Vastu Shastra Hindu system of architecture (science of architecture)

Vastu Shastra:

An amazing and very powerful knowledge given by our Sages 

Vastu (vāstu śāstra) is a traditional Hindu system of architecture which literally translates to “science of architecture.” These are texts found on from our ancient Vedic era that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry.

Vastu incorporate traditional Hindu and in some cases Buddhist beliefs and principals also. The design buildings are intended to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns in the form of yantras, symmetry and directional alignments.

Vastu is the textual part of Vastu Vidya which was written by our sages in thousands years ago, the latter being the broader knowledge about architecture and design theories from ancient era. Vastu Remedies for House

Knowledge of Vastu is a collection of ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout diagrams or maps 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.

Vastu principles

Ancient Vastu principles include those for the design of temples, and the principles for the design and layout of houses, towns, cities, gardens, roads, water works, shops and other public areas.Sasa Yoga – Raja Yoga by Saturn

Anyone will agree to the fact that we, humans, spend most of their time inside a building be it our home, office or anything else. It’s also a fact that all things in the universe have a level of energy associated with them. Hence it’s very appropriate to say that all buildings and even the land on which a building is erected has vibrations of energy associated with it.

Deducing from above, it’s easy to visualize that we are constantly bombarded with energies round the clock. Some energies are positive (with pleasing effects) while others are negative (having terrible effects) on us. Main motto of the Vastu is to eliminate negative and enhance positive energy of a particular place or location so that a person, family or even business inhabiting in a building becomes prosperous and progressive. In simple words we can say that, Vastu aims to make harmonious atmosphere in buildings at places to tune up with nature, so that the human inhabiting the building, lives well balanced and happy life. Vastu reconciliate energies of a particular place with people who live in that place. 14 Vastu and Feng Shui tips for peaceful and happy life

Like many of India’s ancient science and knowledge, Vastu also got neglected and received very less attention over centuries, hence today’s fast paced society has very limited or no knowledge of Vastu and find it difficult to appreciate and use the benefits of Vastu while purchasing/constructing home, office, shop etc.

Effects of Vastu in a building:

We can certainly say that if a building is not constructed on the rules and principles of Vastu then the thinking and action of people inhabiting or working in these buildings is not harmonious and progressive. Dwelling in a building which is not according to Vastu principles can lead to loss of money, physical illness or disorder and in some cases untimely death of inhabitant or some near and dear ones.

On the other hand if the building follows principles of Vastu then all Divine Powers help and support people’s positive thinking and progressive actions. Lucky Numerology number 1

Vastu give us simple and common sense as these are related to ventilation, amount and quality of sunlight a building receives etc. But some principles of Vastu are related to energy field of earth and subtle energy fields in natural and constructed environments. Also, people living/working in such buildings have appreciated and verified the effects of these fields.

Many factors control the life and decide the direction of a human being; his fate, karma and Vastu of the place where he lives and work. Apart from karma of a person, fate and Vastu affects life’s quality. If the Vastu of a place is poor but the fate of a person is good then results obtained by the persons who live in the place can get from poor to moderate; where as if the Vastu is good and fate is unfavourable then the ill effects can’t be ward off.

This is just a brief introduction of the Vastu. I will post Vastu articles time to time. So stay tuned for latest information and knowledge of modern Vastu and easy solutions of Vastu related problems.