The document provides an introduction to Vedic mathematics, which is based on ancient Indian Vedic texts. It describes several Vedic mathematical formulas with examples, such as Ekadhikena Purvena for calculating squares, Nikhilam navatascaramam Dasatah for multiplication involving 9s, and Yavadunam Tavadunikrtya Varganca Yojayet for calculating squares close to bases of powers of 10. Algebraic proofs are also presented for some of the formulas. The document notes that Vedic math techniques can solve difficult math problems with high speed and accuracy, and represents just the beginning of applications of Vedic mathematics.