# Vedic Mathematics

**Type:** Concept  
**Domain:** indian-mathematics  
**Codex URL:** /mathematics/indian-mathematics/vedic-mathematics/  
**Entry status:** Live — v1.0 (2026-07-09)

## 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.

## Sources
- [Tier 1] Plofker, K. (2009). Mathematics in India. Princeton University Press.
- [Tier 1] Datta, B. and Singh, A.N. (1935). History of Hindu Mathematics.
- [Tier 2] Dani, S.G. (2010). Vedic mathematics: Fact and myth. Current Science, 99(11).
- [Tier 3] Tirthaji, B.K. (1965). Vedic Mathematics. Motilal Banarsidass.

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*Mathematics Codex entry v1.0 — added 2026-07-09 — thecodex.expert/mathematics/*