FAQ About Srinivasa Ramanujan

During his lifetime, Ramanujan's work was regarded as extraordinary by those who understood it, but it also met with skepticism due to his unconventional methods and lack of rigorous proofs. However, after being mentored by G.H. Hardy and working at Cambridge, his genius was recognized more broadly. His ability to intuitively arrive at profound results intrigued many mathematicians, and he earned membership in the prestigious Royal Society.