Vastu Shastra

What is Vastu Shastra?

Vastu Shastra is the science of designing buildings in accordance with the laws of nature.  these laws state that the balance of the five elements (earth, water, fire, air and space) must be maintained in order for beneficial energy to enhance yoru environment.

What are the basic principles of Vastu Shastra?

Everything that exists in the universe, including our bodies, is made of five elements.  These five elements:  earth (geomagnetic energy), water (gravitational energy), fire (solar energy), air (wind energy) and space (cosmic radiation).  These forces have a powerful influence on us, as well as the environment.  Vastu is the science of rearranging our manmade environments so that we are in alignment with these forces of nature.

The east is the source of solar, ultra-violet rays, and the north is the source of magnetic energy.  We benefit by keeping our environment open to these life supporting energies.  The harmful infrared rays, which come from the south, and the destructive gamma rays, coming from the west, cause disruption within the environment and our bodies.  Using the principles of Vastu Shastra, we protect ourselves from these rays.

Vastu for offices

Vastu for offices determines the efficiency of the work inside of the office premises and includes several different factors such as the right office setup, office exteriors with respect to shape, slope and others, direction of various departments, location of the reception area, placement of electrical equipment, and more.

Some examples of ideal vastu principles that apply to offices are:

Managers, executives and directors should be seated in the south, west and southwestern direction of the office, at rectangular desks.

Optimal department locations:  Accounting - southeast, Reception - northeast, Employees - facing north or east, Central portion of the office space should be empty.

For more information about Vastu Shastra visit the International Vastu Academy.