Why Vedic Maths Was Kept Hidden for Centuries – Revealed! 😲

Hey everyone! 👋 I’m Ashwani Sharma, the director of Mission Abacus Pvt. Ltd. in Jaipur. I love sharing fun ways to learn math that make life easier. Today, I want to talk about something super interesting: Vedic Maths. Have you ever wondered why this amazing math system stayed hidden for so long? Well, I’m going to reveal the secrets right here! We’ll look at its history, why it was kept under wraps, and how it can help you today. Let’s dive in! 🚀

If you’re new to this, Vedic Maths is a simple way to do math fast using old Indian tricks. It uses easy rules to solve problems quickly, like adding big numbers or finding squares in seconds. But why was it hidden for centuries? That’s the big question. Stick around, and I’ll explain everything in simple words. No hard stuff here – just fun facts and tips! 😊

What is Vedic Maths? Let’s Break It Down Easy 📚

Vedic Maths comes from old Indian books called the Vedas. These are like ancient guides full of knowledge. The word “Vedic” means from the Vedas. This math system has 16 main rules, called sutras, and 13 extra ones. Each rule is a short phrase that tells you how to do math in a smart way.

For example, one rule helps you multiply numbers close to 100 super fast. Imagine you need to do 98 times 97. Instead of long steps, Vedic Maths shows a quick trick. You take how much each is below 100 (2 for 98, 3 for 97), add them (5), and subtract from cross multiples. Wait, I’ll show examples later!

The best part? It’s all about doing math in your head. No need for calculators or paper all the time. Kids and adults love it because it makes math feel like a game. 🎮 In schools, we learn slow ways, but Vedic Maths speeds things up. It covers adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and even harder things like squares and roots.

Why do I care so much? At Mission Abacus, we teach tools like abacus that also make math fun and fast. Vedic Maths fits right in! If you want to try free training, check our playlists. But first, let’s go back in time to see where it all started. 🕰️

The Long History of Vedic Maths: From Ancient Times to Now 🏛️

Vedic Maths goes back thousands of years. The Vedas were written around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE in India. That’s over 3,000 years ago! People back then used math for building temples, tracking stars, and daily life. But Vedic Maths as we know it today was put together much later.

In the early 1900s, a wise man named Bharati Krishna Tirthaji found these rules hidden in the Vedas. He was a monk and a math lover. He spent years studying alone in forests, reading old texts. In 1911 to 1918, he said he discovered 16 sutras that make math easy. He wrote a book called “Vedic Mathematics” in 1965, after he passed away.

But wait, was it really in the Vedas? Some people say yes, it’s ancient wisdom. Others think Tirthaji made up the rules based on old ideas. The Vedas have poems and stories, not direct math books. So, the sutras might be ways to understand hidden math in those texts.

Over time, India faced many changes. Invaders came, like the Mughals and then the British. They brought their own ways and sometimes pushed down local knowledge. During British rule from 1858 to 1947, schools taught Western math. Indian systems like Vedic Maths were not shared widely. It stayed with a few teachers and families.

After India got free in 1947, people started looking back at old knowledge. Tirthaji’s book became popular. Now, it’s taught in some schools and online. In places like the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, people are learning it too. Why? Because it’s fast and fun! 🌍

I remember when I first learned about it. As a kid in Jaipur, math was boring. But Vedic tricks changed that. At Mission Abacus, we mix it with abacus training to help kids shine. Want to see? Visit our English site: ⭐ Mission Abacus (English Website) 👉 https://missionabacus.com

Why Was Vedic Maths Kept Hidden? The Big Reveal! 🔍

Okay, here’s the exciting part! Why hide such a powerful tool for centuries? I’ve dug into this, and there are a few main reasons. Let’s reveal them one by one. 🤫

First, it was part of an oral tradition. In ancient India, knowledge was passed from teacher to student by mouth, not books. This is called guru-shishya parampara. Teachers shared secrets only with trusted students. Why? To keep it pure and safe from misuse. If everyone knew, maybe it would change or get lost. So, Vedic Maths stayed in small groups of scholars for years.

Second, invasions played a role. India had many rulers from outside. Around 1000 CE, Muslim invaders came. They brought great math like algebra, but local systems got less attention. Temples and libraries were damaged, hiding old texts. Then, British colonizers wanted to control education. They said Indian knowledge was old-fashioned. They set up schools teaching only their math. Vedic ways were called “superstition” and pushed aside. 😔

Third, it was esoteric knowledge. That means secret for special people. The Vedas are holy books. Math in them was linked to rituals and stars. Only priests or wise men studied deep. Normal people used basic math for trade. The advanced tricks were kept hidden to maintain power or mystery.

Fourth, no printing back then. Before 1450 CE, books were hand-written. Hard to copy and share. The Vedas were memorized in chants. If a group died out, knowledge could vanish. Tirthaji said he found sutras in a hidden part of the Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas. He claimed it was in an appendix no one noticed. Was it really there? Some experts say no, it’s his invention. But others believe the Vedas hold all knowledge, waiting to be found.

Reveal time: The real “hiding” was because of time and change. As the world moved to new math, old ways faded. Colonial powers wanted to make India depend on them. By keeping Vedic Maths secret, it survived in whispers. Now, in 2025, we’re bringing it back! 💥

Think about it: In English-speaking countries like the USA or UK, kids struggle with math tests. Vedic Maths could help them score high without stress. No wonder it’s going viral online. Share this if you agree! 📈

But is it all true? There’s debate. Some say Tirthaji made it up, not from Vedas. His book has modern ideas like decimals, not in old times. Critics call it “pseudo-math.” But even if not fully ancient, the tricks work! At Mission Abacus, we focus on results. It helps kids learn fast, no matter the origin.

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How Bharati Krishna Tirthaji Revealed the Secrets 🌟

Bharati Krishna Tirthaji was born in 1884 in India. He was smart from young age, topping exams in Sanskrit, math, and more. He became a monk, or Shankaracharya, leading spiritual groups.

In 1911, he went to forests for deep thinking. For eight years, he studied Vedas alone. He said the sutras came to him like a vision. Each sutra is a Sanskrit word with math meaning.

He started teaching in 1950s, showing tricks to crowds. People were amazed! He planned 16 books, but only one was finished. It got published in 1965.

Thanks to him, Vedic Maths spread. Books, classes, and apps now teach it worldwide. In countries like Australia and Canada, parents use it for homeschooling. It’s simple and effective.

Tirthaji revealed it to show India’s great past. He wanted to boost pride after colonial times. Today, it’s a tool for everyone. 🙌

The 16 Sutras: Simple Explanations and Examples 🧮

Now, let’s get to the fun part! I’ll explain some key sutras with easy examples. Remember, use simple steps. We’ll cover 10 main ones to keep it light. Each has emojis for fun!

1. Ekādhikena Pūrvena (One more than the one before) 😎 This is for multiplying numbers ending in 5 or squaring them. Example: Square of 25. Take 2 (before 5), add 1 to make 3. Multiply 2 x 3 = 6. Add 25 at end: 625. Fast! Another: 35^2. 3+1=4, 3×4=12, add 25: 1225. Try it!
2. Nikhilam Navataścaramam Daśatah (All from 9 and last from 10) 🔢 For multiplying near 100. Example: 98 x 97. Both below 100 by 2 and 3. Cross subtract: 98-3=95 or 97-2=95. Multiply 2×3=6. So, 9506. Wrong? Wait, it’s 9506? Let me check: 98×97=9506. Yes!
3. Ūrdhva-Tiryagbhyām (Vertically and crosswise) ↕️ Great for any multiply. Example: 21 x 23. Cross: 2×3=6, 1×2=2, add 8. Vertical: 2×2=4 (tens), 1×3=3 (units). Wait, steps: Units 1×3=3, cross (1×2 + 2×3)=2+6=8, tens 2×2=4. So 483. Easy!
4. Parāvartya Yojayet (Transpose and adjust) 🔄 For dividing by numbers near 10. Example: 123 / 9. 9 is 10-1. Adjust and subtract. But simple: Use for big divisions.
5. Śūnyaṃ Sāmyasamuccaye (When sum is same then zero) 0️⃣ For equations. Example: If (x+7)/(x+8) = (7x+1)/(8x+1), since sums same, answer is 1 or something. But for kids, use in fractions.
6. Anurūpyeṇa (Proportionately) 📏 Adjust ratios. Example: Multiply by 5? Just half and add zero. 24×5=120.
7. Saṅkalana-vyavakalanābhyām (By addition and subtraction) ➕➖ Example: 1000 – 357 = 643. Subtract each from 9 except last from 10: 9-3=6, 9-5=4, 10-7=3.
8. Pūraṇāapūraṇābhyām (By completion or non-completion) 🔄 Fill to base. Similar to Nikhilam.
9. Calana-Kalanābhyām (Differences and similarities) ⚖️ For calculus basics, but simple: Find patterns in series.
10. Yāvadūnam (Whatever the extent of its deficiency) 📉 Square near base. Example: 98^2. Deficiency 2. 100-2=98, subtract 2 more: 96, square 2=4, so 9604.

I could go on with all 16, but you get it! Practice these, and math becomes play. For more, watch our free videos. ⭐ Free Abacus Training Playlist – English 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIcl-OTmCz4Iqe6sS07z1hTofkwQkY9Cz

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These sutras make complex problems simple. For example, cube roots or algebra – all fast. In English countries, teachers use them for SAT or GCSE prep. Kids love the speed! 🚀

Let’s do more examples. Take multiplying 999 x 456. Using Nikhilam: Base 1000. Deficiency 1 for 999, none for 456? Wait, adjust. 999=1000-1, so 456 -1 =455, then 455000 + (1000-456? Wait, better: 999×456 = 456000 – 456 = 455544. See? Subtract the number itself.

Another: Divide 12345 by 88. Use Paravartya. 88 is 100-12. But steps take time, but it’s quicker than long division.

I teach these at Mission Abacus. We combine with abacus for double speed. Imagine solving 10-digit adds in head! 😲

The Amazing Benefits of Vedic Maths Today 🌈

Why learn Vedic Maths now? First, it saves time. In exams or work, quick math wins. Second, builds brain power. Mental calc improves memory and focus. Third, reduces fear. Many hate math, but this makes it fun.

For kids, it boosts scores. Parents in UK or US say their children love school more. For adults, useful in jobs like finance or engineering.

It’s free to start! No tools needed, just your mind. In our fast world, this ancient secret helps. Plus, it’s cultural – connects to India’s past.

But remember, it’s not magic. Practice is key. Start small, like squares.

How Vedic Maths Links to Abacus Training 🔗

At Mission Abacus, we love Vedic Maths because it’s like abacus – both ancient, both fast. Abacus uses beads for calc, Vedic uses mind tricks. Together, unbeatable!

We teach both in Jaipur and online. Kids learn to add 10 numbers in seconds. Want to join? Check our sites.

Final Thoughts: Time to Try Vedic Maths! 🎉

So, Vedic Maths was hidden due to tradition, invasions, and time. But now revealed, it’s for all! Share this post, try a sutra today. Let’s make math viral worldwide. 🌎

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