Varanasi is a center of education and learning for centuries
and is aptly called as the cultural capital of India.
Scholars, intellectuals, philosophers, mystics and saints
from all over the world have been coming to Varanasi,
the capital of education. In earlier times, Varanasi
was more famous for Vedic education and astrology (jyotish).
Students and scholars from different parts came to the
holy city to study and learn philosophy and astrology.
Thus, there developed a great tradition of learning
of Vedic astrology or "jyotish shastra" at
Varanasi. The system of Vedic astrology continues to
even this day in Varanasi. It is very much evident in
the "Guru Shishya parampara" of Kashi. In
ancient and medieval period, jyotish was taught at "Ashrams"
and "Gurukuls" and it continues to be taught
at many of the present educational institutions at Varanasi.
There are separate faculties Meditation and Astrology
in B.H.U. and Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. Following
are main center for meditation and astrology.
B.H.U.
Man Mandir
Bhring Sanhita Kendra, Bhadaini
Center For Yoga and Meditation, Nirala Nagar
Pragya Yoga Institute, Jagat Ganj
S.S.U.
Gayan Pravah
Kashi Yoga Sangh, Sankat Mochan
International Yoga and Meditation Centre, Nagawa
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