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Taking a Look at VastuShastra

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VastuShastra is a 5000 years old Indian Vedic science which had laid down the guidelines for human beings so that they could live in peace in their own space. Even in great scriptures like Atharv Veda, Gita, MayamatamMansar, VishwakarmaPrakash, SamranganSutradhar, VastuRatnavali and Sthapatya Veda, VastuShastra is described broadly. The fundamental concepts of VastuShastra were laid odwn by Rishi-munis through their thorough research in this area.
Some believe that because of the principle of VastuShastra, whole universe gets good health, harmony, happiness and prosperity.
But is that even true? Is that possible?
In Sanskrit Language, Vastu is a combination of two words i.e. Vas meaning to live and astu meaning in this way. the practical meaning and application of VastuShastra is to build a positive environment that is worth living.
VastuShastra is nothing but creating an environment by taking benefits bestowed by the five elements called Panch-Maha-Bhootas of the nature.
Human being is made of these five elements, the origination begins from the earth, then one enjoys other elements like water, air, space, fire, after living their live they again merge into earth.
According to VastuShastra, an imaginary person in the form of God called Vastu-Purush or Demi God governs each house. VASTU PURUSH- THE DEMI-GOD

Therefore, before starting the construction of a building and before starting living inside the house, a sacred religious ceremony is to be followed for stability

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