Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old prodigy from Maharashtra, India, has once again demonstrated his extraordinary mental calculation abilities by setting six new Guinness World Records in a single day. Known as the "Human Calculator," Aaryan achieved these remarkable feats during a showcase event in Dubai, impressing audiences worldwide.
His record-breaking performances include:
- Fastest time to mentally add 100 four-digit numbers: 30.9 seconds
- Fastest time to mentally add 200 four-digit numbers: 1 minute and 9.68 seconds
- Fastest time to mentally add 50 five-digit numbers: 18.71 seconds
- Fastest time to divide a 20-digit number by a ten-digit number set of 10: 5 minutes and 42 seconds
- Fastest time to multiply two five-digit numbers set of 10: 51.69 seconds
- Fastest time to multiply two eight-digit numbers set of 10: 2 minutes and 35.41 seconds
These accomplishments add to Aaryan's impressive list of achievements. At the age of 12, he won the 2022 Mental Calculation World Cup, setting event records in multiplication and square roots. He successfully defended his title in 2024, breaking his own records and winning all five categories. Additionally, Aaryan became the youngest winner of the Mind Sports Olympiad Mental Calculation World Championship in 2021.
Aaryan attributes his exceptional skills to daily yoga and meditation practices, which help him maintain focus and calmness. He dedicates five to six hours each day to practicing mental calculations. His father, Nitin Shukla, emphasizes that their family is ordinary and that Aaryan's talents are unique, describing him as a "one in a billion kind of person."
Beyond his personal achievements, Aaryan is a founding member of the Global Mental Calculation Association (GMCA), contributing to the promotion and development of mental calculation skills worldwide.
Aaryan's journey began at the age of six when he discovered his passion for mental mathematics. Over the years, he has honed his skills, representing India in various international competitions and earning multiple accolades. His dedication and passion continue to inspire many, showcasing the incredible potential of the human mind.
Shakuntala Devi, often called the "Human Computer," was an Indian mathematical genius known for her extraordinary ability to perform complex calculations in seconds. Born in 1929, she gained global recognition when she correctly multiplied two 13-digit numbers in just 28 seconds a feat that earned her a place in the Guinness World Records. Beyond her mathematical prowess, she was also an author and wrote extensively on mathematics, puzzles, and even astrology. Her contributions continue to inspire young minds, proving that with passion and practice, the limits of the human brain can be pushed beyond imagination.
Last Updated Feb 21, 2025, 11:17 AM IST