Sindhi language: The Thread of Civilization

The article, by Jagdeesh Ahuja, advocates for the recognition of Sindhi as a national language, asserting its vital role in the welfare and growth of the Sindhu/Indus Civilization. It details how Persian historically served as the official and scholarly language of Sindh and Punjab, representing an intellectual subjugation. The piece highlights the Sindhi poet Shah Abdul Latif's "silent rebellion" against this by composing entirely in Sindhi, famously declaring that learning Persian made one a slave. Furthermore, the article characterizes the ancient Sindhu Civilization as uniquely peace-oriented, flourishing without war, violence, or armies, focusing instead on universal welfare and prosperity. This spirit, echoed in Shah Latif's poetry, underscores the ongoing rebirth of the Sindhu Civilization, marked by discoveries like the 1922 Mohenjo-daro excavation, emphasizing the need to preserve its cultural grandeur.