In Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language that shapes India’s cultural, historical, linguistic heritage, “shunya” (शून्य) translates to “zero” or “void.” Its significance in both Sanskrit and Indian culture is profound and multifaceted.

The concept of zero is crucial in mathematics, and it’s widely believed that the numeral for zero, as we know it today, originated in ancient India. The invention of zero as a placeholder and its integration into the decimal system revolutionized mathematics and paved the way for advanced arithmetic, algebra, and calculus.

In Indian philosophy, shunya holds deep metaphysical significance. It’s often used to represent the concept of emptiness or voidness, signifying the transient and impermanent nature of existence. The concept of “shunyata” (emptiness) is central to understanding the nature of reality and achieving enlightenment.

Zero is also sometimes associated with infinity in Indian thought, representing the infinite potential and possibilities inherent in the universe. This symbolism is reflected in various aspects of Indian culture, including art, literature, and religious symbolism.

Our Interpretation of Shunya:

1. Alone, we hold no value. But when Shunya aligns with our customer – the small dairy farmer of India – we become a value multiplier, enhancing livestock potential and family well-being. Imagine adding a zero to a one, making it ten.
2. We aim to make a positive impact on Mother Earth by ensuring ZERO environmental footprint through 100% carbon-neutral operations in our ‘seeds-to-fodder’ lifecycle, with ZERO chemical usage.
3. We aspire to be quintessentially Indian, offering solutions tailored to the challenges faced by Indian dairy farmers, anchored in cost structures that benefit them. And from India we will take Shunya to the world, yet again.