For Aaryan Shukla, numbers are more than just
figures—they are a way of life. This 14-year-old mathematical prodigy has
recently taken the world by storm by setting six Guinness World Records in
Dubai, proving his extraordinary ability to perform complex calculations at
lightning speed.
Aaryan, a ninth-grade student at Delhi Public
School in Nashik, India, has been honing his skills since the age of six.
Dedicating two to three hours daily to mental math practice, he has secured
victories in some of the most prestigious global competitions. He is a two-time
champion of the Mental Calculation World Cup (MCWC) and has now
accumulated six Guinness World Records to his name.
Breaking Records
in Dubai
In his latest achievement, Aaryan demonstrated
his unmatched numerical skills by setting six world records:
- Fastest time to mentally add 100
four-digit numbers –
30.9 seconds
- Fastest time to mentally add 200
four-digit numbers – 1
minute 9.68 seconds
- Fastest time to mentally add 50
five-digit numbers –
18.71 seconds
- Fastest time to mentally divide a
20-digit number by a 10-digit number (set of 10) – 5 minutes 42 seconds
- Fastest time to mentally multiply two
five-digit numbers (set of 10) – 51.69 seconds
- Fastest time to mentally multiply two
eight-digit numbers (set of 10) – 2 minutes 35.41 seconds
A Passion
for Numbers
Aaryan's love for mathematics has taken him to
international competitions, where he has competed against participants of all
ages. His journey to success began in 2022 when he won multiple medals at the
Turkey Championship. Over the years, he has claimed titles at the Mind
Sports Olympiad and the World Mental Calculation Championship,
proving his dominance in the field.
He attributes his abilities to rigorous
practice and advanced mental techniques, such as visualization, pattern
recognition, and the abacus method. According to him, numbers appear as
flashes in his mind, allowing him to process calculations almost instantly.
Balancing
Training and Life
Despite his exceptional speed in mental math,
Aaryan remains grounded. He balances his intense training with yoga,
meditation, reading, and playing cricket. He emphasizes the importance of
consistency and focus, acknowledging that even a momentary lapse in
concentration can affect performance.
Supported by his parents, Aaryan dreams of
promoting mental calculation skills worldwide. He aspires to inspire young
minds to explore the wonders of mathematics and is considering a future career
in mathematics or aerospace engineering.
“I want to show people the fun in numbers,”
says Aaryan, hoping to motivate others to take on the challenge of mental math.
Last Updated At: 2025-03-29 00:34:40