Dr. Rishi Rajpopat, an  Indian Ph.D. student at the University of Cambridge has discovered a solution to a grammatical problem in Sanskrit that has eluded Sanskrit scholars for 2500 years.

In his thesis, "In Panini, We Trust: Discovering the Algorithm for Rule Conflict Resolution in the Astadhyayi, Dr. Rajpopat summarizes the discovery he made by deciphering a rule taught by Panini, considered the father of linguistics.

Dr. Rajpopat claims that Panini had a brilliant mind, and he created a machine that was unparalleled in human history. He didn't expect anyone to modify his regulations. He said that the more we tried to tinker with it, the more Panini’s grammar tends to evade us. Now that Dr. Rajpopat has managed to decode the algorithm, Panini's so-called "language machine" can be used correctly.

Rajpopat's finding enables the use of Panini's renowned language machine, widely regarded as one of the greatest intellectual achievements in history, to "derive" any Sanskrit word and create millions of grammatically sound terms.

Panini's system is designed to function as a machine. Once you enter a word's base and suffix, a step-by-step process should produce grammatically sound words and sentences.

Rajpopat's finding has a significant impact because, since the algorithm that powers Panini's language is now known, it may be possible to teach computers how to use it.

Dr. Rajpopat revealed that some of the most ancient wisdom of India has been produced in Sanskrit. He believes that the discovery will infuse students in India with confidence, pride, and hope that they too can achieve great things.