Vedic Science

Cosmology is defined as the study of the origin, purpose, structure and functioning of the universe. Vedic cosmology gives a vast amount of information about not only the structure of the phenomenal universe as we see it, but also a clear idea of the source of the manifested universe, its purpose, and the subtle laws that govern its operation.

The fundamental concept that pervades Vedic cosmology is the relation and dependence that everything has upon the Supreme

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Srila Prabhupada desired to establish in Mayapur a planetarium that depicted the universe as described in the Vedic scriptures. Particularly, he directed that the planetarium be based on the descriptions given in the Srimad Bhagavatam and other Puranas, as well as the Brahma Samhita.

On numerous occasions, Srila Prabhupada would quote a verse from the Brahma Samhita when discussing the various regions of the cosmic creation:

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A metallic sphere from South Africa with three parallel grooves around its equator (photo courtesy of Roelf Marx). The sphere was found in a Precambrian mineral deposit, said to be 2.8 billion years old.
[p. 813, Forbidden Archeology]

The Vedic Science Center will house a wide variety of exhibits demonstrating the various aspects of the Vedic sciences, and their relevance to all aspects of human civilization.

Exhibits will include:

• More detailed expositions of Vedic Cosmology, including displays that detail the mathematical and scientific rationale behind the chandelier planetary model
• Vedic library and research center
• Drutakarma Prabhu's work documented in his book "Forbidden Archeology"

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Elements of the Vedic cosmos, such as the Sisumara planetary arrangement, will be projected on the 20 meter domed screen

Traditional planetariums use an opto-mechanical system to project starfields on a domed surface. In recent years, digital projectors have been developed that can project any image from a computer onto a domed planetarium screen.

The Planetarium Theater will utilize these newer digital projectors, which can project not only fields of stars and planets, but any conceivable image, onto a large domed screen. This is perfect for projecting shows about Vedic cosmology and the Vedic descriptions of the universe.

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His Holiness Jayapataka Swami has given invaluable guidance and inspiration for the Mayapur Project and the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium since its very beginnings here in Mayapur. He has always kept it in his mind and heart to help make alluring and transcendental exhibitions to attract the masses to the Holy Dham. Such spiritually potent exhibitions are the tools for preaching and imparting true knowledge to the devotees and non-devotees alike from all over the world. We all look forward to his continued participation in this regard and his well known capacity to "think out of the box" in the service of Sri Sri Radha Madhava.