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Vedic Math World GET THE MATH UPDATE AROUND THE WORLD July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) Math News Math Logical Problems Ability Vedic Learnings Math From Tricks Scriptures IN THIS ISSUE A Message from Cabinet Minister, Education | Vedic Math Tricks |Logical Puzzles | Sudoku Puzzle The Great Indian Mathematician: Srinivasa Ramanujan | Latest News of the Mathematics field round the globe Learnings from Indian Scriptures | ‘Did you know’ Facts about ancient Indian Math | Exciting Quizes & Contests

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 Page#2 About Vedic Math World: A MESSAGE FROM CABINET This e-magazine, Vedic Math World, is an initiative of Vedic Math MINISTER, EDUCATION Learning System (VMLS), India. This has taken a shape with an aim of generating interest of students in the field of Mathematics. Many of Page#3 the students are not interested or dislike Math! And, math is something which is of utmost importance in today’s world. Many students have A MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF fear of Mathematics. This e-magazine aims at replacing that ‘fear’ with THE SANSTHAPAKS ‘love’ for Math. For that, the entire e-magazine has been meticulously developed. We Page #4 have majorly touched upon five different sections. POWER OF VEDIC MATH 1. Vedic Math Tricks Multiplication with 11 2. Math Problems 3. Logical Ability Enchancing Questions Page#7 4. Math News From Around The World 5. Learning From Scriptures LOGIC QUEST When one gets exposure of the above five parameters, it results in Viral math problem on internet! wholesome development of brain. So, go ahead and happy learning! Page#9 CAN YOU SOLVE THIS?? Math and Logic questions Page #10 THE GREAT INDIAN MATHEMATICIANS Srinivasa Ramanujan Page #12 LATEST NEWS N’ UPDATES Math news around the globe Page #14 RESPECT YOUR ROOTS Five must-know facts about Vedas! Page #16 SUDOKU TIME: PUZZLE #1 Sudoku Puzzle & must-know facts Page #17 DID YOU KNOW? Vedic Mathematics & Arithmetic Operations www.vedicmathworld.com 1

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 SHRIw+ BHUPENDRASINH CHUDASAMA No.Edu(P&S),H&T,L&J,L&P./26/ 2020 Minister, Education(Primary, Secondary and Adult), Higher and Technical Education, Law and Justice, Legislative & Parliamentary Affairs, Salt Industry, Cow-Breeding and Civil Aviation Government of Gujarat Swarnim Sankul-1, 2nd Floor, Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar-382 010 Date: 16 / 6 / 2020 Message ‘Mathematics’ has the ability to empower a person’s logical skills. If a child feels happy while solving the math questions, he/she automatically starts developing interest in the subject. ‘Vedic Mathematics’ does it all for the child. It makes child love math. I would say, it is an ‘innovation’. I congratulate you to bring out this e-Magazine aiming at the genre of ‘mathematics’ through the medium of Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS). I was very happy to see seven different focus-zones in the magazine dealing with Mathematical Problems, Vedic Math Tricks, Logical skills, Learnings from Indian scriptures, Various puzzles, Latest news and updates about mathematical field and great Indian heritage in the field of math. This content shall be definitely helpful in growing the reader’s intellect. I am sure, this e-magazine shall be extremely useful for the students, teachers, principals, and to everyone who is interested in ‘Mathematics’ or ‘Vedic Mathematics’ with the flavour of the knowledge from ancient scriptures. I, once again congratulate them for their unique initiative and I am sure it shall be extremely useful to the education fraternity. All the best. To, (Bhupendrasinh Chudasama) Hardik Parikh Paridhi Trivedi Parikh 2 Vedic Math Learning System, Gandhinagar www.vedicmathworld.com

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 MR HARDIK K PARIKH FORM THE DESK OF SANSTHAPAK(S): Sansthapak The Sindhu Sabhyata, or the Indus Valley Civilization, is the origin of the Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS), India Indian Civilization. The word Sindhu Sabhyata is related to the ancient and prominent river “Sindhu” or the modern name “Indus”. Many MS PARIDHI TRIVEDI PARIKH historians have now agreed that the Sindhu Sabhyata is the oldest civilization of the world! Sansthapak The beliefs of the Sindhu Sabhyata, must have been and, are rich! How Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS), India can we say so? The simple answer lies in its survival. If a civilization can survive thousands of years and still goes on then it only means that the foundation of the civilization and the tenets on which it is based must be fundamentally strong. So, we learn many things from such a strong civilization which benefits the whole generations and the benefits are perpetual. One of the major foundations that the Sindhu Sabhyata laid is the ‘Vedas’. The Vedas are believed to have been composed by the most revered sage of the ancient times, Maharishi Ved Vyasa (also known as Krishna Dvaipayana). According to tradition, Ved Vyas is also considered as one of the seven Chiranjivis (long-lived or immortal) and is still believed to be in existence. It is after him that the Indian festival of Guru Purnima is celebrated. It is also believed to be the day on which Vyasa divided the Vedas into different parts. It is believed that Aryans also added to the Vedas. A wonder, a marvel, a gem – “Vedic Math” – which would lay a strong foundation of Mathematics and make the understanding and application of Mathematics much easier, is believed to have been derived from these divine compositions “Vedas”. We feel immense pleasure in sharing the fact that Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS), India has taken an innovative step during the Covid19 crisis by creating ‘Vedic Math World’(VMW) – a monthly e-magazine of VMLS India. The magazine aims at creating awareness about the learnings from Vedas, Vedic Mathematics, Mathematical problems, Logical aptitude and Math-News from around the globe. It gives us immense pleasure that we are able to share our experiences that we have gained by training and guiding thousands of students across India with the help of this e-magazine. The journey from 2015 till date has strengthened us by leaps and bounds. Our commitment towards the development of mathematics in the student fraternity has only strengthened. During this Covid19 lockdown, it is the time to take care of the mindset of the children. Making them engaged is the key. This e-magazine shall help kids to get engaged with the activities which can enhance their brain-capability by making them think. The magazine will also make them aware about the current happenings in the field of ‘Math’. Let the journey in the beautiful and magical world of ‘math’ begin! Happy Learning, Hardik K Parikh | Paridhi Trivedi Parikh ‘Building Careers, Shaping Lives!’ www.vedicmathworld.com 3

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 POWER OF ‘VEDIC MATH’ Volume 1, Issue 1 CALCULATE RIGHT IN MIND! FOCUS MATH SHORTCUTS & SPEED CALCULATIONS GENRE: MULTIPLICATION WITH 11 27 X 11 This column today explains an amazing and super quick trick to multiply any number of any digits with 11 swiftly. The 2 7 following TRICKS are so unique and innovative that you would X1 1 be surprised to learn the same. Watch the video-link given at the end of the article, to know more! 2 (2+7) 7 SMART TRICK#1 2 97 To multiply any two-digit number with 11: (Whose sum of the digits is less than 10) Answer: 297 27 X 1 1 Step1: 72 X 11 Separate both the digits of a number other than 11. In this question it is 27. So, write as follows. 7 2 =2 7 X1 1 7 (7+2) 2 79 2 Step2: Answer: 792 Write the sum of both the digits in between the separated digits. 43 X 11 = 2 (2+7) 7 4 3 X1 1 Step3: Solve and get your answer. 4 (4+3) 3 47 3 = 2 (2+7=9) 7 Two more examples are explained in the exhibit Answer: 473 = 2 (9) 7 on the right. = 297 Thus, The Answer is 297. www.vedicmathworld.com 4

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 SMART TRICK#2 97 X 11 To multiply any two-digit number with 11: (whose sum of the digits is more than 10) 97 The above trick was talking about the numbers whose sum of the digits were less than 10. Now, SMART TRICK #2 talks about X1 1 the numbers whose sum of the digits are more than 10. Here, the concept of ‘carry forward' shall be introduced. 9 (9+7) 7 9 (16) 7 97 X 11 1 7 Step1: 9 (6) 7 Separate both the digits of a number other than 11. 10 6 In this question it is 97. So, write as follows. 5 =9 7 Answer: 1067 5 5 65 X 11 5 Step2: 65 Write sum of both the digits in between the separated digits. X1 1 = 9 (9+7) 7 6 (6+5) Step3: See the exhibit on right 6 (11) for another example. 1 Solve and get your answer. 6 (1) 71 = 9 (9+7=16) 7 Answer: 715 Step4: In the middle bracket, there has to be only one digit. As over here, 16 has two digits, 1 would be carried forward on the first digit i.e. 9. 1 = 9 (6) 7 = 1067 Thus, the answer is 1067. Do you know, DON’T FORGET TO CONNECT ON 12TH JULY, 2020 how you can multiply 3427 X 11, ON DD-girnar TV or Youtube-LIVE! within just 2 seconds, right in your mind? 10:30am | 11:30am | 2:30pm To revise the concept, and to know further, you can check the following link: https://youtu.be/1JCm5K1tHOM www.vedicmathworld.com 5

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 SMART TRICK # 3 127 X 11 To multiply any number with 11: 127 X 11 12 7 X1 1 Step1: Separate the unit digit and the rest of the digits of the 12 (12+7) 7 number other than 11. In this question it is 127. 9 (19) 7 So, write as follows. 7 = 12 7 1 7 Step2: 12 (9) 5 13 9 5 5 Answer: 1397 5 Write sum of the separated parts in between. = 12 (12+7) 7 615 X 11 Step3: 61 5 Solve and get your answer. = 12 (12+7=19) 7 X1 1 Step4: 61 (61+5) 61 (66) In the middle bracket, there has to be only one digit. 6 As over here, 19 has two digits, 61 (6) 1 would be carried forward on 2. 67 6 1 Answer: 6765 = 12 (9) 7 = 1397 See one more example in Thus, the Answer is 1397. the exhibit given on right. Do you know, how you can multiply 3427 X 11, within just 2 seconds, right in your mind? To revise the concept, and to know further, you can check the following link: https://youtu.be/1JCm5K1tHOM PRACTICE: Try the following questions yourself based on the above tricks. Make sure that you are able to solve these questions, within just a second, right in your mind. 1) 63 X 11 2)34 X11 3) 554 X 11 4)36 X 11 5)25 X 11 6)69 X 11 7)94 X11 8)74 X 11 9)267 X 11 www.vedicmathworld.com 6

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 LOGIC QUEST FOCUS MAKE YOUR BRAIN THINK! PUZZLES, RIDDLES, LOGIC QUESTIONS & BRAIN TEASERS VIRAL MATH PROBLEM ON INTERNET! Namaskar! In this article, we are going to share a ‘Viral Math Problem’ which is booming on internet. It is available on Facebook and other social media platforms. Millions of people trying to find answer of the question and getting into a debate over the correct answer. So, there is actually going a great debate over the correctness of the answer on social media. Viral Math Problem on internet! In this article, we are trying to show you the correct approach to Can you solve this? solve the question showcased here the top left-hand side in pictorial format. If you want to enjoy reading this article more, you need to pause here and solve the question first. Then, when you look at the solution, you will understand why the question is debatable! We are providing the best solution possible here below: Step 1: While solving very first equation of the question, wherein sum of Solving first equation three apples are given as 30. We can easily conclude that one apple would be 10. This part of the question or solution is quite simple and there is no any debate included in this part of explanation. Have a look at the step1. Till here, the things are clear. Now focusing on the second equation given in the question. The second equation has an apple added along with the two bunches of bananas. Now, here the great debate starts. Some people considered, while solving, two bunches of bananas. Whereas, other group of people chose to consider number of bananas. Step 2: Here, in one bunch there are four bananas. Such two bunches are Solving second equation available. So, in total, there are eight bananas. We shall prefer the latter conceptualization. This way we shall add an apple in eight www.vedicmathworld.com bananas. Apple is having value ‘10’. So, in the given equation, while solving we get value of one banana as ‘1’. You can see the below image to understand it in more detail. 7

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 Step 3: Now, we know that one apple possesses the value ‘10’ and one Solving third equation banana ‘1’. Now while solving the third equation, in which deduction of one whole coconut from one bunch of four bananas is given as Step 4: ‘2’. Now, one banana being ‘1’, four bananas would possess value ‘4’. Solving fourth equation This way we shall get the value of one whole coconut as ‘2’. Now, the last step of solving the question is the final equation, given below. We already know, one apple is ‘10’. One banana makes ‘1’. One whole coconut makes ‘2’. But the question is half coconut added into one apple added into three bananas. Yes! This is just not a math problem, but also an observational logical problem as well. One whole coconut was ‘2’, so half coconut would be ‘1’. One apple stands for ‘1’. Three bananas would be ‘3’ as one banana is ‘1’. This way the given equation possesses the value 1 + 10 + 3 = 14. This was an interesting algebraic question. Hope you all enjoyed solving this! You can also watch the video to understand the same trick by clicking the following link: https://youtu.be/WgsxDZIk6Jc www.vedicmathworld.com 8

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 CAN YOU SOLVE THIS?? Volume 1, Issue 1 PROVE YOURSELF A TRUE GENIUS! FOCUS MATH & LOGIC QUESTIONS Submit your answers: [email protected] The first five candidates with all the three correct answers shall get the chance to secure their name in VMW-Hall of Fame in next ‘Vedic Math World’ edition. Please don’t forget to mention your full name, name of your school, address of your school and your passport sized photo. QUESTION # 1 ‘Tall man next door’ Concept used : ‘Average’ Next door to me live four brothers of different heights. Their average height is 74 inches. Difference in height amongst first three man is two inches. The difference between the third and the fourth man is six inches. Can you tell how tall is each brother? QUESTION # 2 ‘Sonu’s Dilemma’ Sonu – a cute little girl had a habit of saving money in a piggy bank. But, she saves exactly Rs.499 in her piggy bank and then, purchase a new piggy bank. She had such nine piggy banks. What amount she had collected as her saving? Please solve in mind. Don’t use pen or paper! QUESTION # 3 Count total number of squares given in the given figure. How did you calculate the squares in the given figure? Did you count manually? Do you take more time in solving such questions? If you are told that, such a question you can solve in just 15 seconds, what would be your reaction? Oh yes! To solve such questions, there exists a TRICK! Please click on the following link to have a look at the video solution of the same concept. https://youtu.be/3u0QSpNKbe8 www.vedicmathworld.com 9

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 THE GREAT INDIAN FOCUS MATHEMATICIANS SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN KNOW ABOUT INDIAN BRAINS! ‘SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN’ ❖ The world will never forget the renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan for his great contributions in the fields of mathematics. ❖ Biopic: The Man Who Knew Infinity ❖ Birth Year: 1887 ❖ Birth Place: Erode, Tamil Nadu. ❖ Birth anniversary: December 22 ❖ His birth anniversary is celebrated as, ‘THE NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY’ every year. ❖ Ramanujan lived a short but very productive life. He still The Great Indian Mathematician - continues to be an inspiration for mathematicians across the Srinivasa Ramanujan world, and his work has inspired a lot of research over the years. ❖ His father worked as a clerk with a cloth merchant and his mother was a homemaker who also used to sing at a local temple. ❖ He is recognized as one of the greatest mathematicians of his time, but Srinivasa Ramanujan had almost no formal training in math. Many of his mathematical discoveries were based on pure intuition – but most of them were later proved to be true. ❖ He was the second Indian to be inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Society, which is a Fellowship of some of the world’s most eminent scientists. ❖ He joined the fellowship in 1918 at the age of 31, as one of youngest fellows in the history of the society. ❖ He compiled 3,900 results (mostly identities and equations), before he lost his life at the age of 32. His infinite series for pi was one of his most celebrated findings. www.vedicmathworld.com 10

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 ❖ There is a museum dedicated to Shri Ramanujan telling his life story, which is located in Chennai. ❖ According to reports, Ramanujan used to jot down his ideas always in notebooks with the green inked pen. One of the notebooks, known as the ‘lost notebook’, was discovered in the Trinity College library by mathematician George Andrews in 1976, and was later published as a book. ❖ Not only Indians, but S. Ramanujan is the motivation for Hand-writing of Srinivas Ramanujan in mathematician fraternity of the entire world. A big 'The Lost Notebook' salute to him! Watch the video about Srinivasa Ramanujan by clicking on the following link: https://youtu.be/fSMxKu6dag4 www.vedicmathworld.com 11

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 LATEST NEWS N’ UPDATES Volume 1, Issue 1 ABOUT MATH AROUND THE WORLD FOCUS STAY UPDATED! 1. Mathematician claims to have solved 160-year-old Reimann hypothesis: This Math problem is one of those seven unsolved problem which has ‘millennium prizes’ for the solution. The prize money is worth $1m to the person who solves it. One of the world's most renowned mathematicians showed how he solved the 160-year-old Riemann and he will be awarded $1m (£760,000) if his solution is confirmed. Sir Michael Atiyah, who has already won the two biggest prizes in mathematics - the Fields Medal and Abel Prize - took the stage at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum in Germany to present his work. Sir Michael's solution will need to be checked by other mathematicians and then published before it is fully accepted. Only then, will he be able to claim the prize from the Clay Mathematics Institute of Cambridge (CMI). What is the Riemann hypothesis? First posited by Bernhard Riemann in 1859, it attempts to answer an old question about prime numbers (numbers that divide only by themselves and 1). To solve the hypothesis, you need to find a way to predict the occurrence of every prime number, even though primes have historically been regarded as randomly distributed. 2. Tony Lewis, mathematician and statistician, born 25 February 1942, died 15 March 2020 Tony Lewis was a specialized cricket statistician and co-creator of the Duckworth-Lewis method. His formula for settling rain-affected matches proved to be a major contribution to the sport. The two men were awarded the Goodeve medal from the Operational Research Society in 2009, and received MBEs the following year. They also inspired the Irish band The Duckworth Lewis Method, featuring Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy. After retiring from academia, Lewis travelled extensively, much in demand for seminars and master classes. After all, without his consummate communicative skills, allied to Frank Duckworth’s scientific purism, their method might never have been accepted. www.vedicmathworld.com 12

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 3. Bees are able to understand mathematics, study reveals Scientists train bees to add and subtract coloured shapes, suggesting an ability to perform calculations. Bees are able to grasp basic mathematical ideas, according to a new study, which suggests a small brain may not mean low intelligence. After training a group of the pollinating insects, scientists at the French National Centre for Scientific Research found they were able to perform addition and subtraction. These abilities require animals to carry out intricate processes in their brains, remembering complex rules while applying them to new situations. Maths was therefore long thought an ability unique to humans, but in recent years experiments have shown the skill is found across the animal kingdom. Chimpanzees, parrots and pigeons are just some of the creatures that have demonstrated the capacity to add and subtract. 4. Mathematics can predict the spread of the pandemic: As COVID-19 spreads worldwide, leaders are relying on mathematical models to make public health and economic decisions. A new model developed by Princeton and Carnegie Mellon researchers improves tracking of epidemics by accounting for mutations in diseases. Now, the researchers are working to apply their model to allow leaders to evaluate the effects of countermeasures to epidemics before they deploy them. Obtaining accurate information is extremely difficult during an ongoing pandemic when circumstances shift daily, as we have seen with the COVID-19 virus. \"It's like a wildfire. You can't always wait until you collect data to make decisions - having a model can help fill this void,\" H. Vincent Poor said. 5. ‘India needs to have a strong Mathematical Talent’: Manjul Bhargava The world’s biggest companies are coming to India for data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) skills. But renowned mathematicians believe the country needs to significantly improve its mathematics capabilities to be able to use these technologies to create really innovative and robust solutions — both for itself and the world. Manjul Bhargava, mathematics professor at Princeton University and winner of the Fields Medal, one of the highest honours in math, says India can’t hope to lead the fourth industrial revolution, “if we don’t have strong mathematical talent coming up very soon”. https://www.youtube.com/paridhitrivediparikh SUBSCRIBE to the above channel to learn various VEDIC MATH-TRICKS www.vedicmathworld.com 13

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 RESPECT YOUR ROOTS! FOCUS INDIAN SCRIPTURES & PERSONALITIES LEARNINGS FROM ANCIENT INDIAN SCRIPTURES FIVE MUST-KNOW FACTS ABOUT ANCIENT INDIAN SCRIPTURE - ‘VEDAS’ India is known for its intelligence and Indians have been very much scientific in their approach to live life. Well, definitely we have very strong legacy of Science and Logic right from the Vedic era. It is very much important to know some facts about our ‘Vedic Scriptures’ as they have been the base of our culture. It is the matter of pride that such miraculous ideas, wisdom and eventually principles were generated from India. Here are the five facts that one must know about Indian ‘Vedas’ : #1. Vedas are not man-made! The word Veda is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Vid’ which means ‘Knowledge’. Vedas are the invincible ancient Indian literature. They are the oldest-ever texts to make implicit and explicit use of mathematics. Vedas are the earliest Indian scriptures. We have four Vedas which when put-together is called ‘Ved- Samhita’. ‘Veda’ means the subject of knowledge or the means of acquiring knowledge. Vedas were knowledge given by the Gods themselves to the Hindu sages by oral Tradition. The knowledge of Vedas originated from the great Lord Brahma to Saptarshis (Sapt -Rishi) - Kashyapa, Atri, Vasistha, Vishvamitra, Gautama Maharishi, Jamadagni and Bharadwaja. These saptarshis were actually seven ‘mind-born’ sons of Lord Brahma. From these rishis to many sages and from them to others, the great Vedic knowledge kept flowing. The knowledge was flowing by an ‘oral tradition’ from one generation to the other. There was no documentation of this knowledge till 1500 BCE. #2. Documentation of Vedas! Maharshi Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana - the legendary author of the great Indian epic of Mahabharata, is the author of Vedas and Puranas as well. He was also known as ‘Ved-Vyasa’ as he actually classified the Vedas. He holds a lot of respect in India so as Indians cherish his birth and his work to document the sacred text on the day of ‘Guru-Purnima’! To add more to the fact, it is important to know that, Shri Vedvyasa started documenting the Vedic Knowledge flowing through oral tradition, which was followed my numerous sages after that. So, learned people, kept recording the same for the future generations. So, Vedas are not authored by just one person, but it is certainly a collective effort. The very first documentation was done by Maharshi Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana during 1500 BCE. Many sages kept documenting it later. There is no particular author of the ‘Vedas’! #3. Classification of Vedas: We have four Vedas which when put-together is called ‘Ved-Samhita’. ‘Samhita’ (Sanskrit: सहं िता) literally means ‘put together’. ‘Ved Samhita’ consists of four Vedas, namely, Rig-Veda, Sama-Veda, Yajur-Veda and Atharva-Veda. As Vedas are classifies in four volumes and hence known as ‘Chaturveda’. Vedas were formed to codify the ideas and practices of Vedic religion and to lay down the basis of classical Hinduism. Each Veda www.vedicmathworld.com 14

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 is associated with a particular aspect of ritual. Rig-Veda deals with wisdom of the verses, whereas, Sama- Veda represents wisdom of the chants and, Yajur-Veda is associated with Wisdom of the sacrificial formulas. All these three vedas are connected and talk about the same concept. Atharva-Veda focuses on a little different genre and enlightens wisdom of the Atharvan priests. The Veda Samhita is the collection of hymns offered to various deities. These hymns basically reflect all forms of knowledge. #4. Structure of Vedas: Each Veda consists of four parts – the Samhitas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas and the Upanishads. The Samhitas are basically collection on hymns or Shlokas. Brahmanas deal with rituals, procedures or religious duties. The Aranyakas serve to the objects of meditation and are associated with theologies representing mysticism and symbolism. The Upanishads form the concluding portion of the Veda and therefore called the ‘Ved’ – ‘Anta’ i.e. ‘Vedanta’. Upanishads are the most refined form of Vedas and discusses the Vedic philosophies, which contains the essence of Vedic teachings. #5. Vedas are scientific! A lot many people confuse the ‘Vedas’ with being just a religious text. They perceive them to be the symbol of Hinduism specifically! The formation or documentation of Vedic scripture was having the roots in Hinduism. But, Vedic scriptures are not having any aim to propagate just a religion but it propagates an idea of leading a better life. Vedic scriptures show the mankind a path to lead a better life! For an example, the entire world is forced to do ‘Namaste’ instead of a handshake during Covid-19 pandemic and the entire world recognized the power of Indian ritual. This was a simple way of greeting by ‘Namaste’ to everyone in Vedic ritual. This way we preserve our energy with us and stop disseminating our energy anywhere else. When we do ‘Namaste’, we establish a spiritual connection with a person by paying a lot of respect to the being, which ultimately creates a positive energy into the environment. Today, the entire world is following the footsteps of India very convincingly. Watch the video about ‘five MUST know facts about Vedas’ by clicking DID YOU KNOW? on the following link: https://youtu.be/ewaWPj13A34 Veda Vyāsa is the legendary author of the Mahabharata, Vedas and Puranas. He is also called Krishna Dvaipāyana. The festival of ‘Guru-Purnima’ is dedicated to him. www.vedicmathworld.com 15

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 SUDOKU TIME! Volume 1, Issue 1 SUDOKU PUZZLE & MUST-KNOW FACTS! PUZZLE #1 The solution to this sudoku puzzle will be featured in the next issue of 'Vedic Math World' in August 2020. Try to solve this puzzle. Email us the photograph of your solution. For more information, read the yellow box given below. 42 RULES TO SOLVE 845 3 46 SUDOKU 41 A Sudoku puzzle consists of 81 cells which are divided into nine columns, rows and regions. The task is now to place the 5 14 numbers from 1 to 9 into the empty cells in such a way that 4 in every row, column and 3×3 region each number appears only once. 84 95 What are the benefits of solving SUDOKU puzzles? DID YOU KNOW? • Improves concentration. • Helps to reduce anxiety and stress. The word Sudoku is a short-form for, • Promotes a healthy mindset. • Helps kids develop their problem-solving skills. ‘Su-ji wa dokushin ni kagiru’ • Promotes a healthy competition. which means, • Improves thinking skills. ‘The numbers must be single’ • Improves memory. • Helps to analyze the relation between the whole and the part. . Submit your Solution for Sudoku#1: [email protected] The first five candidates who submits correct solution of ‘sudoku puzzle’ shall get the chance to secure their name in VMW-Hall of Fame in next ‘Vedic Math World’ edition. Please don’t forget to mention your full name, name of your school, address of your school and your passport sized photo. www.vedicmathworld.com 16

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 DID YOU KNOW? FOCUS THE FACTS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT MENTIONS OF THE GREAT ANCIANT INDIAN MATH MODERN MATH IN ANCIENT INDIAN SCRIPTURES VEDIC MATHEMATICS AND ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS: India has a great heritage of Mathematical knowledge since ‘Vedic Era’, which has emerged from 1200 BCE. The great Indian mathematicians, namely, Aryabhata, Bhaskaracharya, Varahamihira et al made great contributions to the world’s history of mathematics. India gave the gift of ‘ZERO’ to the world, hence the Number System could exist. The first usage of ‘Place Value System’ in ancient Indian scriptures shows the advancement in the field of mathematics since ‘Vedic age’. Apart from that, the concepts like negative numbers, arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry et al were very first introduced by Indian scholars. We all know, the Greek scholar Pythagoras gave the famous theorem about right angle triangles by his name in 572 BCE. But you shall be surprised to know that the same concept was already mentioned in ‘Baudhayana Sutra’ in 800 BCE by the ancient Indian mathematician named Baudhayana. Indian mathematician, Mahavir, was the first in the world to give the binomial theorem formula in Pascal’s triangle in his book named, ‘Ganit Saar Sangrah’. That’s so amazing! In ‘Vedic age’, Indian people could accomplish many modern concepts and complex calculations, they could do it because of the great mathematical skills. If they were good at calculations, without the usage of calculators, that clearly means they had developed a logical system of mathematical calculations where the brain might be extremely activated to do all mathematical operations mentally! Vedic mathematics is basically a system of mathematics, developed by Shankaracharya Shri Bharatikrishna Tirthaji, as the result of studies of Vedas. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Bharatikrishna Tirtha was the Shankaracharya of Govardhana matha in Puri, Odisha, from 1925 through 1960. Vedic Mathematics has 16 aphorisms and 13 secondary aphorisms which forms the base of the Vedic Mathematics. Vedic Mathematics provides tremendous insights into the place-value system of numbers. It is amazing that Vedic Mathematics does not require of cramming of multiplication tables beyond 10 x 10. One can get the products of any two number with the usage of ‘Vedic Sutra’ very easily, swiftly, correctly, and immediately. The Vedic Sutras can be used to evaluate determinants, solve simultaneous linear equations, evaluate logarithms and exponentials. Vedic Mathematics recognises that any algebraic polynomial may be expressed in terms of a positional notation without specifying the base. The same algorithm as applied to www.vedicmathworld.com 17

An e-Magazine by Vedic Math Learning System (VMLS) July 2020 Volume 1, Issue 1 arithmetical operations will easily apply to algebraic problems. And this brings it to the Modern Algebra of Polynomials. Today, children are quite a lot dependent on the calculators. Some learned people even have the opinion, ‘if we already have calculator to calculate, why we must learn the calculations!’. Addressing such an approach, we would like to mention, “Calculating numbers help to grow a child’s brain”. Vedic mathematics is having logical approach. It focuses not only on calculations but it also activates right and left brain at the same time. It grows the logical ability of the child and makes the child think SMART. Today's over- dependence on calculators for even simple arithmetical computations is really not a good practice. The Vedic Sutras of Vedic Math or the Vedic Method of calculations have great pedagogical value and, through their revival, the skills of mental arithmetic would be possible! VEDIC MATH TRICK MULTIPLYING ANY TWO THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS 345 X 231 =? 18 Can you solve the above question in mind? www.vedicmathworld.com

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