Vastu Shastra: Vedic Architecture by Seyed Morteza Moossavi

Everything in this world is made of five fundamental elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Sky. Principles of Vastu Shastra are mainly dependent on the arrangement of five essential elements of the world i.e. Earth, Water, Fire, Air & sky in their proper order and proportions to have better living conditions in a building.
There is a correlation and a complex pattern relating to human behavior and built environment around him. Various unseen forces affect human body vertically, horizontally, diagonally and perpendicularly. For example:

Sun Energy
Lunar Energy from the moon
Magnetic Energy
Gravitational energy
Molecular Energy
Fire Energy
Wind Energy
Microwave Energy
Electrical Energy
Light Energy
Sound Energy

The Ancient Science of Indian Architecture had become an unknown subject for the present day generation. Although, it had been described in great details by past masters; the present generation does not have even the basic knowledge about its fundamentals.
Utilization of such energies gives us pleasure peace, prosperity and money etc in our life. Now a days we are having National Building code, which gives us certain regulations to construct building, whereas in past our ancestors were having Vastu Shastra as a religious & rigourics code. As per shastra Vastu Purush is god of building science, hence let us pray. Thus Vastu is rational, as it is scientific, it is permanent as it is based on directions and directions are unchangeable. It is beneficial as it is a bridge between man, material and nature and above all it is practical, as it is very simple to follow. Build your house according to the guidelines provided by Vastu and lead a healthy and happy life.
Vastu can be used for every room, every house, every temple, every shop industry, town planning, tour, cities and even for earth. Vastu can be used for micro as well as for macro level.
Every creature on earth starts its life with sunrise as it performs day & night. Hence there is much importance of sun in every one life. It gives ultra violet rays in morning and infrared rays in evening which one basic need to reduce / generate bio-chemical germs, N2/ Oxygen / CO2 on earth.
Sun indicates light (illumination) will power, generosity, solar system, luck or fate, mobility and in body. It rules over bone, eye, heart, spinalcord, blood circulation and soul etc. Hence east direction is auspicious; it belongs to lord Indra. North is considered auspicious since magnetic lines of forced moves from North to South, thus origin of all the life.
There are three forces in action to create harmony. Wind, water and fire or, vaayu, jal and Agni. If these forces are kept in their appropriate places, then there will be no disturbance. But if water is put in place of fire and wind in place of water or in any other combination, the forces will start acting accordingly and create disharmony and unpeacefulness.
A building designed with the principles of Vastu affects the individuals in three ways:
Physical:
Provides comfort, ease of use, convenience achieved by paying attention to space, high, ventilation, good circulation, comforts, color, and form.
Psychological:
Creates well-being, unlocks the tensions, enhances relationships inwardly and outwardly.
Spiritual:
By ensuring that all three aspects of a person’s life are touched, evoked, activated and harmonized, the entire universe of the spirit is opened up and made ware. Vastu architectural design enables to enjoy the following:
1. Clarity of mind and creative thinking
2. Problem solving ability and power to make the right decision
3. Happiness and healthier frame of mind
4. Mental alertness and refreshed feeling throughout the day
5. Sound restful and refreshing sleep
6. Full of energy and less fatigue
7. Tranquility and peace of mind

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