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31st, December 2023 ICAS Bengaluru - I (Rajajinagar) Chapter Convocation
The Bangalore Chapters 1 and IV of the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (Regd.) jointly organized the Convocation to distribute certificates to students successful in the Jyotisha, Nadi, Vastu and Hasta Rekha courses of ICAS on December 31, 2023 at Shukra Auditorium, Malleswaram, Bangalore.
A guest lecture by the National Vice President, ICAS, and retired Joint Director, DRDO, Mr. Thyagarajan was preceded by the lighting of the traditional lamp followed by a soulful rendering of a devotional invocation by Master Samarth.
Recipient of the Jyotisha Vishishta Seva Medal from ICAS, Mr. Thyagarajan's brilliant exposition on Jaimini astrology covered several little understood Jaimini principles covering the number of Karakas to be used, Position of Karakamsa in Rasi or Navamsa, Argalas, Identifying the Arudha and Bhava Padas, Savya and Apasavya Rasis, Samapada, Role of Naisargika Karakas, Speciality of various Lagnas used, Different methods for finding the special Lagnas and other principles. He also dealt briefly with Muhurta matters.
Earlier Mr.S. Diwakar, Treasurer, Chapter-I, Bengaluru, welcomed the gathering.
Delivering the Convocation address, Mrs.Gayatri Devi Vasudev, Editor, MoDERN ASTROLOGY and Senior National Vice President, ICAS said it was important to understand properly the definition of Jyotisha which was clearly given in the opening chapter of Brihat Parasara Hora and not mix it with practices of a divinatory nature. She stressed the importance of a code of conduct for all practicing astrologers recalling Dr. Raman's lectures in which he would always emphasize the importance of such a code. Mrs. Gayatri Devi also stressed the need to enlighten those consulting astrologers on the limitations of Muhurta in different contexts. She decried the misconception of Muhurts for Caesarean-section surgeries as being treated as destiny charts for the unborn. A Muhurta should be understood as being only for the surgical procedure to proceed smoothly and not as one creating a destiny pattern for the unborn child. Likewise, matching of charts should not be confined to Kuta agreement but should take note of the entirety of the charts before approving or disapproving a match.
Concluding her address, she expressed gratefulness to the Faculty members of the Chapters for their dedication to the cause of Jyotisha and their selfless service in taking forward the Founder Dr. Raman's vision for astrology.
The address was followed by the students of the different courses being awarded certificates by the dignitaries on the dais who included ICAS National Vice President Dr. Revathi Vee Kumar, Messes. Pradeep Y Gowda, National Secretary, Vishwanath Holla, Registrar of Examinations and Sheshadri Varanasi and Samit Krishna BVK, Chapter Chairmen of Chapters II and Ill respectively.
The Faculty members of both the host Chapters were also honoured on the occasion.
The event was meticulously organized by Mr.B.R. Keshav Kaushiik, Chapter-1 Secretary and his team. The proceedings were ably compered by Dr. Keerthi Unkal.
A vote of thanks was offered by the Chapter IV Chairman Mr. Shivayogi.
[Report by Diwakar featured in Modern Astrology Magazine, March 2024 issue ]
24th, December 2023 ICAS Gwalior Chapter Convocation
The Convocation for the 2022 batch took place on December 24, 2023, at Hotel Royal Inn, Gwalior, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The event commenced with an invocation by Shri Pramendra Chaturvedi, Chairman of ICAS Gwalior Chapter. Shri Kishore Kumar Chaturvedi extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries, introducing them to the audience.
The chief guest of the program was Sh. Pradeep Chaturvedi, Hon. National Vice President of ICAS. The distinguished guests on the dais included Brig Subhash Sharma, Chapter Chairman of Noida Chapter, Smt Shefali Mittal, Vice Chapter Chairman of Noida, Smt Neerja Dabas, Treasurer of Noida Chapter, and Sh Pallav Tripathi, Senior Faculty.
Faculty members and students of the Jyotish Visharada course presented insightful technical papers on various topics, covering aspects like Medical Astrology, Hasthrekha, and Astrological insights into human health and psychology. The paper presented on the occasion : 1. ???Principles of Medical Astrology ??? by Kishore Kumar Chaturvedi, Faculty Member 2. ??? ATD Angle in Hasthrekha??? by Prembandhu Shukla Faculty Member 3. ??? Basic of Medical Astrology??? by Smt Devyani Puri, Faculty Member 4. ???Importance of Surya Kalanan Chakra??? by Dhamendra Bharadwaj, Jyotish Visharda 5. ???Time Event in Marriage Obstruction i??? by Jaylaxmi Sahoo, Jyotish Visharada 6. ??? Ayu Nirnaya Yog in Child Kundli ??? by Smt Rupali Upadhyay perusing Jyotish Visharda 7. ??? Signs of Hear Diseases in Human Hand via Hasthrekha " by Smt Aarti Sharma , Jyotish Visharad 8. ???Relation of Psychology in Astrology??? by Sh Divyasnsh Jain , Jyotish Visharad
The technical sessions were followed by a spiritually enriching topic presented by Pramendra Chaturvedi, Chairman of the Gwalior Chapter. Sh. Pradeep Chaturvedi, during his address, provided valuable insights into the presented topics and guided the presenters further.
The Hon. National Vice President, Sh. Pradeep Chaturvedi, honored Shri Pramendra Chaturvedi, Chapter Chairman of ICAS Gwalior, for the successful management of the Gwalior Chapter. Additionally, faculty members, including Shri Kishore Kumar Chaturvedi, Shri Prembandhu Shukla, Shri G.S.L Gaur, Smt Alka Dhawan, Smt Devyani Puri, Sh.Dharmendra Bhardwaj, and Smt Aarti Sharma, were acknowledged for their dedicated contributions to astrology education in ICAS.
Certificates were distributed to students who successfully completed the course, marking the successful culmination of the program. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri Pramendra Chaturvedi, the honorary Chapter Chairman of ICAS Gwalior Chapter.
21st, October 2023 Dr K L Manohar Memorial Lecture: A Reverent Tribute to a Philosopher's Legacy by all ICAS chapters of Secunderabad.
Venue: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, King Koti, Hyderabad The Secunderabad Chapters of the Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (ICAS) recently organized a solemn event in memory of the esteemed Dr K L Manohar at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, King Koti, Hyderabad. The event was inaugurated by the Honourable National President, Prof. Arya Bhushan Shukla, along with Dr M Anjaneylulu, National Sr. Vice President, Shri E Rajendran, National Vice President, Shri Jeyaram, former National Vice President, and Dr Vani Vinod, Dy. Controller of Examinations. The ceremony commenced with the lighting of the traditional lamp and Vedic prayers, setting a spiritual tone for the evening.
Prof. A.B. Shukla delivered a captivating keynote address on the Central Planet of Past Life (CPPL) and its profound effects on the present life, drawing extensively from ancient scriptures. He emphasized the significance of this topic and its revelation, connecting it with the spiritual planet Ketu, with a particular focus on the Moon as it relates to the mind and past life experiences.
In a touching tribute, Prof. Shukla remembered Dr K L Manohar as a spiritual and philosophical personality. Dr M Anjaneylulu, Sr. Vice President, shared personal experiences with Dr Manohar in his speech, adding a personal touch to the evening's proceedings.
The dignitaries of the day included Dr M Anjaneylulu, Sr. Vice President, Shri E Rajendran, National Vice President, Dr Vani Vinod, Dy. Controller of Examinations, and Shri Ashish Sharma. The Secunderabad Chapters acknowledged and honoured Hon. National President Shri Arya Bhushan Shukla Ji, along with other National Office bearers, for their invaluable contributions to the field.
In a gesture of appreciation, Prof. Arya Bhushan Shukla honoured all the Chapter Chairpersons, recognizing their dedication and efforts. Additionally, faculty members received distinct titles from Prof. A.B. Shukla, adding a layer of prestige to their roles within the organization.
The Memorial Lecture reached its conclusion with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Dr K Surya Kanthi, expressing gratitude to all participants for their presence and contributions. The event, characterized by reverence and intellectual depth, succeeded in paying homage to Dr K L Manohar's legacy and fostering a sense of unity and purpose among the members of the ICAS community.