Astrology has two broader aspects related to inner and outer space of man. Both are closely related to each other and dominate depending upon the level of awareness of a person. The mathematical part of astrology appears as science while intuitive part appears more spiritual than logical. When pure mathematics is applied, none can prove that it is not science. But when it applies to human life where emotions, mental states and spiritual dimensions play an important role, it leaves the domain of science and enters into integrated approach or holistic approach towards human welfare at large.

PIYAS being knowledge based institution where every science and its applications are subjected to experimentation and applications to large groups of people who aspires for peace, prosperity and success but dropping aside those areas which are detrimental to life and existence. PIYAS further aims at integration of ancient wisdom with modern wisdom in order to offer services aimed at human welfare at large.

Origin & History of Astrology

In Rig Veda, it is part of Vedic curriculum including mathematics, architecture, medical and military applications. Jyotisha is an integration of many schools of astrology eastern and western i.e. the early traces of various schools of astrology from the Harappan and Egyptian civilizations, Chinese and the Chaldean, through the Arabs, Greeks, and early Romans show complex interweaving that are assessed variously by diverse camps of scholars -- who, however, currently find little common ground as to the exact historical development). The mythological scriptures confirm that Jyotisha or Indian astrology took birth in Dwapara Yoga (a second classification of age according to Indian scholars), Rig Vedic Saint Parashara, who is son of Sakti (consciousness force). Parashara wrote Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra (a big book on astrology). There are many Samhita that are available on astrology but without specific date. However, big names like Vashista, Kasyapa, Narada etc are known as authors of Indian Astrology Samhita.

Being part of Vedanga, Jyotisha is one of the six organs namely Shiksha, Kalpa, Nirukta, Chhanda, Vyakarma and Jyotisha.

A study of all these was compulsory and essential for gaining of knowledge both for worldly and material duties, and finally for the attainment of emancipation or Moksha.

Shiksha : The knowledge of the rules of pronunciation.

Kalpa : The procedure for performing religious rituals and duties.

Nirukta : The famous treatise written by Muni Yask on etymology or the exposition of

Vedic words.

Chhanda: The study of Vedic meters, rhythm, pause, tempo, stress and pitch features of a

Language.

Vyakarma: The Vedic grammar which lays down rules for forming words and combining

them into sentences.

Jyotisha : The study of the movement and position of constellations and planets called

Ganita Jyotisha (Mathematical astrology), and their effects on animate as well as

inanimate beings, called Phalita Jyotisha (Predictive astrology).