The Science of Shadows and Earth's Obliquity: Seeking the Ultimate Truth

By: Dr B G Matapurkar

The basis of this research monograph is the Science of Shadows. Shadow is a form of darkness that existed even before light was manifest in the cosmos. It is the reappearance of darkness when light is obstructed, much like day and night: the darkness of night disappears with sunlight and reappears when the sun vanishes. For this scientific reason, there is no idol in the sanctum sanctorum of the Chhaya Mandir at the Surya Mandir, Konark, Odisha, India. From such observations, Vedic Rishis concluded that the world is fictitious.

This monograph examines the experimental principle of shadow. Earth's tilt, its orbit around the sun, latitudes, altitudes, and even time cycles are treated as imaginative constructs based on apparent celestial motion. Astrology (Jyotish Shastra) too depends on this celestial drama; hence, truth-finding is essential. Humanity has long sought to understand cosmic events governed by uniform natural laws (Prakriti), often through fear, wonder, and correction. Based on lifelong research from 1946-2025, including studies of northern and southern solstices across the globe, this work uses shadow science, supported by Vedic and modern perspectives.

Shadow has no intrinsic existence; it is projected, elusive, and dependent on substance. Movement is illusory.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQM82RKR
• ISBN13: 9798902077022
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"