
Who I am
My name is Pierpaolo Marras, also known as Prema Kumāra dāsa, a name received from my teacher in the Bhakti Vedānta tradition. But you can simply call me Prema.
My life intertwines two worlds: the rigor of the science and engineering and the timeless depth of the Vedic philosophy.
From this meeting was born Yoga delle Stelle, a project that combines the Yoga and theVedic Astrology (Jyotiṣa) as tools for awareness, transformation and inner growth.
My path
My story begins as a child, when I used to take apart my toy robots to figure out how they worked, while my mother put me to sleep with tales of Christian saints. Even then I was experiencing deep and guided dreams, which I still remember with clarity.
In elementary school I started the Judo, which introduced me to Japanese philosophy-a passion I cultivated until I was 18.
In middle school I became a tireless reader of Japanese novels and comics, driven by a desire to understand the world and human emotions. I sought answers in philosophy and psychology.
That's why I chose the Classical High School, but what I found there was more history of ideas than essential answers. So I changed direction: perhaps science could offer me concrete truths. I chose theEngineering, moving from philosophical abstraction to technical pragmatics.
All'University of Bologna I experienced intense years: numbers, circuits, algorithms, new friendships and challenges as an out-of-state student.
Yet a bigger question was growing inside me: What is the deep meaning of life?
At the age of 23, I took up Judo and prayer again. I approached the Reiki, at Japanese, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, seeking new ways.
Until, one Christmas in Sardinia, I found in my father's bookcase two volumes of the Caitanya Caritāmṛta, left years earlier by mysterious "men dressed in white."
Reading those pages was like an inner call: the life and teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu have opened to me the doors of the Bhakti Vedānta.
Shortly thereafter, during the Master's Degree in Engineering, I met Bhakti Yoga. It was a bright turning point because it gave me the joy of being able to meet my spiritual master, Radhanath Swami, who travels all over the world and has been guiding me on the path ever since.
From there my research exploded: Indo-Vedic philosophy, meditation, Yoga... until I came to theVedic Astrology (Jyotiṣa).
For more than ten years I worked as a telecommunications engineer in research and development, while in parallel I studied astrology, offered counseling and taught: philosophy of yoga in the Teacher Training, meditation classes and personal growth paths.
After an initial training self-taught and various international studies, I became an official member of the CVA - Council of Vedic Astrology, the international association that certifies Jyotiṣa.
The real turning point, however, was the meeting with the traditional school of Pandit Sanjay Rath, heir to the Orissa tradition, who is descended from a direct pupil of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
In this authentic line I received the title of Jyotiṣa Paṇḍita (scholar in Vedic Astrology) after nearly a decade of studying the Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra.
Today I continue to train, and I am currently studying the secrets of the Jaimini Sūtra and the Mantra Śāstra, constantly deepening this infinite science.
Over the years I have realized that my mission is also disseminate this knowledge.
For a long time, those who wanted to become Vedic astrologers had to train only abroad and in English. With Yoga delle Stelle, I made it possible to study the Jyotiṣa in Italian, contributing to the birth of a new generation of Vedic astrologers.
Yoga and Astrology Curriculum
My educational background combines years of study academics e spiritual, in India and online, interweaving practice, philosophy and tradition.
Yoga and Philosophy
I have completed two Three-year Teacher Training of Yoga (six years of structured training).
I teach Yoga philosophy In Teacher Training.
I lead meditation courses and paths of personal growth.
I am the author of the essay "Between Illusion and Reality. Meditation in Yoga." (Foschi Publisher, 2011).
Vedic philosophy
Title of Bhakti-śāstrī, earned at Bhaktivedanta College (Belgium).
Study of the Bhakti Vaibhava With Vedic Education.
Study of the Yoga philosophy and in particular of the Yoga Sūtra at the Bhaktivedanta Study Center directed by Marco Ferrini.
In-depth study of millennial texts: Yoga Sūtra, Bhagavad Gītā, Rāmāyaṇa, Mahābhārata, Purāṇa e Upaniṣad.
Creator and voice of the podcasts "Rāmāyaṇa for Modern Yogis." e "Bhagavad Gītā for Modern Yogis.".
Vedic Astrology (Jyotiṣa)
I was trained in international schools of Jyotiṣa through numerous trips to India, which made me experience the tradition first-hand. And I have made my studies daily through online trainings led by my teachers for more than a decade. In this way I have had the opportunity to explore various traditions and facets of Jyotiṣa.
I achieved theInternational Diploma Advanced Studies in Vedic Astrology At Dirah Academy International.
I obtained the title of Jyotish Visharada (Proficiency in Vedic Astrology) At the Council of Vedic Astrology.
I am an official member of the CVA - Council of Vedic Astrology, the international association that certifies Vedic Astrology in the world. And because of this recognition, all my courses count as accreditation hours, and I can accompany students to international certification.
I received the secrets of the Vedic Astrology tradition through advanced training in the school of Pandit Sanjay Rath, heir to the Orissa tradition.
I received the title of Jyotiṣa Paṇḍita ("scholar of Vedic Astrology"), earned after nearly ten years of studying the Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra within the tradition.
I am currently engaged in the study of the Jaimini Sūtra and the Mantra Śāstra.
I am pioneering the spread of Jyotiṣa in Italy.: With Yoga delle Stelle I have made the complete training in Vedic Astrology accessible in Italian, contributing to the birth of a new generation of Vedic astrologers.
Yoga delle Stelle
The name "Yoga delle Stelle" was born during the Govardhana Pūjā of 2015, under the blessing of my spiritual master and thanks to the chosen astrological name of my beloved wife, Kishori Priya devī.
At first it was just a name. Today it is a living community, a place where Yoga and Jyotiṣa meet as inner compass For those who desire truth, balance and transformation.
Yoga delle Stelle is a free and authentic space, where ancient Vedic knowledge is preserved in its purity and shared in accessible language without losing depth.
A path in which the stars become teachers, Yoga becomes way of transformation And people recognize themselves as souls on the road.
Mission and Values
My mission is to make the Jyotiṣa and the Yoga Practical tools for transformation.
Not distant theories, but concrete lights to navigate life.
The values that drive Yoga delle Stelle are my pole stars:
Authenticity - Guarding tradition without distortion.
Search for truth - the spirit that has always accompanied me: to go deep, without stopping at appearances. Truth and knowledge does not belong to one group, it is something universal.
- Value to the person: Each individual is unique and should be treated with utmost respect and care. We are here to love and to serve. Maximum respect and confidentiality.
Service - Sharing knowledge as a form of mutual elevation.
Community - No one walks alone: we are a constellation of souls.
Inner growth - Transforming daily life into a path of awakening.
What I offer today
Unlike those who reduce you to a single zodiac sign, in the Jyotiṣa We look at the whole sky that belongs to you. I nine planets are not limits, but keys: tools that, when read correctly, open the doors to your potential and guide you toward the realization of your most authentic desires.
Therefore, with Yoga delle Stelle I created several paths:
🌿 Articles e Video free - to approach the tradition step by step and discover the depth of Jyotiṣa.
🌟 Planet of Destiny Report - to immediately identify the most important lessons to be learned in this incarnation.
👨🏻💻 Personal consultations - Astrological readings to explore your astral chart as a real instruction manual of life, with practical guidance for dealing with your problems and developing your talents.
📩 Monthly column on astrological transits - reserved for newsletter subscribers to stay connected to the movements of the sky and its recurrences.
📱 Daily content and reflections - shared on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, to keep the dialogue with the stars alive.
🎓 Planetary DNA e Academy Yoga delle Stelle - the first online school in Italian Vedic Astrology, with a systematic three-year course in the tradition that trains new Vedic astrologers and offers tools for personal growth.
🌄 Annual retreat in attendance - a unique opportunity to deepen study, practice together and strengthen community ties.
Each of these paths is an invitation to discover that the stars are not just "out there"-they are inside you, as possibilities yet to be awakened.
How to contact me
If this path resonates with you, there are several ways to connect:
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Do you have any questions? You can write to me directly from the Contact of the site: there you will find a form to send me a personal message.
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Do you want counseling? Go to the section Consulting, where you will find all the information and how to make reservations.
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Would you like to receive my monthly astrological transits newsletter? You just need to download the free mini-guide from HERE: so you will automatically join the list and receive special content each month.
✨ Whether you just want to ask a question, receive personalized guidance, or start following the regular content, I will be happy to walk you through it in the way that suits you best.
In conclusion
My life has taught me that we are not reducible to a zodiac sign or a social role: we are evolving universes.
Out of this interweaving of science and Veda was born Yoga delle Stelle: a space to read one's karma, discover talents and turn challenges into growth.