WHAT IS VASTU SHASTRA?

Vaatu shastra, which means the science of the built area, is an ancient Indian architectural science. It is the study of the forces of nature and their effect on an individual’s immediate environment. This science is perfectly in tune with the natural laws and lays down the rules to create harmonious environs for living by connecting the individual with the cosmic forces surrounding us.

It is the scientific study of directions, which aims at utilizing the natural energies that are available free of cost, for the benefit of humans, by creating an equilibrium between man and material. As a science, it extracts the positive energy from the natural elements of the universe the panchbhootas, namely, earth water air sun and sky. It all these five elements, for creating a congenial setting or a place to live or work in, in most the scientific way, exploiting the benefits bestowed by the five basic elements.


The equilibrium in nature can be easily seen among all the moving bodies by the human being, but infortunately they are unable to see such equilibrium in a static body. Vastu shastra aims equilibrium in a static body. Vastu shastra aims at guiding construction in such a way that  established the equilibrium, so that there is no hindrance to the flow of magnetic waves, from the north pole to south pole. It is believed that creating such a balance helps people avoid various calamities, diseases, accidents, etc, which might have occurred otherwise.

Vastu is an old practice that was evolved by learned men of the past, for the welfare of mankind. It is a vast field of study that lays down certain principal, paving way for good health, wealth and prosperity to enter our house. The principles of Vastu, which were laid down in the ancient times, are purely based on the effect of sunrays during different times of the day. They continue to be used by people till date, while undertaking any form of construction to keep everything in equilibrium.