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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.

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.

2.Anu gita

'''2.Anu gita'''

Anu-Gita is a part of the Ashwamedha Parva (chapters 16 to 51;organized into thirty six chapters) in the Mahabharata. It was told by Sri Krishna to Arjuna after the battle of Mahabharata was over and peace was established under the rule of Yudhisthira.  

Anu-Gita is a part of the Ashwamedha Parva (chapters 16 to 51;organized into thirty six chapters) in the Mahabharata. It was told by Sri Krishna to Arjuna after the battle of Mahabharata was over and peace was established under the rule of Yudhisthira.  

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>

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>

3.Ashtavakra gita

'''3.Ashtavakra gita'''

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.

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 Vedanta. 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.  

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" />  

14.Ganesha gita

'''14.Ganesha gita'''

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.

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.  

16.Guru gita

'''16.Guru 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.

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.

17.Hamsa gita

'''17.Hamsa gita'''

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.

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.

पिंगलगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" />

पिंगलगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" />

29.Rama gita

'''29.Rama gita'''

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.

वृत्रगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" />

वृत्रगीता - From Mahabharata, mokShaparva as a part of shAntiparva.<ref name=":0" />

48.Vyadha gita

'''48.Vyadha gita'''

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’.