Vedic Mathematics is an ancient form of Mathematics that is spreading its wings through educational systems and knowledge centers. Interest and demand is growing due to its simplicity and effectiveness, providing a host of benefits.
This ancient form of mathematics was born in the Vedic era, but the system, as well as the meaning of this form, have been buried deep within the centuries and ages. Later, Sri Bharati Krsna Tirthaji studied the Vedas, a set of ancient and sacred Hindu texts, from which he founded a set of sutras that supposedly encompassed all mathematics. The remarkable calculation system was later rediscovered by Tirthaji of the Vedas between 1911 and 1918.
‘Sutras’ is a term borrowed from the ancient Indian language, Sanskrit, which means ‘thread of knowledge’. As the meaning suggests, these sutras are described as either word formulas or one line formulas that facilitate mathematical calculations. These formulas naturally make the mind work in the direction of the appropriate solution method. It is also known as aphorisms and covers each and every aspect of mathematics including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and trigonometry.
Vedic Maths works on the principle of 16 sutras that are easy to memorize, easily understandable, making it possible to solve long and difficult math problems quickly and effectively. The 16 sutras are:
1. Ekadhikina Purvena: For one more than the previous one
2. Nikhilam Navatashcaramam Dashatah: All from 9 and the last one from 10
3. Urdhva-Tiryagbyham: vertically and transversely
4. Paraavartya Yojayet: Transpose and adjust
5. Shunyam Saamyasamuccaye: When the sum is the same, that sum is zero
6. (Anurupye) Shunyamanyat: If one is in proportion, the other is zero
7. Sankalana-vyavakalanabhyam: By addition and by subtraction
8. Puranapuranabyham: By completion or non-completion
9. Chalana-Kalanabyham: differences and similarities
10. Yaavadunam: Whatever the degree of your deficiency
11. Vyashtisamanstih: Part and Whole
12. Shesanyankena Charamena: The rest by the last digit
13. Sopaantyadvayamantyam: The last and twice the penultimate
14. Ekanyunena Purvena: For one less than the previous one
15. Gunitasamuchyah: The product of the sum is equal to the sum of the product
16. Gunakasamuchyah: The factors of the sum is equal to the sum of the factors
There are numerous benefits of Vedic mathematics. Some of the most significant benefits are its effectiveness and perfection in solving all kinds of math problems and calculations like reciprocals, squares and square roots, cubes and cube roots, multiple simultaneous equations, cubic equations and higher degree equations. It also helps to check all the calculations and confirm the correctness.
Apart from these, it also plays an influential role in providing a fresh approach to our perspective by enriching our knowledge and understanding of Mathematics.