नास्ति बुद्धिरयुक्तस्य न चायुक्तस्य भावना। न चाभावयतः शान्तिरशान्तस्य कु्तः सुखम्॥
The unsteady mind lacks wisdom, and without wisdom there is no contemplation.
Without contemplation, there is no peace — and without peace, how can there be happiness?

The Idea: Life Moves Fast and We Lack Wisdom

Life moves fast. We’re always doing something — working, scrolling, watching, chasing little bursts of dopamine just to stay distracted. But somewhere between growing up and growing older, the bigger questions start creeping in. Stuff like, What am I really doing? Why does life feel so heavy sometimes? We try to keep going, but the stress builds — not just from too much work, but from too little meaning. And in all that noise, what we really want is some peace, a little clarity, maybe even a sense of direction.

That is where wisdom comes into the play — the kind our ancient texts have been offering for ages. The Holy Books like Gita, Ramayana, Upanishads — they’re full of insights, being honest, most of us don’t have the time or patience to sit and study them.

Bridging the Gap

That’s what we faced too. So, being the developers we are, we built a Wisdom Bot named Shaastra to bring the wisdom from a few timeless texts into the present, making it easy for anyone to access. It’s not preachy — just quiet guidance. You can ask questions about life, share something you’re unsure about, and it will respond with an answer inspired by a fitting shloka, giving you a thoughtful perspective that resonates with your situation.

Why This Matters Today

Let’s be real — life isn’t getting any simpler. We’ve got more tech, more apps, more content… but less time, less attention, and often, less clarity. Most of us are constantly juggling work, relationships, health, expectations — and somewhere in the middle, we lose sight of ourselves.

What we’ve realized is: it’s not that we lack information — it’s that we lack wisdom. Not the kind that tells you what’s trending, but the kind that helps you sit with your thoughts, reflect, and move with purpose. And that's what these ancient texts offer — not noise, but clarity. Not hacks, but perspective. They don't tell you what to do — they help you figure it out for yourself.

That’s why we built Shaastra — not to preach, but to quietly help. To meet people where they are, in the middle of their mess, and offer a little grounding, one shloka at a time.

How We Built It ?

So when we first had this idea, honestly, we weren’t even sure if we’d find any structured data to train the bot on. We knew the scriptures were vast and full of wisdom, but we had no clue if that wisdom existed in a usable format for an AI model. After digging around for a bit, we did find a few datasets — mostly related to the Ramayana and Mahabharata — but they weren’t exactly what we needed. Just long lists of shlokas, some with English translations. Helpful, but not enough.

See, we weren’t just looking for literal translations — we wanted to capture the context, the essence, and how a specific shloka might actually apply to someone’s life situation. And none of that existed. So we rolled up our sleeves and started building it ourselves.

We spent 4–5 days just cleaning things up, digging into meanings, getting proper translations, and writing down what each shloka teaches. Basically, we created a custom dataset — one that didn’t just explain the verse, but also mapped it to real-life scenarios. Once we had that, we trained the model. The funny part? We weren’t expecting much from the first version, but the responses that came out... were kinda amazing. Like, “Wait, did it actually understand that?” kind of amazing.

We’ve still got a long way to go — tons more scriptures to explore, a lot more fine-tuning to do. But yeah, that’s how Shaastra started taking shape.

A Few Questions We Asked Shaastra

Let's take a look at some questions that we asked during our testing and evaluation phase.

Question 1: "I know what I need to do, but I keep delaying it and wasting time. Why do I keep procrastinating, and how can I overcome it?"

Shaastra's Answer:

"वानरा वानरं प्राप्य तिष्ठन्ति राक्षसं प्रति। वानरं प्राप्य राक्षसं वानरं प्रति तिष्ठति।।२३"
The vanaras, upon meeting another vanara, stand ready (to fight) against the rakshasa.
Having encountered a vanara and a rakshasa, each stands ready facing the vanara.

You're not alone in this struggle! It’s like those brave Vanaras who, upon finding each other, stood united to face the mighty Rakshasas. Just like them, your scattered intentions and energy need to come together before you can face the inner resistance — that Rakshasa called procrastination. Sometimes, we delay action not because we’re lazy, but because parts of us — motivation, clarity, courage — aren’t working in sync. The key is to pause, gather your inner forces, and take one small, united step forward. Remember, even a single Vanara isn’t enough alone — but together, they form an unstoppable force. So, start small, stand firm, and your momentum will grow from there. One clear step is all it takes to begin the battle — and win it.

Question 2: "Someone I trusted deeply let me down. How do I deal with betrayal without becoming bitter?'

Shaastra's Answer:

"स्वयं स्वधर्ममाचार्यः प्रायश्चित्तं करिष्यति। स्वयं स्वधर्ममाचार्यः प्रायश्चित्तं करिष्यति॥"
He who upholds his own righteous duty will himself perform atonement

I totally get it - feeling betrayed can be like a punch to the gut. It's natural to wonder how someone we trusted could do that to us. But here's the thing: their actions don't define our worth or character. We are so much more than what happened. And as for them, their behavior might say more about themselves than us. Try not to take it personally or dwell on the hurt. Instead, focus on healing and growing from the experience. Practice self-care, talk to someone you trust, or engage in activities that bring you joy. Remember, you deserve love and respect - and that's not something anyone can take away.

What's Next ?

We’re just getting started. Next up, we plan to train the model on a variety of other scriptures — starting with the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and many more. We’re actively searching for good resources and texts to include. If you like what Shaastra is doing, we’d love your help! Whether it’s pointing us to valuable resources or contributing in any way, your support means a lot.

Final Thoughts

Shaastra isn't just a bot. It's a quiet space — a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern chaos. We didn’t build it to give you all the answers, but to remind you that they’ve always been within reach. If even one response brings someone a moment of clarity, comfort, or calm — that’s a win.

And this is just the beginning. As we go deeper into other scriptures and refine the system, we’re excited to see how Shaastra can grow, evolve, and continue helping people make sense of life — one timeless teaching at a time.

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Thanks for reading.
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