New Delhi | May 30: If you’re an Indian guy, then you must be familiar with the word Vastu Shastra. But have you ever wondered what it actually is? The most important question is how it affects our lives?
Or are you someone who just considers astrology as rubbish or bullshit? Hold on, this article is for you. You might start believing in Vastu Shastra, not merely because of its Indian origin, because of the logic it presents.
Defining the term
Vastu Shastra is an ancient science that harmonizes our surroundings with good energies, by channelling positive forces into our living spaces. It aims to bring good fortune, positivity, tranquillity, and serenity. Over the years, its principles have been successfully applied by individuals to attract prosperity at home.
Functioning
Vastu Shastra uses various principles such as design, measurements, layout, ground preparation, spatial geometry, and space arrangements. It uses traditional Hindu as well as Buddhists beliefs. It basically functions to integrate architecture with nature, by making use of geometrical patterns, symmetry, and directional alignments.
Vastu Shastra makes use of directions, building materials used and most importantly the five naturally occurring elements and numerous minor yet essential factors.
Context
Vastu Shastra is the textual part of the Vastu Vidya, a book which describes and elaborates the principles that were used to design ancient Hindu buildings.
The Importance of Five Elements
As discussed earlier, Vastu Shastra takes into consideration five basic elements of mother-nature and makes major use in laying down its principles of construction. For example, astrologers put emphasis on building a house’s main door only in north, north-east, east or west (concerned with space) this is because these directions are considered auspicious for bringing peace and prosperity in the home.
These five elements are – Air, Space, Water, Earth and Fire.
According to Hindu beliefs, these five elements of nature are closely related to the five elements of the human body as well. When these five elements (of nature and the human body) are in coordination with each other, the human relationship with nature becomes harmonious.
Reason behind popularity
Although Vastu Shastra is an ancient science, its popularity has grown over the past few years, especially among influencers and Gen Z. people are now appreciating Vastu and its functioning, as it focuses on creating positivity in people’s lives.
Moreover, people have constructed their houses or workplaces according to the principles of Vastu and they are experiencing a better and happier life. The principles of Vastu Shastra have helped them to derive full benefits of the cosmic forces to their advantage.
