This document discusses the principles of Vastu Shastra (ancient Indian science of architecture) and its application in building planning and design. It provides background on the history and origins of Vastu Shastra in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Vedas and Puranas. The core concepts of Vastu Shastra are explained, including the five basic elements (panchmahabhoot) that all objects are composed of - earth, water, fire, air and space. Details are given on the properties and significance of each element, especially earth, in selecting land and building materials according to Vastu Shastra.

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ScientificApproach of Vastu-Shatra in Building
Planning
Sharad Institute of Technology, College of Engg.,
Yadrav
Presented By
Er. Ashish Jadhav
Shri Shamrao Patil (Yadravkar) Educational and Charitable trust’s

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Introduction of Vastu-Shatra
Presented By
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3. 1. Meaning of Vastushatra
• Vastu-shastra is a vast and ancient
science of living.
• The word V
astu is derived from
the root ‘Vas’ which means ‘to
reside’.
• Vastu means dwelling of Humans
and Gods in the original
Sanskrit literature.
• Many factors govern the life of a
human being his fate, Karma and
surroundings.
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4. History Of Vastu-shastra
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5. • Units of Time :-Second,
Minutes, Hours, Days,
Months, Years, Century,
Sahtrabdhi, Yuga.
• Sashti:- 1Sashti =4 yugas
i.e, Satyuga, Tretayuga,
Dwaparyuga, Kaliyuga.
• 1 Sasti = 1 Day of
Bramha.
2.Historical survey of Yugas
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6. • Duration :- 17,28,000 yrs.
• Four legs of Dharma
• Holy place (Teertha):-
Pushkar
• Avatar:- Four
• Mastyavatara
• Kurmavatara
• Varahavatara
• Vamanavatara
2.1 Krut or Sat Yuga
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7. • Duration :- 12,96,000 yrs.
• Three legs of Dharma, One
Leg Adharma
• Holy place (Teertha):-
Namisharan
• Avatar:- Three
• Narasimhavatara
• Parashuraam
• Raama
2.2 Treta Yuga
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8. • Duration :- 8,48,000 yrs.
• Two legs of Dharma, Two
Legs Adharma
• Holy place (Teertha):-
Kurukshetra
• Avatar:- One
• Krishna
2.3 Dwapara Yuga
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9. • Duration :- 4,24,000 yrs.
• One leg of Dharma, Three Legs
Adharma
• Holy place(Teertha):-Ganga
• Avatar:-
• Bhagawan Buddha
• Kalki
• Development of Vastushatra
starts from King Manu and His
wife Shradha.
• Children of these twos are said
as Manava.
2.4 Kali Yuga
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10. • Vedas are holy books.
• The knowledge of Vedas were
given by Lord Bramha
• There are four Vedas :-
• Rigveda
• Upaveda : Ayurveda
• Yajurveda
• Upaveda: Dhanurveda
• Saamveda
• Upveda: Gandharvaveda
• Atharvaveda
• Upveda: Sthaptyaveda
3.Introduction of Vedas
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11. • Rachana:-4000 B.C.
• It includes many Mantras of
various Gods
• Writing language:- Sanskrit
• Main Sages:-Agastya, Goutam,
Kashyap and Angiras.
• Main Gods:-Agni, Indra,
Rudra, Varuna and Vayu.
• Upaveda :-Ayurveda Which is
written by Dhanvatari.
• It has knowledge of Surgery and
Medicines
3.1 Rigveda
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12. • It includes yagya mantras.
• Writing language:- Sanskrit.
• Main Sages:-Vashishta, Atri,
Vishwamitra, Jamadagni,
Dalavya, Yadnyavalkya.
• Main Gods:-Savita, Varuna, Vayu,
Agni, Chandra and Aap(Jal).
• Upaveda:- Dhaurveda Which is
written by Sage Brigu.
• It has knowledge of Army, it’s
training and rules
3.2 Yajurveda
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13. • It includes procedure of
different vidhis.
• Writing langauge:- Sanskrit.
• Upaveda :- Gandharvaveda
which is knowledge given by
Lord Shiva to Sage Bharat.
• It has knowledge of Dance and
Music
3.3 Saamveda
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14. • Vedic Period :-1It includes
rule, regulations of society and
life.
• Writing language:- Sanskrit
• Upaveda :-Stapatyaveda
• Different periods in India
• 500 B.C. to 50 B.C.
• Buddha Period:- 250 B.C. to
750 A.D.
• Hindu Period:-500 A.D. to
1500 A.D.
• Islamic Period:-1200 A.D. to
1700A.D.
3.4 Atharvaveda
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15. 1. Mastya Purana.
• Eight adhyaya on Vastu and
Shilpa.
• 18 Acharya’s are mentioned
e.g. Narada, Vishwakarma,
Indra, Bramha, Brihaspati
and Shukra etc.
• It includes following
information
• Column
• Planning of Building,
Measurement and Mandapa.
• Material used for construction
• Different techniques on Shilpa
4.Vastushatra in Purana
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16. 2. Skandha Purana
• Two adhyaya on Vastu.
• It includes following information
• Town planning and
management,
• Design of Chariot (Ratha) and
it’s type
• Design of Mandap.
3. Garud Purana.
• It includes following information
• Development of garden and
Holy places
• Fort construction, Town
development
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17. 4. Agni Purana
• Sixteen adhyaya on Vastu.
• It includes following information
• Town planning and management,
• Planning of residential Building,
• Murti shilpa and it’s measurement
rules.
5. Narad Purana
• One adhyaya on well
construction and temple
construction.
6. Other :- Ling Purana, Vayu Purana,
Bramhand Purana and Bhavishya
Puran.
• All above puranas gives us
information on Construction of
temples, Dhyan mandir and
residential building.
4.Vastushatra in Purana
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18. • Kathopanishad “Ajarojiyanmahato
Mahiyanatmasya” means
• All objects of this universe are made
of five elements basically. These five
basic elements are (1) Earth or Soil,
(2) Water, (3) Fire, (4) Air, (5) Space
and ( Aakash).
• These are called “ Panchamahabhoot”.
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5. Panchamahabhoot

19. • The five elements have
close relationship with
man and his environment.
Nature has given them
their proper place
according to merit.
5. Panchamahabhoot
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20. • If we give proper place to
these elements at proper
places in our building we
become one with Nature.
Actually nature is the God.
• One can experience the
eternal truth of nature on
every step.
• The whole nature is
overpowered with magnetic
environment.
5. Panchamahabhoot
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21. • Since the whole universe is
a composition of five basic
elements: Fire, Air, Space,
Earth and Water.
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5. Panchamahabhoot

22. 5. Panchamahabhoot
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23. • Earth here means
composition of the
surface of the earth, the
soil and other minerals
present in the soil. The
upper part of the surface
is called soil. Stone,
sand, iron, lime etc., all
these are parts of the soil.
5.1 The Earth(Prithvi)
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5.1 The Earth(Prithvi)
• Soil can be categorized on
the basis of its shape,
touch, taste and sound . We
must take care that it suits
our physique while
selecting land for building
and collecting building
material.
• There are many things
described in Vastu Shastra
about the size and type of
land.
• To be Continued……..