Basic & Advance Vedic Mathematics: Consists of 16 Sutras (Formulae) and 13 Sub-Sutras (Sub-Formulae) and Higher Mathematics.

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Vedic Mathematics is the collective name given to a set of sixteen mathematical formulae discovered by the Indian monk Bharati Krishna Tirtha. Each formula. deals with different branch of Mathematics. These sixteen formulae can be used to solve problems ranging from arithmetic to algebra to geometry to conics to calculus. The formulae are complete by themselves and applicable to virtually any kind of mathematical problems. Complex mathematical questions which otherwise take numerous steps to solve can be solved with the help of a few steps and in some cases without any intermediate steps at all! And these systems are so simple that even people with an average knowledge of mathematics can easily understand them. Once the formula (which is called 'sutra' in Vedic Mathematics) is learnt, it can be applied to a certain category of problems, such as multiplication, division, fractions, and so on. The founder of Vedic Mathematics, Swami Bharati Krishna Tirtha was born in 1884. He was an exception ally brilliant student right from childhood and used to spend in studying the different spiritual sciences and Vedantic philosophy. He used to go to the nearby forests and practice various forms of meditation and ponder deeply on these subjects. The formulae (sutras) of Vedic Mathematics were discovered by him in the same manner, viz. through deep intuitive meditation. It is important to note that the word 'Vedic' is used as an adjective in connection with the Vedas.

We all know that there are four Vedas: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda. Each of these deals with a specific set of subjects. Out of these Vedas, the 'Atharvaveda' dealt with subjects of architecture, engineering and general mathematics. However, according to historians, what we generally call Vedic Mathematics in parlance with the findings of Swamiji is not mentioned anywhere in the Vedas, not even the Atharvaveda which deals with mathematical subjects. Then, the obvious question arises: Why is the word Vedic used to describe this discovery when it has no direct relation with the Vedas?

In 1957, Bharati Krishna Tirtha wrote an introductory volume to the sixteen sutras. He planned to write further volumes but he subsequently developed cataract in both eyes and his failing health did not allow him to fulfill his plans. As time passed his health continued to deteriorate, and in 1960 he achieved 'mahasamadhi'.

The "Vedic Mathematics" is called so because of its origin from Vedas. To be more specific, it has originated from "Atharva Vedas the fourth Veda. "Atharva Veda" deals with the branches like Engineering, Mathematics, sculpture, Medicine, and all other sciences with which we are today aware of. The Sanskrit word Veda is derived from the root Vid, meaning to know without limit. The word Veda covers all Veda-Sakhas known to humanity. The Veda is a repository of all knowledge, fathomless, ever revealing as it is delved deeper. Vedic Mathematics introduces the wonderful applications to Arithmetical computations (Which are included in the Class-6, Class-7 and Class-8), theory of numbers, compound multiplications, algebraic operations, factorisations, simple quadratic and higher order equations, simultaneous quadratic equations, partial fractions, calculus, squaring, cubing, square root, cube root and coordinate geometry etc.

In Vedic maths System a manual approach is preferred. The simplicity of Vedic Mathematics encourages most calculations to be carried out without the use of paper and pen. Methods like Shudh Method is applicable in statistics. This mental approach sharpens the mind, improves memory and concentration and also encourages innovation. It will be helpful in long run if we start implementing vedic Maths from Class 6 Maths.

Once the mind of the student develops an understanding of system of mental mathematics it begins to work more closely with the numbers and become more creative. The students understand the numbers better. Vedic Mathematics is very flexible and creative and appeals to all group of people. It is very easy to understand and practice.