Scandalous Sanskrit: India's Unconventional Language Education Push
"Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserts that programming can be performed in Sanskrit, claiming it to be the most favorable language for computers"
Get ready for a fiery ride as we dive into the controversial claim that Sanskrit, an ancient language of India, is both "scientific" and "computer-friendly." Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made these shocking statements during the closing ceremony of a 10-day Sanskrit learning initiative in the capital.
Gupta, throwing fuel on the fire, mentioned that NASA scientists have supposedly acknowledged Sanskrit's capabilities. She claimed, "Coding can be done in Sanskrit," a sentiment which, if true, would shake the foundations of the tech world. However, it seems that Gupta's statement can be traced back to a 1985 paper by Rick Briggs, titled "Knowledge Representation in Sanskrit and Artificial Intelligence." In this paper, Briggs, who was associated with NASA Ames Research Centre, suggested that Sanskrit's grammatical systems share structures used in AI.
Yet, dig a little deeper, and the story gets murkier. While Briggs' paper hints at Sanskrit's potential, it stops short of stating that NASA has officially confirmed Sanskrit as a "scientific" language for coding purposes. Simply put, there's no smoking gun pointing to NASA's stamp of approval for Sanskrit's tech prowess. Gupta's declarations, therefore, stretch the facts a tad too far.
But Gupta hasn't stopped there. She's taken aim at societal prejudices, accusing us of overlooking the merits of children who speak Sanskrit fluently, while praising those who excel in Western languages like French or German. An interesting point, indeed, but one that may not resonate with everyone.
With fire in her eyes, Gupta declared, "Sanskrit is our real mother tongue. Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Sindhi, Malayalam - all have descended from it." When Rekha speaks, everybody listens, and it seems she's determined to amplify Sanskrit's importance in India's global aspirations. "If we want to be 'Vishva Guru' (world leader), we must gain more knowledge through Sanskrit," she roared.
In line with her vision, Gupta announced plans to boost Sanskrit education, especially in Delhi government schools. While her efforts aim to preserve and promote this ancient language, they may raise eyebrows due to the controversial nature of her statements about Sanskrit's tech prowess. Time will tell whether these initiatives will reposition Sanskrit in everyday life and education, or simply stoke the fires of debate.
And, here's a burning question for you: Is Sanskrit truly a "scientific" and "computer-friendly" language? Let us know in the comments what you think!
(With insights from India News Desk, PTI, and that shady, unverified 1985 paper by Rick Briggs)
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- The integration of Sanskrit in the tech world could potentially revolutionize finance, defi, and general news sectors, as Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta claims coding can be done in Sanskrit.
- Amidst India's push for Sanskrit education, it's worthy to consider whether this ancient language can serve as a valuable resource for lifestyle, education-and-self-development, and politics, beyond the controversial claims of its tech prowess.
- As Rekha Gupta champions Sanskrit education, market watchers are keeping a close eye on how this unconventional language education push could impact the overall economic landscape of India.
