Nimai - Read Hindu Scriptures
Gita, Upanishad & more with AI
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Ramcharitmanas is here. All 7 Kands, 2,247 verses — now available in the app.
Nimai — Sacred Scriptures, One Verse at a Time.
Discover the timeless wisdom of Hindu scriptures in a beautifully crafted reading experience. Whether you are new to the Bhagavad Gita or a lifelong student of Sanskrit philosophy, Nimai meets you exactly where you are — with Sanskrit text, transliteration, audio, AI guidance, and verse art, all in one place.
THE LIBRARY
Begin your journey with some of the most beloved Hindu scriptures:
• Bhagavad Gita — All 701 verses across 18 chapters. The eternal dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on duty, devotion, and the nature of reality. Covering Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, and the immortality of the soul.
• Rudrashtakam — Tulsidas's eight-verse hymn to Lord Shiva, from the Uttara Kanda of the Ramcharitmanas.
• Ganpati Atharvashirsha — The sacred Upanishad dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
More scriptures and stotras are added regularly.
THE READING EXPERIENCE
Each verse is presented in a clean, full-screen layout — one shloka at a time, free of distractions.
• Sanskrit in Devanagari script — the original text, exactly as it was composed
• Roman transliteration — read and chant along even without knowing Devanagari
• Word-by-word meaning chips — tap any individual word to see its meaning instantly
• Full translation — rich, contextual meaning of the entire verse in English and Hindi
• Beautiful AI-generated verse art — each verse paired with original artwork that brings its imagery to life
AUDIO & CHANTING
Let the ancient sound of Sanskrit fill your space.
• One tap to listen to professional verse recitation
• Auto-play audio as you scroll through verses
• Auto-scroll to the next verse when recitation ends — perfect for uninterrupted listening
• Choose your play mode: recitation only, meaning only, or both
• Text-to-speech for the verse meaning in your chosen language
AI SANSKRIT SCHOLAR
Every verse in Nimai comes with an AI guide — a wise, warm Sanskrit scholar — ready to go deep with you on anything you are curious about.
• Understand the meaning of individual Sanskrit words and roots
• Explore the philosophy behind the verse — Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Shaiva traditions, and more
• Get historical and cultural context about the text and its author
• Learn correct pronunciation and chanting guidance
• Ask in English, Hindi, or Marathi — the AI scholar responds in your language
Simply swipe left on any verse to open the chat and start asking.
MULTILINGUAL
Nimai speaks your language. Switch between English, Hindi, and Marathi at any time. The entire app interface, verse translations, and AI responses adapt instantly to your chosen language.
READING PROGRESS
Nimai remembers exactly where you left off in every scripture. Return anytime and pick up right where you stopped — no bookmarking needed.
DESIGNED WITH DEVOTION
Nimai is built on a quiet, distraction-free philosophy. No ads. No notifications. No social feeds. Just you and the scripture.
Warm cream tones, traditional typography, and devotional color themes create an atmosphere of calm and reverence — whether you are reading in the morning or chanting before sleep.
For seekers, students, and devotees — Nimai is your companion on the path.
Download Nimai and begin today. One verse at a time.
Ratings & Reviews
Bug Fixes and Added more Texts
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Information
- Seller
- Ninad Kale
- Size
- 32.7 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Profanity or Crude Humor
Horror/Fear Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Guns or Other Weapons
Contains
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- Copyright
- © Nikita Kale