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National Mathematics Day – Know about the Man who knew INFINITY!

Team StoryWeavers|December 22, 2018, 06:08 IST| 162

This goes back to the year 1919, when two world renowned mathematicians met to debate a rather odd topic. Believe it or not, the debate was about a taxi number – 1729  and its importance!

While one, (the famous mathematician G.H. Hardy) argued that the number 1729 was a boring, ordinary number with nothing special to it, the other mathematician proved him wrong.

He stated that, “It is a magic number which can do wonders! That’s because, the number 1729 is the only smallest number expressible as the sum of two positive cubes in two different ways.”

That great Mozart of Mathematics was Srinivasa Ramanujan, who also introduced to the world the value of Infinity. Did you know, after Ramanujan demonstrated the wonder of the number 1729, it got recognised as The Ramanujan Number!

Through that incident, Ramanujan not only gave the world a magic number but also taught us that  incredible things can happen if we’re truly passionate about what we do!

This National Mathematics Day, as we celebrate the 131st birth year of Srinivasa Ramanujan, FRS (Fellowship of the Royal Society), let’s look at some important life lessons we can learn from this Mathematical genius:

Power of ‘Self-Learning’

Ramanujan always knew that he loved Mathematics! In fact, he was a self-taught mathematician because of limited access to quality education and resources. He loved the world of numbers so much, that at the age of 12, he had already conquered the world of Trigonometry by discovering his own theorems.

There is no alternative to hard work & determination!

Ramanujan led a difficult life where he was constantly battling financial and health struggles. Limited financial resources barely allowed his father to sufficiently provide for his family members or let Ramanujan complete his education. Despite that, he obtained his PhD from Cambridge through persistence and hard work. He never gave up on what he loved and continued to learn and research in his own capacity. After writing several letters, his work got recognised and he was invited to Cambridge to pursue and explore his theories and ideas.. Ramanujan is truly an inspiration who shows us how determination and self-motivation can take us places.

Learning Math as a Life-Skill!

Ramanujan has been recorded as saying how numbers used to ‘speak to him’, which helped him solve complex theorems in a simplified manner. His understanding of mathematics came from a practical and real life approach of understanding concepts as he was devoid of any formal training during his initial years. It is important that each one of us look at Math as beyond a subject we merely need to score in. Mathematics is all around us – it’s an approach to problem-solving with logic. Having strong Math fundamentals enables you to become critical thinkers, a skill that is highly useful in all areas of life.

Be curious & overcome your fear!

Ramanujan never stopped asking questions. He never accepted a solution without truly understanding the “why” and we need to bring that child-like curiosity back into the way we learn. Mathematics is a highly logical subject which must evoke curiosity instead of fear. Never hesitate in asking questions because there is no such thing as a ‘silly’ question. Learn freely and enjoy every second of it!

About the Author


Books are Tanaya Goswami’s first love and cheesecakes come a close second. Talking about movies, music, calligraphy, politics, and Elon Musk will get you listed under the friends’ section of her diary. Ever since moving on from her job as an English lecturer, she spends her time at BYJU’S crafting stories filled with emotion and sprinkled with sarcasm. Outside of work, she’s either learning something new (French, most recently!) or is curled up with a book and a cup of coffee. She firmly believes that discovering what you don’t know is the key to knowledge and is constantly working towards improving herself. Drop in a line at storyweavers@byjus.com if you liked her stories, have something nice to say, or if you have compelling ideas to share!

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Samrik

March 4, 2019

He is my favourite


Samrik

March 4, 2019

Very nice story on Ramanujan.He is mine’s favourite mathematician


Samrik

March 4, 2019

Very nice biography on Ramanujan.He is mine’s favourite mathematician


Jeffrey

February 8, 2019

Happy maths


Ujjal Sharma

January 17, 2019

Ramanaujan is one of my favourite mathematician


Ujjal Sharma

January 17, 2019

Ramanaujan is my favourite mathematician


Lakshita

January 11, 2019

???❤☺??
Wow


Kritika

January 3, 2019

Happy maths day ,thanks to the author to tell us more about this day


Ananya

January 1, 2019

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Sandeep bhatia

December 30, 2018

Ishould need your help.


ADRIJA Mukherjee

December 30, 2018

Hi


S.sudeep

December 29, 2018

I want to know about ramanujan


Ayush Pratap Singh

December 29, 2018

I would like to celebrate my birthday
With Adolf Windaus because their birthday
are nearer to my birthday


Gargi

December 29, 2018

Mathematics is simply an awesome subject to deal with.Hats off to the man who knew infinity.


Prathamesh Patil

December 29, 2018

Happy maths day and I am happy to learn with byjus


Salai kalaivani

December 28, 2018

I am very proud because Ramanujan belongs to my district ?????


Raju Nakundi

December 27, 2018

Interesting to got to know about the genius Sir Ramanujam’s short biography and about his invention and message to the students who are learning maths.


Araman Parida

December 26, 2018

Thanks to Byjus for giving us such informative information about Ramanujan.


Araman Parida

December 26, 2018

At first I want to tell you that Happy Mathematics Day.I want to thank Byjus for giving us such a informative information about Ramanujan


Riyanshu Shivesh

December 25, 2018

There is real-life application of almost every form of mathematics. It does not mean that every student will use every piece of mathematics that they learn, but it does mean we can show them how we can use that bit of mathematics to understand and explain something around us


SURAJ GARAI

December 25, 2018

Thank you for sending this informative article which made me understand the importance of Math even more 😀


Yashaswini Sonte

December 25, 2018

I really thank BYJUSfor sending short and sweet biography on every occasion.It helps me a lot to know about many things. Happy math day


Soumendra chaudhury

December 25, 2018

nice biography of Ramanjan


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December 25, 2018

Happy maths day to everyone !!!!If there was math , then only value of product was there . Otherwise no use , people could buy free without its cost.Math is math .


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December 24, 2018

Maths has always been my favorite subject. Wishing everyone a happy maths day. Have fun learning maths with BYJU’S.


Lakshita Gera

December 24, 2018

Really Ramanujan was the great scientist.. He is having great contribution in field of Maths. Hats off to them guys and thanks to byjus also for sharing such kind of information. Keep it up!


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December 24, 2018

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Shahid Ali Mansuri

December 24, 2018

oh shitt! i m late. Ok
I m very very inspire by Ramanujans’ biography.What’s their mind incredible!
Happy Mathematics Day to every students and every members of Byjus App.


Soham

December 24, 2018

I really inspired from his words of speech and I thank full to god who create such fantastic creature


Soham

December 24, 2018

I really inspired from his words of speech. And I thankful to god to create such a creature


Sneha

December 24, 2018

Cube of 1+cube of 12,cube of 9+cube of 10=Ramanujan no.


Sneha

December 24, 2018

Cube of 1 + cube of 12.Cube of 9 + cube of 10 = Ramanujan no.


Smriti

December 24, 2018

Superb motivational thoughts by ramanujan sir by which everyone gets encouragement towards thier works


Soham Naik

December 24, 2018

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He was a great man!!!
Thanks Byjus!!???


Soham

December 24, 2018

I get inspired from his thoughts and I thank full to god who create such fantastic guy


K.Sai.Deepika

December 24, 2018

Belated happy maths day to all.
I love maths and it is my passion.
Actually maths is an easy subject comparing to all other subjects if u love it
Ramanujan is my role model.


K.Sai.Deepika

December 24, 2018

Belated happy maths day to all.
I love maths and it is my passion.
Actually maths is an easy subject comparing to all other subjects if u love it


Shailja

December 24, 2018

Magic no.1729 interesting to know about it .???
Happy national mathematics day to all of you.
Thanks byjus for providing me this information of a genius
Mathematician.???


Kaustubh Karn

December 24, 2018

Thank you byjus for giving me the information about my favorite mathematician. I would like to know about infinity though I am in class 10 only.


Dhanashree

December 24, 2018

Really inspiring!!
Thank you Byjus for providing inspirational story of legendary thinker of India!


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December 24, 2018

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Geetanjali

December 24, 2018

Loved this motivational story.?❤️❣️
Thanks Byjus for sharing this.☮️


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December 23, 2018

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tribute to the great genius Srinivasa Ramanujan
I’ve loved to learn from byjus and hope to continue with it on future:)


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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

Thanks for giving us a pricious information about this. My life is also like 1 percent of Sir Ramanunjan. Sometimes I get confused but I am on the way of getting rid of it. My wish is to be a good teacher of Mathematics and teach students as per their understanding. THNX


Arjun Jataria

December 23, 2018

Wish u a very happy birthday srinivasa ramanujan sir… May joy and happiness come to you.

Thanking you


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December 23, 2018

Wish u a very happy birthday srinivasa ramanujan sir… May joy and happiness come to you.


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December 23, 2018

We should do hardwork to become a good human


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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 23, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

There is a movie about him called’The man who knew infinity’


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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

Seems good. Wait.. Thanks overflowing in the comments section. Good. Here’s what we miss. Dr.Ramanujam was calculating money spent and gained in temples. We people tend to realize our dreams in our late life. So, wait for your time to deliver. All we need is Patience. Learn to think. Be You. Believe You. Jai Hind!


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December 22, 2018

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Fact..
I think most of the people never wonder
About this magic number


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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018

Mathematics day today


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December 22, 2018

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Ananya

December 22, 2018

I wish I had a chance to meet Srinivasa Ramanujam…? I am so proud that he is from my state…Tamil Nadu…?


Dhruv Tiwari

December 22, 2018

Happy National Mathematics Day to all my friends


Dhruv Tiwari

December 22, 2018

Happy National Mathematics Day to all.


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December 22, 2018

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Jyoti

December 22, 2018

Happy National mathematics day to all my teachers and friends…
. Thank you byjus to share d information about today’s date.
i love dis n I really appreciate it…
N m thankful to be a student of byjus


Soumya

December 22, 2018

Hard work is the key to success. Thank you Byjus for the motivation.


Rahul kumar

December 22, 2018

I love Ramanujan! He gave us a lot in the field of mathematics. But unfortunately we lost him in onle about 40 years.


Prateesh Doshi

December 22, 2018

Very nice short biography of ramanajun


ANUMEH Patil

December 22, 2018

Happy maths day to everyone !!!!

If there was math , then only value of product was there .
Otherwise no use , people could buy free without its cost.

Math is math .


Anumeh Patil

December 22, 2018

Happy maths day to everyone living in this world.

If there was no math , then no any sense to buy.
People would buy free , if there was no maths .

#maths.favourite.


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