A Quiet Sanctuary
for the Mind.
The full battlefield dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna — 701 verses in authentic Sanskrit, IAST transliteration, clear English translation, and a word-by-word guide. 22 reading paths, two of them free in full.
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
karmaṇy-evādhikāras te mā phaleṣu kadācana | mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr mā te saṅgo ’stv akarmaṇi
“You have a right only to work, never to its fruits. Let not the fruit of action be your motive, nor let your attachment be to inaction.”
THE PILLARS OF JIVANA
Designed for Reflection, Not Retention Hacks.
Most modern apps exploit dopamine loops and streak guilt. Jivana takes the opposite path: a spacious, elegant sanctuary that respects your attention.
All 18 Chapters & 701 Verses
The complete canon of the Bhagavad Gita in Sanskrit Devanagari, IAST transliteration, and a clear English translation — with a word-by-word Sanskrit glossary for nearly every verse.
Verse Recitations
Sanskrit recitations for a selection of verses, with a continuous swipe player, sleep timer, and playback speed from 0.75x to 1.5x.
Word by Word
Every Sanskrit term broken down and glossed, so you can follow the original text closely rather than taking a translation on trust.
22 Reading Paths
Start from what you are actually facing — anxiety, grief, burnout, a hard decision. Each path is a short sequence of verses, and two of them are free in full. Reflect on any verse in a private journal, exportable to a formatted PDF anytime.
THE CANONICAL CORPUS
The 18 Chapters of Awakening
From existential crisis on the battlefield of Kurukshetra to absolute spiritual liberation, explore the masterwork book by book.
Arjuna's Grief & Despair
The profound existential breakdown on the battlefield that sparks the eternal inquiry.
Sankhya: The Eternal Self
The immortal nature of consciousness (Atman) and the foundation of equanimity (Samatvam).
Karma Yoga: Selfless Action
Acting wholeheartedly in the world without selfish attachment to outcomes or applause.
Dhyana: Mastery of Mind
Taming the turbulent mind like a lamp flame sheltered from the wind.
The Cosmic Vision (Vishwarupa)
The breathtaking revelation of the universe as a singular, luminous living organism.
Moksha: Ultimate Freedom
The supreme secret of surrender, release of ego control, and fearless liberation.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Jivana different from other Gita or meditation apps?
Jivana is designed as an unhurried, contemplative sanctuary. There are no streak punishments, no gamified badges, and no guilt-inducing notifications. All 701 verses are presented with the authentic Sanskrit, IAST transliteration, a clear English translation, and a word-by-word Sanskrit glossary.
Can I use Jivana completely offline?
Yes. Jivana is local-first: all 18 chapters, the verses, your reflections journal, and your bookmarks live on your device and work without an internet connection. No account is required.
Where does the text come from, and under what licence?
The Sanskrit text and the word-by-word glossary come from the gita/gita corpus (Unlicense, public domain). The English translation and explanations come from AdiyogiArts/gita-json (MIT). The IAST transliteration is generated deterministically from the Devanagari text rather than copied from any in-copyright edition. Full attribution is shown in the app under Settings.
Is Jivana suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of Eastern philosophy?
Yes. Alongside the Sanskrit and its transliteration, most verses include a plain-language explanation and a word-by-word breakdown, so you can read the text closely without any prior study.
What is included in the free tier vs. Jivana Premium?
Chapters 1 through 3 are free, together with the daily verse, the reflections journal, and two reading paths you can finish from start to finish. Jivana Premium unlocks all 18 chapters, the remaining 20 reading paths, and removes advertising.
Begin Your Quiet Practice Today
Free download on iOS. No account required, 100% offline-ready, and zero ads in the sacred reading experience.