Vaastu Shastra is a science of directions that combines all the five elements of nature and
balance them with the man and the material. Vaastu Shastra creates a congenial settings for a
place to live or work, in most scientific way taking
advantages of the benefits bestowed by the five elements called “Paanchbhootas” of the nature
thereby paving the way for enhanced health, wealth, prosperity and happiness in an enlightened
environment.
Ancient Gurus & Rishis
have known the secrets of using all the five elements of this universe and their special
characteristics to enhance lives since several millennia. Several factors were considered when
laying down the principles of this ancient science
namely, magnetic field, gravitational field 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.
Man is the subject, object and the cause of architecture. He conceives and
perceives architecture in relation to his experience of himself with the surrounding world.
Through art of design, he alters and moulds
the elements of natural environment. Those elements being known as the “Paanchbhootas”. They are
Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Ether. Out of the nine planets, our planet has life due to the
presence of these five elements. Earth and
Water have limited and localized availability for the human habitat and growth. They act as the
fundamental choice makers in the location and the physical form of architecture and habitat.
Sun, Air and Space are universally available
and can be moulded as per human needs by the act of design. In order to understand the act of
design with these five elements, we shall have to take each one separately to appreciate their
meaning, role, and workability in architecture.
Vaastu is considered the interplay of various forces of nature, involving the five elements of Earth,
Water, Air, Fire and Ether and strives to maintain equilibrium as these elements influence, guide
and change the life style of not only humans
but every living being on earth. Thus they influence our deeds, luck, behaviour and other basics of
life. Vastu literally means " house" or Dwelling Place and its principles creates a harmony between
Men Materials and Nature. Vastu unifies
science, art, astronomy and astrology, it can also be called the ancient mystic science of
architecture so Vastu helps us to make our lives better and protect us from things going wrong.
Various natural energies, which are present
in atmosphere are :
Utilization of such energies in the right ways and measures gives us peace and prosperity in life. As
per shastra Vastu Purush is god of building science, hence let us pray. It is beneficial as it
bridges the gap between man, material and
nature. Above all, it is practical, easy to follow. Build your house according to the guidelines
provided by Vastu and lead a healthy and happy life.
Vastu can be used for every room, every
house, every temple, every shop industry
and town planning.
Every creature on earth starts its life with sunrise as it performs day &
night. Hence there is much importance of sun in every one life. It gives ultra violet rays in
morning and infra red rays in evening which
one basic need to reduce / generate bio-chemical germs, N2/ Oxygen / CO2 on earth.
Sun indicates
light will power, generosity, luck & mobility in body. It rules over bone, eye, heart,
spinalcord, blood circulation and soul etc.
Hence east direction is auspicious; it belongs to lord Indra. North is considered auspicious since
magnetic lines of forced moves from North to South, thus origin of all the life. There are three
forces in action to create harmony. Wind,
Water and Fire or, Vaayu, Jal and Agni. If these forces are kept in their appropriate places, then
there will be no disturbance. But if water is put in place of fire and wind in place of water or in
any other combination, the forces will
start acting accordingly and create disharmony and stress.