Katapayadi Calculator

Ka·ṭa·pa·yā·di is an ancient cryptographic method used to embed extra layers of meaning in texts.

Use these letters to type a Sanskrit word or phrase ​in the box below. No record is retained by us of your entries.

k    kh    g    gh   ~N    c     ch    j     jh    ~n
T    Th    D    Dh    N    t      th    d    dh     n
p    ph    b    bh     m                                  M
y       r      l       v     sh    Sh    s     h            H

a   A   i   I   u   U   e   ai   o   au 
R   L

Note that the capital letters denote completely different sounds than the non-capitalized ones. Consult a resource in beginning Sanskrit to learn more about which to use.

Explanation:

Example: AcArya is the Sanskrit word for teacher. Type this word in the box below, and you will get the following response: "The forward sequence is 061. The reverse sequence is 160. The house number is 4, and the house sign is Cancer" This response gives valuable insight into the nature of the teacher figure in Vedic thought as well as particular key insights into that word's placement in your sUtra.