Astrological Research Institute
COSMIC PATH & FPT
Research • Education • Preservation • Propagation of Vedic Sciences
COSMIC PATH & FPT is an Astrological Research Institute dedicated to the systematic study, research, teaching and propagation of Vedic sciences and traditional Indian knowledge systems.
Our endeavour is to bridge the wisdom of the ancient Indian knowledge traditions with a structured, research-oriented approach to learning. We seek to preserve traditional principles while encouraging disciplined study, comparative research, documentation and practical application.
Our Vision
A Centre of Excellence
To establish a centre of excellence for the study and propagation of Vedic Jyotiṣa and allied Indian sciences, creating a platform where traditional knowledge can be studied with authenticity, discipline and intellectual enquiry.
Our Mission
Preserve & Propagate
Our mission is to:
- Preserve and propagate traditional Indian knowledge systems.
- Conduct research into classical texts, techniques and traditions.
- Provide systematic education in Vedic sciences.
- Encourage comparative and interdisciplinary research.
- Make traditional knowledge accessible through structured courses.
- Document traditional methods and their practical applications.
- Promote responsible and ethical study of occult and spiritual sciences.
- Create a community of serious students, researchers and practitioners.
What We Teach
Areas of Study
Vedic Astrology — Jyotiṣa
Study of classical Jyotiṣa principles, horoscopy, planetary influences, predictive techniques and traditional interpretative methods.
Palmistry — Hasta Sāmudrika
Study of traditional palmistry, hand formations, mounts, lines, signs and their interpretative principles.
Vastu Śāstra
Study of traditional principles of spatial harmony, orientation, architecture and the relationship between human habitation and its environment.
Numerology
Study of numerical symbolism, name and date-based systems, numerical correspondences and their traditional applications.
Tarot
Systematic study of Tarot symbolism, archetypes, card combinations, spreads and methods of interpretation.
Daśamahāvidyā
An in-depth introduction to the ten Mahāvidyās, their traditional symbolism, philosophical dimensions, textual traditions and sādhana-oriented understanding.
Saundarya Lahari
Study of the celebrated Śākta text traditionally associated with Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, including its philosophical, devotional, mantra and Śrīvidyā dimensions.
Śrīvidyā & Śākta Traditions
Study of the philosophical and traditional foundations of Śrīvidyā, including selected texts, concepts, worship traditions and the wider Śākta knowledge tradition.
Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā
Systematic study of the Bhagavad Gītā, including its philosophical teachings, concepts of karma, jñāna, bhakti, yoga, dharma and self-knowledge.
Our Research
Research at COSMIC PATH
Research forms an important part of our institutional approach. Our research interests span classical textual study, comparative analysis, practical application and the preservation of traditional knowledge for future generations.
Classical Textual Research
Study and comparative examination of traditional Sanskrit texts and commentarial traditions.
Comparative Research
Comparison of different schools, techniques and interpretative traditions within Indian knowledge systems.
Applied Research
Investigation of the practical application of traditional principles while maintaining intellectual and methodological discipline.
Documentation & Preservation
Documentation of traditional knowledge, terminology, practices and teaching methodologies for future generations.
Interdisciplinary Research
Exploration of relationships between Jyotiṣa, philosophy, spirituality, symbolism, psychology, culture and other fields of knowledge.
How We Teach
Our Educational Approach
COSMIC PATH & FPT aims to provide education that combines:
Students are encouraged not merely to memorize techniques, but to understand the underlying principles, terminology, textual sources and traditional context of the subjects they study. Where a subject involves initiation, lineage or restricted practice, the distinction between academic study and authorized practical sādhana is maintained.
For Whom?
Who Are Our Programmes For?
Our Guiding Principle
What We Stand For
Research with discipline.
Learning with humility.
Practice with responsibility.
Knowledge with integrity.
COSMIC PATH & FPT aspires to contribute to the preservation and meaningful propagation of India's vast intellectual, philosophical and spiritual heritage through education, research and responsible dissemination.
Philosophy
Empowerment through awareness, not fear through predictions.
Mission
Deliver honest, practical, and spiritually grounded guidance to every seeker.
Meet the founder
Mr. Yashkaran Sharma is an ardent lover of Astrology & other occult sciences. He is the author of the acclaimed books Author of Encyclopedia of Astrological Remedies, Jyotish Sutram and Brihat Upay Samhita. He has made serious studies in the area of Vedic Astrology & Tantra, and probed deep down the intricacies of these esoteric subjects. He traveled far and wide in the pursuit of knowledge and accomplishments. He has been associated with these subjects & Shastras from the very outset of his youth and indulged in serious researches of remedial side of astrology after doing his post graduations in English Literature from Shimla. Tradition is blended remarkably with modernity & scientific outlook in his personality. He comes from respectable Brahmin family of Himachal Pradesh famous for its knowledge & integrity. He is senior astrologer & best astrology professor in India who teaches Astrology to research scholars & other serious students. His erudition earns him early admiration from his students as well as his seniors.
He also Edited Future Samachar and Research Journal of Astrology for more than a decade. He has contributed many astrological articles in different periodicals. His journey of gaining astrological knowledge started with the thorough study of Lagnachandrika of Vaidyanath which is his favourite book of astrology even today because it was gifted to him by his father Mr. M.R. Sharma who was his first Astrology & Spiritual Guru.He took Gayatri Deeksha from Bramhchari Swayambhu Chaitanya, Durgasapatshati Deeksha from Pandit Leeladhar Shastri and Srividya Deeksha from Anant Srivibhushit Jyotishpeethadheeshwar & Dwarkashardapeethadheeshwar Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati ji Maharaj.