मूल सूत्र (MoolSutra)

transliteration: MoolSutra, meaning: Native functions

मूल सूत्र (MoolSutra) are the core native functions of Vedic. Here we will learn how to utilize them in your programs.

1. कुल (kul)

transliteration: kul, meaning: count

The कुल function in Vedic is used to count the size of a given data type. It is a fundamental native function that helps in determining the number of elements or the length of a data structure. To use the कुल function, you need to pass the data type or structure as an argument, and it will return the count or size value.

सूचि (list) Example:

मान mySuchi = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
मान count = कुल(mySuchi);
वद("The count is:",count);

Output:

The count is:  ६

In the above example, we have an array myArray, and we use the कुल function to determine its size. The result is then printed using the वद function.

वाक्य (string) Example:

मान myString = "QWERTY";
मान count = कुल(myString);
वद("The count is:",count);

Output:

The count is:  ५

In the above example, we have an string myString, and we use the कुल function to determine its length. The result is then printed using the वद function.

2. अंक (ank)

transliteration: ank, meaning: to convert a string to a number

The अंक function in Vedic is used to convert a string representation of a number into its numerical equivalent. It is helpful when you need to perform mathematical operations or comparisons on user input, which is typically in string format. To use the अंक function, simply pass the string as an argument, and it will return the corresponding number.

Example:

मान numString = "42";
मान number = अंक(numString);
वद("The converted number is:", number);

Output:

The converted number is: ४२

In the above example, we have a string numString containing the number "42" The अंक function converts it into the numerical value 42, which is then printed using the वद function.

3. लभ्यते (labhyate)

transliteration: labhyate, meaning: to check if the second string is a substring of the first string

The लभ्यते function in Vedic is used to check whether the second string is a substring of the first string. It returns a Boolean value (true or false) indicating the result of the substring check. To use the लभ्यते function, provide the two strings as arguments, and it will return true if the second string is found within the first string.

Example:

मान mainString = "Hello, World!";
मान substring = "World";
मान isSubstring = लभ्यते(mainString, substring);
वद("Is it a substring? =>",isSubstring);

Output:

Is it a substring? => सत्य

In the above example, we have a main string mainString and a substring substring. The लभ्यते function checks whether substring is present within mainString and returns true. The result is then printed using the वद function.

4. निर्गम (nirgam)

transliteration: nirgam, meaning: exit

The निर्गम function in Vedic is used to exit the program with a given exit code. It allows you to terminate the program execution gracefully when certain conditions are met. To use the निर्गम function, provide the exit code as an argument, and the program will terminate with that exit code.

Example:

निर्गम(०); # Exit Function

In the above example, the निर्गम function is called with the exit code ०. This will cause the program to terminate immediately with an exit code of 0.

5. पठन (pathana)

transliteration: pathana, meaning: read

The पठन function in Vedic is used to read a line from the standard input (stdin). It allows you to accept user input during program execution. To use the पठन function, simply call it, and it will wait for user input. The entered line is then returned as a string.

Example:

वद("Enter your name:");
मान name = पठन(); 
वद("Hello, ",name);

Output:

Hello, Prashant

In the above example, the पठन function is used to read the user's name from the standard input. The entered name is then printed with a greeting message using the वद function.

6. प्रकार (prakaar) - returns the type of the given value

7. समय (samay) - returns the current time in milliseconds

8. शब्द (shabd) - returns the given string

9. त्रुटि (truti) - throws an error with the given string

10. वद (vad) - prints the given string

By understanding and utilizing these native functions of Vedic, you can start building powerful and culturally inspired programs. Experiment with the language and explore its unique features to unlock its full potential. Happy coding with Vedic!