"The Kerala Jyotisha Parishad is completing 50 years. As time passes, it is natural for some things to endure while others fade away. I am someone who has been entrusted with the responsibility to work alongside the Parishad, which is nearing a significant milestone akin to a human lifespan. Guided by the profound wisdom of revered gurus, the Parishad was envisioned as a “seat of knowledge” by its founding luminaries, who were acutely aware of the challenges faced by the disciplines of astrology and Sanskrit. Their pure intention was to ensure that these fields continue to shine brightly, filled with brilliance, and remain vibrant for generations to come.

The Kerala Jyotisha Parishad has never disappointed any student who has sought to delve deeply into the studies of Vedanta, astrology, and Sanskrit. On the contrary, the Parishad takes pride in enabling its members to achieve even more than what they initially aspired to, and this joy is something they do not conceal. Over the years, the Parishad has succeeded in opening a grand gateway to knowledge. As the saying goes, the more one learns, the more doubts arise—yet, alongside this, the flow of thought becomes more vibrant, and the thirst for greater wisdom naturally intensifies. Through the Kerala Jyotisha Parishad, the ancient branches of science, which seem boundless no matter how deeply one explores, are shared and disseminated, allowing what might take a human lifetime to grasp to be passed on to others.

Teachers who fulfill their moral responsibilities with grace continue to guide students forward, resolving their doubts with even greater strength. It is profoundly true that the paths of tradition carry within them a deeper vision of goodness. Through classrooms, practical workshops, discussions, thesis presentations, readings, and self-correction, we witness the formation of a true astrologer. A shining example of this is the *Parishad Purva Vidhyarthi Sanghatana* (Alumni Association), where former students continue to find fulfillment through the Parishad's activities. Here, every student is like a gem, polished and made radiant through friction, emerging as a luminous jewel.

The Parishad forums have the ability to foster goodwill and harmonious coexistence with virtuous individuals without losing the essence of kindness. When the Parishad strives to engage strong personalities, who have left their unique imprints in various fields, with its activities, it is heartening to see how willingly they align themselves with the Parishad. Perhaps it is the inner vision and the light of goodness within the Parishad that inspires them to do so.

The fact remains that even as the Parishad walks the paths carved out by those who came before, it remains attuned to the pulse of modern times. While striving to weave the flowers of innovation into the ancient branches of science and making way for contemporary adaptations, the Parishad's workers remain firmly rooted in understanding what is truly real.

As time brings both fulfillment and decay, the organization remains vigilant, working with eyes wide open. If the ancient branches of science are to endure for the needs of future generations, it is the duty of those who cherish science today to preserve and nurture these traditions, passing them on to the coming generations without corruption. This understanding is deeply ingrained in the organization.

The Parishad refines its path of action through the guidance of enlightened individuals who firmly believe, without a trace of doubt, that knowledge is power, knowledge is meaning, and knowledge is light. Let us stand together in truth and reality, working in unity. May astrology emerge as a foremost science in the days to come!