Vastu Shastra is a well-known old Indian science relating to construction and architecture. This science has been created by ancient Indian sages and rishis for the welfare of the entire humanity. Knowledge of Vastu shastra enables us to get mental peace, health, wealth, prosperity, etc. This science of construction has precepts that have traditional views on how laws of nature can have a profound effect on the dwellings of humans. The designs based on this science are determined by the directions. Many other domains like the furniture, vessels, vehicles, paintings, etc, are covered in the Vastu Shastra. This ancient construction science has been known to have seen the light through the teachings of Maamuni Mayan in the South India, and through Viswakarma in North India. Vastu shastra based principles govern the construction of homes, temples, forts, apartments and many other buildings.
In Sanskrit, Vastu means dwelling or a house. This can also correspond to a plot or land. Shastra means science, teaching or doctrine. Vastu shastra determines the way a building is constructed based on certain mathematical calculations and the relationship of the energies in that space for the benefit of the residents living in that building. Vastu shastra advocates the presence of five natural elements in any space, also known as the Pancha Maha Bhootas. Life on earth is attributed to the presence of these five elements occurring in balance. These five elements are Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space. Earth or Bhoomi is a big magnet, with north and south poles and a giant gravitational force. This force has considerable effect on all the living and non-living things on the earth. Water or Jal, on earth is represented in the form of seas, rivers, rain and ice. It is even a part of every living organism on this planet. Air or Vayu, has the function of life support, as air has a powerful effect, above everything else. Many human and physical comfort values are based on the air flow, air pressure, air composition and temperature of the air. Fire or Agni is represented by the amount of light and heat in the night or day, the energy from the seasons, and human expressions like enthusiasm, vigour and passion. Space or Akash is an element that provides shelter. It is also the primary conductor of all the energy sources like the light and sound. It also affects the cognitive energies like the intuition and intellect, along with social energies like emotion and psychological representations.
Vastu principles propose that there is always a constant relationship between all these elements. If a building in which a person lives has a balance of these five natural forces, their living conditions can be improved drastically. This science tries to combine the nature of these five elements and balances them with the material and person. The principles teach us how to create a congenial living environment through the facilitation of spiritual well-being. This congenial living ensures enhanced wealth, health and working conditions thereby improving the happiness of the inmates.
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