Gita_with_English_Translation/Avadhuta%20Gita%20English/mode/2up?view=theater The Avadhuta Gita of Dattatreya], Madras: S.R. Murthy & Co.</ref><ref name=":2" /> |
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| Sung by Lord Dattatreya, it describes the journey of self-realization. It is one of the most important texts of the Natha Yogi tradition. It is based on the conversation between sage Dattatreya and Lord Kartikeya. The text's poetry is based on the principles of Advaita Vedanta. It asserts the highest realisation of a Jivanmukta or realised atman. (text<ref>https://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/minigita/avadhuta?language=dv&field_chapter_value=1&field_nsutra_value=1</ref>; translation<ref>https://archive.org/details/Avadhuta_Gita_with_English_Translation/AvadhutaGitaSanskritTextWithEnglishTranslation/mode/2up?view=theater</ref>) | | Sung by Lord Dattatreya, it describes the journey of self-realization. It is one of the most important texts of the Natha Yogi tradition. It is based on the conversation between sage Dattatreya and Lord Kartikeya. The text's poetry is based on the principles of Advaita Vedanta. It asserts the highest realisation of a Jivanmukta or realised atman. (text<ref>https://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/minigita/avadhuta?language=dv&field_chapter_value=1&field_nsutra_value=1</ref>; translation<ref>https://archive.org/details/Avadhuta_Gita_with_English_Translation/AvadhutaGitaSanskritTextWithEnglishTranslation/mode/2up?view=theater</ref>) |
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| 5. Baka Gita | | 5. Baka Gita |
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− | This Gita is based on the conversation between Bhagavan Indra and Rshi Baka. It is described in Mahabharata. | + | This Gita is based on the conversation between Bhagavan Indra and Rshi Baka. It is described in Mahabharata. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/bakagiitaa.html</ref>) |
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| 6. Bhagavad Gita | | 6. Bhagavad Gita |
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| हरिगीता - Same as bhagavadgItA, referred in MahabhArata, shAntiparva adhyAya 346 shloka 10 in Narada's words.<ref name=":0" /> | | हरिगीता - Same as bhagavadgItA, referred in MahabhArata, shAntiparva adhyAya 346 shloka 10 in Narada's words.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| + | Bhagavati Gita/Parvati Gita<ref name=":2" /> |
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| It is a 700 verse scripture | | It is a 700 verse scripture |
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| 7. Bharata Gita : The Bharata-Gita is contained in chapters 11 to 14 of Skandha 5 of Srimad Bhagavata.This Gita extols the glories of Bhagavan and explains the pitfalls the seekers face if the mind is uncontrolled and in this process shows us the greatness of Bharata whose name is fittingly bestowed on this great Bharatvarsha. | | 7. Bharata Gita : The Bharata-Gita is contained in chapters 11 to 14 of Skandha 5 of Srimad Bhagavata.This Gita extols the glories of Bhagavan and explains the pitfalls the seekers face if the mind is uncontrolled and in this process shows us the greatness of Bharata whose name is fittingly bestowed on this great Bharatvarsha. |
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− | 8.Bhikshu gita | + | 8.Bhikshu gita<ref name=":2" /> |
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| It is described in Srimad Bhagavatam. The Bhikshu-Gita is contained in chapter 5 of Skandha XII of Srimad Bhagavata. | | It is described in Srimad Bhagavatam. The Bhikshu-Gita is contained in chapter 5 of Skandha XII of Srimad Bhagavata. |
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| It is in the form of a dialogue between King Parikshit and Sage Suka and is a brief exposition of the Vedanta philosophy, Brahman and the Atma. | | It is in the form of a dialogue between King Parikshit and Sage Suka and is a brief exposition of the Vedanta philosophy, Brahman and the Atma. |
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− | भिक्षुगीता - From adhyAya twentythird of skandha 11 of shrImadbhAgavatapurANa.<ref name=":0" /> | + | भिक्षुगीता - From adhyAya twentythird of skandha 11 of shrImadbhAgavatapurANa.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/bhikshugiitaa.html</ref>) |
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| + | 9. Bhramara Gita<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4">http://www.rupanuga.narod.ru/pdf/gitas_en.pdf</ref> |
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− | 9. Bhramara Gita<ref name=":1" />
| + | This Gita is from Srimad Bhagavatam. This Gita is based on the conversation between Gopis and Uddhava through a Bhramara (bee) as an intermediary. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/bhramaragIta.html</ref>) |
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− | This Gita is from Srimad Bhagavatam. This Gita is based on the conversation between Gopis and Uddhava through a Bhramara (bee) as an intermediary.
| + | Bhumi Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/bhUmigIta.html</ref>) |
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− | 10.Brahmana gita | + | 10.Brahmana gita<ref>Vyasadev Sharma Shastri (1992), [https://sanskritdocuments.org/scannedbooks/BrahmanGita-VyasdevSharmaShastri1935.pdf Shri Brahmana Gita], Delhi: Saraswati Ashram.</ref> |
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| This Gita is described in Mahabharata. It is based on the conversation between a learned Brahman and his wife about how to escape from the bond of Maya (illusion) and attain highest state of liberation which is the ultimate goal of all human existence. | | This Gita is described in Mahabharata. It is based on the conversation between a learned Brahman and his wife about how to escape from the bond of Maya (illusion) and attain highest state of liberation which is the ultimate goal of all human existence. |
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− | ब्राह्मणगीता - Part of anugItA.<ref name=":0" /> | + | ब्राह्मणगीता - Part of anugItA.<ref name=":0" />(text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/braahmaNagiitaa.html</ref>) |
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− | 11.Bodhya gita | + | 11.Bodhya gita<ref name=":3" /> |
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| This Gita is described in Moksha Parva in Mahabharat as a part of Shanti Parva. It is a conversation between Rishi Bodhya and King Yayati in Mahabharata. | | This Gita is described in Moksha Parva in Mahabharat as a part of Shanti Parva. It is a conversation between Rishi Bodhya and King Yayati in Mahabharata. |
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− | बोध्यगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> | + | बोध्यगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/bodhyagiitaa.html</ref>) |
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| 12.Brahma gita | | 12.Brahma gita |
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| The Brahma Gita is contained in chapter 35, slokas 96 & 97 of Chapter 37, and Chapter 38 of Brahmapurana (Part I) spoken by Bhagavan Brahma. It is described in Niravana and Prakarana of Yoga-Vaisistha. | | The Brahma Gita is contained in chapter 35, slokas 96 & 97 of Chapter 37, and Chapter 38 of Brahmapurana (Part I) spoken by Bhagavan Brahma. It is described in Niravana and Prakarana of Yoga-Vaisistha. |
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− | ब्रह्मगीता - From skandapurANa, fourth adhyAya of sUtasanhitA and first twelve adhyAya of yaGYavaibhavakhaNDa. Another version with the same name available in yogavAsiShTha in later part of nirvANa portion sarga 173 through 181.<ref name=":0" /> | + | ब्रह्मगीता - From skandapurANa, fourth adhyAya of sUtasanhitA and first twelve adhyAya of yaGYavaibhavakhaNDa. Another version with the same name available in yogavAsiShTha in later part of nirvANa portion sarga 173 through 181.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/brahmagiitaa.html</ref>;Yogavasishta text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/brahmagItAyogavAsiShTha.html</ref>;Skanda Purana<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/brahmagiitaaskanda.html</ref>) |
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| 13.Devi gita | | 13.Devi gita |
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| It is part of the Devi Bhagavatam and tells us about an incarnation of the Devi wherein she describes her own nature, nature of her worship with meditation, yogic practices, rituals and other austerities. She describes her essential forms to Himalaya to keep his request. | | It is part of the Devi Bhagavatam and tells us about an incarnation of the Devi wherein she describes her own nature, nature of her worship with meditation, yogic practices, rituals and other austerities. She describes her essential forms to Himalaya to keep his request. |
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− | देवीगीता - From adhyAya 31 through 40 in seventh skandha of devIbhAgavata.<ref name=":0" /> | + | देवीगीता - From adhyAya 31 through 40 in seventh skandha of devIbhAgavata.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/deviigiitaa.html</ref>) |
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− | '''14.Ganesha gita''' | + | '''14.Ganesha gita'''<ref name=":2" /> |
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| It is from Ganesh Purana (Krida Khanda). It is a discourse between Raja Varenya and Bhagavan Ganesha in the form of Gajanana. | | It is from Ganesh Purana (Krida Khanda). It is a discourse between Raja Varenya and Bhagavan Ganesha in the form of Gajanana. |
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− | गणेशगीता - From gaNeshapurANa, krIDAkhaNDa, adhyAya 138-148. Close to Bhagavadgita format and contents.<ref name=":0" /> | + | गणेशगीता - From gaNeshapurANa, krIDAkhaNDa, adhyAya 138-148. Close to Bhagavadgita format and contents.<ref name=":0" />(text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/ganeshagita.html</ref>) |
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| + | Garbha Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/garbhagItA.html</ref>) |
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| + | Gayatri Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/gaayatrii_giitaa.html</ref>) |
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| 15.Gopika gita<ref name=":1" /> | | 15.Gopika gita<ref name=":1" /> |
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| It is the song of the Gopis of Brindavan and their deep and selfless love to Shri Krishna. This is in the tenth chapter of the Bhagavata Purana which is the story of Bhagavan Vishnu. | | It is the song of the Gopis of Brindavan and their deep and selfless love to Shri Krishna. This is in the tenth chapter of the Bhagavata Purana which is the story of Bhagavan Vishnu. |
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− | '''16.Guru gita'''
| + | Gopi Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/gopigeeta.html</ref>)<ref name=":4" /> |
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| + | Guha Gita<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/guhagiitaa.html</ref> |
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− | It is from Skanda Puran and is a dialogue between Bhagavan Shiva and Goddess Parvati consisting of 352 verses in which she asks him to teach her all about the Guru tattva. It emphasises the need for and importance of seeking Spiritual Guru and extols his greatness.
| + | '''16.Guru gita'''<ref>[https://sanskritdocuments.org/scannedbooks/shrIgurugItADLIdharmamandala.pdf Shri Guru Gita]</ref> |
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− | '''17.Hamsa gita'''
| + | It is from Skanda Puran and is a dialogue between Bhagavan Shiva and Goddess Parvati consisting of 352 verses in which she asks him to teach her all about the Guru tattva. It emphasises the need for and importance of seeking Spiritual Guru and extols his greatness. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/gurugita.html</ref><ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/shriigurugiitaadharmamandala.html</ref><ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/gurugiitaa.html</ref>) |
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− | Also referred to as Uddhava Gita, it is in Shrimad Bhagavata Purana (Skandha 11,verse 40 section 6 to section 29). Comprising of more than 1000 verses, it consists of Krishna’s final discourse to Uddhava before Krishna leaves his mortal coil on Earth. | + | '''17.Hamsa gita'''<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> |
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| + | Also referred to as Uddhava Gita<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/uddhavagiitaa.html</ref>, it is in Shrimad Bhagavata Purana (Skandha 11,verse 40 section 6 to section 29). Comprising of more than 1000 verses, it consists of Krishna’s final discourse to Uddhava before Krishna leaves his mortal coil on Earth. |
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| हंसगीता - From adhyAya thirteen of skandha 11 of shrImadbhAgavatapurANa.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/minigita/uddhava?language=dv&field_chapter_value=1&field_nsutra_value=1</ref>) | | हंसगीता - From adhyAya thirteen of skandha 11 of shrImadbhAgavatapurANa.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/minigita/uddhava?language=dv&field_chapter_value=1&field_nsutra_value=1</ref>) |
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| Hanumad Gita is the discourse that was given by Rama and Sita to Hanuman on their return from Lanka after the defeat of Ravana and the coronation of Lord Rama. | | Hanumad Gita is the discourse that was given by Rama and Sita to Hanuman on their return from Lanka after the defeat of Ravana and the coronation of Lord Rama. |
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− | 19.Harita gita | + | 19.Harita gita<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> |
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| It is from Mahabharatha, Mokshaparva as a part of Shantiparva. It is based on the conversation between Bhishma and Yudhisthira. It speaks of non violence in association with sanyasa ashram. It contains twenty verses attributed to Harita Muni. | | It is from Mahabharatha, Mokshaparva as a part of Shantiparva. It is based on the conversation between Bhishma and Yudhisthira. It speaks of non violence in association with sanyasa ashram. It contains twenty verses attributed to Harita Muni. |
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| Ishvara Gita covers the first eleven chapters of Uttara Vibhaaga from Kurma Purana. It contains the teachings of Shiva referred to as Ishvara. | | Ishvara Gita covers the first eleven chapters of Uttara Vibhaaga from Kurma Purana. It contains the teachings of Shiva referred to as Ishvara. |
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− | ईश्वरगीता - From kUrmapurANa, first eleven adhyAya of uttaravibhAga.<ref name=":0" /> | + | ईश्वरगीता - From kUrmapurANa, first eleven adhyAya of uttaravibhAga.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/IshvaragItAkUrmaP.html</ref><ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/scannedbooks/Ishvara-gItA_kurma_purana_274.pdf</ref>) |
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| 21. Janaka Gita | | 21. Janaka Gita |
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| Monologue of Raja Janaka after hearing the Siddhas near his palace. | | Monologue of Raja Janaka after hearing the Siddhas near his palace. |
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| + | Jivanmukta Gita<ref name=":2" /><ref>https://archive.org/details/jivan-mukta-gita-vraj-ratna-bhattacharya/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater</ref> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/jivanmuktigiitaa.html</ref>) |
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| + | Kama Gita<ref name=":2" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/kAmagItA.html</ref>) |
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| 22.Kapila gita | | 22.Kapila gita |
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| It is from Shrimad Bhagavata Purana (Skandha 3, Chapters 23 to 33). It is the story of how Rshi Kapila offers solace to his old mother Devahuti whose atman is in quest for spiritual knowledge. | | It is from Shrimad Bhagavata Purana (Skandha 3, Chapters 23 to 33). It is the story of how Rshi Kapila offers solace to his old mother Devahuti whose atman is in quest for spiritual knowledge. |
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− | कपिलगीता - From adhyAya 23 through 33 of ska.ndha 3 of shrImadbhAgavatapurANa.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/minigita/kapila?language=dv&field_chapter_value=1&field_nsutra_value=1</ref>) | + | कपिलगीता - From adhyAya 23 through 33 of ska.ndha 3 of shrImadbhAgavatapurANa.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/minigita/kapila?language=dv&field_chapter_value=1&field_nsutra_value=1</ref><ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/kapilagita.html</ref>) |
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| + | Karuna Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/karuNAgIta.html</ref>) |
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| + | Kashyapa Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/kaashyapagiitaa.html</ref><ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/scannedbooks/Kashyapa_Gita.pdf</ref>) |
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− | Mahishi Gitam<ref name=":1" /> | + | Mahishi Gitam<ref name=":1" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/mahishIgIta.html</ref>) |
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− | 23.Manki gita | + | 23.Manki gita<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> |
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| It is from Mahabharata in Shanti Parva. It is a story narrated in 50 verses of Manki and his two bullocks, told by Bhishma to Yudhisthira. The core message here is to give up desire and greed and develop compassion for all beings. | | It is from Mahabharata in Shanti Parva. It is a story narrated in 50 verses of Manki and his two bullocks, told by Bhishma to Yudhisthira. The core message here is to give up desire and greed and develop compassion for all beings. |
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− | मंकीगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> | + | मंकीगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/mankigiitaa.html</ref>) |
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| 24. Nahusha Gita | | 24. Nahusha Gita |
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− | It is described in Mahabharat based on the conversation between Yudhisthira and Nahusha. | + | It is described in Mahabharat based on the conversation between Yudhisthira and Nahusha. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/nahuShagiitaa.html</ref>) |
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− | 25. Narada Gita | + | 25. Narada Gita<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> |
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| This Gita is based on the conversation between Lord Krishna and Narada. It treats of the general requisites of the spiritual aspirants. It stresses the supremacy of the Guru. | | This Gita is based on the conversation between Lord Krishna and Narada. It treats of the general requisites of the spiritual aspirants. It stresses the supremacy of the Guru. |
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| Pandava Gita or Prapanna Gita as it is called is a compilation of quotes from many great personalities from the Puranas. This Gita based on various prayers offered by different devotees to Bhagavan Narayan. This Gita is referred to as the songs of surrender.It is the collection of different beautiful verses taken from different sources. The hymn described in this Gita was sung by the Pandavas. | | Pandava Gita or Prapanna Gita as it is called is a compilation of quotes from many great personalities from the Puranas. This Gita based on various prayers offered by different devotees to Bhagavan Narayan. This Gita is referred to as the songs of surrender.It is the collection of different beautiful verses taken from different sources. The hymn described in this Gita was sung by the Pandavas. |
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− | पांडवगीता - From Mahabharata.<ref name=":0" /> | + | पांडवगीता - From Mahabharata.<ref name=":0" /> Pandava Gita and Prapanna Gita<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/pandavagita.html</ref><ref>http://mahabharata-resources.org/related/Pandava_Gita_translation.pdf</ref> |
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| + | Paramahamsa Gita<ref name=":2" /><ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/paramahamsagItA.html</ref><ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/scannedbooks/forencoding/paramahamsagita.pdf</ref> |
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| 27.Parasara gita | | 27.Parasara gita |
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| Parasara Gita is from Mahabharata, and it is the longest of all the Gitas of the Shanti Parva. It consists of nine chapters. It is said to be a dialogue between Rishi Parasara and Raja Janaka. | | Parasara Gita is from Mahabharata, and it is the longest of all the Gitas of the Shanti Parva. It consists of nine chapters. It is said to be a dialogue between Rishi Parasara and Raja Janaka. |
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− | पराशरगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> | + | पराशरगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/parAsharagiitaa.html</ref>) |
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− | 28.Pingala gita | + | 28.Pingala gita<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> |
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| Pingala Gita is from Mahabharata, Shanti Parva. It is a beautiful story told by Shri Krishna to Uddhava about Pingala and her story of liberation. The message of the Gita is enlightenment and the wisdom that dawned on Pingala. | | Pingala Gita is from Mahabharata, Shanti Parva. It is a beautiful story told by Shri Krishna to Uddhava about Pingala and her story of liberation. The message of the Gita is enlightenment and the wisdom that dawned on Pingala. |
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− | पिंगलगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> | + | पिंगलगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/pingalagiitaa.html</ref>) |
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| + | Pitr Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/pitRigItam.html</ref>) |
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| + | Pranaya Gita<ref name=":4" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/praNayagIta.html</ref>) |
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| + | Prthvi Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/pRithivIgItA.html</ref>) |
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− | '''29.Rama gita''' | + | Putra Gita<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/putragItA.html</ref>) |
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| + | '''29.Rama gita'''<ref name=":2" /><ref>Pandit Ganapati Krishna Shastri, [https://sanskritdocuments.org/scannedbooks/SriRamaGita-SktEnglish-GKSastri.pdf Sri Rama Gita], Madras: The Theosophical Publishing Society.</ref><ref>Pandit Ramnath Shastri (1947), [https://sanskritdocuments.org/scannedbooks/RamagitaHindiTika1890.pdf Ramagita], Mumbai: Sri Venkateswar Printing Press.</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/ShriRamGitaDungarpurNareshVijaySinghBahadur/mode/2up?view=theater</ref> |
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| It is from Adhyatma Ramayana which is a part of Brahmanda Purana in the 5th Sarga of the Uttara Khanda. It consists 64 verses. It condenses Vedantic teaching in the form of a dialogue between Sri Rama and Lakshmana. It expounds the Advaita Vedanta with it’s different principles of Jiva, Avidya, Maya, Ishvara etc. and the process of the realisation of the Brahman. | | It is from Adhyatma Ramayana which is a part of Brahmanda Purana in the 5th Sarga of the Uttara Khanda. It consists 64 verses. It condenses Vedantic teaching in the form of a dialogue between Sri Rama and Lakshmana. It expounds the Advaita Vedanta with it’s different principles of Jiva, Avidya, Maya, Ishvara etc. and the process of the realisation of the Brahman. |
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− | रामगीता: The more common Gita is in the 5th sarga of of uttarakANDa in adhyAtmarAmAyaNa which is part of brahmANDapurANa. The second one is common in Tamil Nadu found in guruGYAnavAsiShTha-tattvasArAyaNa. There are three parts(kANDa) in this text, namely knowledge (GYAna), spiritual practice (upAsanA), and actions (karma). The rAmagItA has eighteen chapters in the second pAda of upAsanAkANDa.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/minigita/sriram?language=dv&field_nsutra_value=1</ref>) | + | रामगीता: The more common Gita is in the 5th sarga of of uttarakANDa in adhyAtmarAmAyaNa which is part of brahmANDapurANa. The second one is common in Tamil Nadu found in guruGYAnavAsiShTha-tattvasArAyaNa. There are three parts(kANDa) in this text, namely knowledge (GYAna), spiritual practice (upAsanA), and actions (karma). The rAmagItA has eighteen chapters in the second pAda of upAsanAkANDa.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/minigita/sriram?language=dv&field_nsutra_value=1</ref><ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/raamagitaa.html</ref>; Adbhuta Ramayana text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/rAmagItAadbhutarAmAyaNa.html</ref>) |
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| 30.Ribhu gita | | 30.Ribhu gita |
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− | It forms the sixth part of the Shiva Rahasya Purana and it is a dialogue between Sage Ribhu and his disciple Sage Nidagha in about two thousand verses on the Self and Brahman. | + | It forms the sixth part of the Shiva Rahasya Purana and it is a dialogue between Sage Ribhu and his disciple Sage Nidagha in about two thousand verses on the Self and Brahman. (text) |
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| + | text from Tatvanarayana<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/ribhugita.html</ref>; text from Shiva Rahasya Purana<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/RGall.html</ref> |
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| 31. Rishabha Gita | | 31. Rishabha Gita |
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− | It is described in Srimad Bhagavatam.Based on the instructions given by Sage Rishabh to his children on the eternal truths and the way to liberation for the benefits of the world.This Gita teaches mankind the purpose of human life,how to release oneself from bondage and attain liberation. | + | It is described in Srimad Bhagavatam.Based on the instructions given by Sage Rishabh to his children on the eternal truths and the way to liberation for the benefits of the world.This Gita teaches mankind the purpose of human life,how to release oneself from bondage and attain liberation. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/Rishhabhagiitaa.html</ref>;Bhagavata Purana text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/RiShabhagItAbhAgavatam.html</ref>) |
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| + | Ref: https://www.hinduscriptures.in/vedic-knowledge/sacred-scriptures/gita/rishabha-gita |
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| 32.Rudra gita | | 32.Rudra gita |
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| रुद्र गीता shrImad bhagavatham (4.24.24 - 4.24.79)<ref name=":0" /> | | रुद्र गीता shrImad bhagavatham (4.24.24 - 4.24.79)<ref name=":0" /> |
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− | 33.Sampaka gita | + | 33.Sampaka gita<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> |
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| It is from Mahabharata in Shanti Parva. It is based on the conversation between Bhishma and Yudhisthira. It consists of twenty one verses in which Sampaaka, a learned and pious Brahmana gives the message that one could attain everlasting happiness only through renunciation. | | It is from Mahabharata in Shanti Parva. It is based on the conversation between Bhishma and Yudhisthira. It consists of twenty one verses in which Sampaaka, a learned and pious Brahmana gives the message that one could attain everlasting happiness only through renunciation. |
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| 34. Shaunaka Gita: This Gita is described in Aranya Parva, Mahabharata. This Gita is based on the instructions given by sage Shaunaka to Yudhisthira on the secrets of the General life of the beings of the universe. | | 34. Shaunaka Gita: This Gita is described in Aranya Parva, Mahabharata. This Gita is based on the instructions given by sage Shaunaka to Yudhisthira on the secrets of the General life of the beings of the universe. |
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| शिवशंपाकगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> | | शिवशंपाकगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| 36. Siddha Gita | | 36. Siddha Gita |
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| It is from Skandha Purana, Adhyayas 13 to 20 of Yagya Vaibhava Kanda. | | It is from Skandha Purana, Adhyayas 13 to 20 of Yagya Vaibhava Kanda. |
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− | सूतगीता - From skandapurANa, thirteenth to twentieth adhyAya-s onwards of yaGYavaibhavakhaNDa.<ref name=":0" /> | + | सूतगीता - From skandapurANa, thirteenth to twentieth adhyAya-s onwards of yaGYavaibhavakhaNDa.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| + | Tulasi Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/tulasIgItA.html</ref>) |
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− | 40.Uttara gita | + | 40.Uttara gita<ref>B.K.Laheri (1933), [https://archive.org/details/SP8120TheUttaraGita1933ByB.K.LaheriTheosophicalPublishingHouse/page/n3/mode/2up?view=theater The Uttara Gita], Madras: Theosophical Publishing House.</ref><ref name=":2" /> |
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| It consists of three chapters and it gives answers to Arjuna’s questions. It is Suppliment to the Bhagavad Gita described in Bramhananda Purana. | | It consists of three chapters and it gives answers to Arjuna’s questions. It is Suppliment to the Bhagavad Gita described in Bramhananda Purana. |
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− | उत्तरगीता<ref name=":0" /> | + | उत्तरगीता<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/uttaragiitaa.html</ref>;bhashya<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/uttaragiitaa-bhaashya.html</ref>) |
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| + | Utathya Gita (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/utathyagiitaa.html</ref>) |
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| 41.Vasishta gita | | 41.Vasishta gita |
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| Vasishta Gita or Yoga Vasishta is a discourse given by Maharishi Vasishta to Rama when Rama is said to be in a dejected state. It consists of 32000 shlokas and is associated with the principles of Advaita Vedanta. It is described in the Nirvana-Prakarana of Yoga Vaisistha. | | Vasishta Gita or Yoga Vasishta is a discourse given by Maharishi Vasishta to Rama when Rama is said to be in a dejected state. It consists of 32000 shlokas and is associated with the principles of Advaita Vedanta. It is described in the Nirvana-Prakarana of Yoga Vaisistha. |
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− | 42. Venu Gita<ref name=":1" /> | + | 42. Venu Gita<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" /> |
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| This Gita is from Srimad Bhagavatam. It contains the confidential talks of the Gopis in their deepest emotional turmoils upon hearing the Krishna’s flute (Venu). | | This Gita is from Srimad Bhagavatam. It contains the confidential talks of the Gopis in their deepest emotional turmoils upon hearing the Krishna’s flute (Venu). |
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| This Gita is contained in the Tripura Rahashya and in the form of a story which Lord Dattatreya relates to Parashurama. It is called Vidya Gita as Tripura or the divine mother who presides over the three puras or cities is Vidya or the highest wisdom herself. | | This Gita is contained in the Tripura Rahashya and in the form of a story which Lord Dattatreya relates to Parashurama. It is called Vidya Gita as Tripura or the divine mother who presides over the three puras or cities is Vidya or the highest wisdom herself. |
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− | 47.Vritra gita | + | 47.Vritra gita<ref name=":2" /> |
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| It is from Mahabharat, Moksha Parva as a part of Shanti Parva. It is a dialogue between a fierce demon Vritrasura and Shukracharya the Guru of all the Asuras and it consists of two chapters. | | It is from Mahabharat, Moksha Parva as a part of Shanti Parva. It is a dialogue between a fierce demon Vritrasura and Shukracharya the Guru of all the Asuras and it consists of two chapters. |
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| '''48.Vyadha gita''' | | '''48.Vyadha gita''' |
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− | It is from Vana Parva of the Mahabharata and consists of the teachings given by a Vyaadha to a sannyasi (Rshi Kaushika) which was related to Pandava prince Yudhisthira by Rshi Markandeya. The the Vyadha teaches ‘Nishkama Karma’. | + | It is from Vana Parva of the Mahabharata and consists of the teachings given by a Vyaadha to a sannyasi (Rshi Kaushika) which was related to Pandava prince Yudhisthira by Rshi Markandeya. The the Vyadha teaches ‘Nishkama Karma’. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/dharmavyaadhagiitaa.html</ref>) |
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− | 49.Vyasa gita | + | 49.Vyasa gita<ref name=":3" /> |
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| It is from Kurma Purana, from 12th Adhyaya onwards of Uttara Vibhaaga and Rshi Vyaasa teaches the highest path to self knowledge. | | It is from Kurma Purana, from 12th Adhyaya onwards of Uttara Vibhaaga and Rshi Vyaasa teaches the highest path to self knowledge. |
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− | व्यासगीता - From kUrmapurANa, twelve adhyAya onwards of uttaravibhAga.<ref name=":0" /> | + | व्यासगीता - From kUrmapurANa, twelve adhyAya onwards of uttaravibhAga.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| + | Yajnavalkya Gita<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/scannedbooks/forencoding/yAjnavalkyagItAMahabharatShantiparva310-318.pdf</ref> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/yAjnyavalkyagItAmahAbhArataShantiparva.html</ref>) |
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− | 50.Yama gita | + | 50.Yama gita<ref name=":2" /> |
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| The Yama Gita is said to be contained in three texts, in the Vishnu Puran Book 3 Chapter 1 to 7, Chapter 382, Book 3 of the Agni Purana and Chapter 8 of the Narasimha Puran. This Gita explains the qualities of Vishnu devotees and the nature of self, concept of Brahmana and the method of freeing oneself from the cycle of life and death and attain Moksha. | | The Yama Gita is said to be contained in three texts, in the Vishnu Puran Book 3 Chapter 1 to 7, Chapter 382, Book 3 of the Agni Purana and Chapter 8 of the Narasimha Puran. This Gita explains the qualities of Vishnu devotees and the nature of self, concept of Brahmana and the method of freeing oneself from the cycle of life and death and attain Moksha. |
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− | यमगीता - Three types: 1) in third ansha of vishNupurANa upto seventh chapter 2) in the third khaNDa adhyAya 381 of agnipurANa and 3) in eighth adhyAya of of nRisi.nhapurANa.<ref name=":0" /> | + | यमगीता - Three types: 1) in third ansha of vishNupurANa upto seventh chapter 2) in the third khaNDa adhyAya 381 of agnipurANa and 3) in eighth adhyAya of of nRisi.nhapurANa.<ref name=":0" /> (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/yamagiitaa.html</ref>) |
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| 51. Yudhisthira Gita | | 51. Yudhisthira Gita |
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− | This Gita is described in Mahabharata. This Gita is based on the conversation between Yudhisthira and Yaksha. This Gita teaches the basics of the ethics which forms the bedrock of virtues and divine life. | + | This Gita is described in Mahabharata. This Gita is based on the conversation between Yudhisthira and Yaksha. This Gita teaches the basics of the ethics which forms the bedrock of virtues and divine life. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/yugalagIta.html</ref>) |
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− | 52. Yugala Gita<ref name=":1" /> | + | 52. Yugala Gita<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" /> |
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− | It is described in Srimad Bhagavatam.This Gita is based on the Gopis’ description on the glories of Lord Shree Krishna. | + | It is described in Srimad Bhagavatam.This Gita is based on the Gopis’ description on the glories of Lord Shree Krishna. (text<ref>https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_giitaa/yugalagIta.html</ref>) |
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| Ref: http://gitadevotee.blogspot.com/2017/03/various-types-of-gita-and-their.html | | Ref: http://gitadevotee.blogspot.com/2017/03/various-types-of-gita-and-their.html |