Inheriting the glory of PāṆinian grammar into computer science

Inheriting the glory of PāṆinian grammar into computer science

Ashwini S N, Dr M N Nachappa, Dr Geetha Madhusudan

School of Computer Science and Information Technology

JAIN(Deemed to be University)

Bangalore, India

Abstract— the integration of Pāṇinian grammar principles into computer science represents a significant advancement in computational linguistics and natural language processing. Pāṇini, an ancient Indian grammarian, formulated an elaborate system of grammar known as Aṣṭādhyāyī around the 4th century BCE, which has been revered for its systematic and concise rules governing Sanskrit language structure. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in adapting Pāṇinian principles to enhance computational frameworks for understanding human languages. This paper explores the theoretical foundations of Pāṇinian grammar and its applicability in the context of modern computational linguistics. The integration of Paninian grammar into computer science enhances the accuracy and efficiency of natural language processing system and contributes to preservation and dissemination of ancient linguistic knowledge. Through this the researchers aim to bridge gap between traditional linguistic scholarship and modern computational methodologies. By embracing the systematic and rigorous framework laid out by Pāṇini millennia ago, researchers are poised to achieve new breakthroughs in understanding and processing human language through innovative computational techniques. The journey from ancient Sanskrit grammar to innovative computer science exemplifies a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation in the quest for linguistic knowledge and technological advancement.

Keywords - Pāṇini, Aṣṭādhyāyī, Computational linguistics, Machine translation, semantic analysis, syntactic rules.