Monday, 19 July, 2010 - 15:54
Volunteers of Hindu Council of New Zealand bring an opportunity for New Zealand public to learn about Vedic Mathematics online.
The techniques of Vedic mathematics developed in ancient India were
used in different fields such as construction of temples, astronomical
calculations, medicine and science. It provides many quick and ready
methods for multiplication, division, complex numbers, squaring,
cubing, square and cube roots, recurring decimals and auxiliary
fractions. Hindu mathematical system is known for being the first
decimal number system that introduced the number shoonya (zero), hence
forming the foundation of all the modern arithmetic and many other
mathematical branches.
Vedic mathematics is easy to use and understand as compared to
conventional teaching of mathematics in schools, and creates interest
in children to solve mathematical problems in a fun and intuitive way.
In New Zealand, the Hindu Council of New Zealand has promoted Vedic
mathematics for over ten years. Mr Satya Duggal, a retired mathematics
teacher from Te Awamutu, promoted this science during youth development
camps. Mr Ravi Kumar, an engineer and an expert in Vedic Mathematics
from India presented seminars at various places in New Zealand. A
seminar "Vedic Mathematics - a forgotten science" was popular at the
Rotorua branch of Royal Society of New Zealand in 2002.
Now volunteers of Hindu Council of New Zealand, Usha and Venkat
Koppaka, have taken a giant step forward. They are organising a
web-based live audio-visual session on Vedic Mathematics on 31 July and
1 August 2010 (12.30 pm to 2.00 pm) with Mr Sai Kiran, a well known
author and speaker, who has trained over 50,000 students so far.
Learn about Vedic Mathematics by registering at http://www.e-gurukul.net
"In modern times, Internet has made entire world a global village.
Anyone from any part of the world can learn and gain insights from the
comfort of their homes" said Mrs Usha Koppaka.
"Only pre-requisite is an internet connection with speaker and zeal
to learn this practical scientific knowledge of ancient India" said Mr
Venkat Koppaka.
E-Gurukul.net, an online platform, is an endeavour to disseminate
the practical knowledge and wisdom gifted by the great scientists,
mathematicians, philosophers and sages of ancient India. It brings
online courses in art, science, and holistic living. Of special note
are courses for children conducted by experts. The sessions are free;
all are welcome to participate.