Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old prodigy from Nashik, Maharashtra, India, has garnered international acclaim for his exceptional mental calculation abilities. Recognized as a “Human Calculator,” he has set multiple Guinness World Records, including:
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Fastest Mental Addition of 50 Five-Digit Numbers: Achieved in 25.19 seconds on February 29, 2024, during the Italian TV show Lo Show Dei Record.
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Fastest Mental Addition of 100 Four-Digit Numbers: Completed in 30.9 seconds.
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Fastest Mental Addition of 200 Four-Digit Numbers: Finished in 1 minute and 9.68 seconds.
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Fastest Mental Multiplication of Two Five-Digit Numbers: Accomplished in 51.69 seconds.
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Fastest Mental Multiplication of Two Eight-Digit Numbers: Done in 2 minutes and 35.41 seconds.
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Mental Division of a 20-Digit Number by a 10-Digit Number (Set of 10): Completed in 5 minutes and 42 seconds.
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Addition of 50 Five-Digit Numbers: Finished in 18.71 seconds.
Aaryan’s journey into mental mathematics began at the age of six, and by eight, he was already winning medals at international competitions. His dedication involves practicing mental math for five to six hours daily, complemented by Sahaja Yoga meditation to enhance focus and composure.
In addition to his Guinness World Records, Aaryan has achieved significant milestones in mental calculation competitions:
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Mental Calculation World Cup 2022: Won at the age of 12, setting event records in multiplication and square roots.
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Mental Calculation World Cup 2024: Secured victory for the second consecutive time, winning all five categories and setting records in three of them
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Aaryan is also a founding member of the Global Mental Calculators Association (GMCA), an organization dedicated to promoting mental mathematics worldwide.
His exceptional abilities have earned him the admiration of many, with his family describing him as “truly one in a billion.”
