VASTU SHASTRA

Founder of vastu Shastra

Vastu, crafts and architecture are traditionally attributed to the divine Vishwakarma in the Hindu pantheon.

Origin of Vastu Shatra

Vastu Shilpa Shastra, the ancient mystic science and the art of designing and constructing buildings finds its origin in Stapatya Veda, which in turns is a part.

God of vastu Shastra

Vastu Purusha is the god for construction of structures and buildings. Once upon a time, an unknown person came into existence and he obstructed the earth and the sky with his huge body.

Name of book giving reference of Vastu Shastra

The first reference of this science dates back to the Vedas. Hence, it can be said that Vastu Shastra as a science has evolved thousands of years back. Vastu Shastra is a Vedanga, a branch of Sthapatya Veda, which in turn is a part of Yajur Veda.

Architects of devil in Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra: According to ancient texts there was a demon named Andakasur who created havoc in all trilokas, to destroy him lord Shiva fought with him for thousands of years. During the fight a sweat drop from lord Shiva body fell down which spread whole universe from which a dangerous demon emerged.

Vastu Mandala

'Mandala' is the collective name for a chart or a plan that symbolically represents the universe. ... The Vastu Purusha Mandala is metaphysical planning of building that subsumes the journey of supernatural forces and heavenly bodies. The Vastu Purusha Mandala is an imperative part of the Vastu Shastra.

Vastu Aryama

Aryaman' means, companion, bosom friend or play-fellow, friend who asks a woman in marriage for another, milk weed plant, etc. His name signifies 'close friend', 'play-fellow' or 'companion'. ..

Direction of gad facing

Regardless of which direction your pooja room is in, the god face direction should be towards the north-east. While praying, it is considered auspicious to face the north-east, north or east— – so place your idols accordingly

Vastu Vidya

Vāstu-vidyā or Śilpaśāstra — the science of architecture — is one of the technical subjects studied in ancient India, along with āyurveda (science of medicine), dhanurveda (science of archery), jyoti a (astronomy), etc. In the earliest texts, the word vāstu occurs in the sense of a building site or the building itself.

 

Direction of Vastu Bhagwan photo

According to Vastu Shastra, it is considered appropriate to place the idol and picture of any goddess and deity on the wall on the east or north side of the house of worship. Never face the idol or picture of God towards the north, otherwise, the worshiper will face towards the south

God of main door

Idols of Lord Ganesha at the entrance or above the front door are a common feature in Indian homes.

The best known texts on Vastu Shastra

Manasara Silpa Shasttra (By Manasara)

Mayamatam (By the Mayasuras)

Viswakarma Vastushastra (By Viswakarma)

Samarangana Sutradara (By Raja Bhoj)

Aparijita Priccha (A dialogue between Viswakarma and his son Apirajita written by Buvanadevacharya) Silparatna.

Other treatises such as Agni Purana and works by Kautilya and Sukracharya.

Compiled from various sources

Vikas P Deshpande

M. E. Civil, Vastu Consultant

0434681647, email: deshpandevikas@gmail.com

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