Astrological Science : Our Holy Scriptures and culture
From the beginning Astrology has been a mysterious subject. Astrology and Sanskrit language are as ancient as our Holy Scriptures and culture. Astrology is the India’s most ancient science. All over the world Indian astrologers and astronomical scientist are famous for their talent. Arya Bhatt, Varaha Mihir, Bhaskar etc have been important names of Astrology. Astrology is recognized in every era by an ordinary person to kings and emperors.
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Today Astrology has been established as a full fledged career. With respect to inner belief in life and penetration of faith, the Astrology has an important role to play. This is one science which gives strength and new hopes to tense and hapless people. Now western countries have also starting accepting the authenticity of Astrology. Even highly educated people have also started believing that astrology is not mere superstition and affectedness. One can give right direction and hope to a “person surrounded with his problem” by studying his horoscope accurately. People associated with astrology says Astrology is not only a science but a great science. The way a doctor, after examining the body can tell about the disease and ways to get out from it, similarly a capable and experienced astrologer proves to be helpful in solving the problems of a hopeless person.
Actually Astrology is a numerology, which estimates the position of Planets and Stars. Astrologer gives information about the effect on human beings. Realizing the importance of Astrology, many universities are offering different courses. There was a time when Astrology was seen as a useful business for a specific class but at present, any trained youth can become a successful Astrologer.
According to Astrologers, it is a science which can predict about a person born within a specific time as to what he will be in his future life? Astrology is evident study of past, future and present on the basis of horoscope. With this one can be warned about any unwanted situations and ill-effects of planets can be reduced. With the correct study of horoscope, the possibilities of showing right path increases several times.
Today in every field computer has become popular and Astrology is also not lagging behind. As a result, the calenders and horoscopes made through computers are becoming popular now-a-days. With the use of computer, one can easily get information about the direction of planets and asterism and there actual speed. For prediction, new machines and apparatus are in fashion. As compared to past, today it has proved to be a more convenient and honourable profession.
Astrology is a good field as a career and there is no scarcity of name, fame and money. Candidates who are interested in taking Astrology as a career can take admission in many recognised universities which are offering certificate course, diploma course and degree courses. The standard of these courses may vary from normal to high. By joining high level degrees like graduate, post graduate, Ph.D., D.Lit. apart from technical courses one can be a renowned Astrologer.
Trained people in astrology can be appointed as Pandits and at different positions in other departments. Under technical course of astrology, study is being done on astrology principal, its history, birth time assessment, ayurveda, celestial study, meteorology, vision, assessing auspicious time and dates, etc.
Today the Sanskrit faculty of various Universities in the country are offering many courses related to Astrology. Many universities award degrees at graduate, post graduates and Ph.D levels. They are also offering certificate course in Astrology. Minimum eligibility for admission in these courses in Astrology is graduation. In the field of Astrology there are infinite possibilities for a successful career. Those people who are comparatively more successful, are sensitive, introvert, and of high intellect, Astrology is the right career to choose.
MAJOR TRAINING INSTITUTES
| Astro Research India Multiversity(New Delhi, India) |
| CCS University (Meerut) |
| Sampurnanand Sanskrit University (Varanasi) |
| All India Federation of Astrologers Society, Hauz Khas (New Delhi) |
| Rastriya Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai, (Maharastra) |
| Academy of Vedic Astrology, Ahmedabad (Gujrat) |
| Institute of Future Forecasting, Bikaner (Rajasthan) |
| International Astro and Spiritual Organization (Bangalore) |
| Bhartya Jyotish and Vastu Sansthan, Bhopal (M P) |
| Astrological Point, Patna (Bihar) |
| Sri Prushottam jyotish and Vastu Research Institute (Orissa) |
| Astro Plus World (Calcutta) |
| Sakshi Priya Jyotish Shodh Sansthan, Gangtok (Sikkim) |
| KV Computerized Astrology Research Center, Gauhati (Assam) |
| Sri Durgambika Astro Studio (Tamilnadu) |
| Divyadrishti College of Astrology (Jammu and Kashmir) |
| Planet Institute of Vastu Science and Astrology, Chamba (HP) |
| Pokhra College of Astrology, Pokhra (Nepal) |
| Sri Balaji Aadhyatmic Sadhna Kendra, Dehradoon (Uttranchal) |
| Bhartiya Jyotish Vidya Parisar, Lucknow (U.P.) |
| Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi (U.P.) |
| Kameshwar Singh Darbhangea Sanskrit University, Darbhanga (Bihar) |
| Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth (Tirupati) |
| Sampurnanand University, Varanasi (U.P.) |
| Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Kasturba Gandhi Marga (New Delhi) |
| National School of Astrology and Palmistry, Safdarjang Enclave (New Delhi) |
| All India Federation of Astrologer Society, Hauz Khas (Delhi) |
| Indian Council of Astrology and Society, Pusa Road (Delhi) |
| Institute of Ancient Science, Aditya Complex, Preet Vihar (Delhi) |
| Madurai Kamraj University (Madurai) |
| Bhartiya Jyotish Anusandhan Kendra, Daryaganj (Delhi) |
 Prof. P. K. Arya
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