what is vastu shastra?

Vasthu in Sanskrit means nature, a surrounding or environment. The word "Vasthu" came from Vasthu, denoting anything existing such as house, shelter, building etc. Shastra in sanskrit means systems. Vasthu shastra is an ancient art and science, containing principles and practises of constructing buildings which ensures a harmonious balance between man and nature and thereby bring all round happiness, health, wealth and prosperity. Vasthu Shastra is a very old Indian science of Architecture. Ancient Indian sages and rishis created Vastu Shastra for the welfare of the entire humanity.

Vastu, the ancient science of design and architecture, originated during the Vedic Civilization, which many scholars assert flourished as early as 6000 years ago in India and other parts of South Asia. Vastu, arguably the world’s oldest holistic design system, can be considered the precursor to today’s Green Movement. Vastu is also a sister science of yoga and ayurveda, the Vedic science of wellbeing and longevity. These three sciences, which make up the Vedic mind-body-soul equation, share the same spiritual philosophy that is now supported by reason and science.