K.N. Rao is a renowned Vedic astrologer who introduced Vedic Astrology as a UGC course in Indian universities and defended it in the Supreme Court. He is the founder of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School of Astrology and has written over 40 books on Vedic astrology, including "Predicting through Jaimini's Chara Dasa" and "Predicting through Karakamsha and Mandook Dasha".
K.N. Rao is a renowned Vedic astrologer who introduced Vedic Astrology as a UGC course in Indian universities and defended it in the Supreme Court. He is the founder of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School of Astrology and has written over 40 books on Vedic astrology, including "Predicting through Jaimini's Chara Dasa" and "Predicting through Karakamsha and Mandook Dasha".
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About Him
Kotamraju Narayana Rao retired from the Indian Audit and Accounts Service as Director General in November 1990. He is the second of the four sons of the famous journalist K. Rama Rao, the founder editor of the National Herald and editor of more than thirty journals in his long journalistic career.
Rao was introduced to astrology by his late mother, K. Saraswani Devi, when he was twelve years old, in 1943. He considers her the best astrologer he has known in two areas: marriage and children, and prashna (horary). Before joining the government service through an all-India competition in 1957, Rao was a lecturer in English. He joined the Indian Audit and Accounts Service and eventually retired as Director General in November 1990.
More interested in games and sports than in astrology in his youth, Rao won brilliancy prizes in chess competitions and two state championships in bridge competitions. He played ten other games, which is why his astrological writings also often include references to games.
Achievements
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Introduction of Vedic Astrology as a UGC Course in Indian Universities: Rao successfully introduced Vedic Astrology as a UGC-approved course in Indian universities, which was a significant milestone in the recognition of the subject.
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Defending Vedic Astrology in the Supreme Court: Rao defended Vedic Astrology in the Supreme Court of India after it was challenged by critics who called it unscientific and a waste of public money. He presented evidence from ancient scriptures and historical documents to demonstrate the subject's relevance and accuracy.
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Establishing the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School of Astrology: Rao founded the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School of Astrology in New Delhi, which is now the largest astrology school in the world with over 1000 students and 25 teachers.
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Authoring Numerous Books on Vedic Astrology: Rao has written more than 40 books on Vedic astrology, including "Predicting through Jaimini's Chara Dasa" and "Predicting through Karakamsha and Mandook Dasha". His books are widely recognized for their academic and research-based approach to the subject.
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Developing Innovative Astrological Techniques: Rao has developed several innovative astrological techniques, such as PAC-DARES and the Composite Approach, which are used by students worldwide. His work has contributed significantly to the advancement of Vedic astrology
Qualification
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Master's in English Literature: Rao earned a Master's degree in English Literature, which he pursued before joining the Indian Audit and Accounts Service.
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Lecturer in English: He was a lecturer in English before joining the Indian Audit and Accounts Service.
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Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS): Rao joined the Indian Audit and Accounts Service and retired as the Director General in November 1990.
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Advisor and Senior Teacher of Astrology Courses: He is the Advisor and senior teacher of Astrology Courses at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi
Speciality
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Jaimini's Chara Dasa: Rao has written extensively on Jaimini's Chara Dasa, a divisional chart technique used in Vedic astrology. His book "Predicting through Jaimini's Chara Dasa" is a comprehensive guide to this technique.
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Karakamsha and Mandook Dasha: Rao has also written on Karakamsha and Mandook Dasha, two other important dashas in Vedic astrology. His book "Predicting through Karakamsha and Mandook Dasha" provides detailed insights into these dashas.
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PAC-DARES and Composite Approach: Rao has developed innovative astrological techniques such as PAC-DARES and the Composite Approach, which are used by students worldwide. His work has contributed significantly to the advancement of Vedic astrology
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Marma Chikitsa: Rao has incorporated Marma Chikitsa, an ancient Ayurvedic healing art, into his astrological teachings. This includes the use of sensitive energy points in the body to facilitate healing.
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Classical Approach: Rao follows a classical approach to astrology, strictly adhering to the principles outlined in ancient texts like the Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra. He does not endorse modern, unscientific practices like Grah Shanti, gem prescription, or Kaal Sarpa Dosha.
Work Description
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Rao was involved in planning, organizing, and teaching three international courses on Audit of Receipts, serving as a joint director once and director twice.
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He built a large international network of friends through professional and astrological interactions with foreigners over more than two decades
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Rao conducted fundamental research in astrology, amassing a collection of over 50,000 horoscopes, each with ten important events of every individual noted
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The pressure of practicing astrology as a mission without charging any fee almost made him give up astrology many times. However, in December 1981, he participated in a groundbreaking three-day seminar on astrology in Delhi, leading to a persistent demand for his astrological articles. He has now more than a thousand students in India and more than two hundred in the USA.
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Rao made five lecture tours to the USA between 1993 and 1995 and served as the Chief Guest at the Second Conference of the American Council of Vedic Astrology in 1993. He has been the Advisor of Astrology Courses at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, New Delhi, and has never charged any fees for teaching.
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Rao's desire never to turn into a professional astrologer has won him thousands of admirers. Among his recent fundamental and original researches are his books "Predicting through Jaimini's Chara Dasha" and "Predicting through Karakamsha and Mandook Dasha".
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He was encouraged by his mentors to not give up astrology, and in 1982, a great yogi prophesied that he would be the architect of a great astrological renaissance.