Sakuntala
Devi is called the 'Human Computer' because she has extraordinary
talent in
solving complex mathematical Problems orally without the help of pen,
paper or
computer. She is a genius in numbers and is blessed with God’s
gift of
intelligence. Sakuntala is utilizing her talent in the field of
astrology and
numerology.
Sakuntala Devi was born in
1939 in India. She had
extraordinary talent of calculation of numbers from her childhood. She
had a
niche for arithmetical problems. She solved them orally in no time.
Although
she could not get formal education, yet she manifested an extraordinary
love
for numbers at the age of five years. Her father took her to different
places
to exhibit her intelligence in calculation of numbers. From this, she
got
encouragement to hold up her talent. Her reputation spread all over the
country
as well as abroad.
Sakuntala played with numbers and dates to
sharpen her skills. She found a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
She
astonished scientists across the world by her capacity to solve complex
mathematical problems without mechanical aid. Today Sakuntala Devi is
acclaimed
as human computer.