Calculator boy breaks six Guinness records: here’s how he achieved it (photos, videos).

A prodigy from India, 14-year-old Aaryan Shukla, astounds the world with his remarkable calculation abilities. In 2025, he surpassed himself by setting six world records in mental mathematics in a single day in Dubai.

His achievement was officially recorded by representatives of the Guinness World Records:

• The fastest time for mentally adding 100 four-digit numbers — 30.9 seconds
• The fastest time for mentally adding 200 four-digit numbers — 1 minute 9.68 seconds
• The fastest time for mentally adding 50 five-digit numbers — 18.71 seconds
• The fastest time for mentally dividing a 20-digit number by a ten-digit number (set of ten) — 5 minutes 42 seconds
• The fastest time for mentally multiplying two five-digit numbers (set of ten) — 51.69 seconds
• The fastest time for multiplying two eight-digit numbers (set of ten) — 2 minutes 35.41 seconds

Secrets of Success: Training, Balance, and Meditation

Aaryan has achieved such phenomenal results thanks to daily training sessions of 5-6 hours. He approaches his preparation systematically but understands the importance of finding a balance between study and rest. To maintain calm and focus, Aaryan practices Sahaja Yoga meditation. In his free time, he enjoys reading adventure books, playing video games, cricket, and traveling around the world.

How Did It All Begin?

Aaryan's parents noticed his unique talent from a young age. "He has always loved numbers," says the boy's mother. "At six, he began to take mental calculations seriously, and by eight, he won his first international competition." Since then, Aaryan has become a world champion, set several world records, and joined the board of the Global Mental Calculators Association (GMCA).

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