Vedic math

Vedic mathematics is composed of ‘sutras’ formulated over centuries by Indian sages. The sutras were lost due to neglect of future generations, till they were found by Jagatguru Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji Maharaja, Sankaracharya of Govardhana Matha. He compiled these sutras into one definitive book between 1911 and 1918. “Any mathematics problem, be it arithmetic, algebra, geometry or calculus, can be solved using 16 simple sutras or word formulae. Vedic maths can be used for high speed multiplication and division, for finding squares and cubes, square roots and cube roots, and for solving equations. All this is done in a matter of seconds.The benefit of this system is that it is 10-15 times faster than conventional mathematics. It reduces scratch work and mistakes, and cultivates an interest for numbers. It is also said to awaken the Pineal Gland to clairvoyantly ‘see’ or intuitively know the answer. This system certainly gives students an edge over others. If one has practiced the techniques, it greatly reduces the time required to solve problems. This is of particular use in solving the data interpretation section of the CAT paper.

VEDIC MATH

It is an ancient system of mathematics that was rediscovered from the Vedas between 1911 and 1918 by Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960). It is based on 16 sutras and 13 sub-sutras or word-formulae. The accent is on the natural working of the mind and a methodical approach to any calculation. It allows for mental calculations through some simple methods and allows ample scope for innovation in the sense that you can invent your own method. Research is being carried out in many areas including the effects of learning Vedic mathematics on children and developing easy and powerful applications of the sutras in geometry, calculus.To find the square of a number that is closer to 10, 100, 1000, use the following principle: The square of 99 is 9801. Subtract the number from its nearest `0' number, 100-99=1 in this case. Then subtract the number obtained with the base number; you get (99-1) 98 in this case. This forms the first two digits of you answer. The last two digits are obtained by the square of difference between the nearest `0' number and the base number; (100-99)to the power of 2=01. How to get the square of a number that is not closer to 10, 100, 1000 etc? The square of 43 is 1849. Add the number to the second digit. 43+3=46 in this case. Multiply the first digit of the number with number obtained in (i); you get 4x46=184. This is the first part of your answer. Square the last digit; 3 to the power of 2=9 in this case. This is the last part of your answer. Therefore, the answer is 1849

Make India "land of opportunities

The Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, Anil Kakodkar, on Friday called for efforts to make India a land of opportunities rather than a land of ideas alone, by bringing together knowledge and application.A large number of problems were waiting solutions, Dr. Kakodkar said. It was odd that at times, despite the availability of facilities, the country had to depend on outsiders to find solutions to such problems. "We must make our activities and programmes more comprehensive and robust so that we are not exposed to such dangers." He stressed the need for peripheral activities around research programmes on pure mathematics so that mathematics could be used for various applications, besides meeting the interests of society. This would also result in easier flow of funds from the industries that were not so focussed on long-term programmes.

India’s scientific tradition

The treasure of knowledge (included science) of India lay in our Vedas, Upnishads, Smritis, shrutis, shlokas, classics Ramayana, Mahabharata and other literature. These were made to appear as if these contained only Hindu philosophy and ideology. These classics had no tag of science. In fact, scientific knowledge formed the very part and parcel of our philosophy and dharma trove.Metallurgy formed part of Ayurveda and ancient Indian physicians like Charak, Sushruta and Nagarjuna have described in detail how to prepare medicines from gold, silver, copper, iron, mica, mercy, etc. Qutab Minar is another example of India’s excellence in metallurgy. Al Baruni makes a mention of it in 11th century. Qutab Minar was “made in the 4th century…it is also called the Garuda pillar. It was brought to Delhi in 1050 by Anang Pal, the founder of Delhi”.