About us
About the School of Vedic Sciences
Exploring India’s knowledge traditions through contemporary learning.
Our background
India has a rich and diverse intellectual heritage encompassing philosophy, literature, mathematics, astronomy, health traditions, yoga, linguistics and several other domains of knowledge. These traditions have evolved over centuries through observation, inquiry, interpretation, practice and intergenerational transmission.
The School of Vedic Sciences at FORE is envisioned as an academic platform dedicated to the systematic study, exploration and dissemination of India’s diverse knowledge traditions. Through academic programmes, specialised courses, research initiatives and engagement with subject experts, the School seeks to create opportunities for meaningful learning and contemporary inquiry.
The School adopts a broad and evolving academic scope, allowing it to engage with different knowledge domains over time in response to academic priorities, institutional collaborations and learner interests.
Our vision
To establish a contemporary academic platform for the systematic study, preservation and advancement of Jyotish and Vedic knowledge traditions, integrating traditional wisdom with structured learning, research and contemporary inquiry.
Our mission
To advance the study of Jyotish through rigorous learning, practical application, research and expert collaboration, while progressively expanding engagement with diverse Vedic and Indian knowledge traditions.
Our objectives
Promote Structured Academic Learning
Develop certificate programmes, specialised courses, workshops and other learning opportunities across selected areas of Vedic and Indian knowledge traditions.
Encourage Research and Documentation
Facilitate the documentation, interpretation and systematic exploration of traditional knowledge, including its concepts, texts, practices and historical development.
Explore Contemporary Relevance
Create opportunities to examine traditional knowledge in contemporary contexts through practical learning and interdisciplinary engagement.
Develop Academic Collaborations
Engage with scholars, practitioners, academicians and specialised institutions to develop curricula, deliver programmes and support knowledge-based initiatives.
Facilitate Knowledge Exchange
Establish platforms for lectures, seminars, discussions and workshops that encourage dialogue among learners, researchers and practitioners.
Widen Access to Learning
Offer learning opportunities for students, working professionals, independent learners and others interested in developing a structured understanding of India’s knowledge traditions.
Our academic scope
The School of Vedic Sciences is envisaged as a multidisciplinary platform rather than an institution limited to a single subject or tradition.
Potential areas of engagement include Vedic and Indian philosophical traditions, Jyotish and astrology, Yoga, Ayurveda, Sanskrit and classical knowledge texts, and other relevant domains of Indian Knowledge Systems.
These areas represent potential avenues for future exploration and do not constitute a confirmed list of programmes. The School’s academic scope will evolve according to academic priorities, expert availability, institutional partnerships and learner interests.
- Vedic and Indian philosophical traditions
- Jyotish and astrology
- Yoga
- Ayurveda
- Sanskrit and classical knowledge texts
Our academic collaboration
Deepanshu Giri Ji
Founder, Lunar Astro Vedic Academy · Faculty, Certificate Programme in Predictive Astrology
Deepanshu Giri Sir is an engineer by profession with a background in underwater robotics and the founder of Lunar Astro Vedic Academy, established in 2018. He took a sabbatical in 2017–18 to pursue his interest in astrology and has since developed a teaching and research practice in Vedic astrology.
His approach focuses on simplifying traditional astrological texts, developing structured frameworks and applying research-oriented methods and practical chart-based learning to the study of Jyotish.
Through Lunar Astro, he has taught learners across different age groups and geographies, with an emphasis on practical application, structured understanding and continued academic engagement.
Our programmes and initiatives
The School aims to offer certificate and short-term programmes, expert-led lectures, seminars, workshops, research and documentation initiatives, practical learning opportunities and collaborative academic activities.
Through these initiatives, the School seeks to encourage sustained engagement with India’s knowledge traditions and provide opportunities for learners to develop a structured understanding of selected subjects.
Our parent institution
FORE: a legacy of education since 1981
Leadership
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