Institute of Vedic Astrology

The bewitching ambience of the magnificent Himalaya has provided rich nourishment to the seeker of wisdom over thousands of years. The ancient sages of India, those matchless spiritual scientists, developed a formidable body of knowledge which became the backbone of the ancient Indian culture. It is no mean tribute to those spiritual giants that the modern world too recognises the Indian culture as the offshoot of the one that was developed several millennia ago in the lap of the Himalaya. One such body of knowledge is the subject of Vedic astrology that has continued to fascinate humankind to this day. This exalted science, which remained confined to India for a long time, has lately attracted the attention of the analytical west. The Institute of Vedic Astrology, the publishers of the 'Vedic Astrology' magazine, has been playing a significant role in disseminating this knowledge across the globe.

The Institute of Vedic Astrology has taken upon itself not only the responsibility of spreading this wisdom but also of presenting it to the world in the most scientific manner. No more must Vedic astrology remain shrouded in a halo of superstition and mysticism. It is with this in view that the Institute has been holding regular crash courses in Vedic astrology, each of about a week's duration for the advanced student. The Institute invites all those interested in learning this magnificient ancient science directly from some of the most reputed teachers of Vedic astrology in India. The Institute of Vedic Astrology has been directing the proceeds from the venture to the Shri Onkar Singh Memorial Trust (SOSMT) which is engaged in the most benevolent activity of providing free surgical and medical care to the poor.

Venue of the Course: This year the course will be held at Binsar in Uttarakhand. Binsar, a tranquil forest resort tucked away in the Kumaon Hills far, far away from the madding crowd. Binsar, at an impressive altitude of 2420 metres is completely surrounded by dense forests. Oak, rhododendron, pine and deodar grow in amazing abundance. The entire area is now a wildlife sanctuary and is home to many rare animals, birds and wild flowers. Panoramic vistas of the snow capped Himalayas are visible. You can see the peaks of Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Panchchuli etc. Binsar has a temple of Shiva known as Bineswar. The temple holds much significance for the devout. Outside Binsar, the temple complex of Jageshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, nestles in a beautiful valley, crested by majestic deodars.

Hororary Faculty:
Dr. K.S. Charak M.S. (Surgery), FRCS is an eminent Vedic astrologer and surgeon by profession. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and is Chief of Surgery at Indira Gandhi ESI Hospital in Delhi. He is a prolific writer and author of 10 books on Vedic Astrology. Dr. charak has been teaching Vedic astrology for the last 15 years and presently teaches classes conducted by Indian Council of Astrological Sciences in New Delhi.
Over the past decade he as travelled extensively in the west to teach Vedic astrology which remains his sacred passion. Author of some of the best books on Vedic astrology, his lucid style and scientific approach to the subject has earned him a special stature in the world of astrology. His two books on medical astrology remain the most authentic writings on the subject. He is the editor of the highly appreciated astrological journal, Vedi Castrology which has completed eleven glorious years of its publication in December 2007.

Dr Charak also leads SOSMT, a charitable organisation devoted to providing free surgical and medical case to the poor and the ailing in the rural areas of norther India. SOSMT has conducted 20 such camps during the last 7 years.

Vinay Aditya holds a degree in Engineering from IIT Kanpur, India.
He is the author of the most authentic book on Ashtakavarga, titled 'Dots of Destiny: Applications of Ashtakavarga'. He is the associate editor of the bimonthly Vedic Astrology edited by Dr Charak. After securing the Jyotish Visharad (and later Jyotish Vachaspati and Computer Shastri) from the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (ICAS), he has been teaching Vedic astrology for the last 14 years, initially at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and later at the ICAS. He as conducted workshops on several different subjects at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam in the United States since the year 2000. He has also been on the faculty of American Council of Vedic Astrology (ACVA), British Association of Vedic Astrology (BAVA), and DGVA, the Germal equivalent organization.

He has conducted thousands of consultations in astrology and palmistry. Lately, he has been teaching Palmistry also at the ICAS, New Delhi.

J.N. Sharma is the master of Horary astrology or Prashna. Born in the north India in a Brahmin family, he studied the Prashna with the late Shri K G Dutta who was an astrologer par excellence. While Sharma delves in the Vedic astrology in general, the Prashna forms his main interest. His analysis of the Prashna chart is unique and highly accurate. He has retired from government service and is totally devoted to the study and teaching of astrology. He has been teaching astrology, especially the Prashna, for more than fifteen years. He is presently a Senior Faculty Member with the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (ICAS) in Delhi.

Course fee: The course fee is inclusive of accommodation, meals, tuition fee and travel expenses from and to Delhi airport.

Early Birds:
US $1195 (double occupancy), US $1395 (for single room).
After August 15, 2008: US $1295 (double occupancy). US $1495 (single room).

For further info., contact: Vinay Aditya, Institute of Vedic Astrology
A-199 Okhla Ind. Area I, New Delhi 110020, India
Phone: (91) 11 2681 1195, (91) 11 2681 1841, Fax: (91) 11 2681 1843
Email: Vinay Aditya: vinay.aditya@gmail.com. Dr. Charak: kscharak@gmail.com

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