16 Sutras of Vedic Maths - Swiflearn
- Priyanshu Rawat
- Aug 20, 2021
- 2 min read
Mathematics is one of the only subjects that we learn at a very young age and goes for life. In this cut-throat competition and with the involvement of technology there was never time to learn the ancient art of learning mathematics and do speedy and accurate calculations. It’s an important skill that anyone wishes to have and which is why Vedic mathematics is gaining popularity these days. The term “Vedic” comes from a Sanskrit word called “Veda” which refers to “knowledge”.

Vedic mathematics was discovered by Indian mathematician Jagadguru Shri Bharathi Krishna Tirthaji in the period between A.D 1911 and 1918 and was also published in his findings in a Vedic Mathematics book by Tirthaji Maharaj.
Using regular steps to solve mathematical problems can be sometimes time-consuming and becomes complex however using Vedic’s Mathematics General Techniques( applicable on all sets of given data) and specific techniques the numerical calculations can be done very fast. We through this article would like to share some knowledge on 16 ancient Sutras of Mathematics that can help you become the master of quick and accurate calculations.
• EKADHIKENA PURVENA
(Corollary: Anurupyena)
Meaning: By one more than the previous one
• Nikhilam Navatashcaramam Dashatah
(Corollary: Sisyate Sesasamjnah)
Meaning: All from 9 and the last from 10
• Urdhva-Tiryagbyham
(Corollary: Adyamadyenantyamantyena)
Meaning: Vertically and crosswise
• Paraavartya Yojayet
(Corollary: Kevalaih Saptakam Gunyat)
Meaning: Transpose and adjust
• Shunyam Saamyasamuccaye
(Corollary: Vestanam)
Meaning: When the sum is the same that sum is zero
• (Anurupye) Shunyamanyat
(Corollary: Yavadunam Tavadunam)
Meaning: If one is in ratio, the other is zero
• Sankalana-vyavakalanabhyam
(Corollary: Yavadunam Tavadunikritya Varga Yojayet)
Meaning: By addition and by subtraction
• Puranapuranabyham
(Corollary: Antyayordashake’pi)
Meaning: By the completion or non-completion
• Chalana-Kalanabyham
(Corollary: Antyayoreva)
Meaning: Differences and Similarities
• Yaavadunam
(Corollary: Samuccayagunitah)
Meaning: Whatever the extent of its deficiency
• Vyashtisamanstih
(Corollary: Lopanasthapanabhyam)
Meaning: Part and Whole
• Shesanyankena Charamena
(Corollary: Vilokanam)
Meaning: The remainders by the last digit
• Sopaantyadvayamantyam
(Corollary: Gunitasamuccayah Samuccayagunitah)
Meaning: The ultimate and twice the penultimate
• Ekanyunena Purvena
(Corollary: Dhvajanka)
Meaning: By one less than the previous one
• Gunitasamuchyah
(Corollary: Dwandwa Yoga)
Meaning: The product of the sum is equal to the sum of the product
• Gunakasamuchyah
(Corollary: Adyam Antyam Madhyam)
Meaning: The factors of the sum is equal to the sum of the factors.
NAME OF 13 SUB-SUTRAS
• Anurupyena
• Sisyate Sesasamjnah
• Adyamadyenantya-Mantyena
• Kevalaih Saptakam Gunyat
• Vestanam
• Yavadunam Tavadunam
• Yavadunam Tavadunikrtya varganca Yojayet
• Antyayordasake’pi
• Antyayoreva
• Samuccayagunitah
• Lopanasthapanabhyam
• Vilokanam
• Gunitasamuccayah: Samuccayagunitaj
Also read: 7 Ways To Make Maths Relevant For Kids
These are the 16 Vedic sutras of Mathematics and now let’s go ahead and explain why it’s important to learn the art of Vedic Sutras
– Easy Way to Learn
– Enhance a child’s logical thinking
– Improves a child’s confidence
– More Systematic way of learning
– Improves performance for competitive exam aspirants
– Time Saviour in examinations
– Eliminates Dependency
– Enhancing the level of creativity to find a solution to the problems
– No more Finger Countings
– Develop the right thinking to find a solution to the problems
– Increased Logical Reasoning
– Reduces burden on the students
– More systematic way of learning
– Helps in Cross-Checking
Besides all the above benefits it has all been proven that Vedic mathematics is 1700% times much faster in terms of solving mathematical sums which makes it the world’s fastest.
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