VAC 1: VEDIC MATHEMATICS - I

Credits

02

Lecture

01

Tutorial

0

Practical/Practice

01

Eligibility criteria

Pass in Class 12th

Pre-requisite of the course

NIL

The Learning Objectives of the course are:

  • Foster love for maths and remove its fear through Vedic Mathematics
  • Enhance computation skills in students through Vedic Mathematics
  • Develop logical and analytical thinking
  • Promote joyful learning of mathematics
  • Discuss the rich heritage of mathematical temper of Ancient India

The Learning Outcomes of the course are

  • Overcome the fear of maths
  • Improved critical thinking
  • Familiarity with the mathematical underpinnings and techniques
  • Ability to do basic maths faster and with ease.
  • Appreciate the Mathematical advancements of Ancient India.

16132 Students

UNIT- I Vedic Maths- High Speed Addition and Subtraction Sessions/Lectures (5 Weeks)

  • Vedic Maths: History of Vedic Maths and its Features
  • Vedic Maths formulae: Sutras and Upsutras
  • Addition in Vedic Maths: Without carrying, Dot Method
  • Subtraction in Vedic Maths: Nikhilam Navatashcaramam Dashatah
    (All from 9 last from 10)
  • Fraction -Addition and Subtraction

UNIT- II Vedic Maths- Miracle Multiplication and Excellent Division (4 Weeks)

  • Multiplication in Vedic Maths: Base Method (any two numbers upto three digits)
  • Multiplication by Urdhva Tiryak Sutra
  • Miracle multiplication: Any three-digit number by series of l's and 9's
  • Division by Urdhva Tiryak Sutra (Vinculum method)

UNIT- III Vedic Maths-Lightening Squares and Rapid Cubes (3 Weeks)

  • Squares of any two-digit numbers: Base method
  • Square of numbers ending in 5: Ekadhikena Purvena Sutra
  • Easy square roots: Dwandwa Yoga (duplex) Sutra
  • Square root of 2: Baudhayana Shulbasutra
  • Cubing: Yavadunam Sutra

UNIT- IV Vedic Maths-Enlighten Algebra and Geometry (3 Weeks)

  • Factoring Quadratic equation: Anurupyena, Adyamadyenantyamanty Sutra
  • Concept of Baudhayana (Pythagoras) Theorem
  • Circling a square: Baudhayana Shulbasutra
  • Concept of pi: Baudhayana Shulbasutra
  • Concept angle (8) 0o, 300, 450, 600 and 900: Baudhayana number

5525 Students

Unit I: Contribution of Indian Mathematicians Sessions/Lectures (3 Weeks)

  • Varahmihir
  • Brahmagupta
  • Srinivasa Ramanujan
  • Neelkanth Somayya
  • Bharti Krishna Tirtha

UNIT- II Easy Solution of linear equations (4 Weeks)

  • Introduction of simple equation
  • Solutions of simple equations
  • Solutions of linear equations in two variables
  • Practical application of linear equations in two variables

UNIT- III High Speed Matrix Algebra (4 Weeks)

  • Introduction and history of Matrices and Determinants
  • Matrices and Determinants of third order
  • Inverse of Matrices

UNIT- IV Vedic Geometry (4 Weeks)

  • Different forms of straight lines
  • The Triangle
  • The Cyclic Quadrilateral, Squares, and the Circle
  • Geometrical constructions (such as Altars)
  • Transformation of simple shapes
  • Kalpa Sutras-Srautha Sutras and Sulbha Sutras

661 Students

Unit I: Contribution of Indian Mathematicians- Trigonometry (3 Weeks)

  • Baudhayana
  • Apastamba
  • Aryabhata I,II
  • Bhaskara I,Ii
  • Lilavati

UNIT- II Trigonometric Ratios (4 Weeks)

  • Introduction of Trigonometric ratios
  • Trigonometric Identities
  • BN of Complementary angles
  • BN of sum and difference() of an angle

UNIT- III Real-life Applications of Trigonometry (3 Weeks)

  • Application Trigonometry-Height and Distance
  • Inverse Trigonometric Function

UNIT- IV Vedic Geometry (5 Weeks)

  • Angle between two lines
  • Perpendicular distance from point to line
  • Baudhayan Geometry
  • Jyothishya Shastram-Introduction of Astronomy, Astrology & Time Computation
  • Shilpa Shastram- Introduction of temple architecture and constructions

371 Students

Unit I: Contribution of Indian Mathematicians (3 Weeks)

  • Pingala
  • Mahavira
  • Narayan Pandit
  • Jyesthadeva
  • Parmeshvaran
  • Madhavan

UNIT- II Wonder World of India Mathematics- Meru Prastar (4 Weeks)

  • Pingal's binary number system
  • Different types of Meru Prastar(including Pascal Triangle)
  • Applications of Meru Prastar

UNIT- III Lightening Complex numbers (4 Weeks)

  • Introduction to Complex number
  • Baudhayan form of Complex
  • Addition & Subtraction of Complex number
  • Multiplication of Complex numbers

UNIT- III Enlighten Calculus (4 Weeks)

  • Introduction to differentiation
  • Application of derivatives
  • Introduction to Integration
  • Application of Integrations

The students are expected to demonstrate the application of Vedic Maths: Sutra and Upsutra

  • Conduct workshops under the supervision of the course teacher to spread awareness on the utility of Vedic Mathematics.
  • Students are required to visit nearby retail shops/local vendors to purchase stationery/vegetables/bread and butter and use tricks of Vedic maths of addition and subtraction to calculate the amount to pay and receive the difference.
  • Students may share their experience with the class teacher in the form of audiovideo presentations of 15 minutes.
  • If required, students can share their experiences in the form of a Project Report.
  • Any other Practical/Practice as decided from time to time

  • The Essential of Vedic Mathematics, Rajesh Kumar Thakur, Rupa Publications, New Delhi 2019.
  • Vedic Mathematics Made Easy, Dahaval Bathia, Jaico Publishing, New Delhi 2011
  • Vedic Mathematics: Sixteen Simple Mathematical formulae from the Vedas, Jagadguru Swami Sri Bharati Krishna Trithaji, Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi 2015.
  • Learn Vedic Speed Mathematics Systematically, Chaitnaya A. Patil 2018.

  • A Modern Introduction to Ancient Indian Mathematics, T S Bhanumurthy, Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi.
  • Enjoy Vedic Mathematics, S M Chauthaiwale, R Kollaru, The Art of Living, Bangalore
  • Magical World of Mathematics, VG Unkalkar, Vandana publishers, Bangalore.

Examination scheme and mode: Subject to directions from the Examination Branch/University of Delhi from time to time