Sanskrit Dictionary
Search Sanskrit words in Devanagari, IAST or English — get meaning, grammar (linga, vibhakti), root (dhatu) and example usage from shastra.
Step by step
- 1Type in Devanagari, IAST or English (e.g. 'dharma').
- 2See the primary meaning, gender/case if noun, and root if verb.
- 3Tap example usage to see the word in a shastra citation.
- 4Bookmark words for a personal vocabulary list.
Why devotees love this
- Devanagari + IAST + English input.
- Grammar info (linga, dhatu, gana).
- Example citations from Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and standard texts.
- Free, ad-light, mobile-first.
When people use Sanskrit Dictionary
- 1Reading Bhagavad Gita with word-by-word lookup.
- 2Sanskrit students building vocabulary.
- 3Purohits verifying a mantra term.
- 4Writers researching the exact Sanskrit root of a concept.
Avoid these
- Trusting a single English gloss — most Sanskrit words have layered meanings.
- Ignoring the linga (gender) — it changes declension.
- Missing sandhi — 'dharmartha' = dharma + artha.
- Assuming Hindi meaning = Sanskrit meaning (many false friends).
Independently validated
Definitions and roots aligned with Monier-Williams, Apte and standard shabdakosha references.
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Frequently asked questions
Primary: Monier-Williams and Apte. Cross-checked with Amara-kosha for classical usage.
Basic sandhi splitting is available — see the dedicated Sandhi Splitter for complex cases.
Yes — common compounds are indexed; the Shloka Analyzer breaks down complex samasas.
Not yet — planned for a future release.
Yes — the report button on each entry lets you suggest additions or corrections.
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