What is Vedic Math ?

Vedic Mathematics is the name given to ancient system of math which was discovered between 1911 and 1918 by Sri Bharati Krsna Tirthaji. Its based on ancient Hindu scriptures called Vedas. According to his research, all of mathematics is based on 16 sutras or word formulas. For example ‘Vertically and Crosswise’ is one of these sutras. These formulas are compatible with the natural workings of the mind and are therefore a great help in directing the student to the appropriate method of solution.

Perhaps the most striking feature of the Vedic system is its coherence. The whole system is beautifully interrelated and unified. The general multiplication method for example, is easily reversed to allow one line divisions, and the simple squaring method can be reversed to give one-line square root…and these are all easily understood. This unifying quality is very satisfying…it makes mathematics easy and enjoyable while encouraging innovation.

Difficult problems or huge sums can often be mentally solved immediately by the Vedic method. These striking and beautiful methods are just a part of a complete system of mathematics which is far more systematic than the modern ‘system’. Vedic mathematics manifests the coherent and unified structure of mathematics, the methods are complementary, direct and easy.

This Vedic One-Line Mental Arithmetic is stimulating modern Mathematicians to adopt its simplicity and quickness. Once initiated to these Vedic rules, students of all ages will appreciate and enjoy the enhanced subject.

Vedic Mathematics promotes clarity and sharpness of mind as well as improving memory skills and self-confidence, by awakening the Pineal Gland (or Third Eye) to clairvoyantly see or intuitively know the predicted answer. Mystics say that the Pineal gland, located in the exact centre of the brain, was once the size of a large cherry, but now it is the size of a pea. Two reasons are that we drink denatured, defunct water and we no longer build the Mental Muscle, over-relying on calculators etc to solve simple problems. The brain is like a muscle; being 90% water, it needs to be hydrated with pure alive waters and regularly exercised.

There are 16 Sutras or simple Sanskrit Word Formulae which solve all known mathematical problems in the branches of Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Calculus. Once explained and put in context they are easy to understand, easy to apply and easy to remember.

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