Last updated: March 23, 2026
Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using the Updesh: Bhagavad Gita application ("the App"). By downloading or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
By accessing or using the App, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
Updesh is a free mobile application for iOS that provides access to the complete Bhagavad Gita -- including all 700 verses in Sanskrit, transliteration, English and Hindi translations, multiple commentaries, and Sanskrit audio recitation. The App also offers study tools such as bookmarks, notes, reading progress tracking, reading streaks, and Home Screen widgets.
The core content of the App -- all 700 verses, translations, commentaries, and audio -- is provided free of charge. We may introduce optional premium features in the future, but core access to the Bhagavad Gita text and commentaries will remain free.
The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient sacred text in the public domain. The Sanskrit verses, transliterations, and classical commentaries included in the App are sourced from publicly available translations and scholarly works.
Original content created for the App -- including but not limited to "Why This Matters" reflections, reading path curation, chapter introductions, UI design, illustrations, and app code -- is the intellectual property of Updesh and is protected by applicable copyright laws.
Any notes or bookmarks you create within the App are yours. They are stored on your device and in your private iCloud account. We do not access, use, or claim any rights to your personal content.
You agree not to:
We strive to keep the App available and up to date, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may update, modify, or discontinue features at any time. We will try to provide notice for significant changes.
The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the App will be error-free or uninterrupted, or that any content is completely accurate.
The spiritual and philosophical content in the App is for educational and personal growth purposes. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Updesh and its developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App, regardless of the cause of action.
The App uses Apple's iCloud (CloudKit) for optional data sync and Cloudflare for audio content delivery. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
hello@updesh.app