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Real Indian ink - shellac based - can sometimes be revived by stirring it (acrylic ink shouldn't get into the state you describe, so I presume you're using the real thing). Take a cocktail stick or something, stir and keep stirring until the resistance eases (if it's going to). You can also shake the bottle, ensuring you keep a very firm grip on the cap - then let it rest for a bit and have another good stir.
Beyond a certain point, though - it's not going to get any better; time for a nice new bottle. I.e. once it's gone really thick, and probably lumpy, it's never going to flow properly off the nib or brush and it'll just frustrate you to try persevering with it. Give it a shake, give it a stir, but don't engage in a losing battle with it.