Principles of Vastu Shastra

 what arethe believe of vastu shastra ?

vastu shastra believes that just like human, a building has a life that weakens after some years that's why in order to keep its energy constant the resident must do a vastu pooja every 30 years. 

vastu shastra has 5 element:- 

1. earth
2. water
3. fire
4. air
5. space/sky

What is Vastu and their Principles?

Vaastu, meaning ‘dwelling’, is believed to be the residing places of god and man. According to its modern meaning, it covers all buildings irrespective of their use like residences, industries, business establishments, hotels etc. It is based on the five basic and essential elements, such as Vaayu (air), Agni (fire), Jal (water), Bhumi (earth) and Aakasha (space), which are known as Panchabutas. Everything on earth is built from these Five Elements.

The art of Vastu originates in the Stapatya Veda, a part of the Atharvana Veda (Vedic). In the Mahabharata it is said a number of houses were built for the kings who were invited to the city Indraprastha for the Rajasuya Yagna of King Yuddhistira. 

1. Site Orientation-– also called Diknirnaya 

Site Orientation refers to the location or position of the Site with respect to the four points of compass. Vastu Shastra takes into account these factors and the orientation so that man can benefit from the positive and useful effects of these factors and is protected from their harmful and negative effects. The Site’s orientation is identified by the direction that the front of the Site faces i.e. the side facing the road. So, when you stand in the Site and face the road, the direction you face is said to be the Site’s orientation. Therefore, a Site with a road in the East, is called an East facing Site.

2. Site Planning– also known as Vaastu Purusha Mandala. 

If you remember the Vaastu Purush and how it was made in the last session so you will know what we are talking about. Vastu Shastra is that principle for which you can use your construction work to be done in a way that you do not disrespect the Vastu Purush and that is the reason every room is made with accordance in nature and with the Vastu Mandala parameters.

3. Proportion of the building – also known as Maana. 

The Vastu principle ‘Maana-Proportions’ describes the perfect ratio of heightto-breadth of a building, to make it look proportionate, to ensure a proportionate, aesthetic and beautiful building with the right measurements. Whether one is creating a building, a craft item or an article of daily use, the three aims of the design should be

• Bhogadyam, which says that the designed premise must be properly functional as per requirement and the thing for which it is made, its usage should be easy. 
• Sukha Darsham, in which the designed premise must be aesthetically pleasing. Basically, it’s everything like the proportions of the spaces and the material used, in the interiors and exteriors of the building – ornamentation, color, sizes of the windows, doors and the rooms and the rhythms of projection and depressions.
• Ramya, this says that where something is made for you, that will help in your well-being. For this, certain ‘proportions’ should be followed when designing an object or a building. ‘Maana’ is the Vaastu Shastra principle of ‘Proportionate Measurement’

4. Dimensions of the building– also called Aayadi

This will ensure a proportionate, aesthetic and beautiful building with the right measurements. A specific set of six formulae called Aayadi are used to work out the Length, Breadth, perimeter, area and the height of the building. Here, length and breadth means the foundation that is above the ground and height is the lowest point on the ground to the top. Like the other Vaastu principles, it was necessary that one follows the Aayadi formulae strictly in order to experience positive effects within the building. Aayadi constitutes six formulae Aaya, Vyaya, Yoni, Raksha, Vara and Tithi.

5. Aesthetics of the building– also known as Chanda.

This aspect determines the aesthetic value of any building. According to Vastu Shastra, adherence to Chanda would ensure an aesthetic looking building that is pleasing to the eye. Also, it ensured the easy identification of build. For example, a temple can easily be identified by its mountain like form. Here are six chandas in Vaastu Shastra.

•  Meru Chanda: The form of a building is like the mythological, Hindu mountain, “Meru” which is believed to be the center of all physical and spiritual universes. The structures with a strong Meru Chanda are made very tall, and their steps are made sloping. Many Hindu temples have an example of this.
• Khana Meru Chanda: This comprises two parts, one side is made straight whereas the other side is made like a vertical circle. Example: - Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, the second tallest hotel in the world at a height of 1050 feet. 
• Pataaka Chanda: The building appears to be like a flagstaff with a flag unfurled, i.e. with a narrow lower portion and progressive, cantilevered upper floors. Example: - The Throne Pillar at Fatehpur Sikri, India.
• Sushi Chanda: The building having this has the appearance of a needle. Example:- Burj Khalifa towers in Dubai at a height of 2717 feet. 
• Uddista and Nasta Chandas: They are not independent and they have no perspective view of their own