Vaastu Shastra, the ancient mystical science has originated from India and is based on our age-old culture, traditions, geographical conditions, climatic conditions. Vastu Shastra, a part of Vedas is believed to have originated four to five thousand years ago. Excerpted from the Stapatya Veda, a part of the Atharva Veda; the principles of Vastu Shastra set during those days were based purely on the effect of sunrays on a structure during different times of the day. Considered a purely technical subject, Vaastu Shastra was restricted only to the architects and their kin who were authorized to make observations and corrections made were after comprehensive screening of the situation. While ancient artifact term 'Vaastu' or dwelling to be the residing places or co-existence of God and Man, its depiction in modern times has been widened as it includes all buildings and structures irrespective of their use like residences, industries, business establishments, hotels etc.
Ancient scriptures on Vaastu Shastra define Vaastu on the basis of two forces - positive and negative which are on constant interaction with each other on the surface of the land. These forces or energies get disturbed whenever a new structure is constructed on a vacant piece of land. Vaastu Shastra is basically the art of correct placement so as to maintain a balance between the forces and derive maximum benefits. The dominance of positive energies (forces) than the negative energies facilitated by Vastu Shastra would result in a more successful, healthy, prosperous and satisfying life for the occupants and vice versa in case of dominant negative energies.
Vaastu as the actual physical manifestation of the dwelling is categorized into four
• Bhoomi - the dwelling place or the main structural ground
• Prasada - the structures on the earth
• Yaana - movable objects like vehicles, etc.
• Sayana - furniture
These categories suggests that the principles of Vaastu Shastra extend from property selection, planning and orientation to zonal segmentation and disposition of rooms, proportional relationships between the various parts of buildings and the character of buildings. Vaastu considered as a science forms the basis of each construction and experts who deal with it recommend that it has to be followed from the initial level of choosing a plot, construction of the house, interior decoration to the final stage of relocating to the house.
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