About Dr. Kardam Rishi
Dr. Kardam Rishi is a distinguished 5th-generation Vedic astrologer, spiritual practitioner, and scholar rooted in a lineage of profound wisdom, Vedic learning, and disciplined sadhana. He represents a rare confluence of classical knowledge and modern application in astrology and spiritual sciences.
Lineage and Heritage
- Belongs to a respected family of Vedic scholars and astrologers
- Named by P. P. Pandurang Shastri Athavale
- Great-grandfather Shri Dharamsimhacharya was a renowned scholar and later embraced Sanyasa
- Acharya Vishwanath Joshi dedicated his life to Vedas, teaching, and temple restoration
- Father Dr. Gautam Shastri is a scholar of Nyaya, Mimansa, Shad Darshana, and holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Astrology
Early Education and Spiritual Foundation
- Initiated into Vedic studies from early childhood
- Left formal schooling after 7th standard to pursue Gurukul education
- Studied at Nashik under Shree Krishna Ghodase Guruji
- Studied at Alandi under Shree Vishwanath Joshi Guruji
- Completed formal education alongside Sanskrit, Sahitya Shastra, and Jyotish Shastra
- Advanced training in Vyakarana at Satyadhyan Vidyapeetha, Mumbai
Scholarly and Spiritual Expertise
- Expert in Vedic Astrology (Parashara, Jaimini, KP, Naadi)
- Mastery in Karmakanda and ritual sciences
- Performed numerous Yagyas, Pran Pratishtha, and Anushthanas
- Disciplined practitioner of Sandhya Vandan, Gayatri Sadhana, and Yoga
Spiritual Journey and Guru Parampara
- First initiated by Shri Pundrikbhai Vyas (2004)
- Advanced guidance and initiated by Shri Pramod Deval Guruji (Bhaskara Rai tradition)
- Attained knowledge in Shrividya, Kundalini, and Tantra
- Adhyaksha of Shrividya Pratishthan (Charitable Trust)
- Actively teaching Vedas and initiating disciples in spiritual practices
Contribution to Knowledge Preservation
- Developed Vedic fonts in 1996 for preservation of ancient scripts
- Digitized approximately 500,000 rare books by 2010
- Founder of Shree Nigamaagama Granthalaya
- Continues preservation and archiving of rare manuscripts
Research and Social Contribution
- Researched Nisheka Vidya (Garbhadhana) integrating Ayurveda, Jyotish, Yoga, and Tantra
- Established Shri Garbhasanskar Kendra (2007)
- Helped couples achieve healthy and culturally enriched progeny
- 30+ research paper in Astrology
Astrology Mastery and Teaching
- Practicing Parashara astrology since early years 1998
- Started professional practice in 2003 with KP System
- Studied Jaimini Astrology under guidance of Shri K. N. Rao, 2014
- Sarvato Bhadra Astrology, 2016
- Doctorate in Astrological Science (2019)
- Teaching astrology professionally since 2019
- Advanced progression in Naadi Astrology (2020)
Publications
- Shri GarbhaSanskar Mauktikam (2006)
- Shri Tarunollas Mauktikam (2006)
- Shri Diksha Mauktikam (2014)
- Shri Vaishnav Mauktikam (2015)
- Shri Diksha Muhurta Prakash (Yearly Publication since 2014)
Vision
- Revive and preserve authentic Vedic knowledge systems
- Integrate astrology, spirituality, and practical life guidance
- Build a culturally strong and spiritually aware society
- Continue Guru-parampara through disciplined teaching
