The term “Gita” generally refers to a sacred text that conveys spiritual teachings, often in the form of a dialogue between a teacher and a student. Here is a list of notable “Gitas” and their definitions:
- Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
- A dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna on duty, life, and spirituality.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Arjuna
- Key Themes: Duty, righteousness, devotion, selfless action, liberation.
- Guru Gita
- Stresses the importance of seeking a spiritual teacher (Guru).
- Conversation: Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati
- Key Themes: Importance of Guru, spiritual guidance, devotion.
- Ashtavakra Gita
- A text focused on self-realization and non-duality.
- Conversation: Sage Ashtavakra, King Janaka
- Key Themes: Self-realization, non-duality, liberation, renunciation.
- Avadhuta Gita
- Describes the highest realizations of a Jivanmukta (realized soul).
- Conversation: Sage Dattatreya, Lord Kartikeya
- Key Themes: Jivanmukti, self-realization, renunciation.
- Rama Gita-I
- Explores Advaita Vedanta, discussing concepts like Jiva, Avidya, and Maya.
- Conversation: Lord Rama, Sri Lakshmana
- Key Themes: Advaita Vedanta, realization of Brahman, self-reflection.
- Brahma Gita
- Discusses the nature of Brahman, the world, and the soul.
- Conversation: Sage Vasishtha, Lord Rama
- Key Themes: Brahman, self, world, liberation.
- Uttara Gita
- A continuation of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on advanced spiritual teachings.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Arjuna
- Key Themes: Devotion, self-surrender, supremacy of God, eternal soul.
- Rama Gita-II
- Focuses on acquiring knowledge and living worldly life with spiritual wisdom.
- Conversation: Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman
- Key Themes: Knowledge, devotion, worldly life, spiritual growth.
- Siddha Gita
- Describes the expansion of consciousness through self-control.
- Conversation: Siddhas, King Janaka
- Key Themes: Consciousness, self-control, liberation, meditation.
- Vasishtha Gita
- Focuses on eternal truths, knowledge, and liberation.
- Conversation: Sage Vasishtha, Lord Rama
- Key Themes: Eternal truth, meditation, liberation, mental control.
- Janaka Gita
- A soliloquy that reflects on wisdom and the nature of spiritual life.
- Conversation: King Janaka, Siddhas
- Key Themes: Spiritual wisdom, self-realization, meditation.
- Bhagavad Gita (Anu Gita)
- A sequel to the Bhagavad Gita where Krishna provides a deeper understanding.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Arjuna
- Key Themes: Repetition of teachings, deeper knowledge, life philosophy.
- Ribhu Gita
- A profound text on Advaita Vedanta and realization of the self.
- Conversation: Sage Ribhu, Disciple Nidagha
- Key Themes: Advaita Vedanta, self-realization, unity with Brahman.
- Ganesha Gita
- A discourse by Lord Ganesha about knowledge and wisdom.
- Conversation: Lord Ganesha, King Varenya
- Key Themes: Knowledge, wisdom, devotion, grace.
- Devi Gita
- Goddess Devi explains her essential forms and attributes.
- Conversation: Goddess Devi, Himalaya
- Key Themes: Divine forms, goddess worship, spiritual wisdom.
- Narada Gita
- Discusses the importance of a spiritual teacher and spiritual practices.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Sage Narada
- Key Themes: Guru, spiritual practices, devotion.
- Vyadha Gita
- A lesson in duty, simplicity, and detachment given by a hunter to a sage.
- Conversation: Vyadha (Hunter), Sage Kaushika
- Key Themes: Simplicity, detachment, duty.
- Yudhishthira Gita
- Discusses virtues like ethics, justice, and righteousness.
- Conversation: Yudhishthira, Yaksha
- Key Themes: Ethics, righteousness, virtue.
- Vibhishana Gita
- A discourse on dharma, duty, and righteousness.
- Conversation: Lord Rama, Vibhishana
- Key Themes: Dharma, duty, righteousness.
- Vritra Gita
- A discussion on fate, cosmic order, and divine power.
- Conversation: Vritrasura (Demon), Shukracharya
- Key Themes: Fate, cosmic order, divine power.
- Hanumad Gita
- Spiritual teachings imparted to Hanuman after Ravana’s defeat.
- Conversation: Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Hanuman
- Key Themes: Devotion, humility, devotion to God.
- Baka Gita
- Describes the sorrow of the world and the inevitability of time.
- Conversation: Lord Indra, Sage Baka
- Key Themes: Suffering, time, realization of impermanence.
- Moksha Gita
- A text on liberation and the path to Moksha.
- Conversation: Swami Sivananda, General Disciples
- Key Themes: Liberation, spiritual practice, devotion.
- Agastya Gita
- Explains Moksha dharma and the ways to attain union with the divine.
- Conversation: Sage Agastya, Devotees
- Key Themes: Moksha, devotion, renunciation.
- Vallabh Gita
- Collection of teachings on devotion and liberation.
- Conversation: Shri Vallabhacharya, Disciples
- Key Themes: Devotion, liberation, self-surrender.
- Pingala Gita
- Enlightenment and wisdom from a woman’s story.
- Conversation: Pingala (Dancing Girl), Bhishma
- Key Themes: Wisdom, enlightenment, non-attachment.
- Ishwara Gita
- Discusses devotion to Shiva and the path to liberation.
- Conversation: Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu
- Key Themes: Devotion to Shiva, liberation, non-duality.
- Brahmana Gita
- Discusses liberation from the bonds of illusion and Maya.
- Conversation: Brahmana, his Wife
- Key Themes: Liberation, Maya, self-realization.
- Yogi Gita
- Describes the qualities and practices needed to attain spiritual realization.
- Conversation: Shri Yogiji Maharaj, Spiritual Seekers
- Key Themes: Spiritual realization, devotion, practice.
- Vidura Gita
- Offers advice on right conduct, governance, and ethical living.
- Conversation: Vidura, King Dhritarashtra
- Key Themes: Ethics, governance, righteousness, dharma.
- Chandogya Gita
- A dialogue discussing the unity of Atman and Brahman.
- Conversation: Sage Uddalaka, Svetaketu
- Key Themes: Unity, self, Brahman, knowledge.
- Brihadaranyaka Gita
- A spiritual discourse on the knowledge of Brahman.
- Conversation: Sage Yajnavalkya, Maitreyee
- Key Themes: Brahman, self, knowledge, meditation.
- Shiva Gita
- A dialogue on the path of self-realization and the nature of reality.
- Conversation: Lord Shiva, Parvati
- Key Themes: Non-duality, Shiva’s nature, meditation, self-realization.
- Brahmananda Gita
- Teaches the path of knowledge leading to the realization of Brahman.
- Conversation: Sage Bhaskara, Disciples
- Key Themes: Knowledge, Brahman realization, self-liberation.
- Shiva Sutra Gita
- A text focused on the subtle teachings of the Shiva Sutras.
- Conversation: Lord Shiva, Parvati
- Key Themes: Shiva Sutras, meditation, self-awareness.
- Vishnu Gita
- Focuses on devotion to Vishnu and the nature of the soul.
- Conversation: Lord Vishnu, Various Devotees
- Key Themes: Devotion to Vishnu, nature of the soul, divine relationship.
- Sankara Gita
- Teaches the unity of the self with Brahman.
- Conversation: Lord Sankara, Lord Shiva
- Key Themes: Unity with Brahman, self-awareness, meditation.
- Dattatreya Gita
- Focuses on the essential teachings of life and liberation.
- Conversation: Lord Dattatreya, Disciples
- Key Themes: Liberation, life teachings, wisdom.
- Vivekachudamani Gita
- A profound text on the discrimination between the real and unreal.
- Conversation: Adi Shankaracharya, Disciples
- Key Themes: Discrimination, self-realization, Advaita Vedanta.
- Atma Gita
- A discourse on the nature of the soul and self-realization.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Arjuna
- Key Themes: Soul, self-realization, devotion, liberation.
- Jnaneshwari Gita
- A Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita that highlights deep philosophical teachings.
- Conversation: Saint Jnaneshwar, Disciples
- Key Themes: Advaita Vedanta, knowledge, devotion.
- Narayana Gita
- Focuses on the nature of Narayana and self-realization.
- Conversation: Sage Narayana, Disciples
- Key Themes: Narayana, self-realization, devotion.
- Narayani Gita
- Discusses devotion to Goddess Narayani.
- Conversation: Goddess Narayani, Sage Vedavyasa
- Key Themes: Goddess worship, devotion, liberation.
- Mahavishnu Gita
- A discussion on the nature of Vishnu and the path to liberation.
- Conversation: Lord Mahavishnu, Disciples
- Key Themes: Vishnu, liberation, devotion.
- Dakshinamurti Gita
- Focuses on Advaita Vedanta and the realization of one’s true nature.
- Conversation: Lord Dakshinamurti, Disciples
- Key Themes: Advaita Vedanta, realization, self-knowledge.
- Kundalini Gita
- Discusses the awakening of Kundalini energy for spiritual growth.
- Conversation: Lord Shiva, Goddess Shakti
- Key Themes: Kundalini, energy awakening, spiritual practice.
- Maitreyi Gita
- A profound dialogue between the sage and his wife on self-realization.
- Conversation: Sage Yajnavalkya, Maitreyi
- Key Themes: Self-realization, knowledge, liberation.
- Taittiriya Gita
- Explains the teachings of Vedanta and self-realization.
- Conversation: Sage Shvetaketu, Disciples
- Key Themes: Vedanta, self-realization, Atman.
- Shankaracharya Gita
- Teaches the importance of Advaita and realization of the oneness of the universe.
- Conversation: Adi Shankaracharya, Disciples
- Key Themes: Advaita, oneness, realization.
- Upadesa Gita
- A discourse on teachings related to self-realization and dharma.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Arjuna
- Key Themes: Self-realization, dharma, spirituality.
- Sutras Gita
- A collection of teachings and aphorisms leading to self-realization.
- Conversation: Various sages, Disciple
- Key Themes: Aphorisms, teachings, realization.
- Dharmashastra Gita
- Discusses righteous conduct and Dharma in governance.
- Conversation: Various sages, Rulers
- Key Themes: Dharma, governance, ethics.
- Vishnu Sahasranama Gita
- Focuses on devotion and understanding Vishnu’s thousand names.
- Conversation: Lord Vishnu, Disciples
- Key Themes: Vishnu worship, devotion, spiritual understanding.
- Vishnu Purana Gita
- Teaches the essence of the Vishnu Purana and understanding Vishnu’s qualities.
- Conversation: Lord Vishnu, Sage Parashara
- Key Themes: Vishnu, qualities, Purana teachings.
- Jiva Gita
- A detailed text on the nature of the soul and its relation to the divine.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Jiva (individual soul)
- Key Themes: Soul, divine relation, spirituality.
- Mahabharata Gita
- A comprehensive philosophical dialogue from the Mahabharata.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Arjuna
- Key Themes: Life, duty, spirituality, knowledge.
- Chandrika Gita
- A discourse on the essence of divine realization.
- Conversation: Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati
- Key Themes: Divine realization, knowledge, power.
- Yoga Gita
- A practical text on yoga and its various forms.
- Conversation: Sage Patanjali, Disciples
- Key Themes: Yoga, meditation, self-control.
- Rishika Gita
- Talks about the path to liberation through the practice of meditation.
- Conversation: Rishikas (Sages), Disciples
- Key Themes: Meditation, liberation, spiritual path.
- Surya Gita
- Focuses on the importance of the Sun and its spiritual significance.
- Conversation: Sun God Surya, Sage
- Key Themes: Sun, energy, spirituality.
- Dhyana Gita
- A text that emphasizes meditation as a path to self-realization.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Arjuna
- Key Themes: Meditation, mind control, inner peace, concentration.
- Gita Govinda
- A devotional poem exploring divine love and the relationship with Krishna.
- Conversation: Lord Krishna, Radha, Gopis
- Key Themes: Love, devotion, spiritual union.
- Narada Bhakti Sutra
- A text focusing on pure devotion to God, especially Vishnu.
- Conversation: Narada, Various Devotees
- Key Themes: Devotion, love for God, spiritual practices.