{
  "id": "vedic-mathematics",
  "domain": "indian-mathematics",
  "type": "Concept",
  "title": "Vedic Mathematics",
  "slug": "vedic-mathematics",
  "url": "/mathematics/indian-mathematics/vedic-mathematics/",
  "summary": "Myth-aware entry: Tirthaji's 1965 system is a modern invention, not recovered from ancient Vedas (no scholarly support). Genuine Vedic-period mathematics is in the Sulbasutras (c.800-200 BCE) — real and historically significant.",
  "added_to_codex": "2026-07-09",
  "last_verified": "2026-07-09",
  "sources": [
    {
      "tier": 1,
      "citation": "Plofker, K. (2009). Mathematics in India. Princeton University Press."
    },
    {
      "tier": 1,
      "citation": "Datta, B. and Singh, A.N. (1935). History of Hindu Mathematics."
    },
    {
      "tier": 2,
      "citation": "Dani, S.G. (2010). Vedic mathematics: Fact and myth. Current Science, 99(11)."
    },
    {
      "tier": 3,
      "citation": "Tirthaji, B.K. (1965). Vedic Mathematics. Motilal Banarsidass."
    }
  ],
  "entry_status": "live",
  "reading_levels_available": [
    "curious",
    "exploring",
    "deep_dive"
  ],
  "completeness": 1.0,
  "codex_version": "2.5"
}