This update includes some small bug fixes and features, such as:
- Ability for users to delete their account and data
- Add titles to the top of the reading page
With the inspiration and guidance of Acharya Shree Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj and Bhuj Mahant Swami Shree Dharmanandan Dasji, the Vachanamrut is being made available in an ‘app’ format to commemorate the bicentenary (200th anniversary) of the Vachanamrut.
Through various useful features such as short-and-simple definitions and easy-to-understand explanations, this app provides a study platform for spiritual seekers looking to better understand the subtleties of eternal knowledge and apply the teachings of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan to their lives. Utilising current technology, this app meets the needs of today’s spiritual generation by giving them access to ancient wisdom in a modern format – making the study of the Vachanamrut a truly enjoyable experience.
The Vachanamrut Learning App contains easy-to-use features such as:
Personal Account
Register for an account using your email address or login using your existing Google or Facebook account for added functionality; notes, reading list, reading history and search history are automatically backed up.
Seamless Switching Between Devices
If you are logged into the app, your notes, reading list, reading history and search history all instantly synced to your other devices.
Auto Bookmark
Access the Vachanamrut that you last visited from the home screen.
Reading List
Add Vachanamruts to your reading list so that you never forget your "wish" list of ones to read as part of your study or research into a particular topic or concept.
4 Different "Languages"
Gujarati, Gujarati Transliterated (Lipi/Latin), Gujarati Phonetic and English.
Summary
Summary of each Vachanamrut to help you decide if the specific Vachanamrut is of interest to you. Also included are additional facts and images to assist with understanding the geography of where and how the Vachanamrut was delivered.
Dark or Light Mode
Read in the mode that best suits your eyes during the day or night.
Adjustable Font Size
Increase or decrease the font size to suit preference.
Line Spacing
Choose from 3 different line spacing options to suit your reading preference.
Read time indication
Have limited time? Pick a Vachanamrut that you will be able to complete by using our helpful read time indicators.
Audiobook
Listen to each Vachanamrut being read in Gujarati and follow along with the auto-scroll text. Great for those who are learning Gujarati or those who are having difficulty pronouncing difficult words. (Currently available in Gujarati, Gujarati Latin and Gujarati Phonetics mode).
Split Screen Mode
Read the same Vachanamrut in 2 different languages. Great for those who are learning Gujarati or those who are having difficulty pronouncing difficult words.
Sabha Pictorials
Artist depictions of each Vachanamrut to help you visualise the location of where it took place and what Maharaj was wearing.
Share
Share a link to the whole Vachanamrut or individual paragraphs with your friends.
Notes
Write personal notes about the whole Vachanamrut or individual paragraphs.
Copy
Copy paragraphs to easily paste text to apps that don't support sharing.
Biographies
Clickable names of notable persons; overlay window displays persons short biography.
Sanskrit Shlok Explanations
Clickable Sanskrit Shloks; overlay explains the meaning of each word. Clear and structured explanation of its meaning, with scriptural references.
Dictionary
Clickable difficult words; overlay window displays simple definitions of regional, scriptural and philosophical words.
Reading Plans
Let us guide you through the various spiritual concepts discussed in the revelations of Bhagwan Swaminarayan; reflect on what you have read and how you can apply it to your life.
Search
Search for any word in any language to get results of where this word appears, clicking on the desired result takes you to reading mode.
