what is vedic maths?
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Vedic Mathematics
Gaurav TekriwalThe Vedic Maths Forum India
www.vedicmathsindia.org
Analytica 2011St. Xavier’s College
Vedic Maths founded by His Holiness Jagadguru Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji Maharaja
(1884 – 1960)Book ‘Vedic Mathematics’ published in 1965
What is Vedic Maths?• World’s Fastest Mental Maths System
•System based on 16 Sutras or Word Formulas
• Far more systematic, simplified and unified than the conventional system
•Eradicates Math Phobia and creates an interest towards the subject
•Builds and strengthens Math Concepts.
Why is it called ‘Vedic’?• ‘Vedic’ comes from Vedas which means the fountainhead of all knowledge.
•Also because the sources of the Sutras were found in Ancient Vedic Texts
•According to the Supreme Court of India, Vedic means ‘time factor’
• Vedic Maths is secular, which means anyone from any where in the world can practice it and take advantage of its results.
16 Sutras•16 Sutras and 13 Sub Sutras•Sutras are in Sanskrit translated in English•Sutras mean Word formulas or Aphorisms
•All from 9 and Last from 10•Vertically & Crosswise•By one more than One before•Transpose and Apply•On the Flag
Scope of Vedic Maths•Covers a range of topics from Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus
•Globally Maths Skills are in a Decline.
•Vedic Maths Applicable from Schools to Colleges in Entrance Exams
•Applications in the field of IT
•VM currently being practiced in the curriculum of South Africa, Oman, UAE, Nigeria and Ghana. Soon will be implemented in Singapore & Thailand.