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is Vastu~Vastu is a part of Vedas, which are
believed to be four to five thousand years
old. Through penance and meditation yogis of
that period acquired answers believed to
have come from the cosmic mind itself to
their questions. Hence Vedas are heeded with
divine knowledge. The art of Vastu
originates in the Stapatya Veda, a part of
the Atharva Veda.
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Vastu: The Vastu, with word meaning
'dwelling', is believed to be the residing
places of god and man. According to its
modern meaning it covers all buildings
irrespective of their use like residences,
industries, business establishments, lodges,
hotels etc.
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of Vastu or Sthapatya Veda: Sthapatya Veda
as commonly known Vastu, means establishing a relationship between the dweller, dwelling and cosmos. This relationship maintains a cosmic order between the dweller, dwelling and cosmos. This is the same knowledge that was used in the past to design temples, houses and cities.
Ancient civilizations around the world were influenced by this architecture, remnants of which still exist.
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Abstract elements of Vastu: It is
based on the five basic and essential
elements, such as Vayu (air), Agni (fire),
Jal (water), Bhumi (earth) and Aakasha
(space), which are known as Panchabhutas.
Everything on earth is built from these
elements. It used to be a purely technical subject
and it was only confined to architects (Sthapatis)
and handed over to their heirs.
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Reference points of Vastu: The
principles of construction, architecture,
sculpture etc., as enunciated in the epics
and treatise on temple architecture, have
been incorporated in the science of vastu.
Its description is there in epics like
Mataysya Purana, Skanda Purana, Agni Purana,
Garuda Purana, and Vishnu Purana. There are
some other ancient shastras that pass over
the knowledge of vastu shastra to next
generation, like Vishvakarma Prakash,
Samraangan Sutradhar, Kashyap Shilpshastra,
Vrihad Sanhita, and Praman Manjaree.
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Some ancient witnesses of Vastu: In the Mahabharata it is said a number of
houses were built for the kings who were
invited to the city Indraprastha for the
Rajasuya Yagna of King Yuddhistira. Sage
Vyasa says that these houses were as high as
the peaks of Kailasa Mountains, perhaps
meaning that they stood tall and majestic.
The houses were free from obstructions, had
compounds with high walls and their doors
were of uniform height and inlaid with
numerous metal ornaments. It is said that
the site plan of Ayodhya, the city of Lord
Rama was similar to the plan found in the
great architectural text Manasara.
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Vastu Concept is Universal: References are also to be found in Buddhist
literature, of buildings constructed on the
basis of Vastu. They contain references to
individual buildings. Lord Buddha is said to
have delivered discourses on architecture
and even told his disciples that supervising
the construction of a building was one of
the duties of the order. Mention is made of
monasteries (Viharas) or temples, buildings
which are partly residential and partly
religious (Ardhayogas), residential storeyed
buildings (Prasadas), multi-storeyed
buildings (harmyas) and Guhas or residential
buildings for middle class people.
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Our Practices: All people are influenced by the building in which they reside, work and worship. According to the design of a structure, one feels either comfort or discomfort. Building designed in accordance with laws of nature will produce a sense of bliss, calmness and fulfillment. In incorrectly designed structures one feels anxious, stressful and despondent. Poorly designed structures produce sickness and depression.
We provide solutions to these causes.
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