Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of harmony and prosperous living by eliminating negative and enhancing positive energies around us.
Vastu is the science of direction that combines all the five elements of nature and balance them with the man and the material. Vastu Shastra is creating a congenial settings or a place to live or work, in most scientific way taking advantages of the benefits bestowed by the five elements called “Paanchbhootas” of the nature thereby paving the way for enhanced health, wealth, prosperity and happiness in an enlightened environment.
Benefits of Vastu Shastra
Vastu forms the basics of each construction; one must follow Vastu from the initial level i.e. from choosing a plot to shift in the house. Everything should be done according to Vastu principle since Vastu is not merely a word but it is a SCIENCE and a bridge between man and nature.
Vastu shastra is an ancient architectural doctrine from India to design spaces that promote health, prosperity and mental lucidity. It is written as a guide, and is based on the concept of vastu, which in Sanskrit means “to inhabit.” Thus, it can be defined as “the doctrine of inhabiting” a place in the best way possible, based on the Vedic principles of harmony.
The interior is one of the most important parts of a home. This is what vastu shastra recommends:
a) Bright colors should not be used in the home.
b) Cold and light colors should be used to paint the home.
c) When decorating, the following should be avoided: photos depicting war or sad faces; paintings with birds such as owls, crows or doves; erotic figures, etc.
Boxes of jewelry or money should face East to promote prosperity.
Kitchens and bathrooms should not face East.
. Walls facing the West or South should be thick and tall; those facing the North or East should be thin and low.