Vastu Shastra is a very old Indian science of Architecture. Ancient Indian sages and rishis created Vastu Shastra for the welfare of the entire humanity. Its knowledge enables us to get benefits of mental peace, health, wealth etc. and make our life happy. This science, after propounding the rules of construction, goes to prove that by constructing properly our buildings, villages, towns, cities, shops, offices, factories and industries we can make ourselves prosperous. Vastu in Sanskrit means nature, a surrounding or environment. The word "Vastu" came from Vastu, denoting anything existing such as house, shelter, building etc. Shastra in sanskrit means systems. Vastu shastra is an ancient art and science, containing principles and practises of constructing buildings which ensures a harmonious balance between man and nature and thereby bring all round happiness, health, wealth and prosperity.
Vastu Shastra ( knowledge)
This knowledge tell us about the land and building where a person resides or works gives maximum safety and convenience and gives provisions and methods to get maximum safety and convenience. It also enables the five elements of nature i.e. Earth, Water, Fire, Air. Space with natural forces magnetic, gravitational and solar power, and use, manage the life with all concerned activities to make them maximum result oriented with comfortable safety.
Ancient sages of India laid down several principles for constructing buildings taking advantage of the nature, the Pancha Bhootas namely Earth, Space, Air, Fire and water, gravitational and magnetic effects and rotational influences of Sun, Moon, Earth and other planets on the life in Earth with a view to bring balance and harmony between man, nature and his buildings and thereby ensuring peace, prosperity, and happiness. These principles, called Vastu Shastra, were evolved over thousands of years out of experience and foresight of ancient Sages of India and are very valuable for the well being of man-kind. According to Shastras, if we worship, revere and respect the lords of these eight directions, they will shower on us their blessings and benefits.
Vastu shastra has three branches
1. Domestic Vastu :- Houses made up of Bricks, Cement, Stones, etc.
2. Commercial Vastu :- It is further classified into two parts i.e. (i) Industrial Vastu ( all kind of factory and industries )
(ii) Offices, Showrooms, Shop and other commercial places
3. Spiritual Vastu : All Temples, Rest house, Pounds and Religious & Spiritual Institutions.
