‘Coding can be done in Sanskrit…it is most computer-friendly language’, claims Delhi CM Rekha Gupta – India News

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday claimed that Sanskrit is a “scientific” and “computer-friendly” language, referencing NASA’s supposed recognition of its capabilities. Her remarks came during the closing ceremony of a 10-day Sanskrit learning initiative in the capital.

“Even NASA scientists have written papers on Sanskrit and confirmed that it is a scientific language. Coding can be done in Sanskrit,” Gupta said, reiterating a long-standing but lightly substantiated assertion. The claim likely stems from a 1985 paper by Rick Briggs in AI Magazine, titled Knowledge Representation in Sanskrit and Artificial Intelligence. Briggs, associated with NASA Ames Research Centre at the time, argued that ancient Sanskrit grammar systems mirrored structures now used in AI. However, there has been little academic follow-up to support the broader claims often made in public discourse.

Gupta also addressed societal biases, stating, “If our children speak French, German or English fluently, we praise them. But when a child speaks Sanskrit fluently, it’s not given the same recognition.”

Emphasising Sanskrit’s cultural and linguistic roots, Gupta said, “Every state has its own language but Sanskrit is our real mother tongue. Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Sindhi, Malayalam — all have descended from it.”

Calling for a greater role of Sanskrit in India’s global aspirations, she added, “If we want to be ‘Vishva Guru’ (world leader), we must gain more knowledge through Sanskrit.”

The BJP leader announced plans to enhance access to Sanskrit education, particularly through Delhi government schools, in an effort to preserve and promote the ancient language.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra also attended the event.

The Delhi government, in collaboration with the NGO Samskrita Bharati, conducted free Sanskrit classes from April 23 at 1,008 locations across the city schools, colleges, and temples, with daily two-hour sessions focusing on the basics of the language.

Gupta said such efforts are part of a broader push to restore Sanskrit’s place in everyday life and education.

(With inputs from PTI)

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