Panini's Grammar ~500 BCEPāṇini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī—codifies Sanskrit grammar with algorithmic precision (earliest linguistic science).Pāṇini’s Grammar: The ancient Indian grammarian Pāṇini authored the Aṣṭādhyāyī, a comprehensive treatise on Sanskrit grammar.Beyond its linguistic precision, some scholars interpret Pāṇini’s work as embodying a philosophical system where the structure of language mirrors the structure of reality. This perspective aligns with the belief that mastering Sanskrit grammar can lead to a deeper understanding of the cosmos.Pāṇini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī (linguistic grammar system) formalizes the Varṇamālā, organizing sounds by articulation point (gutturals, palatals, retroflexes, dentals, labials).