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mother brought me a book called I like to interact with children
Vedic Mathematics. Written by and I keep looking for such
Swami Shri Bharati Krishna Tirtha opportunities. In a way, I have
Ji Maharaj, the book contained institutionalized ‘Exam Warriors’
his 16 sutras which made the and it is my experience that
calculation very easy and fast. most children are scared of
When I read that, the book inspired maths. And so, my effort is to
me and aroused my interest in change this atmosphere of fear
Mathematics. I realised that this around mathematics, which
subject, which is a gift of India, is created without any reason.
our heritage, can be introduced This fear should be removed
to different parts of the world. with the help of small traditional
Therefore, I made it a mission Indian techniques which are not
to spread Vedic Mathematics new to India. Perhaps, among
to every nook and corner of the the global ancient traditions of
world, because mathematics the world, India has tradition of
scares everyone. And what can be mathematics. So, what would you
easier than Vedic Mathematics! advise to the exam warriors, how
should they dispel this fear?
Modi ji - Gaurav ji, for how many
years have you been working in Gaurav - Sir, it is most useful
this field? for students, as fear of exam
has become an issue in every
Gaurav – Sir, I am working on it for
household. Students take tuitions
almost 20 years.
for exams; parents and teachers
Modi ji - And what all do you do get worried. So, Vedic maths
to create awareness, how do you can help overcome all of this.
approach people? Vedic maths is 1500% faster
Gaurav - We visit schools and than general mathematics, and
provide online education. The it brings confidence among
name of our institution is Vedic students and sharpens their
Maths Forum India. Under this, minds. We have also introduced
we teach Vedic Maths round the Yoga with Vedic Maths. With this,
clock through the internet, Sir! students can calculate even with
their closed eyes by using the
Modi ji - Gaurav ji, you know that
method of Vedic mathematics.
Modi ji – The tradition of
meditation also has mathematics
as a primary course.
Gaurav - Right Sir!
Modi ji - Well Gaurav ji, it is nice
to know that you are working in
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