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3.Ashtavakra gita

3.Ashtavakra gita

Also known as Astavakra 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.

It is an instruction for achieving self-realization. It describes the most direct path to self-realization in three steps: (1) hearing and reading it again and again; (2) reflecting and understanding it (3) meditating, assimilating, realizing and applying to life.

It is an instruction for achieving self-realization. It describes the most direct path to self-realization in three steps: (1) hearing and reading it again and again; (2) reflecting and understanding it (3) meditating, assimilating, realizing and applying to life.

अष्टावक्रगीता - Conversation between King Janak and aShTAvakra. Emphasis is on renunciation (sannyAsa)<ref name=":0" />

अष्टावक्रगीता - Conversation between King Janak and aShTAvakra. Emphasis is on renunciation (sannyAsa)<ref name=":0" />

4.Avadhuta gita  

4.Avadhuta gita  

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 and Dvaita schools of philosophy. It asserts the highest realisation of a Jivanmukta or realised atman.  

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.  

अवधूतगीता<ref name=":0" />  

अवधूतगीता<ref name=":0" />  

भगवद्गीता - From Mahabharata, adhyAya 25 through 42 of bhIShmaparva.<ref name=":0" />

भगवद्गीता - From Mahabharata, adhyAya 25 through 42 of bhIShmaparva.<ref name=":0" />

It is a 700 verse scripture   

It is a 700 verse scripture   

8.Bhikshu gita

8.Bhikshu gita

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.

भिक्षुगीता - From adhyAya twentythird of skandha 11 of shrImadbhAgavatapurANa.<ref name=":0" />  

 

भिक्षुगीता - From adhyAya twentythird of skandha 11 of shrImadbhAgavatapurANa.<ref name=":0" />  

9. Bhramara Gita  

9. Bhramara Gita  

10.Brahmana gita

10.Brahmana gita

This Gita is described in Mahabharat. 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.

ब्राह्मणगीता - Part of anugItA.<ref name=":0" />

ब्राह्मणगीता - Part of anugItA.<ref name=":0" />

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.  

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

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" />  

portion sarga 173 through 181.<ref name=":0" />  

13.Devi gita

13.Devi gita

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.

19.Harita gita

19.Harita gita

32.Rudra gita

32.Rudra gita

It is about the instructions given by Shiva to Prachetas (Daksha).

It is contained in Skanda 4 of the Srimad Bhagavatha of chapter 24 in shlokas 16-79 and in Varaha Puran in chapters 70-72. They are instructions given by Lord Shiva to Prachetas (Daksha). It contains verses dedicated to the glory and magnificence of Lord Vishnu. It eulogizes the worship of Vishnu to the path of liberation and self realization.

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" />

37.Sruti gita

37.Sruti gita

It is contained in chapter 87 of Srimad Bhagavatam.

It is contained in Skandha 10, chapter 87 of Srimad Bhagavatam.

38.Surya gita

38.Surya gita