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What’s New Version 1.1
This update makes Rishi a more complete daily practice companion.
What’s new:
• A redesigned daily practice flow with clearer guidance from today’s verse into reflection, interpretation, saving, sharing, and continued study.
• Journaling is now a primary part of the app, with a dedicated Journal tab, recent reflections, weekly review, search, editing, and saved entries.
• Expanded Bhagavad Gita study tools, including chapter progress, guided study paths, saved verses, and easier movement from daily wisdom into deeper reading.
• New Progress and Practice Insights views to help you track reflections, completed study, saved themes, and recurring patterns in your practice.
• Improved onboarding that introduces swiping, mood-based guidance, favorites, and reflection more clearly.
• Refined widgets with today’s verse, practice prompts, and saved verse support.
• Updated settings, donation flow, sharing behavior, legal links, and App Review readiness.
• General polish, data cleanup, and reliability improvements across quote loading, preferences, notifications, and navigation.
Description
Rishi brings you daily wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, one of the world's most profound spiritual texts. Each day, receive a carefully selected verse with modern interpretation, Sanskrit original, and context to help you navigate life's challenges with clarity and purpose.
FEATURES
• 700+ Verses from the Bhagavad Gita
Complete collection with Victorian English and modern translations
• Mood-Based Selection
Choose from 10 emotional states to find wisdom that resonates with your current feelings
• Swipeable Navigation
Effortlessly browse verses with intuitive gesture controls
• Comprehensive Interpretations
- Classic Victorian translation (Sir Edwin Arnold, 1885)
- Modern paraphrased version
- Contemporary interpretation for daily life
- Original Sanskrit with transliteration
- Key terms and their meanings
- Narrative and cultural context
• Personalized Recommendations
Discover verses based on your favorites, time of day, and reading patterns
• Reading Progress
Track viewed verses, maintain reading streaks, and earn milestones
• Journaling
Reflect on verses with daily prompts and save your thoughts
• Home Screen Widgets
Display wisdom on your lock screen and home screen in multiple sizes
• Advanced Browsing
Filter by chapter, speaker, theme, or mood with powerful search
• Beautiful Sharing
Create stunning quote cards for social media
• Daily Reminders
Optional notifications to inspire your daily practice
ABOUT THE BHAGAVAD GITA
The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient Sanskrit text that forms part of the Mahabharata. It presents a conversation between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, exploring profound questions about duty, purpose, and the nature of existence.
While rooted in Hindu philosophy, the Gita's teachings are universal—addressing themes of mindfulness, self-knowledge, resilience, and service that resonate across all cultures and belief systems.
TRANSLATIONS
Classic translations are from Sir Edwin Arnold's "The Song Celestial" (1885, public domain). Modern interpretations are original paraphrases created for accessibility, presented in contemporary language relevant to today's readers.
FREE & PRIVACY-FOCUSED
Rishi is completely free with no ads or paywalls. All features are available to everyone. The optional "Buy me a Chai" contribution helps support development, but unlocks nothing—the entire app is yours to enjoy.
Your data stays on your device. We don't collect analytics, track behavior, or store personal information on servers. Optional iCloud sync keeps your preferences across your devices, controlled entirely by you.
PERFECT FOR
- Daily meditation and mindfulness practice
- Spiritual seekers of all backgrounds
- Philosophy enthusiasts
- Students of Hindu texts
- Anyone seeking wisdom and guidance
- Journaling and reflection
- Building consistent reading habits
WHY RISHI?
"Rishi" means "seer" or "sage" in Sanskrit—one who perceives truth through inner vision. Our mission is to make timeless wisdom accessible, helping you find peace, clarity, and purpose in daily life.
Download Rishi today and begin your journey into one of humanity's greatest philosophical treasures.
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Version history 2 versions
Build 887609606v1.12026-07-01 16:25:17
This update makes Rishi a more complete daily practice companion.
What’s new:
• A redesigned daily practice flow with clearer guidance from today’s verse into reflection, interpretation, saving, sharing, and continued study.
• Journaling is now a primary part of the app, with a dedicated Journal tab, recent reflections, weekly review, search, editing, and saved entries.
• Expanded Bhagavad Gita study tools, including chapter progress, guided study paths, saved verses, and easier movement from daily wisdom into deeper reading.
• New Progress and Practice Insights views to help you track reflections, completed study, saved themes, and recurring patterns in your practice.
• Improved onboarding that introduces swiping, mood-based guidance, favorites, and reflection more clearly.
• Refined widgets with today’s verse, practice prompts, and saved verse support.
• Updated settings, donation flow, sharing behavior, legal links, and App Review readiness.
• General polish, data cleanup, and reliability improvements across quote loading, preferences, notifications, and navigation.
Build 881052000v1.02026-06-24 22:09:33
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• A redesigned daily practice flow with clearer guidance from today’s verse into
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Rishi brings you daily wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, one of the world's most profound spiritual texts. Each day, receive a carefully selected verse with modern
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
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Version 1.1 released
This update makes Rishi a more complete daily practice companion.
What’s new:
• A redesigned daily practice flow with clearer guidance from today’s verse into reflection, interpretation, saving, sharing, and continued study.
• Journaling i
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Version 1.0 released