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Vedic Mathematics
This page is or fun only. “Vedic Maths, promoted as ancient wisdom, is criticised for lacking genuine Vedic origins. Scholars argue its 16 sutras, introduced by Bharati Krishna Tirthaji, aren’t found in actual Vedic texts. Experts suggest these were likely invented. While offering arithmetic shortcuts, it’s seen as educationally shallow and potentially misleading, overshadowing India’s authentic mathematical heritage.
Varma, S. (2015, January 11). Vedic maths: Not quite adding up. The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/vedic-maths-not-quite-adding-up/articleshow/45839520.cms)
Sutra 1 “Ekadhikena Purvena”
Square
e.g. Square 25
1. Take the previous number: 24
2. Add 1 to it: 24 + 1 = 25 (this is the “one more” part)
3. Multiply 25 by 25, but actually just multiply 20 x 30 = 600
4. Add 25: 600 + 25 = 625
So, 25² = 625
Sutra 2: “Nikhilam Navatashcaramam Dashatah”
e.g. Subtract 47 from 100
1. Subtract each digit from 9 (except last):
9-4 = 5
9-7 = 2
2. Subtract last digit from 10:
10-7 = 3 (but we already have 2, so just keep 53)
Sutra 4: “Paravartya Yojayet” – (Transpose and Apply)
Let’s multiply 98 x 102 step by step:
1. Find the difference from 100:
98 is 2 less than 100
102 is 2 more than 100
2. Transpose the differences:
Multiply the differences: 2 x 2 = 4
But since one is less and one is more, we’ll subtract this from 10000 (100×100)
3. Apply the transposed difference:
10000 – 4 = 9996
So, 98 x 102 = 9996