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Bhagavad Gita API

The Bhagavad Gita API provides developers with free access to the complete text, chapters, and verses of the Bhagavad Gita in various translations, ideal for spiritual and educational applications.

Developed by Bhagavad Gita IO

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99.95%Uptime
180msLatency
200Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieve chapters from Bhagavad Gita

Full Endpoint URL
https://bhagavadgita.io/api/v1/chapters
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://bhagavadgita.io/api/v1/chapters' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "limit": 18
}
Expected Response
{
  "chapters": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "name": "Arjuna Vishada Yoga"
    }
  ]
}
Version:v1
Limit:10,000 requests/month
Real-World Applications
  • Spiritual and motivational daily verse deliveryOptimized Capability
  • Building Bhagavad Gita study and quiz appsOptimized Capability
  • Integrating Hindi/Sanskrit/English verses into educational platformsOptimized Capability
  • Generating social media content from sacred textsOptimized Capability
  • Voice assistant and chatbot integrations with scripture contentOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Supports multiple languages including Sanskrit, English, and Hindi
  • ✓ Rich search/filter options for chapters and verses
  • ✓ Comprehensive documentation with code examples
  • ✓ Free tier and generous request limits
  • ✓ Quick onboarding and easy integration
Limitations
  • ✗ Limited to Bhagavad Gita content only
  • ✗ Requires API key registration
  • ✗ No official SDKs for mobile or server platforms
  • ✗ No GraphQL support
  • ✗ Translation coverage varies by chapter

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Freemium: Free tier available; paid plans start at $10/month for higher limits
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Under 10 minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests per day (free tier); higher limits with paid plans

Free Tier Usage

Up to 1,000 API requests per day at no cost.

Use Case: Best For

Educational apps, spirituality websites, verse-of-the-day features, chatbots, and scriptural research tools

Not Recommended For

Apps needing content beyond the Bhagavad Gita or offline/scripture bulk data exports

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#religious-texts#scripture-access#bhagavad-gita

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