Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj
Profile June 2013
1. He is really brilliant at what he
does and is really renowned
for maintaining the highest
standards of patient care and
practising with the highest of
ethical standards.
He has studied astrology and
Vaastu Shastra the ancient
science of architecture and
building under various spiritual
master of India.
He is an Ayurvedic Health Care
Practitioner having studied
under the tutorship of the
world famous Dr David Frawley
of the American Institute of
Vedic Studies and has been
instrumental in bringing down
many Ayurvedic doctors from
India to assist the people of
our land. His role in promoting
and the furtherance of
Ayurveda in South Africa is very
commendable.
Pundit Roshan is well conversant
with the major religions of the
world in particular Hinduism.
He has a profound knowledge
of the Bhagavad-gita and the Srimad
Bhagvatam. He completed his BA degree at
the University of Durban Westville majoring
in the Science of religion and Sanskrit and
completed his Bhakti Shastri Degree in
India. His discourses over national TV, Radio
and at public programs have always been
well received. He played the role of a Pundit
in the famous soapie Isidingo.
He is known for the exemplary manner
in which he conducts the 16 sanskaars
especially Hindu Marriage ceremonies.
He is the first Hindu pundit in the Republic
of South Africa to bring honour to his people
by being appointed as the countries first
Marriage Officer. He holds the position of
Marriage Officer, Justice of the Peace and
Commissioner of Oaths. He made history
in our land when he presented facts from
the Manusmriti and other scriptures of the
sanctity of the Hindu marriage in a High
Court hearing. He was commended by
Judge Chiman Patel for his dept and insight
into the Vedas.
He is the recipient of an Award of Honour
from the All India Federation of Astrologers
Societies for his contribution in the field of
Vedic Sciences and has received a Gold
Medal and honoured with the Devagya
Maharishi title from the Akhil
Bhartiya Saraswati Jyotish Manch,
India. He presented a paper at
the International Symposium
on Astrological Sciences on the
topic “Programming the birth
of a Child, Astrologically”. This
was well received and published
in the Research Journal in India.
He always endeavours to further
his knowledge in these Vedic
Sciences so that people can
benefit from the Vedic teachings.
His client base stretches from
people of all nationalities
internationally.
Punditji is the Director of Ripple
Effect Wellness Centre that was
established in the year 2000
that offers a Vedic Solution to all
problems & diseases under one
roof. The centre offers services in
Astrology, Numerology, Palmistry,
Crystal & Gemstone Healing,
Chakra Balancing, Vaastu
Shastra and Ayurveda. His ever
willingness to assist people has
endeared himself to both young
and old alike and therefore his
services in counselling and
rehabilitating persons indulging in drug
and substance abuse has earned him the
respect of everyone. His ability to counsel
persons with problematic marriages has
restored hundreds of couples that are now
leading happier lives.
His services have now been expanded
where he offers FREE advice and assistance
to students who have difficulty in choosing
the course of study. FREE counselling in
cases of marital discord. FREE advice and
treatment for youth that have problems with
drug and substance abuse.
He has now established THE ACADEMY OF
VEDIC SCIENCES – SOUTH AFRICA that
will be offering courses in Jyotish Astrology,
Vaastu Shastra and Ayurveda. The
academy is directly affiliated to THE ALL
INDIA FEDERATION OF ASTROLOGERS
SOCIETIES who will provide learned
lecturers and organise workshops and
conferences in South Africa.
P
undit Roshan Singh is a renowned and highly respected Priest. He is an ordained Pundit who has studied
under various spiritual masters and teachers of India and has been initiated by His Holiness Krishan Das
Swami Maharaj. He personally met and was inspired by His Divine Grace A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila
Prabhupada the founder acharya of ISKCON. He has had personal association and was inspired by His Holiness
Swami Sahajanandaji Maharaj of the Divine Life Society and His Holiness Swami Shivpadananda the spiritual head
of the Rama Krishna centre.
Pundit Roshan Singh
He is known for the
exemplary manner in
which he conducts the
16 sanskaars especially
Hindu Marriage
ceremonies.