| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Sushant Rath |
| Profession(s) | Astrologer, Jyotish Guru |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (172 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Award | Awarded by British Association for Vedic Astrology |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 7 August 1963 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 62 Years |
| Birthplace | Sambalpur, Orissa |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Orissa |
| School(s) | • Stewart School, Cuttack (1981) • Bishop Cotton Boys' School (1982) |
| College/University | • College of Engineering, Guindy • Anna University (1987) |
| Educational Qualification | • B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube • Official website |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 1 December 2006 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Sarbani Rath (Astrologer) |
| Children | Son- Somanath Rath (b. 1 June 1995) Daughter- Aditi Rath (b. 21 December 1992)  |
| Parents | Father- Umakant Rath Mother- Manju Rath (Suprabha Tripathi) |
| Siblings | Brother(s)- 2 Sumant Rath (Younger) Sister- None |
| Other Relatives | Grandfather- Pandit Jagannath Rath (Jyotish Ratna of Orissa) Grandmother- Chandra Devi |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sanjay Rath
- Pandit Sanjay Rath hails from a traditional family of astrologers from Bira Balabhadrapur Sasan village of Puri, Orissa.
- His ancestors were descendants of Shri Achyuta Das, also known as Sri Achyutananda.
- Sanjay’s grandfather, late Pandit Jagannath Rath, was honoured as the Jyotish Ratna of Orissa and was a prolific author of numerous works on astrology.
- Sanjay began learning astrology at a young age under the guidance of his uncle, late Pandit Kasinath Rath. He gained a great understanding of Jyotish, passed down through the ancient parampara system.
- In 1987, he completed his mechanical engineering and returned to Orissa, where he got involved in a few court cases as his father was betrayed by his closest and trusted lawyer friend Mr. Mohanty.
- With an objective to beat his father’s enemies, he began learning tantras like Bagalamukhi tantra from Sri Bhagavan Mishra, a great tantrik of Orissa.
- He also visited Calcutta to get a Bagalamukhi kavacha prepared by the son of the greatest tantra master of Bengal – Pt. Ramesh Chandra Bhattacharya.
- He then got a Bagalamukhi puja done for his father’s enemies.
- In 1991, Sanjay left for Delhi, where he began working with the Government of India in July.
- In October 1997, he was promoted to the position of Under Secretary in the Ministry of Defence.
- Encouraged by the warm reception of his translation of Maharshi Jaimini’s Upadesha Sutras and an increasing student following, Sanjay Rath stepped down from his government position in September 2000 to fully dedicate himself to the practice and teaching of Jyotisha.
- He has a deep understanding of ancient Jyotish traditions and explains them in a way that makes sense to people today. His teachings connect the wisdom of the past with the needs of the present.
- His teachings are based on classical Jyotish texts such as Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, Jaimini Sutras, Brihat Jataka, and Saravali.
Sanjay Rath during an event
- He also draws wisdom from sacred scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and Puranas.
- Sanjay’s approach is deep and wide-ranging, and is usually experienced by astrologers who truly understand and value it. He focuses on explaining the deeper reasons behind why astrology works, not just how to use it.
- While his work draws from different traditions, he doesn’t try to create a new style of astrology.
- His approach is holistic and stays true to the original spirit of the ancient Jyotisha texts. He follows the teachings of the ancient seers closely but is also dedicated to research and further exploring the field.
- He gives his students clear insight based on the wisdom of the Vedas, addressing the need for advanced teachings and raising the level of astrology practice.
- To support his traditional teachings, he founded the Shri Jagannath Center, where advanced students work to share Jyotisha while keeping its spiritual roots alive. Students there learn Jyotisha along with mantra shastra, mudras, pranayama, meditation, and the teachings of Sanatana Dharma.
Sanjay Rath while performing a puja
- He has worked on translating ancient Jyotish texts, drawing from the deep knowledge he has received through his parampara.
- He serves as the Chairman of the SJC Education & Research Center in Nagpur, which offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Vedic Astrology through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University.
- He offers a paid astrological study program through SoHamsa, along with a range of workshops conducted through the Deva Guru Brihaspati Center.
Sanjay Rath with PJC Batch 4
- Sanjay Rath initially established the Sri Jagannath Vedic Center (SJVC) in 1998 as a platform for open dialogue on the teachings of his Jyotish tradition. However, following differences in perspective among some of the teachers involved, he parted ways with the organization and went on to found the Sri Jagannath Center (SJC) in 2001.
Sanjay Rath lighting the Diya during an event
- The Sri Jagannath Center (SJC) was founded with the aim of teaching Jyotish in alignment with the ancient Sanskrit scriptures authored by great sages such as Parashara and Jaimini. Through its efforts, SJC has played a key role in reviving interest in classical Indian astrology, inspiring a new generation of students and practitioners to explore and understand its traditional roots.
- Sanjay Rath has trained students in the Jyotish tradition passed down through the paramparā of Śrī Achyutā Dāsa of Jagannath, Puri.
- His students have gone on to establish non-profit SJC study circles, which are now active in many countries worldwide.
- To facilitate global collaboration and discussion among astrologers, SJC has also made use of internet platforms like Yahoo Groups to host international forums and share knowledge.
- He has authored several book on astrology, including Jaimini Maharishi’s Upadesa Sutra (1997), Crux of Vedic Astrology: Timing of Events (1998), Vedic Remedies in Astrology (2000), Narayana Dasa (2001), Varga Cakra (2002), Vimsottari and Udu Dasa’s (2002), and Collected Papers in Vedic Astrology (2006).
