Is thamarai and safed musli are the same thing?

No, thamarai and safed musli are not the same thing. Thamarai, also known as "tamarind," refers to a tropical fruit used in cooking, while safed musli, or "Asparagus adscendens," is an herb used in traditional medicine and dietary supplements for its potential health benefits. They come from different plants and serve different culinary and medicinal purposes.