U+1CD7 "᳗" Vedic Tone Yajurvedic Kathaka Independent Svarita Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1CD7 "᳗" Vedic Tone Yajurvedic Kathaka Independent Svarita is a diacritical mark used in the transcription and recitation of the Yajurveda, specifically within the Kathaka recension of ancient Vedic Sanskrit texts. It represents a specific melodic accent called the independent svarita, which denotes a particular pitch pattern that falls independently on a syllable rather than arising from the combination of other tones. This character is part of a larger system of Vedic tonal marks essential for preserving the correct oral chanting traditions, ensuring that the sacred texts are performed with their prescribed musical intonations as passed down through centuries. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard allows for accurate digital representation and scholarly study of these historically significant linguistic and religious materials.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
᳗ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
᳗ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE1 0xB3 0x97 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x1CD7 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00001CD7 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u1cd7 |
Unicode Properties