Vastushastra is an ancient Indian science dealing with construction technology and techniques for buildingnvironment friendly dwellings which are in harmony with nature, surrounding environment, cosmic energy, gravitational forces, electromagnetic waves and the universe.
Tracing the origin of the vastushastra, we find that it's different versions have been associated with various vedic scriptures and ancient texts. Rigaveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda in one form or other have vastushastra related topics. Vastushastra can be understood as a road to happiness, but not being the only one. It's effective use can be seen in the town planning norms observed at Indus valley civilization as represented by ancient cities of Mohanjodaro and Harrapa. People at that time used the knowledge of stars and astronomy to determine the direction and location of various buildings for various purposes.
Vastu in Sanskrit means nature, a surrounding or environment. The word "Vaasthu" came from Vasthu, denoting anything existing such as house, shelter, building etc. Shastra in sanskrit means systems. Vastu Shasta is an ancient art and science, containing principles and practices of constructing buildings which ensures a harmonious balance between man and nature and thereby bring all round happiness, health, wealth and prosperity.
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.
Esshan ie Ishwar(North-east) - He grants us wisdom, knowledge and serve all comforts and relieves us from sufferings.
Indra(East) - He is the king of angels. He gives wealth and all pleasures of life.
Agni/Fire(South-east) - He gives us beautiful personality and all the best of life.
Yamaa or Yamaha(South) - He is god of death. He is embodiment of dharma. He eradicates evils and grants all good things.
Nissan or Niruti (South-west) - He vanishes fear about our enemies.
Varun(West) - He is god of rain. He showers his blessings through rain and brings prosperity and pleasure in life all round.
Vayu/Wind(North-west) - He bestows on us long life,health and strength.He is the basic of all life.
Kuber(North) - He is god of wealth. He grants us wealth and all comforts of life.
Tracing the origin of the vastushastra, we find that it's different versions have been associated with various vedic scriptures and ancient texts. Rigaveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda in one form or other have vastushastra related topics. Vastushastra can be understood as a road to happiness, but not being the only one. It's effective use can be seen in the town planning norms observed at Indus valley civilization as represented by ancient cities of Mohanjodaro and Harrapa. People at that time used the knowledge of stars and astronomy to determine the direction and location of various buildings for various purposes.
Vastu in Sanskrit means nature, a surrounding or environment. The word "Vaasthu" came from Vasthu, denoting anything existing such as house, shelter, building etc. Shastra in sanskrit means systems. Vastu Shasta is an ancient art and science, containing principles and practices of constructing buildings which ensures a harmonious balance between man and nature and thereby bring all round happiness, health, wealth and prosperity.
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.
Esshan ie Ishwar(North-east) - He grants us wisdom, knowledge and serve all comforts and relieves us from sufferings.
Indra(East) - He is the king of angels. He gives wealth and all pleasures of life.
Agni/Fire(South-east) - He gives us beautiful personality and all the best of life.
Yamaa or Yamaha(South) - He is god of death. He is embodiment of dharma. He eradicates evils and grants all good things.
Nissan or Niruti (South-west) - He vanishes fear about our enemies.
Varun(West) - He is god of rain. He showers his blessings through rain and brings prosperity and pleasure in life all round.
Vayu/Wind(North-west) - He bestows on us long life,health and strength.He is the basic of all life.
Kuber(North) - He is god of wealth. He grants us wealth and all comforts of life.
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