Math-e-Magic

Dear One,

If A,B,C are the points z1,z2,z3 and the angles B and C are each pie- alpha/2 then (z2-z3)^2 = 4(z3-z1)(z1-z2) sin^2 alpha/2

The above equation for me is equivalent to a fatal death blow. As a student I used to dread the mathematics class and the mathematician (teacher). Both were morbidly inscrutable. Numbers and equations gave me headaches that no aspirin could cure.

My math teacher was an avant grade ego basher. My Class 10th. math teacher especially was one such prodigy. He got supreme pleasure to catch hold of me and parade me and my ridiculous mathematical knowledge in front of the whole class just for fun. Those were the days of sheer humiliation and contempt at my own inability to understand numbers and a holy disgust towards my sadistic math teachers.

Much later in life I came across Vedic Mathematics. An ancient system of solving complex mathematical problems using simple vedic solutions. It didn't catapult my interest greatly due to my avowed aversion for math. But then I decided to give it a shot and what came out of it was wondrous math-e-magic. Numbers revealed their secret language in the most simplest ways. Numbers like any other language has a system of understanding. Once you understand the basics, it opens up a Pandora's box to explore and experiment.

By the way, I do not claim to be least proficient in this ancient system or of any other modern mathematics. I still remain the same nerd who has a love-hate relationship with numbers, but yes, I am no longer afraid of them. Instead, I have gained some fascinating insights into their mysterious world beyond words. The domain of numbers have finally earned my long lost respect.

Primarily, there are 16 sutras or principles in the tradition of vedic mathematics. Each sutra is unique to it's application. The ancient Indian mathematicians, I guess, were a tolerable lot. They made math fun and easy to learn unlike present day math teachers who take special pride in number bashing their poor students .

 Jokes apart, this system is mind boggling in it's nature and application. You have to try it to know it's potential. To understand and experience the computing power of this ancient system, you can visit the following website for a free e-book http://vedic-maths-ebook.com/

Peace in yourself; Peace in the world.