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🔱 Is there a language so perfect it maps sound to the cosmos?
So logical, it works like code?
So sacred it's called the language of the gods?🛕
Yes. It’s Sanskrit.🕉️
A 🧵that might change how you see language forever👇
From NASA labs to Himalayan chants, here’s the story.
[1/10]https://avasthiabhyudaya.medium.com/the-truth-behind-the-sanskrit-argument-310d6299cd1c
Sanskrit isn’t just a language—it’s a living vibration.

It wasn’t “invented” like English or French.

It was revealed that Brahman is a śabda, or sound, as a divine principle.

Spoken by sages, chanted in mantras, and mapped to the cosmos. 🌌

#Sanskrit

[2/10]https://www.learnsanskrit.org/guide/sounds/the-sound-system/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
🚨 FACT: Sanskrit is the only human language arranged by place of articulation in the mouth.

Each letter is placed scientifically:

-> Guttural: क

-> Palatal: च

-> Cerebral: ट

-> Dental: त

-> Labial: प

A phonetic periodic table. 🎙️

Ref: Staal, Agni, 1983

[3/10]Frits Staal's documentary on the Vedic Ritual of the Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYvkYk7GvJ0
Panini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī (~500 BCE) is the world’s earliest known generative grammar.

It uses nearly 4,000 rules—essentially a linguistic algorithm.

Some say it anticipates modern programming logic. 🧠

Ref: [Staal, 2006; Kiparsky, 2009]

#AI #Sanskrit

[4/10]Paul Kirpasky's [Stanford University] paper: https://web.stanford.edu/~kiparsky/Papers/hyderabad.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Even NASA once considered using Sanskrit for machine translation due to its "unambiguous structure".

Why?

Because syntax clarity + zero redundancy
= perfect for logic-based systems.

Ref: AI Magazine (Rick Briggs, 1985)

📎

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Ask yourself: Can a language be spiritual tech?

Sanskrit mantras aren't just words—they’re frequency codes.

🕉️ "Om" isn’t symbolic—it’s a resonant frequency.

Sound in Sanskrit = Energy = Consciousness.

Ref: Fritjof Capra, The Tao of Physics (1975)

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Sanskrit gave rise to a whole family:

Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Sinhalese...

But did you know:

🪷 Sanskrit inscriptions are found in Cambodia, Bali, Thailand & Vietnam?

It shaped civilisations without a sword.

#IndicCivilization

[7/10] Sanskrit inscriptions in Maritime Southeast Asia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanskrit_inscriptions_in_Maritime_Southeast_Asia?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Words like karma, guru, nirvāṇa, yoga—they're all Sanskrit. 🪷

Even Japanese esoteric Buddhism uses Sanskrit mantras.

Example: "Shingon" mantras like "Om Mani Padme Hum"—Sanskrit at heart. 🛕🕉️

Ref: Paul Williams, Mahayana Buddhism, 1989

#SanskritGlobal

[8/10]https://buddhistuniversity.net/content/monographs/mahayana_williams-paul
Sanskrit🕉️ isn’t dead. It’s sleeping.

It lives in chants, rituals, Vedas, Ayurveda, Yoga, and even your Google search when you type "Namaste."

Time to revive it—not just in temples but in homes, schools, and hearts. 🫶

🪔 #ReviveSanskrit #SanskritIsEternal

[9/10]https://yogaeastwest.com/explore/yoga_certification/sanskrit-language/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
What if we taught Sanskrit as coding the mind?

What if we saw it not as “ancient”, but as future-ready?

What if we spoke it again? 🛕

"Saṃskṛtaṃ nāma devānām vāṇī"

Sanskrit is the language of the gods. 🕉️

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Apr 11
1/7 This timeless verse from the Bhagavad Gita is not merely a divine promise—it’s a call to action. 🛕

Let's do a deep dive! A thread 🧵
👇☸️🪷

#Dharma #JusticeImage
2/
To fight for justice is not about vengeance.

It is about protecting the virtuous, challenging the wicked, and restoring balance.

In every age, injustice resurfaces—and in every age, someone must rise.

That someone could be you.

#BhagavadgitaImage
As Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate, reminded us:

“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

To stay silent is to let adharma grow roots.
To speak up is to keep dharma alive.

#ElieWieselImage
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Mar 23
1/ Why is the world silent as Pakistan crushes the Baloch people?

The arrest of Mahrang Baloch under terrorism charges is not an isolated incident—it is part of a decades-long campaign of genocide.

We must speak out. A thread. 🧵

#FreeMahrangBaloch #BalochGenocide
Ref: aninews.in/news/world/asi…Image
2/ For years, Pakistan’s forces have abducted, tortured, and executed Baloch activists.

Thousands remain missing. Their crime?

Demanding basic human rights.

The enforced disappearances are systematic and widespread.

#StopBalochGenocide
Source: theguardian.com/global-develop…Image
3/ A life spent waiting.

Thousands of Baloch families search morgues for their missing loved ones.

Unclaimed bodies bear signs of torture—missing eyes, pulled teeth, burned skin.

Yet, the world ignores this horror.

(Ref: BBC A life spent waiting - and searching rows of unclaimed bodies by Farhat Javed (2025))
bbc.com/news/articles/…)

#BalochLivesMatterImage
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Mar 9
1/ Sufism is often seen as a peaceful, mystical tradition within Islam.

But historically, it has acted as a Trojan Horse for expansion, using soft power to Islamize societies resistant to direct conquest.

Was it a colonizing method to impose Islamist hegemony and destroy indigenous traditions, softening societies for gradual Islamization?

Is Sufism a trojan horse for Islamism?

Let’s examine its role over time. 🧵👇

Ref: brookings.edu/articles/posit…Image
2/ Let's look at it from a historical lens.

During the 8th-10th century, during the early expansion of Islamism, Sufi mystics spread Islam into Persia, Central Asia, & North Africa.

While they preached spirituality, they subtly undermined indigenous traditions, preparing the way for Islamic governance.

Ref: cambridge.org/core/books/isl…Image
3/ Now, let's move to India.

During the 12th-14th century, Sufi saints like Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti preached tolerance and syncretism, attracting Hindus & Buddhists.

However, their lodges (khanqahs) became centers for spreading Islamic theology, reinforcing Muslim identity & justifying Sharia-based governance.

Ref: indianhistorycollective.com/sufi-silsilahs…Image
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Mar 9
🧶 1/7: Ever wondered what the 💝 romance between coffee and books truly feels like?

A delicate romance woven with every sip ☕️ and every turned page 📓❤️.

A thread 🧵👇🏻 Image
2/7: One of the weekend traditions I picked up in Japan 🇯🇵 is my quiet pilgrimage to Hiro Coffee ☕️ —a ritual, a whispered promise between time and taste. Image
3/7: Those who know me understand that I’d travel miles for a good sip of coffee, drawn by the alchemy of warmth and aroma that stirs the soul.
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Jan 22
[1/9] What do recent decisions by the incoming US administration (President Trump) hold for Israel? 🌍🇮🇱

Let's do a deep dive! A thread. 🇮🇱🇺🇸

For those of us who have been appalled by the growing antisemitism and the horrors of October 7, when Hamas perpetrated one of the most barbaric acts of terror against the Jewish people, the lack of clear policy and ambivalence in US support for Israel during the Biden administration has been disheartening.

The burning question is: What does the new administration signal, and what does it hold for Israel?

P.S. Thank you to everyone who reached out for my thoughts on this matter. Instead of responding individually, I’ve compiled my insights into this thread. I invite you to read through and share if you find it interesting!

#AmYisraelChaiImage
[2/9]🧵 As we witness significant shifts in US policy, understanding their implications for Israel is crucial for all invested in peace and stability in the region.

#Israel #USIsraelRelations

Ref: ft.com/content/d4ff1e…Image
[3/9]🚀 Indeed, a recognition of Israel's sovereignty

The US’s recent decision to reverse sanctions is a powerful message of support for Israel’s sovereignty.

This move reaffirms Israel’s right to exist and thrive in a complex world.

Reference: nytimes.com/2024/11/06/wor…Image
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Jan 21
1/9 It was a pleasure to host the Webinar on Global Health and Migration on January 16, 2025, on behalf of the Hub Community on Global Health and Migration, Global Health Hub Germany (Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪).
🩺🏥🧑‍⚕️⚕️

I will now share details of my talk in this thread.
A big thanks to all the speakers and panellists!
Let's do a deep dive.

A thread 🧵 ⚕️🧑‍⚕️🩸🩺🏥Image
2/9 Alongside co-host, Dr. Henna Riemenschneider, Dr. Michael Knipper (University of Giessen, 🇩🇪), Indre Karciauskaite (INRAE, Paris, France 🇫🇷), and Dr. Joost Butenop (German Public Health, Bavarian Government, Munich 🇩🇪) gave talks on various aspects, from legal frameworks to provisions to highlight the need to enhance equity and healthcare access.

Following the talks, a panel discussion followed on practical solutions for addressing migrant health challenges and health systems reforms.

Special thanks to Dr. Martina Steinmaurer (Charite Hospital, Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪), Dr. Maureen McGowan (Heidelberg University, Germany 🇩🇪), Dr. Sonia Diaz-Monsalve (University of Freiburg, Germany 🇩🇪), Dr. Zahra Kariminian (Heidelberg, Germany 🇩🇪), and Dr. Veronica Dodero (University of Bielefeld, Germany 🇩🇪) who participated in the panel.Image
3/9 As the founding member and Chair of the GHHG’s Global Health and Migration Hub Community, I had the great pleasure of providing an overview of our community’s progress since its establishment in 2022.

Also, as the lead author of the policy brief, I shared key takeaways and underscored the importance of integrating migrants into global and national health agendas.Image
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