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INTRODUCTION Vaastu -Shastra is a Vast and ancient science of living. The word
Vaastu is deri ved from the root Vas which means to reside. It is not an equivalent of
the word arc hitecture. Vaastu is architecture and much more. While architecture is
the scien ce, art or profession of designing and constructing buildings etc., the
definiti on of Vaastu extend into the realm of occultism. Vaastu Shastra, the edifice
sci ence of Bhawan Sthapatya Kala, being the applied aspects of ATHARVAVEDA, is
an a ncient science and one of the eminent features of our heritage. Vaastu means
dwe lling of Humans and Gods in the original Sanskrit literature. Many factors gover
n the life of a human being ; his fate, Karma and surroundings. BUT VAASTU CAN M
AKE SWEET THINGS SWEETER AND BITTER LESS BITTER. Like many of our traditions,
Va astu too got neglected over the centuries for want of patronage; hence the prese
nt society could not very much appreciate and utilise this science in their cons
truction of house, shops, office or industrial complexes. If construction is not
according to the principles of VAASTU then thinking and action of the people dwel
ling or working in these places is not harmonious and evolutionary; leading to d
isorder & illness. This is one of the main reason of discontent and sufferings o f the
society at present. On the contrary, if the laws of nature which are elabo rated and
incorporated in the 3
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science of Vaastu are followed, then all the Divine powers support the thinking and
action of the people associated with such concerns. Building a house in anci ent
India was not only a house-craft but also a sacred ceremony and the house wa s
considered a living organism. The spirit of the house was called the Vaastu Pu rusha
and different cardinal directions and sectors were assigned to different G ods like
Brahma, Ishwara, Agni, Varun, Wind, Yam and Demon, since the waves flow ing in a
particular direction have a specific influence. Eeshan or north east is presided over
by God and is therefore suitable for a prayer room. The southeast belongs to Agni.
The central space is Brahmas and should be left open to the hea vens. The head
and limbs of the Vaastu Purusha are to be left alone too. If the various activities in a
house, shop, office or industry are directionally channe lised as per principles of
Vaastu, we begin to draw power from nature in a natur al way. ONCE THIS IMMENSE
FORCE OF ALMIGHTY BEGINS TO SUPPORT US, ALL OUR OBJECT IVES ARE FULFILLED
IN EASY, SPONTANEOUS AND EFFORTLESS MANNER. The Shastra is be ing gradually
applied not only in Houses but also in Commercial buildings and in dustries, where
the clients stakes are high. For example, Vaastu assigns the kit chens, chimneys,
Furnace, boiler etc. to a certain corner on the basis of wind d irections to prevent
the smoke and cooking fumes from flowing into the living/wo rking area and
affecting the health of the residents/ workers. Thus there is a g reat need for the
architects and Vaastu Engineers to coordinate; since an archit ect can build a posh
house but cant assure happy life to the people living in tha t house, whereas Vaastu
-science assures 4
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peace, prosperity and progress to the owner as also the inmates. This happy admi
xture of ancient heritage and modern science can go a long way in reviving this
edifice science. Gradually this science is spreading fast from Kerala, Tamilnadu ,
Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan to Delhi. In nutshell V
aastu lays down principles for construction of the houses, commercial buildings a nd
industries etc. Which harmonies with the neighborhood, nature and the entire
universe. Many rules are common sense as they relate to ventilation and sunlight
But some like the subtle energy in natural and built environments that affect h
umans have also been verified and appreciated by those who did not believe in th
em initially. Sun is the major cosmic entity which radiates light & heat in enti re
universe. It is called soul of the universe SURYA ATMA JAGATAS TASTHU KHASHCHA.
The principles of Vaastu allows human beings & society with inexhaustible sourc e
of energy and thus make them to live in fully satisfied manner. We live on ear th,
which nourishes all beings like a mother and is treasure of all comforts & p leasure.
The all embarrassing motherly role of earth is best tapped by use of pr inciples of
Vaastu. Along with construction, the internal decoration in the house, shop or
factory is equally important. IF SETTING OF THINGS ARE ACCORDING TO PRI
NCIPLES OF VAASTU, THE THOUGHTS, SPEECH & ACTION ARE SUPPORTED BY
NATURE AND LEA D TO HEALTH WEALTH AND HAPPI5