Various types of Gita And their knowledge

First what is meaning of Gita?
Gita is sanskrita word, it means Song! Many people believes that Bhagavad Gita is only one gita in Hinduism, But there are many Gita in Hindu methodology. The main gita is Bhagavad Gita, The devine song by Krishna(supreme God) himself. Bhagvad Gita is greatest Book among hinduism books because it is given to us by krishna! Bhagavad Gita is part of the Bhisma Parva, which is the sixth chapter of the epic Mahabharata. Gita Govinda is a poem written by Jayadeva in the 12th century AD, that describes the romantic dalliance between Krishna and Radha. Bhagavatam or Bhagavat Purana is the story of Vishnu also known as Bhagavan, or God, focusing especially on Krishna. It is dated to between 9th and 13th century AD. Bhagavad Gita was thus written at least a thousand years before Gita Govinda and Bhagavatam.

The setting for each Gita is unique but poignant. Each has a setting that leads to a conversation between the seeker (with questions) and the informed (with the answers). Few of these settings are briefly described below. Readers are encouraged to study the setting for all other Gitas from other sources.

• Asthavakra Gita ~ Asthavakra Gita is also known as Asthavakra sahita. The conversation between King Janka ( King of Mithila) and Asthavakra Muni is included in Asthavakra Gita. When King Janak had knowledge of his death, He called Asthavakra Muni, and the conversation Happened. Ashtavakra Gita states that there is no such thing as existence or non existence, right or wrong, or moral or immoral. In the eyes of the Ashtavakra, one's true identity can be found by simply recognizing oneself as Pure Existence and that as individuals we are the Awareness of all things. 
  
  The Ashtavakra Gita teaches that one is already free once one realises they are free. It advocates non-action, the loss of desire and severing of worldly attachments. To free oneself from the cycle of life and death one should withdraw from all Earthly desires, worries and cares. To continue indulging in Earthly things even after one has realised their true nature is said to be foolish and time wasting. Instead it paints a picture of 'The Master' as someone who continues to keep up their responsibilities in the world, not because they believe they have to or due to any worldly attachments, but simply that it is in their nature to do so. To avoid misinterpretation in this regard teachers traditionally recommend that Ashtavakra Gita be pursued by only those who have already advanced on the spiritual path.  One who want sanyasa, have to understand Asthavakra Gita. 

• Anu Gita ~ When the war of Kurushetra end And Pandava become ruler, Then Arjuna and Krishna again start conversation. It occurs in the Mahabharata in the Ashwamedha Parva. Adhyaaya 16. 

• Avadhuta Gita ~ Avadhuta Gita means Song of free!It dated back in 8th or 9th century. It is sung by Datrateya.  Dattatreya, symbol of the highest yogi and monastic life, describes as the divine master and example, the journey of self-realization, thereafter the nature and state of a person who lives in his soul's truth.

• Yoga vasistha ~ It is a discourse given by Maharishi Vasishta to Prince Rama when Rama is said to be in a dejected state. It consists of 32000 shlokas and is associated with the principles of non duality and Advaita Vedanta. The story behind this gita is, one day Rama wanted to roam whole india, King Dasartha(Father of rama) told him to go on pilgrimage tour of india! Now the motive behind Yatra(tour) changed, while he was roaming in india, he realise many things and feels that every thing doesn't worth any more! At that time maharishi Vasistha (vasu means Human & vasistha means Greatest among human) Guided him!

• Rama Gita ~ It was conversation between Rama and laxmana  (two brother) on Human's joy, sorrow, emotion, happiness!

• Bhikshu Gita ~ It is based on rich men who turned into beggar.

• Bodhya Gita ~ It is from Mahabharata, Book Moksha parva which is a part of the Book Shanti Parva. It is a conversation between Rishi Bodhya and King Yayati.

• Kapila Gita ~ Kapila Gita is a conversation between the sage Kapila and his mother Devahuthi. The mother having lived a virtuous life and having given birth to many children including Kapila Muni.

• Bhrahma Gita I ~ Part of Anu Gita where Krishna represented as ultimate controller of universe!

• Bhrahma Gita II

• Hamsa Gita ~ In Srimat bhagvat purana, krishna Told Hamsa Gita in Skandha 11,verse 40 section 6 to section 29 comprising of more than 1000 verses and consists of Krishna’s final discourse to Uddhava before Krishna leaves his mortal coil on Earth. 

• Devi Gita ~ It is part of Devi sandha in Srimat Bhagavat Purana.

• Rudra gita 

•  Vyadha Gita ~ from the Mahabharata, in which the butcher sings a song to explain to an arrogant hermit that being a householder, performing one’s duties, and serving others, is perhaps as important spiritually, if not more, than renouncing the world and serving only oneself.

•  Guru Gita ~ from the Skanda Purana, in which Shiva sings in response to a query by his consort, Shakti, about the meaning of one who facilitates spiritual growth.

•  Ganesh Gita, which is part of Ganesha Purana, where Ganesha as Gajanana explains to king Varenya the truth about the world.