Shlokas — take the scriptures to heart
Memorize Sanskrit shlokas from the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and beyond — with spaced repetition.
Word-by-word transliteration, the original recitation, and smart reviews that resurface each verse at just the right moment — so it stays with you for good. Free, private and fully offline.
A look inside
Track your progress
A day-streak, an activity heatmap and your verses at a glance.
Every word, with sound
Word-by-word Sanskrit, translation and the original audio.
Tap any word
Its lemma and meaning in a tap — dig deeper word by word.
A growing library
Search verses from the Gītā, Bhāgavatam and more, and add them to your deck.
Learn by recall
Spaced-repetition review brings each verse back just in time.
Three steps to knowing a verse by heart
Shlokas takes each verse through a simple, proven flow — and shows it again exactly when you need it.
- 01
Memorize
Meet a new verse word by word — Sanskrit, transliteration and meaning side by side.
- 02
Repeat
Recite it from memory while it is still fresh — each pass makes it stick.
- 03
Reinforce
A smart schedule brings each verse back at just the right moment, so it stays with you for good.
Features
Everything you need to learn the scriptures by heart — and truly remember and understand them.
Spaced repetition that works
A scheduler adapts to how well you know each verse and brings it back at just the right moment — so your effort goes exactly where it is needed.
Word-by-word Sanskrit
Authentic Devanāgarī alongside IAST transliteration, with the meaning under every word, so you understand the verse as you memorize it.
Hear every verse
Listen to the recitation to learn correct pronunciation, with a waveform you can replay line by line.
Text and meaning
Separate cards train the Sanskrit text and its translation, so you know both the words and what they mean.
The Gītā, the Bhāgavatam and beyond
Browse and search verses from the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and other Vedic scriptures, then add any of them to your deck. The library keeps growing.
See your practice grow
An activity heatmap, day-streaks and memorizing → recall → learned status badges keep a steady daily habit going.
Works fully offline
Verses are downloaded once and stored on your device. No connection needed to learn, review or listen.
Free and private
No ads, no subscription, no account, no tracking. Everything stays on your phone.
Start with a single verse today
Free. iPhone, iPad and Android.
Questions & answers
How much does it cost?+
Shlokas is free. No ads, no subscription, no sign-up.
Do I need an account or internet?+
No. Everything runs on your device and works fully offline. Your progress never leaves your phone.
Which verses are included?+
Verses from the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and other Vedic scriptures, each with Sanskrit, word-by-word transliteration, translation and audio. The library keeps growing.
How does the memorization work?+
Spaced repetition. Each verse comes back for review at just the right moment, moving from “memorizing” to “recall” to “learned”.
Can I memorize the translation too?+
Yes. Separate cards train the Sanskrit text and its meaning, so you learn both.
Is there audio?+
Yes. Every verse has a recitation with a waveform you can replay to learn correct pronunciation.
Which devices are supported?+
iPhone, iPad and Android. Get it on the App Store or Google Play.
What languages are supported?+
The app interface and verse translations are available in English and Russian; this site is also available in Ukrainian and Serbian.