The Reader is the primary interface for studying Indic scriptures. It is the main workspace through which readers and researchers interact with the literature available on the platform.
The interface is divided into three primary sections:
- Chapter/Verse List – Displays the chapters or verses contained within the currently selected text, allowing quick navigation.
- Verse Viewer – The central reading area where one or more verses are displayed.
- Linguistic Tools – A collection of research-oriented tools and reader customization options that enhance the study experience.
On larger screens, all three sections are visible simultaneously. On smaller screens, the interface uses toggle controls to show or hide different sections, ensuring a responsive and uncluttered reading experience.
Reader Features
Verse Card
The Verse Card is the foundation of the reading experience. Each verse is presented within a card that supports multiple information layers, allowing readers to customize the amount of contextual information displayed. Users can enable or disable these layers based on their study preferences.
Layers
The Layers tool controls the contextual information displayed within each verse. Depending on the user's subscription tier, the following layers are available:
- Translation
- Transliteration
- Mitra Tools
- Google Translation
Sidebar Navigation
The left sidebar provides quick access to chapters and verses within the current text, enabling efficient navigation throughout the literature.
Previous and Next Navigation
The Previous and Next buttons allow readers to move seamlessly through the literature one verse or section at a time.
Focus Mode
Focus Mode minimizes distractions by dimming the left sidebar, right sidebar, and footer, allowing readers to concentrate entirely on the displayed verses.
Monochrome Mode
Monochrome Mode converts the interface to grayscale, reducing visual distractions and making the verse cards more prominent for an improved reading experience.
Data Visualizations
Explore the literature through interactive charts and graphs that present insights and patterns in an intuitive and easy-to-understand format.
Breadcrumb Navigation
Breadcrumbs display the reader's current location within the literature hierarchy. They also provide a convenient way to navigate to parent sections or related content.
Expanded View
Expanded View hides the left sidebar to maximize the available reading area, providing a wider and more immersive verse viewing experience.
Text-to-Speech
Listen to verses with clear and natural pronunciation using the built-in Text-to-Speech feature, making the literature accessible for both reading and listening.