Scholarship • Teaching • Traditional Guidance
About Vidwan Arun Hegde
Jyotisha Vidwan, Sanskrit scholar, Vastu consultant and Vedic Wisdom teacher — rooted in classical study and engaged with modern life.
22 years of professional experience
A scholar's foundation. A teacher's purpose.
Vidwan Arun Hegde is a traditionally trained Jyotisha Vidwan, Sanskrit scholar, Vastu consultant and Vedic Wisdom teacher based in Belagavi, Karnataka. With 22 years of professional experience, his work spans traditional consultation, Sanskrit education, mantra and meditation teaching, ritual practice and cultural service.
At SMSP Sanskrit College, Udupi, Karnataka, he studied Sanskrit with Jyotisha Shastra as his principal subject. He completed Jyotisha Madhyama (three years) followed by Jyotisha Uttama (two years), culminating in the traditional scholarly qualification Jyotisha Vidwan. He later earned a Master of Arts in Sanskrit from the University of Mysore.
His studies encompassed the three branches of Triskandha Jyotisha—Hora, Ganita and Samhita—alongside Muhurta, Vastu and Dharmashastra. He teaches in Kannada and Hindi and writes for English-reading audiences, bringing respect for classical sources together with clarity and thoughtful inquiry.
The scholarship behind the title
Why “Vidwan”?
The title reflects a five-year course of traditional Jyotisha study, not merely a professional designation.
At SMSP Sanskrit College in Udupi, his formal progression comprised Jyotisha Madhyama (three years) and Jyotisha Uttama (two years). This advanced course of study led to the qualification Jyotisha Vidwan, from which he uses the honorific “Vidwan”.
The curriculum was grounded in Triskandha Jyotisha, the three classical branches of Jyotisha Shastra:
Hora Shastra
Traditional natal astrology, horoscope interpretation and predictive principles.
Ganita Shastra
The mathematical and astronomical foundations of Jyotisha, including planetary calculations and time reckoning.
Samhita Shastra
Classical Jyotisha perspectives on natural phenomena, environmental observations and wider collective affairs.
His broader traditional studies also included Muhurta Shastra, Vastu Shastra and Dharmashastra, linking the study of auspicious timing, spatial principles and religious observances with the classical curriculum. His subsequent M.A. in Sanskrit represents a separate postgraduate university qualification.
Academic and educational service
From the Sanskrit classroom to the public lecture.
From 2005 to 2018, he served as a Sanskrit Lecturer at RLS College, Belgaum. His teaching also included students pursuing the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), introducing them to Sanskrit and classical subjects such as Padārtha Vijñāna and texts including the Charaka Saṃhitā and Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya.
Alongside formal teaching, he has delivered lectures on the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavatam, exploring their ethical, philosophical and cultural significance for contemporary audiences.
Sanskrit & classical texts
Language teaching, selected traditional texts, Indian literature and interpretative study.
Jyotisha & Vastu
Traditional horoscope, Muhurta and Vastu guidance with clearly defined consultation scope.
Mantra & meditation
Mantra pronunciation, japa discipline, contemplative teaching and traditional ritual learning.
Writing and authorship
Making wisdom accessible through books.
He has written spiritual works in Kannada and has completed two English book manuscripts: Worship: The Hindu Way and a collection of Vedic wisdom stories (working title: Vedic Wisdom Stories). The English works are awaiting publication, and bibliographic details will be added when confirmed.
Explore books and articles ↗Vedic Wisdom for Modern Life
From traditional stories to practical reflection.
Writing, lectures and educational resources that invite readers to consider Dharma, character, compassion and conscious living.
Community and devotional service
Collective practice in the spirit of Lokakalyana.
In the spirit of Lokakalyana (welfare of all), his devotional and community initiatives have included an 11-crore Om Namah Shivaya japa-lekhana yajna and Maharudra Havanam, as well as a Sarvamangala Mangalye japa yajna and Navachandika Havanam.
Ongoing collective devotional efforts include Ram Ramaya Namaha Shadakshari mantra japa and Hanuman Chalisa chanting. These are presented as traditional devotional activities, not as guarantees of individual outcomes.
Foundation and service
Knowledge preserved. Learning shared.
Education and cultural preservation form an important part of this broader purpose.
Founder & Director
Devimane CPICK Foundation
Vidwan Arun Hegde is Founder and Director of Devimane CPICK Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit organisation devoted to Indian culture, knowledge and education. Smt. Soumya Hegde also serves as a Director.
The Foundation's public-benefit work and finances are administered separately from his personal consultation and commercial teaching practice.
Learn more at devimane.org ↗.
A personal journey
Scholarship, guidance and reflection.
