Japa & Meditation · Sanātan

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A quiet companion for your daily practice — japa and meditation, rooted in the Sanātan tradition. Nothing to sell you, and nothing to scroll.

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Mantras & Names

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Panchāng

The practice

Everything for a steady sādhana

Core Practice

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Japa — Mantra & Naam

Repeat a mantra, or simply a divine name like Rām or Rādhe. A curated library with meaning, purpose and vidhi — or keep your own guru-given mantra private on your phone. A mālā counter tracks your rounds, with a soft bell at each Sumeru, even with the screen locked.

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Guided Meditation

Voice-guided sits in a real recorded voice — English or Hindi — to settle the mind.

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Silent Sit

Dhyāna or trāṭaka with gentle bells that keep time on the lock screen — eyes stay closed.

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Panchāng

A living calendar for your exact location: sunrise, tithi, nakṣatra, and the day's muhūrtas.

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Sacred Space

Optionally shield distracting apps with Apple's Screen Time while you sit.

Your Journey

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The 40-Day Mandala

A quiet daily streak that honours consistency, a sankalpa to hold your intention, and a line of wisdom each morning. Small, steady steps — the way sādhana is meant to grow.

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Private by Design

Your practice lives on your device. No accounts, no ads, no trackers. Your private mantra is never synced.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-08-07

TrueAura Sādhana ("we", "our", "the app") is a japa and meditation companion. We are committed to protecting your privacy and collecting as little as possible.

1. What stays on your device

Your practice data is stored locally on your device using Apple's Core Data and app storage. This includes:

Your name (used only to greet you) and your chosen practice intent.
Japa counts — mālās per mantra and per day.
Sessions — mode, duration, and completion of your sits.
Streak & mandala progress and your sankalpa (intention).
Your private mantra or name — kept on this device and never synced.
Preferences — voice language, theme, notification and Sacred Space settings.

🔒 We have no user accounts and no cloud copy of your practice. We cannot read your japa counts, sessions, or private mantra.

2. The one network feature — Panchāng

To calculate the panchāng (sunrise, tithi, nakṣatra and muhūrtas), the app sends your approximate location — or the city you're viewing — to our own panchāng service to compute the calendar for that place and date. This request is used only to return the calendar; it is not tied to your identity, is not sold or shared, and is not used to build a profile of you.

The app also fetches a small configuration file to check whether an app update is required. This request contains no personal data.

3. Location

Location access is optional and requested only "While Using the App," solely to localise the panchāng. If you decline, the app falls back to a default city (New Delhi). We do not store your location history.

4. What we do NOT collect

No account, email, or password (this version).
No advertising identifiers and no cross-app or cross-site tracking.
No analytics, usage tracking, or crash-reporting SDKs.
No third-party advertising networks.

5. Screen Time & Family Controls

The optional "Sacred Space" feature uses Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) framework to shield the apps you choose during a sit. This is processed entirely on your device by Apple's framework and is never transmitted to us.

6. Data storage & security

Data is stored locally with iOS file protection; when your device is locked, it is encrypted at rest. We do not use iCloud sync or any remote database for your practice data.

7. Children's privacy

The app is rated for a general audience and collects no personal information from anyone, including children. Because practice data stays on-device and we have no accounts, there is nothing for us to access.

8. Future optional features

If we later offer an optional email sign-up (for practice reminders or news), it will be clearly opt-in, skippable, and disclosed here and in the App Store privacy details before it is enabled. It is not part of this version.

9. Deleting your data

Delete the app from your device to remove all local data. Practice data is not stored on any server, so there is nothing further to erase.

10. Changes & contact

We'll update this page if our practices change. Questions? Email Contactus@trueaura.com.

Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-08-07

By downloading or using TrueAura Sādhana, you agree to these terms.

1. Acceptance

By using the app, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree, please do not use the app.

2. What the app is

TrueAura Sādhana is a personal companion for japa and meditation — a mantra and name library, guided and silent sits, a panchāng calendar, and practice tracking, for personal spiritual and wellbeing use.

3. Not medical or a substitute for a teacher

⚠️ Please note

The app is not a medical device or a substitute for professional healthcare, nor a replacement for a qualified teacher (guru) for advanced practices. Approach intensive practices gently and consistently, and stop if you feel unwell. If you are in distress, please contact a qualified professional.

4. Tradition & intellectual property

Mantras, names, and panchāng data are drawn from the shared Sanātan/Vedic tradition and are not owned by us. The app's original text, guidance, recordings, design, and code are the property of the developer and protected by applicable law. Please do not copy or redistribute the app's original content without permission.

5. Acceptable use

Use the app for its intended personal practice purpose.
You are responsible for your device security and your on-device data.

6. Limitation of liability

The app is provided "as is" without warranties. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from use of the app.

7. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the developer is established.

8. Contact

Email: Contactus@trueaura.com

FAQ

Everything you need to know

What is TrueAura Sādhana?

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A quiet daily companion for japa (repeating a mantra or a divine name) and meditation, rooted in the Sanātan tradition — with a mālā counter, voice-guided sits, silent sits with bells, and a panchāng calendar.

Is it free?

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Yes — free, with no ads and no in-app purchases.

What is japa?

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Japa is the gentle, repeated recitation of a mantra or a divine name (like Rām or Rādhe), often counted on a mālā of 108 beads. The app counts your rounds and rings a soft bell at each Sumeru.

Do I need to know Sanskrit?

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No. Each mantra shows the Devanāgarī, a transliteration, and its meaning and purpose. You can also simply repeat a divine name.

What voices guide the meditations?

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Guided sits use a real recorded voice, available in English and Hindi, with an in-app toggle. You can also sit in silence with just the bells.

What is the panchāng?

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A Hindu almanac for the day — sunrise and sunset, tithi, nakṣatra, yoga, karaṇa, and auspicious muhūrtas — computed for your location so you can plan your practice.

Does it need my location?

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Only optionally, and only to localise the panchāng. If you decline, it uses a default city. See our Privacy page for details.

What is Sacred Space?

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An optional feature that uses Apple's Screen Time to shield distracting apps for the length of your sit, so the phone rests while you do. It's entirely optional.

Do you collect my data?

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No accounts, no analytics, no trackers. Your practice stays on your device. The only network request sends your approximate location to compute the panchāng — never stored or shared. See Privacy.

Does it work offline?

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Japa, guided and silent sits, tracking, and your saved calendar work offline. Fetching a fresh panchāng for a new day or place needs a connection.

Who is it for?

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Anyone drawn to japa and meditation — whether you're beginning or have a long-standing practice. Rated for a general audience.

How do I delete my data?

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Delete the app from your device — everything is stored locally, so nothing remains on any server.

Supported devices?

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iPhone and iPad running iOS/iPadOS 17.6 or later.

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Common questions

The bells don't ring when the screen is locked

Enable Notifications for TrueAura Sādhana (Settings → Notifications), and keep the ringer/volume up. The app also plays a silent keep-alive so timed bells stay accurate while locked.

The panchāng isn't localised to me

Allow Location "While Using the App" (Settings → Privacy → Location Services), then reopen the Calendar tab. Without it, the app uses a default city.

Sacred Space / Screen Time won't enable

Grant Screen Time access when prompted (Settings → Screen Time). It's optional — every practice works without it.

My data seems gone

Practice data is stored locally. If you deleted and reinstalled the app, previous data cannot be recovered.

Delete your data

🗑️ Data deletion

Delete the app from your device. Everything is stored locally — no server-side data exists, so nothing else needs to be erased.