In 1913, a letter from an unknown Indian clerk arrived at Cambridge, shaking the world of mathematics to its core. Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught genius from Madras, had uncovered groundbreaking theories on numbers—without formal education.
Ramanujan’s letter captivated G. H. Hardy, one of England’s most respected mathematicians. Recognizing unparalleled talent, Hardy invited Ramanujan to Cambridge, sparking an extraordinary collaboration between two vastly different minds.
In Cambridge, Ramanujan’s boundless intuition clashed with Hardy’s rigorous proofs, creating revolutionary mathematical concepts still studied today. But the toll of separation, cultural isolation, and illness began to weigh heavily on Ramanujan’s spirit.
Though he died at just thirty-two, Ramanujan’s legacy of mathematical wonder continues to inspire. What mysteries of the universe did his genius touch upon?
