Kailash Kher, a popular Indian singer, recently went viral for a podcast he recorded two months ago. In the podcast, he claimed that computers run on “Ram” because the term RAM (Random Access Memory) sounds like the name of the Hindu deity Lord Ram.
Statement on Data and God
Kailash Kher further said that the abundance of data and information today is essentially linked to the word Datar (দাতা), meaning ‘giver’ or God.
“কম্পিউটার রাম (অবতার রাম) ছাড়া চলতে পারে না, আর পৃথিবী চলে দাতার (দানকারী) মাধ্যমে।”
Translation: “A computer cannot run without Ram (Lord Ram), and the world functions through Datar (the giver).”
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Social Media Reaction
The video clip of his comment spread rapidly across Instagram and YouTube. Internet users were surprised by his unusual statement, with many initially thinking it was a joke. However, Kher’s serious tone in the video indicated that he meant it sincerely.
Past Presentations and Criticism
Kailash Kher mentioned that he has shared similar ideas while speaking at Google’s Silicon Valley headquarters multiple times.
Despite this, netizens criticized him for making an irrelevant connection between religion and technology. The old video resurfacing has led to a flood of memes, jokes, and sarcastic remarks. Many users have advised him to focus on music rather than making such statements.
Source: Ajker Patrika
