Ghanshyam Singh Birla is a renowned Vedic palmist and astrologer, based in Canada. For over 40 years, Ghanshyam has devoted himself to helping people find greater satisfaction in life.

He has been at the forefront in bringing palmistry awareness to the West since 1972 when he opened The Palmistry Center. His first book, “Love in the Palm of Your Hand,” was selected by the Book of the Month Club, in the One Spirit section, and has been translated into six languages. He has also developed a Palmistry Diploma Program, consisting of 18 courses, which are recognized by the Quebec and Federal Governments.

During his childhood, Ghanshyam was instructed by his paternal grandfather in the Vedic arts and sciences. One of Ghanshyam’s earliest memories was standing alongside his grandfather, distributing ayurvedic herbs to the villagers who had sought out his grandfather’s advice and healing. A family astrologer confirmed Ghanshyam would one day revolutionize the subject of palmistry.

 

 

Ghanshyam was placed in an orthodox Gurukul academy. Long hours were spent reciting mantras, studying scriptures, and practicing meditation. While studying the ancient Vedic scriptures, Ghanshyam found many references to palmistry and astrology. The Gurukul experience served to validate his love for these ancient sciences. At 20, in order to respect his father's wishes, he completed his B.A. in philosophy, and began working towards his M.A. in Indian Literature.

In 1968, Ghanshyam established his first Vedic Center in Delhi, where people from all walks of life came to see him. The work he did at this Center became the basis for his palmistry research. That same year, Ghanshyam received an honorary doctoral degree from the All India Society. In 1970, Ghanshyam was selected from a pool of 500 applicants to come to Montreal and practice palmistry.

Ghanshyam is the founder of the Palmistry Center, Canada and USA. The Center has evolved over the years to become The Birla Center for Hast Jyotish. Its multi-faceted activities include research, education, publications and services in the Vedic arts and sciences. In 1998, the Birla Center expanded its services to include a lakefront health retreat and learning center in Chénéville, Quebec. The Center serves as an international facility for studies and services in Vedic palmistry and astrology, and ayurvedic healing. Ghanshyam has authored three books: Love in the Palm of Your Hand: How to Use Palmistry for Successful Relationships, Magnet Therapy: A Gentle and Effective Way to Balance Body Systems, and Destiny in the Palm of Your Hand: Creating Your Future through Vedic Palmistry. They have been published by Inner Traditions Bear Co., and translated into numerous languages.

Ghanshyam has devoted himself to promoting the Vedic sciences by lecturing, teaching and conducting workshops throughout North America. He has been featured in numerous television, radio, Internet and print media, and has lectured at Whole Life Expos across the United States. Ghanshyam has helped bring a greater awareness of the significance of mantra to the West. He has produced, authored and narrated three mantra recordings: The Gayatri Mantra, The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and Saraswati Devi Mantra. Also, he has developed a subliminal recording, For a Glorious Tomorrow, for those with sleeping disorders.