Vastu Shastra
Vastu shastra (vāstu śāstra) is a traditional Hindu system of architecture which literally translates to “science of architecture”. This Indian philosophy describes principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry. The designs are intended to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns symmetry and directional alignments.
Vastu Shastra knowledge is a collection of ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout diagrams,that are not rigid. Rather, these ideas and concepts are models for the organization of space and form within a building or collection of buildings, based on their functions in relation to each other, their usage and to the overall fabric of the Vastu. It’s an inquisitive science of architecture which acts upon a given space through flow of positive energy. It is the sacred holistic science pertaining to designing and building of houses. The principles of vastu have been derived from Sthapathya Veda- one of the ancient scared books in Hinduism.
Vastu Shastra can also be said as an ancient mystic science for designing and building. It helps us to make our lives better and will secure from things going wrong. It is the science of directions that combines all the five elements of nature and balances them with the man and the material. Human body is made up of five elements namely earth, fire, sky, water and air. Similarly earth also comprises of these ‘Panchmahabhutas’ which we need to balance through their corresponding directions. Vastu Shastra is creating a congenial setting or a place to live or work, in most scientific way taking advantages of the benefits bestowed by the five elements called ” Panchmahabhutas ” of the nature thereby paving the way for enhanced health, wealth, prosperity and happiness in an enlightened environment.
Our sages and seers have known the secrets of using all the five elements of this universe and their special characteristics and influences such as the magnetic field, gravitational effect etc. of Earth, the galaxy in the sky, the directions and velocity of the winds, light and heat of the SUN including the effects of its Ultra-Violet and Infra-Red rays, the volume and intensity of rainfall etc. for the advantage of the mankind in suitably planning and constructing buildings for dwelling, prayer, entertainment , education , working , production and other purposes . They evolved scientific methods and systems and confined them over the years as ‘Vastu Shastra’.
The need of Vastu Shastra became so important in modern days. Modern man altered home and workplace designs to get maximum of it but in that it created an imbalance of five elements. And this imbalance created a toll on health, wealth, career, relationship and so on. Earlier homes and workplaces were designed as Vastu complaint so there were fewer issues related to all these areas. Now need of this practice has increased because of all this issues. And the best part is this, a Vastu expert can balance these imbalances without creating any demolition or destruction. Our sages searched it; we are only researching it and building the concepts. Expert can facilitate the desire change and balance of a given place in an aesthetic way. It includes homes, offices, industrial factories, buildings and construction sites.
