Frequently asked questions
Last updated: 18 June 2026
What is IndicLens?
IndicLens is a web service at indiclens.com that answers your questions using relevant verses from the Bhagavad Gita, with AI-assisted explanation. It is for study, curiosity, and contemplation — including life's harder questions.
Is IndicLens free?
Browsing popular reflections is free for guests (with a daily view limit). Signing in gives you credits to ask your own questions; new accounts receive starter credits on first sign-up.
Do I need to sign in?
You can browse many reflections without signing in. To ask a new question of your own, you sign in with a secure email link. You can choose to stay signed in on your browser until you sign out.
Is this professional or medical advice?
No. IndicLens is for contemplation only. It is not counselling, therapy, medical advice, or emergency support. If you need mental health care, see a licensed professional in your country. Read our disclaimer.
Does IndicLens replace reading the Gita or learning from a teacher?
No. IndicLens is a reflective aid. For authoritative study, use traditional texts, commentaries, and qualified teachers in your tradition.
How does IndicLens use AI?
The service searches a curated Gita corpus for verses related to your question, then generates a reflection that references those verses. Answers may be cached so similar questions load faster. AI output can vary; always verify against source texts.
What are Popular Reflections?
Popular Reflections are questions other visitors have explored, shown with lightly edited wording for clarity. Only questions from users who opted in to share publicly appear there, and personal details are not displayed. You control sharing in account settings when signed in.
Is my question private?
Your questions are processed to generate answers and may be stored to improve caching and service operation. If you enable public sharing, your question (not personal identifiers) may appear in Popular Reflections. See the privacy policy for details.
What topics can I ask about?
Common themes include duty and action (karma yoga), work and livelihood, relationships, anxiety and fear, grief and loss, purpose, and spiritual practice — always framed through Bhagavad Gita verses. You do not need to be in crisis to use IndicLens; curiosity and study are welcome.
Who operates IndicLens?
IndicLens is operated from Maharashtra, India. Contact us via the contact page.