The Sayrashi Codex is not a language in itself. It is a symbolic layer that maps onto the sounds of a language, forming a consistent, readable transcription system.
While there may be deeper symbolic or esoteric implications, this overview focuses on the practical structure and internal logic of the codex.
Sayrashi begins by asking a direct question: “How can we create symbols that clearly and efficiently represent sounds—making them easy to read, write, and remember?”
We asked many specific follow-up questions: Why should this symbol appear in this column? Why does this sound match this shape? From that line of inquiry, Sayrashi took form.
We chose spirals as the foundational visual motif because they are simple and naturally asymmetrical. Asymmetry allows for clear rotation and flipping without losing distinctiveness. Specifically, a shape with rotational symmetry and a mirrored counterpart gives us 8 visual variations—enough for 32 distinct glyphs.
We began with 4 base spiral forms:
Each base spiral is associated with a distinct class of phonemes:
Within each shape group, we assigned 8 common human phonemes from labial to guttural articulation. This produced a total of 32 symbols that are logically and visually tied to the sounds they represent.
Sayrashi is simple to learn and use. It can match the communicative power of modern alphabets and even support early language development or alternative learning styles. It may hold special potential for children, the neurodivergent, or machine learning systems.
While this document avoids deep symbolic analysis, it is worth noting: We believe these groups—the neurodivergent and the silent—may have profound truths to express once given the right tools.