Meet Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old math prodigy who has shattered six global records in mental math with his incredible abilities. From adding large numbers to dividing complex calculations, Shukla’s feats have left the world in awe.
Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old from Maharashtra, India, has been making waves with his incredible mental math abilities. Nicknamed the ‘Human Calculator‘ by Guinness World Records, Shukla has broken six world records in a single day.
Shukla’s Journey to Becoming a Mental Math Prodigy
Mental math prodigies possess an extraordinary ability to perform complex mathematical calculations in their minds.
Studies suggest that these individuals have a larger-than-average hippocampus, which enables them to process and store vast amounts of numerical information.
Research has identified several characteristics common among mental math prodigies, including exceptional working memory, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize patterns.
These skills allow them to perform calculations with incredible speed and accuracy, often rivaling electronic calculators.
Aaryan Shukla first set a Guinness World Record about a year ago when he mentally added 50 five-digit numbers in just 25.19 seconds. This achievement caught the attention of Guinness World Records, and he was invited to Dubai to attempt more records.
Established in 1954, Guinness World Records is a global authority on record-breaking achievements.
The organization verifies and publishes records across various categories, including human endeavors, natural world phenomena, and incredible feats of skill.
With over 40,000 active records, Guinness World Records provides a platform for individuals to showcase their talents and push the boundaries of what's possible.
Each year, millions of people attempt to break existing records or set new ones, inspiring others with their achievements.
Shattering Six World Records in One Day
On this day, Shukla broke six world records:
- Fastest time to mentally add 100 four-digit numbers (30.9 seconds)
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Fastest time to mentally add 200 four-digit numbers (1 minute, 9.68 seconds)
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Fastest time to mentally add 50 five-digit numbers (18.71 seconds)
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Fastest time to mentally divide a 20-digit number by a ten-digit number (5 minutes, 42 seconds)
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Fastest time to mentally multiply two five-digit numbers (51.69 seconds)
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Fastest time to mentally multiply two eight-digit numbers (2 minutes, 35.41 seconds)
Shukla’s Secret to Success
When asked about his incredible abilities, Shukla revealed that he practices math for five to six hours a day to keep his mind sharp for competitions. His dedication and hard work have clearly paid off.
Aaryan Shukla: A One in a Billion Kind of Person
Shukla’s father attributes his son’s exceptional abilities to something innate, saying, ‘We are a normal family. Aaryan is a one in a billion kind of person, but I don’t think that we are a family of mental calculators.‘
