History of the Birla Vedic International
Renowned palmist Ghanshyam Singh Birla established the Birla Vedic International (BVI) in the heart of Montreal’s historic Westmount district in 1972, at a time when palmistry was still banned under the city’s archaic witchcraft laws. By opening Birla Vedic International during such hostile times, Ghanshyam ran the risk of imprisonment and deportation, but he was determined to fulfill his life mission of bringing the emotional, psychological and spiritual rewards of Vedic palmistry to as many people in the world as possible. To that end, Ghanshyam has assembled a dedicated team of highly trained palmists, astrologers and massage therapists who have dedicated their lives to providing the very best in a wide variety of Vedic services, including astro-palmistry consultation and counselling, reflexology, craniosacral therapy and therapeutic massage.
Birla Vedic International quickly won international acclaim among followers and devotees of astrology and palmistry, attracting such celebrated clients as pop star Ricky Martin, prima ballerina Karen Kain, Canadian crooner Gino Vannelli and many actors, artists and politicians.
In 1975, Ghanshyam began laying the groundwork for training a new generation of Vedic palmists and started offering classes in both palmistry and astrology. In 2001 the Center launched a government-recognized college level Palmistry Certification Program through the Birla College of Hast Jyotish. The program (available in both French and English) is suited to anyone contemplating a career as a practitioner of Vedic palmistry, as well as those simply wanting to expand their horizons and improve their lives through the countless benefits of palmistry. The Palmistry School courses are available to groups and individuals online. Several Certification Program graduates have gone on to launch successful careers as professional palmists.
In 1998, Ghanshyam expanded BVI, building a lakefront Wellness Center on a 500-acre forest reserve in the heart of Quebec’s picturesque Outaouais region.
For more than 50 years, BVI has dedicated itself to providing services that foster improved physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. Our online programs are perfectly suited for helping people cope with and overcome the feelings of anxiety, isolation and despair that are afflicting so many during the ongoing pandemic.
"My purpose in life is to shift my own consciousness to a more loving and spiritual state, and to help others to do the same. Birla Vedic International has helped me do that—you have no idea how happy you’ve made me today! If my story can help one other person expand their heart and bring more love into their life, then share it with the world!”
-- Wayne Dyer, New York Times bestselling self-help author and a motivational speaker