Indian astrology is commonly known as Vedic astrology, not because it is found in the Vedas, but because it is a Vedanga, a branch of the Vedas, and dates back to the Vedic period. The rituals and remedial measures in Indian astrology are based on the Vedic system, which is why it is referred to as Vedic astrology. Jyotisha is the science of understanding the subtle influences that come to us from the greater universe.
“Ancient astrological science is traditionally categorized into three Skandhas, namely Ganita, Samhita, and Hora, and further subdivided into six Vedangas, which include Jataka, Gola, Nimitta, Prasna, Muhurta, and Ganita. The Ganita Skandha focuses on Gola and Ganita, the Hora Skandha deals with horoscopy, Prasna, Muhurta, and a portion of Nimitta, while the Samhita Skandha elaborates on Nimitta and covers aspects like the varying fortunes of people, weather changes, and the progression of the animal kingdom. Additionally, Samhita also provides insights into natural phenomena such as meteors, shooting stars, and other fascinating occurrences (Prasnamarga 1.5-8).
The term “Ganita” refers to mathematical calculations related to the movement and positions of planets in the Zodiac, while “Gola” pertains to spherical astronomy based on the spherical shape of planets and their movements. “Jataka” involves the analysis of a birth chart, encompassing general rules of horoscope reading, while “Praśna” is the analysis of charts erected for the time and place of posing a question before the astrologer. “Muhurta” involves analysing favourable and unfavourable moments to commence any activity, and “Nimitta” encompasses the reading of omens, bodily signs, and behaviour of humans, animals, and natural phenomena.
In the department of Jyotish, there is one permanent faculty member, and the other one is a guest lecturer. At present, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Dubey, Asst. Professor heading the department has good experience and another teacher is Dr.Manish Sharma, has a great experience, hard worker young scholar.