Vaastu - an Introduction
contributed by
Dr. Mahendra Balar - PIYAS
Vaastu Sastra deals with knowledge of architecture, iconography and art relating to structures and buildings. The design, structure, placing of different rooms used for different purposes, direction, colors and other factors deeply influences the psyche , behaviors, attitudes and personality of man living in it. This further influences the day to day affairs of the life including physical, mental, emotional health, social relationships and professional workings.
The Egyptian pyramid is well known structure that delays the process of decaying, wear and tear of frame of living beings. There are many shapes and sizes of structure of rooms, buildings and other places of importance for man has been erected keeping in account the aesthetic, art, look, etc but if other invisible forces are also taken into account, it can bring fortune, prevent problems, enhance the chances of success and leads one to peace, prosperity and success.
Ever man aspires for happiness in life. Modern life moves around home, office, visiting places of interest. Every where he finds certain structure, skyscrapers, concrete buildings etc which attract/repel, create liking/disliking. This happiness though manifests from inner space of man but outer space offers its continuity, vitality and expression. There is a need to understand not only outer but also inner space of man with reference to place where he lives, moves and acts at personal, professional, social levels. The outer space if understood in terms of intrinsic and inner space of man, it will bring all unconscious operation of nature at conscious level.
All ancient houses, temples, palaces, forts, market places, army buildings, horse stables and buildings for keeping different domestic animals were constructed on the principles of Vaastu Shastra. There are secrets that need to be understood in Vaastu Sastra so that sufferings and problems can be removed/minimized /delayed /corrected.
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