Origin
of Vaastu Shastra
Vaastu Shastra, the ancient mystical science has originated
from India and is based on our age-old culture, traditions,
geographical conditions, climatic conditions. Vaastu 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 Vaastu 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 Vaastu 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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