The document provides an introduction to Vaastu Shastra, an ancient Indian system of architecture which considers cosmic forces. It discusses the basic principles of Vaastu, including the five main elements of earth, water, fire, air and space. It also covers the cardinal directions and their associated gods and energies, explaining their importance in Vaastu design and layout. Key factors like the placement of the kitchen, toilets, wells and other structures are determined according to these cosmic energies and their effects on the home's occupants.
Vastu is a traditional Hindu system of architecture based on the science of architecture. It developed between 6000 BCE to 3000 BCE during the Vedic times in India. Vastu purusha is considered the deity of vastu and is believed to be present in every plot of land, with its body spread across the land. Proper placement of elements according to vastu is believed to bring harmony and positive energies from the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space. Jaipur is considered the first planned city in India that followed vastu principles in its grid layout, with central axis and division of the city into blocks. While vastu involves traditional beliefs, it is argued that some of its rules are
Vastushastra, which is purely an ancient Indian science alternatively termed as Indian Geomancy of architecture and building premises. This phenomenal science draws you to live and work in a most scientific way by taking advantage of the benefits showered on you by nature, 5 elements and 8 directions in order to gain peace, prosperity, health, wealth & happiness in your life.
It also does take into consideration Earth's electromagnetic & gravitational forces, universal positive energies, radiations from planets & stars, light & heat energies of the Sun, effects of useful Ultraviolet rays & harmful Infrared rays, sound energy, wind energy, solar energy, lunar energy etc.
Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture that covers concepts from science, art, astrology, and philosophy. It focuses on designing buildings and living spaces in harmony with natural energies. Key elements of Vastu Shastra include air, water, earth, fire, and space. The document discusses the ideal placement of rooms in a building according to Vastu principles, such as having the northeast zone for prayer rooms and living rooms. It provides an example case study of the city of Jaipur and its design based on Vastu. However, the document notes that there are also limitations to the strict applications of Vastu Shastra in modern times.
The document provides guidelines on Vaastu, an Indian system of architecture which considers alignment and positioning within a space. It outlines ideal locations for various rooms and structures, including having the kitchen in the southeast, master bedroom in the southwest, mandir (temple) in the east, and stairs turning clockwise. Directions and corners are also addressed, such as the southwest corner being highest and northeast being lowest and lightest. Color suggestions and remedies for Vaastu doshas (faults) are also mentioned.
Vastu Shastra is a traditional Hindu system of architecture that focuses on design principles related to layout, measurements, and spatial geometry. It aims to harmonize construction with nature by considering things like directional alignments and the functions of different building areas. Key elements of Vastu Shastra include the five elements of nature - earth, water, fire, air and space - and how their energies impact human well-being and prosperity when incorporated into building design according to Vastu principles. Following Vastu is believed to help create balanced, healthy environments that support happiness.
Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture that takes into account the subtle energies of a space and how to enhance positive energy flow. It is based on the five elements of nature - earth, water, air, fire and space. The principles of Vastu guide the placement of buildings, rooms, and items within a space to promote health, wealth and happiness. Directions are each associated with deities and energies - for example the northeast is the most auspicious direction. Jaipur, India was founded in 1727 and carefully planned according to Vastu principles, with its grid layout divided into sectors and neighborhoods.
The document provides information on the vernacular architecture of North-East India, focusing on the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland. It describes the traditional construction materials and styles used by tribes in each state. The Adi and Nyishi tribes of Arunachal Pradesh typically build wooden or bamboo houses raised on stilts, with thatched roofs. In Assam, bamboo is widely used and houses have higher plinth levels. The Sema tribe in Nagaland traditionally builds villages on hilltops, using timber, bamboo, and thatch in construction.
Vastu is a traditional Hindu system of architecture based on the science of architecture. It developed between 6000 BCE to 3000 BCE during the Vedic times in India. Vastu purusha is considered the deity of vastu and is believed to be present in every plot of land, with its body spread across the land. Proper placement of elements according to vastu is believed to bring harmony and positive energies from the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space. Jaipur is considered the first planned city in India that followed vastu principles in its grid layout, with central axis and division of the city into blocks. While vastu involves traditional beliefs, it is argued that some of its rules are
Vastushastra, which is purely an ancient Indian science alternatively termed as Indian Geomancy of architecture and building premises. This phenomenal science draws you to live and work in a most scientific way by taking advantage of the benefits showered on you by nature, 5 elements and 8 directions in order to gain peace, prosperity, health, wealth & happiness in your life.
It also does take into consideration Earth's electromagnetic & gravitational forces, universal positive energies, radiations from planets & stars, light & heat energies of the Sun, effects of useful Ultraviolet rays & harmful Infrared rays, sound energy, wind energy, solar energy, lunar energy etc.
Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture that covers concepts from science, art, astrology, and philosophy. It focuses on designing buildings and living spaces in harmony with natural energies. Key elements of Vastu Shastra include air, water, earth, fire, and space. The document discusses the ideal placement of rooms in a building according to Vastu principles, such as having the northeast zone for prayer rooms and living rooms. It provides an example case study of the city of Jaipur and its design based on Vastu. However, the document notes that there are also limitations to the strict applications of Vastu Shastra in modern times.
The document provides guidelines on Vaastu, an Indian system of architecture which considers alignment and positioning within a space. It outlines ideal locations for various rooms and structures, including having the kitchen in the southeast, master bedroom in the southwest, mandir (temple) in the east, and stairs turning clockwise. Directions and corners are also addressed, such as the southwest corner being highest and northeast being lowest and lightest. Color suggestions and remedies for Vaastu doshas (faults) are also mentioned.
Vastu Shastra is a traditional Hindu system of architecture that focuses on design principles related to layout, measurements, and spatial geometry. It aims to harmonize construction with nature by considering things like directional alignments and the functions of different building areas. Key elements of Vastu Shastra include the five elements of nature - earth, water, fire, air and space - and how their energies impact human well-being and prosperity when incorporated into building design according to Vastu principles. Following Vastu is believed to help create balanced, healthy environments that support happiness.
Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture that takes into account the subtle energies of a space and how to enhance positive energy flow. It is based on the five elements of nature - earth, water, air, fire and space. The principles of Vastu guide the placement of buildings, rooms, and items within a space to promote health, wealth and happiness. Directions are each associated with deities and energies - for example the northeast is the most auspicious direction. Jaipur, India was founded in 1727 and carefully planned according to Vastu principles, with its grid layout divided into sectors and neighborhoods.
The document provides information on the vernacular architecture of North-East India, focusing on the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland. It describes the traditional construction materials and styles used by tribes in each state. The Adi and Nyishi tribes of Arunachal Pradesh typically build wooden or bamboo houses raised on stilts, with thatched roofs. In Assam, bamboo is widely used and houses have higher plinth levels. The Sema tribe in Nagaland traditionally builds villages on hilltops, using timber, bamboo, and thatch in construction.
The document discusses design strategies for buildings in hot, dry climates. Key strategies include building orientation along an east-west axis for optimal sun exposure, minimizing exterior surface areas, and employing shading techniques like overhangs, fins, and trees to reduce solar heat gain. Interior features like courtyards and wind towers can also promote ventilation to control temperatures. Landscaping with native, drought-resistant plants and water features helps modify the microclimate.
It is a term used to categorise methods of
construction which use locally available
resources and traditions to address local
needs.
Vernacular architecture tends to evolve over
time to reflect the environmental, cultural
and historical context in which it exists.
It has often been dismissed as crude and
unrefined, but also has proponents who
highlight its importance in current design.
The document provides an overview of vernacular architecture in India. It discusses that vernacular architecture is native and uses local materials, craftsmanship and technology suited for the climate. India has diverse climatic zones and each region developed distinct vernacular styles using local resources responsive to the climate and culture. Examples of vernacular building types from different regions are given along with their features adapted for ventilation, lighting and thermal comfort through passive design. The conclusion emphasizes that studying vernacular architecture can provide lessons for sustainable design that blends traditional wisdom with modern technology.
"warm and humid" climate and their designsAnubhav Arora
in this ppt you will know how and what should we design in the warm and humid climate area like Kerala, it is best example for warm and humid zone.
Hope it will be useful for you.
Laurie Baker was a British-born Indian architect known for his low-cost and sustainable building designs. He lived and worked in India for over 50 years, obtaining Indian citizenship in 1989. Some key aspects of his works presented include seeking to promote simplicity and cost-conscious construction methods using local materials like brick and tile. His designs featured elements like pyramid-like roof structures, brick jali walls, and curved walls. Notable projects discussed include his own home in Thiruvananthapuram called The Hamlet, Mrs. Nalini Nayak's residence in Ulloor, and a fishermen's village in Poonthura that addressed challenges of the local environment and cyclones.
The document discusses traditional Kerala architecture, including residential and temple architecture. It describes the influence of Kerala's climate on architectural features like verandahs, courtyards, and sloped roofs. It outlines different house types like ekasala (single hall house) and nalukettu (courtyard house). Nair tharavad houses and Nambudiri illams are discussed in detail. Temple architecture is also summarized, noting features like the sreekovil sanctum, sloped copper roofs, and similarities to domestic architecture.
This document discusses Vastu Shastra, an ancient Hindu system of architecture and design. It begins by outlining some key principles of Vastu Shastra, such as the importance of providing thermal, acoustic, and visual comfort. It then discusses various types of mandalas (geometric grids) used in layouts. Myths about Vastu Shastra are debunked by providing logical explanations. Applications of Vastu Shastra principles to both residential and commercial projects are described. Potential issues from ignoring Vastu Shastra like geopathic stress and reduced Schumann waves are mentioned. The document advocates balancing the five elements and returning to more sustainable, climate-responsive, and energy-
This document describes the warm and humid equatorial climate. It is found near the equator between 15 degrees north and south latitude. It has high temperatures year-round, with little seasonal variation. High humidity is also present due to abundant rainfall. Characteristics include daily highs between 27-32 degrees C, nightly lows between 21-27 degrees C, high relative humidity between 75-100%, and annual rainfall between 2000-5000 mm. Architecture in this climate aims to promote ventilation and airflow to mitigate the warm and humid conditions.
The document provides information about architectural practice and professional ethics in India. It discusses the key differences between a profession and a business, and notes that architecture is considered a profession in India. The history of architectural practice and education in India is covered, including the establishment of the first architecture school in 1913. The roles of regulatory bodies like the Council of Architecture and Indian Institute of Architects are explained. Common types of architectural practice structures like proprietorship, partnership and private companies are defined. Typical organization structures for architectural offices and methods for setting up and managing finances of an office are also outlined.
Raj Rewal is an Indian architect born in 1934 who helped design the Asian Games Village housing complex in New Delhi from 1980-1982. The summary focuses on key design aspects of the housing complex. It clusters buildings to recreate the layout of traditional Indian communities. It includes courtyards as public spaces and scattered terraces for outdoor living. The streets are narrow and broken up into small units to provide shade and resting places, with gateways and bridges linking neighboring houses.
Kerala has a unique vernacular architecture influenced by its tropical climate and geography. Houses are designed with features like sloping roofs, deep overhangs, verandahs and courtyards to protect from heavy rainfall and intense sun while allowing cross ventilation. Common building materials include wood, laterite and clay. The Nalukettu house type exemplifies traditional Kerala architecture, with a central courtyard and surrounding halls.
Raj Rewal is an Indian architect born in 1934 in Hoshiarpur, India. He received his early education in India and then attended architecture schools in London and Paris in the 1950s. Notable influences on his work include Le Corbusier and traditional Indian architecture. Rewal's designs emphasize structure, materials, and climatic sensitivity. He is known for housing projects that draw from traditional Indian urban forms like narrow streets, courtyards, and roof terraces. His works include the Asian Games Village in Delhi and the National Institute of Immunology.
Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings. An architect plans, designs, and oversees building construction. Vaastu is an ancient Indian system of beliefs that aims to harmonize the five elements - earth, air, fire, water, and space - to create an ideal environment. The document provides an introduction to Vaastu and outlines its key principles, including standard layout plans, ideal locations for rooms and structures, and tips for selecting auspicious building plots according to Vaastu. It concludes that Vaastu is a trusted science that can guide us in today's stressful world.
Group housing accommodates groups rather than individual units, making it both public and private. It is a common form of mass housing worldwide. This document discusses different types of group housing like cluster housing and row housing. It provides details on various government schemes for group housing in India. It also outlines building bye-laws, standards, and the National Building Code provisions for elements like minimum plot size, maximum height, open spaces, parking etc. for group housing projects.
Vaastu shastra in modern buildng constructionKamlesh Jingar
Vaastushastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture and construction based on scientific principles. It considers factors like sunlight, wind direction, and geography which are essential for constructing buildings according to its guidelines. Following Vaastushastra principles is believed to lead to health, wealth and happiness for occupants. It provides guidelines for plot shapes, directions, and layout of rooms like living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and others. Model house plans are also presented adhering to Vaastushastra principles.
study of famous housing projects by architect Charles Correa.
1. BELAPUR Housing
2. Kanchanjunga Apartments
3. Tarapur housing
Authors- Richa, Parveen n Aarti
Vastu shastra (Hindi: वास्तु शास्त्र, vāstu śāstra – literally "science of architecture"[2]) is a traditional Indian system of architecture[3][4] based on ancient texts that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry.[5] The designs aim to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilising geometric patterns (yantra), symmetry, and directional alignments.[6][7]
Traditional Kerala Temple
Vastu Shastra are the textual part of Vastu Vidya - the broader knowledge about architecture and design theories from ancient India.[8] Vastu Vidya is a collection of ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout diagrams, that are not rigid. Rather, these ideas and concepts are models for the organisation of space and form within a building or collection of buildings, based on their functions in relation to each other, their usage and the overall fabric of the Vastu.[8] Ancient Vastu Shastra principles include those for the design of Mandir (Hindu temples),[9] and the principles for the design and layout of houses, towns, cities, gardens, roads, water works, shops and other public areas.[5][10][11]
In contemporary India, states Chakrabarti, consultants that include "quacks, priests and astrologers" fueled by greed are marketing pseudoscience and superstition in the name of Vastu-sastras. They have little knowledge of what the historic Vastu-sastra texts actually teach, and they frame it in terms of a "religious tradition", rather than ground it in any "architectural theory" therein.[12]
Ayurveda is the authentic way to treat all chronic and acute diseases successfully without having any side effects. Depending upon the Prakriti of the patient, ayurvedic doctors prescribe the best treatment for the patient. Ayurveda is the science which is blessed to us by God Dhanvantari.
The document discusses design strategies for buildings in hot, dry climates. Key strategies include building orientation along an east-west axis for optimal sun exposure, minimizing exterior surface areas, and employing shading techniques like overhangs, fins, and trees to reduce solar heat gain. Interior features like courtyards and wind towers can also promote ventilation to control temperatures. Landscaping with native, drought-resistant plants and water features helps modify the microclimate.
It is a term used to categorise methods of
construction which use locally available
resources and traditions to address local
needs.
Vernacular architecture tends to evolve over
time to reflect the environmental, cultural
and historical context in which it exists.
It has often been dismissed as crude and
unrefined, but also has proponents who
highlight its importance in current design.
The document provides an overview of vernacular architecture in India. It discusses that vernacular architecture is native and uses local materials, craftsmanship and technology suited for the climate. India has diverse climatic zones and each region developed distinct vernacular styles using local resources responsive to the climate and culture. Examples of vernacular building types from different regions are given along with their features adapted for ventilation, lighting and thermal comfort through passive design. The conclusion emphasizes that studying vernacular architecture can provide lessons for sustainable design that blends traditional wisdom with modern technology.
"warm and humid" climate and their designsAnubhav Arora
in this ppt you will know how and what should we design in the warm and humid climate area like Kerala, it is best example for warm and humid zone.
Hope it will be useful for you.
Laurie Baker was a British-born Indian architect known for his low-cost and sustainable building designs. He lived and worked in India for over 50 years, obtaining Indian citizenship in 1989. Some key aspects of his works presented include seeking to promote simplicity and cost-conscious construction methods using local materials like brick and tile. His designs featured elements like pyramid-like roof structures, brick jali walls, and curved walls. Notable projects discussed include his own home in Thiruvananthapuram called The Hamlet, Mrs. Nalini Nayak's residence in Ulloor, and a fishermen's village in Poonthura that addressed challenges of the local environment and cyclones.
The document discusses traditional Kerala architecture, including residential and temple architecture. It describes the influence of Kerala's climate on architectural features like verandahs, courtyards, and sloped roofs. It outlines different house types like ekasala (single hall house) and nalukettu (courtyard house). Nair tharavad houses and Nambudiri illams are discussed in detail. Temple architecture is also summarized, noting features like the sreekovil sanctum, sloped copper roofs, and similarities to domestic architecture.
This document discusses Vastu Shastra, an ancient Hindu system of architecture and design. It begins by outlining some key principles of Vastu Shastra, such as the importance of providing thermal, acoustic, and visual comfort. It then discusses various types of mandalas (geometric grids) used in layouts. Myths about Vastu Shastra are debunked by providing logical explanations. Applications of Vastu Shastra principles to both residential and commercial projects are described. Potential issues from ignoring Vastu Shastra like geopathic stress and reduced Schumann waves are mentioned. The document advocates balancing the five elements and returning to more sustainable, climate-responsive, and energy-
This document describes the warm and humid equatorial climate. It is found near the equator between 15 degrees north and south latitude. It has high temperatures year-round, with little seasonal variation. High humidity is also present due to abundant rainfall. Characteristics include daily highs between 27-32 degrees C, nightly lows between 21-27 degrees C, high relative humidity between 75-100%, and annual rainfall between 2000-5000 mm. Architecture in this climate aims to promote ventilation and airflow to mitigate the warm and humid conditions.
The document provides information about architectural practice and professional ethics in India. It discusses the key differences between a profession and a business, and notes that architecture is considered a profession in India. The history of architectural practice and education in India is covered, including the establishment of the first architecture school in 1913. The roles of regulatory bodies like the Council of Architecture and Indian Institute of Architects are explained. Common types of architectural practice structures like proprietorship, partnership and private companies are defined. Typical organization structures for architectural offices and methods for setting up and managing finances of an office are also outlined.
Raj Rewal is an Indian architect born in 1934 who helped design the Asian Games Village housing complex in New Delhi from 1980-1982. The summary focuses on key design aspects of the housing complex. It clusters buildings to recreate the layout of traditional Indian communities. It includes courtyards as public spaces and scattered terraces for outdoor living. The streets are narrow and broken up into small units to provide shade and resting places, with gateways and bridges linking neighboring houses.
Kerala has a unique vernacular architecture influenced by its tropical climate and geography. Houses are designed with features like sloping roofs, deep overhangs, verandahs and courtyards to protect from heavy rainfall and intense sun while allowing cross ventilation. Common building materials include wood, laterite and clay. The Nalukettu house type exemplifies traditional Kerala architecture, with a central courtyard and surrounding halls.
Raj Rewal is an Indian architect born in 1934 in Hoshiarpur, India. He received his early education in India and then attended architecture schools in London and Paris in the 1950s. Notable influences on his work include Le Corbusier and traditional Indian architecture. Rewal's designs emphasize structure, materials, and climatic sensitivity. He is known for housing projects that draw from traditional Indian urban forms like narrow streets, courtyards, and roof terraces. His works include the Asian Games Village in Delhi and the National Institute of Immunology.
Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings. An architect plans, designs, and oversees building construction. Vaastu is an ancient Indian system of beliefs that aims to harmonize the five elements - earth, air, fire, water, and space - to create an ideal environment. The document provides an introduction to Vaastu and outlines its key principles, including standard layout plans, ideal locations for rooms and structures, and tips for selecting auspicious building plots according to Vaastu. It concludes that Vaastu is a trusted science that can guide us in today's stressful world.
Group housing accommodates groups rather than individual units, making it both public and private. It is a common form of mass housing worldwide. This document discusses different types of group housing like cluster housing and row housing. It provides details on various government schemes for group housing in India. It also outlines building bye-laws, standards, and the National Building Code provisions for elements like minimum plot size, maximum height, open spaces, parking etc. for group housing projects.
Vaastu shastra in modern buildng constructionKamlesh Jingar
Vaastushastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture and construction based on scientific principles. It considers factors like sunlight, wind direction, and geography which are essential for constructing buildings according to its guidelines. Following Vaastushastra principles is believed to lead to health, wealth and happiness for occupants. It provides guidelines for plot shapes, directions, and layout of rooms like living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and others. Model house plans are also presented adhering to Vaastushastra principles.
study of famous housing projects by architect Charles Correa.
1. BELAPUR Housing
2. Kanchanjunga Apartments
3. Tarapur housing
Authors- Richa, Parveen n Aarti
Vastu shastra (Hindi: वास्तु शास्त्र, vāstu śāstra – literally "science of architecture"[2]) is a traditional Indian system of architecture[3][4] based on ancient texts that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry.[5] The designs aim to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilising geometric patterns (yantra), symmetry, and directional alignments.[6][7]
Traditional Kerala Temple
Vastu Shastra are the textual part of Vastu Vidya - the broader knowledge about architecture and design theories from ancient India.[8] Vastu Vidya is a collection of ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout diagrams, that are not rigid. Rather, these ideas and concepts are models for the organisation of space and form within a building or collection of buildings, based on their functions in relation to each other, their usage and the overall fabric of the Vastu.[8] Ancient Vastu Shastra principles include those for the design of Mandir (Hindu temples),[9] and the principles for the design and layout of houses, towns, cities, gardens, roads, water works, shops and other public areas.[5][10][11]
In contemporary India, states Chakrabarti, consultants that include "quacks, priests and astrologers" fueled by greed are marketing pseudoscience and superstition in the name of Vastu-sastras. They have little knowledge of what the historic Vastu-sastra texts actually teach, and they frame it in terms of a "religious tradition", rather than ground it in any "architectural theory" therein.[12]
Ayurveda is the authentic way to treat all chronic and acute diseases successfully without having any side effects. Depending upon the Prakriti of the patient, ayurvedic doctors prescribe the best treatment for the patient. Ayurveda is the science which is blessed to us by God Dhanvantari.
Vaastu Shastra is an ancient Indian system of architecture that involves positioning and designing the space within and around buildings according to specific principles of spatial geometry and orientation. It is based on the premise that the five basic elements - earth, water, fire, air and space - shape life on earth. Vaastu provides guidelines for building placement and layout to harmonize the flow of these elements and maximize their benefits. Proper Vaastu alignment is believed to promote health, prosperity and well-being for occupants.
Vaastu Shastra is an ancient Indian system of architecture that involves positioning and designing the space within and around buildings according to specific principles of spatial geometry and orientation. It is based on the premise that the five basic elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space influence the people inhabiting the building. The document discusses the principles of each element and how their proper placement and balance according to Vaastu Shastra ensures the health, prosperity and well-being of the inhabitants.
Ayurveda is a system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Globalized and modernized practices derived from Ayurveda traditions are a type of alternative medicine.
The document discusses the five basic elements (panchamahabhoota) that make up all of creation according to Samkya and yoga philosophy. The five elements are akash/ether, vayu/air, agni/fire, jal/water, and prithvi/earth. These elements combine in the human body to form the three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) that represent the overall health and constitution of an individual. Imbalances in the five elements can lead to disease, so Ayurveda and yoga aim to purify and balance the elements through practices like asana, pranayama, meditation, and diet. Various parts of the
Vastu is traditionally used in India for town planning and architecture. Vastu comes from the Vedic literature and is found in the Atharvaveda. Vastu is also known as Vedic Science. It attracts good health conditions, happiness and prosperity.
The document discusses value education and harmony at different levels. It covers:
- The need for value education to correctly identify aspirations and understand universal human values.
- Value education should include understanding oneself, relationships, society, nature, and the goal of human life.
- The process of value education begins with self-exploration by verifying proposals based on natural acceptance and experience.
- Basic human aspirations are happiness, prosperity, and their continuity, which require right understanding, relationships, and physical facilities.
- Harmony exists at the levels of the human being between self and body, the family, society, and nature which consists of physical, bio, animal, and human orders.
The document discusses the importance of the five elements - earth, water, fire, air and space - in Vaastu architecture. It states that Vaastu aims to align a building's energies with nature by maintaining balance and harmony among the five elements. It then provides details on each element and how they relate to our senses and bodies. It concludes by listing some key Vaastu tips for positioning different rooms and elements in a home to promote health, wealth and prosperity.
TCM - Traditional Chinese Medicine based on TAO philosophy had given the world 'Acupuncture' and Moxibustion which are challenging Non Invasive Energy Balancing methods, and a huge ratio of the total world population (including the advanced countries) is enjoying the benefits of this treatment. At this juncture I would share the idea that this Traditional Wisdom was present in the Sangam Literature of the South of India.
In application of this Landscape Idea (the Geographical depths of the meridians in TCM), All the experts can gain more protocols for the future treatments - I have pleasure in sharing my experiences which had given me a bigger family of my treated clients.
Are You Looking For Ways to Receive More Wealth, Abundance and Peace of Mind? The Complete Guide to Finally Understanding Feng Shui!
Here is what you will learn inside this guide:
* Changing your furniture can help you have a better relationship with others
* What to install outside of your home to bring about change
* What to do when you find the positive energy in your home
* What You can do to increase energy in the kitchen
* Why you should use the colors from the Feng Shui method in your bedroom
* Why you should have air-purifying plants in your home office
* How to enhance the presence of Chi
The document discusses the principles of Vastu Shastra, an ancient Hindu system for designing homes and buildings in harmony with nature. It covers selecting land for a home according to Vastu principles, guidelines for building a Vastu-compliant home, and interior decoration. The system aims to help inhabitants live peacefully and prosperously by optimizing the flow of energy from the five natural elements of sky, air, earth, fire, and water.
The document discusses the principles of Vastu Shastra, an ancient Hindu system for designing homes and buildings in harmony with nature. It covers selecting land for a home according to Vastu principles, guidelines for building a Vastu-compliant home, and interior decoration. The system aims to help inhabitants live peacefully and prosperously by optimizing the flow of energy from the five natural elements of sky, air, earth, fire, and water.
The document discusses the principles of Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian system for designing homes and buildings in harmony with nature. It covers selecting an ideal property location according to factors like directional orientation, soil composition, and nearby obstructions. Key guidelines include choosing a northeast-facing plot with fertile black soil and avoiding sites with excavated materials like bones or skulls.
The document provides an introduction to the Medicine Wheel concept used by many Indigenous peoples. It discusses some basic symbols and concepts represented in Medicine Wheels, including the four directions, seasons, stages of life, elements, colors of mankind, and more. Each aspect of the wheel is said to teach important life lessons and represent natural cycles and balances. The document serves to illustrate the interconnected beliefs and oral traditions conveyed through Medicine Wheel symbols.
This document provides an overview of Vastu Shastra principles for choosing and designing a residential property. It discusses that Vastu Shastra aims to position a home in harmony with the five natural elements to receive positive energy flows. Key factors for selecting land include it facing northeast, having a square or rectangular shape, and good soil quality. The document outlines interpretations for materials found during excavation and considerations for roads, obstructions, and magnetic fields near the property.
The document discusses the principles of Feng Shui, which is an ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement based on the flow of chi or life force energy. It describes key Feng Shui concepts like the bagua map, which divides a space into eight sections corresponding to different life areas. Colors, elements, and the five senses are all considered important for proper flow of chi. Proper placement and organization of items, decluttering, and avoiding clutter or disharmony can enhance wealth, health, relationships and other aspects of life according to Feng Shui principles.
Vastu shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture that aims to create harmonious buildings and spaces. According to its principles, the orientation and positioning of buildings, rooms, elements, and sites can be planned in a way that promotes prosperity, health, and happiness for the occupants. Selecting an auspicious site and planning the home in alignment with vastu principles regarding directions, elements, and symbolism can help ensure positive energy flow.
Suicide Prevention through Architecture (Building) and City PlanningGAURAV. H .TANDON
Suicide Prevention through Architecture (Building) and City Planning
Accessing The Potentials Of CPTED Principles In Addressing Safety Concerns Of Suicide Prevention In City Planning
Suicide Prevention through Architecture (Building) and City PlanningGAURAV. H .TANDON
Suicide Prevention through Architecture (Building) and City Planning
Accessing The Potentials Of CPTED Principles In Addressing Safety Concerns Of Suicide Prevention In City Planning
Digital Detoxing in Smart Cities.
Digital Detox for Sustainability: Unplugging/Redesigning technologies of Smart Cities for a Sustainable Future
“How a small Village in Maharashtra, India teaching importance of Digital detoxing to Mega Smart cities of India”
Digital Detoxing in Smart Cities
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1. Vaastu -Shastra
Part-I : Basic Principles Of Vastu Shashtra
And Its Civil Engineering Applications
2. Introduction
• Vaastu -Shastra is a Vast and ancient science
of living.
• The word Vaastu is derived from the root
‘Vas’ which means ‘to reside’.
3. Introduction
• Vaastu 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.
• BUT VAASTU CAN MAKE SWEET
THINGS SWEETER AND BITTER LESS
BITTER.
4. Introduction
• Like many of our traditions, Vaastu too got
neglected over the centuries for want of
patronage; hence the present society could not
very much appreciate and utilise this science in
their construction of house, shops, office or
industrial complexes.
• If construction is not according to the
principles of “VAASTU” then thinking and
action of the people dwelling or working in
these places is not harmonious and
evolutionary; leading to disorder & illness.
6. Introduction
• This is one of the main reason of discontent
and sufferings of the society at present.
• On the contrary, if the laws of nature which
are elaborated and incorporated in the
science of Vaastu are followed, then all the
Divine powers support the thinking and
action of the people associated with such
concerns.
7. Introduction
• Building a house in ancient India was not
only a house-craft but also a sacred
ceremony and the house was considered a
living organism. The spirit of the house was
called the Vaastu Purusha and different
cardinal directions and sectors were assigned
to different Gods like Brahma, Ishwara, Agni,
Varun, Wind, Yam and Demon, since the
waves flowing in a particular direction have a
specific influence.
8. The spirit of the house was called the Vaastu Purusha and
different cardinal directions and sectors were assigned to
different Gods
9. Introduction
• If the various activities in a house, shop, office
or industry are directionally channelised as per
principles of Vaastu, we begin to draw power
from nature in a natural way
10. Application Of Vaastushastra
• In the world everything, substance, man
and other animals are made from the
Panchmahabhoot that is the five basic
elements.
• The earth, the water, the fire, the wind and
the sky.
• The five elements have close relationship with
man and his environment. Nature has given
them their proper place according to merit.
12. Introduction
• 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.
14. Introduction
• The modern man has waged a war with nature in
many fields. We can see nature with our own
eyes and we can experience the
Panchmahabootas.
• Going against them would lead us to sure
destruction Without Karma (Action) there are
no fruits. But if we are not getting the returns
after good Karma then, by following
Vaastushastra we can remove the defects in
the structure and enjoy the fruits.
17. Basic Principles of Vaastu
• Since the whole universe is a composition of
five basic elements: Fire, Air, Space, Earth
and Water.
• Through these, our body receives Internal
Energies in the form of Proteins,
Carbohydrates, Fats etc. and External Energies
in the form of Heat, Light, Sound, Wind and so
on .
18. Basic Principles of Vaastu
• The basic principles of Vaastu enables us to
achieve balance among these ; giving more
flexibility of body & mind for a better life .
19. Basic Principles of Vaastu
• When the harmony between these elements
gets disturbed our energies get dissipated in
different directions leading to stress, tension
and ill health and our peace of mind is
destroyed.
• We then have to redirect our Energies subjectively
as well objectively , so as to achieve an
equilibrium between Internal / External Energies,
to attain a healthy body and a happy mind leading
to health, wealth, happiness, prosperity and
success .
23. This is this placement of universal elements in relation
to the four principal directions :
24. For better results, any activity in your residence or office
should be supplemented by the cosmic position of the
elements.
• The North-East (NE) is assigned to Water : Have a
bore well, underground water tank in that position.
• The South-East (SE) is assigned to Fire : Have your
kitchen, pantry, furnace, boiler there.
• The North-West (NW) is assigned to Air : There have
a guest-room bed room for unmarried girls or a store
for finished goods .
• The South-West (SW) is assigned to Earth : It is the
most stable of all elements. Keep it heavy and this is
the best place for master Bed Room.
• The Centre is assigned to Space : Have the least
possible activity in this area
25. For better results, any activity in your residence or office
should be supplemented by the cosmic position of the
elements
26. For better results, any activity in your residence or
office should be supplemented by the cosmic position
of the elements
27. How does an imbalance in these
elements affect us ?
• An imbalance in these elements in the natural
cycle causes Floods , Typhoons, Volcanoes,
Earthquakes and so on .
28. How does an imbalance in these
elements affect us ?
• Similarly, an imbalance of these elements in
our diet can easily be felt physically .
• The food that we eat gives us energy. If our
diet is balanced, our body gets the necessary
energy and we feel good. When there is an
excess of some element in our diet, say, fire,
that is , an excess of spices or chillies, there
will be acidity.
29. When there is an excess of some element in our diet, say, fire,
that is , an excess of spices or chillies, there will be acidity.
30. How does an imbalance in these elements
affect us ?
• Likewise, an imbalance of these elements
outside our body in our surroundings creates a
discomfort which we do not feel physically
but experience mentally as energy centres
(Chakras) of the body get disturbed
31. How does an imbalance in these
elements affect us ?
32. The Birth Of Vaastu Purusha
• Vaastu Purush is present in each and every
plot whether it is big or small. He has a fixed
and peculiar body. His head remains hanging
down and his body is spread all over the length
and breadth of the ground.
• There is an interesting story in the MATSYA
PURAN in which the birth of Vaastu Purusha
is narrated. By reading that story one knows
why the worship of the Vaastu Purusha is
necessary before beginning construction of any
building.
35. The Five Main Elements
• 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 ( Aakash ).
• These are called “ Panch Mahabhoot”.
36. The Five Main Elements
• 1. EARTH :- 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 soil.
• 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 Vaastu Shastra
about the size and type of land and method of “
Bhoomi Poojan “ are also explained in it .
38. Water
• 2. WATER :- It is most essential for all
creatures and is a basic element in
construction. Water forms 3/4 part of body’s
weight. All of us know about different forms
and resources of water Not only for creatures
and vegetation but also for house construction ,
water is needed in sufficient quantity.
Therefore , it should be ensured before
house construction , whether water will
remain available or not .
40. Fire
• 3. FIRE :- Fire circulates energy in the form of light
and heat . The sun is the main source of light and
heat for us Care should be taken that the building
has constant supply of light , it is completely safe
from fire , construction material is selected in such a
way that it is fit for living comfortably in both
seasons - in summer as well as in winter and it is not
destroyed by lightning.
• Thus house construction plan is greatly affected by
heat and light ( i.e. Fire ).
• Shape , feeling and sound are characteristics of fire .
42. Air
• 4. AIR
• Air is an essential element for all living beings.
• It is essential to have correct supply , correct
temperature and pressure, correct percentage of
humidity in the air for both kinds of comforts-
• Physical and mental for man.
• Therefore, the shape, size, construction and direction of
buildings should be such as they have sufficient supply
of air for healthy and comfortable living.
• No part of the building should remain without air
44. Space
• 5. Space :- Space is the most widely spread over of the
five basic elements. The unending region of the universe
in which all the heavenly bodies exist is called space
• There is no place in the universe where this space does not
exist. Gravitational pull of various heavenly bodies,
magnetic power, different kinds of radiations and waves like
ultra -violet rays, infra- red rays, light rays , cosmic rays,
etc. are always present in space.
• Their effects can be felt in many forms, and many
activities and designs ( plans ) in our life are conducted
by their effects. Therefore, the houses should be built in
such a way and plan that these invisible forces of nature
and the energies generated by them can be fully utilized
and their harmful effects can be avoided.
46. Space
• The effects of these five basic elements have
been fully taken care of in the principles
laid down in Vaastu Shastra, by which a
residence can be made for a comfortable life
and not merely for show.
47. Directions
• It is now time to acquaint the students with the
various directions. Most of the people find it
difficult to even identify the North, South, East
and West directions. To make it easier for them
the following is suggested
• Stand in the centre of the plot and face the
early rising Sun. You are now facing East.
Raise your left arm to shoulder length. It is
now pointing towards North. Raise your right
arm like wise. Your right arm is now pointing
towards South. Your back is where the West is.
49. How to use the compass to find north
• Stand approximately in the middle of the plot.
Clean up an area of about 6” X 6” and level it.
Take caution that there should not be any
magnetic field in the centre while using
compass.
• Place the compass on this spot. You will find that
the compass has a needle at the centre, one end of
which is marked in red. The needle swings and
oscillates for a while before coming to rest in
some particular direction.
51. How to use the compass to find
north
• Now slowly turn the compass so that the
letter marked ‘N’ lies right below the red
marked needle.
• Now the needle is exactly aligned on the North
South Axis and the red marked end points to
the Magnetic North.
52. Directions In The Plot And Building
• If we consider the curved surface of the earth
as the horizontal plane, we get the four main
directions. The East, The West, The North, and
The South and the sub directions The South -
East, The South West, The North -west and
The North -East. Every direction has its own
importance in Vastushastra.
• Based on these eight directions is the
Ashtaksutra (eight principles Vastushastra.
57. 1) The East Direction
• The East side belongs to the Lord Indra. The
sun rises from the East & this direction is given
the first position.
• The principal God of the East direction is Lord
Indra. It gives prosperity and wealth. In all
there are nine Gods (Powers in this direction).
• 1. Ish (Shiva) 2. Parjanya (Paromeya) 3. Jayant
4. Indra 5. The Sun 6. Satya (Truth 7. Bhrush
8. Akash (The Sky) 9. Agni (The Fire)
60. 2) The West Direction
• The West direction belongs to the Lord Varuna
who has control and power over the rain and
water.
• The principal Gods of the West direction are 1.
Rog(Disease) 2. Pap (Sin) 3. Shesh (Cobra) 4.
Asur (Demon) 5. Varun 6. Pushpadevta or
Kusumdanta (flower) 7. Sugriv 8. Dwarpal
(Doorkeeper) 9. Pitar (Fore Fathers) Out of these
Gods Rog, Pap, Asur, Dwarpal and Pitar are
having cruel powers.
61. The West direction belongs to the Lord Varuna who
has control and power over the rain and water
62. 3) The North Direction
• The principal God of this side is Kuber who
has incalculable stores of wealth and
prosperity.
• The Gods on this side are 1. Diti 2. Aditi 3.
Sarpa (Serpent) 4. Som or Chandra (Moon) 5.
Bhalat 6. Mukhya (Main/Principal) 7. Nag
(Cobra) All these are auspicious Gods giving
happiness and prosperity.
64. 4) The South Direction
• Lord Yama is the principal god of this
direction.
• There are seven Gods in this direction 1. Usha
2. Vitatha 3. Yama 4. Krutanta 5. Gandharva 6.
Bhrungraj 7. Mriga.
• The South direction is banned for all
auspicious functions.
65. Lord Yama is the principal god of
this direction
66. 5) The South - East Direction
• This direction lies between the south and the
east directions. Agni (fire) is the principal
God of this side.
• This direction is used for Hom -Havan (
oblations by fire to a deity in a pit) and burying
Vastupurush .
• The kitchen should always be in this
direction
68. 6) The South -West Direction
• The corner between the South and the West direction is
known as the South -West direction Nairuti (Putna
demoness) is the authority of this direction.
Therefore, it is banned for all auspicious functions.
• This direction should be filled with heavy unmovable
goods Pits, wells, septic tanks, water storage tank,
toilets or bathrooms should not be constructed in this
direction.
• This is because cruel forces are contaminated or get
dissolved in the pits or water and it can prove harmful
to man
69. South -West direction Nairuti (Putna demoness) is
the authority of this direction. Therefore, it is
banned for all auspicious functions
70. 7) The North -West Direction
• This direction is in the corner of the North and
the West directions.
• This is the direction of Vayu Devta (The
God of wind).
• Air is necessary for all living beings,
therefore, tall structure should not be built in
this direction. Tall trees should not be planted
in this direction.
72. 8) The North -East Direction
• The corner of the north and the east
directions is known as the north -east
direction.
• God himself rules this direction.
• Therefore, there should be no construction in
this direction, toilets, sundry room etc. should
not be built in this direction. However, wells,
underground tanks, boring wells etc. give
auspicious results, if built in this direction.
76. VAASTU SHASTRA
• The Rishis of ancient period clearly clarified in
the ‘VAASTU SHASTRA’ which things
should be kept where and how to do a certain
work. It has been shown in the above plan how
a house should be arranged and decorated
77. Room for Worship
• At the sun -rise the rays of the sun fall on the
N.E. side of any place. So it was decided that
the room for worship should be on the N.E.
• If any type of building is raised on the N.E, the
owner of the house will have mental worry and
becomes dull. So, the N.E. corner should be kept
separate only to install God’s idol and worship it .
• It is also advised to plant a Basil plant
(TULSI) and worship it regularly except
sunday.
79. Bath Room
• It is an established truth that water flow on the
North, North-East and East sides.
• So our ancestors used to construct Bathroom on
the East. Soon after taking bath in the morning ,
people used to pray to the Sun offering ‘Arghya’
(water offered chanting Mantras).
• Hence, even today, it is advised to construct
bathroom on the East side only in the house or
on the open place. This satisfies the rules given
in the ‘VAASTU SHASTRA
81. Kitchen
• The presiding deity of South-East is Agni,
the God of fire. Therefore, the sages laid
down the rule that kitchen should be on the
South-East .
• According to Hygienic Science the sun-rays
indirectly help leaf vegetables which contain
the ingredients necessary for food
83. Lounge
• This should be in the middle on the South
side so that the members of a family may
take rest after lunch.
• But sages did not recommend to sleep in
lounge in nights.
85. W/C Toilet
• This is to be built on the South.
• Now a days, the owner of the house may build
the toilet attached to his bathroom. It may be
constructed on the West also, but not in the
S.W/N.E. under any circumstances.
86. Study Room
• In olden days it was considered good that
the place on the West towards S.W. is the
best one for studies.
• The reason is the planets mercury, Jupiter, the
Moon and Venus influence the place as
mentioned below.
88. Study Room
• (1) Jupiter - Accelerates desire to study and
curiosity to learn.
• (2) Mercury - Develops intelligence.
• (3) The Moon - Lays strength on the nerves
of the brain.
• (4) Venus - Functions like a coordinator and
makes the man efficient.
89. Study Room
• Therefore the study-room must be in the West
and one should sit facing N.E., East or
North. The “VAASTU SHASTRA” lays stress
on the point that if one sits for studies as per
the directions given above, one becomes quite
an expert and enlightened.
90. Dining Hall
• For taking food, the central part on the
West is a useful one.
• Whatever one eats it is digested very easily.
91. Place to Keep Tame Animals, Cattle
and Birds
• The N.W. of a plot is the best side to keep the
above said living beings.
• Granary also must be on the same side. If
the N. W. increases or decreases, it affects
the health of cattle.
92. Bed - Room
• Ancient sages suggested that the place
attached to the room which is towards the
N.W. on the North is good to be used as a
Bedroom
• It is good to lie down on bed keeping one’s
head on the West side, because the sun rises in
the East, the presiding deity of which is
Indira, the Lord of devatas (Gods).
94. Bed - Room
• It is also recommended that one may sleep on
one’s bed putting the head towards the South
and look towards the North.
• The presiding deity is Kubera, the Lord of
Wealth. So it goes without saying that one is
worshipping Kubera by living on bed facing
North.
96. Bed - Room
• If one sleeps putting the head on the East and
looking towards the West, one offers
salutations to Varuna, the presiding deity of the
West. The salutations benefit very much
one’s philosophical thinking, belief and
practice.
97. Bed - Room
• But, under any circumstances one should not
sleep putting his head towards the North and
looking towards the South, because the
presiding deity of the South is Yama.
• Only the corpse of a person is laid on pyre,
putting the head towards the North, facing the
South.
99. Bed - Room
• If one sleeps, for any unknown reason,
putting the head towards the North and
facing the South, one will have nightmares
and sleepless nights.
100. Place for Keeping Valuable Things
• The best place for keeping valuable things and
property is the central portion on the North.
• The presiding deity of the North is Kubera.
• So the North is the best side to keep safely
most valuable things and property.
102. Place for Keeping Medicines
• Our ancestors suggested that medicines
should be kept in the N.E., because the sun -
rays which have nourishing quality required
for human health, fall at dawn, on the medicine
and make them powerful to help human beings
become hale and healthy
104. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
105. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
• An 8,000-year-old body of knowledge is
finding its way into the Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT)-Kharagpur, the oldest of
India’s elite engineering schools.
• Architecture students at the
institute, which counts Google’s Sunder Pichai
among its alumni, will be taught vastu
shashtra, the ancient Indian “science of
architecture.”
106. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
107. A top Indian engineering school will now teach an
8,000-year-old architectural science
• Believed to have been developed between
6000 BC and 3000 BC, vastu shastra
involves designing buildings by making the
best possible use of the geography and
location of the plot—including the influence
of the sun’s light and heat, wind directions, the
moon’s position, and the Earth’s magnetic
fields. The architecture study is similar to the
Chinese feng shui, essentially focussing on
harmonising human life with its surroundings.
108. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
109. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
• Many of India’s ancient temples and other
structures have been built on the principles
of vastu shastra and the architectural form
traces its roots back to the Rig Veda, an ancient
collection of Sanskrit hymns.
110. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
111. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
• “With the advent of green technology, green
lifestyle, and affordable environmental
materials, there is a growing focus on green
living and hence on understanding vastu across
the world,”
• Joy Sen, head of IIT-Kharagpur’s Ranbir and
Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and
Management, told. “Vastu as a science form
uses the interrelation between ecology, passive
energy, and living beings.”
112. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
113. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
• The institute decided to introduce the subject
as a part of its plan to re-orient the syllabus for
the next academic session.
• So, IIT-Kharagpur will integrate vastu with two of
its existing modules across the undergraduate and
post graduate departments. The basic concepts
will be introduced at the undergraduate level.
• The post-graduate programme will see
concepts such as solar principles, sacred
diagrams, and design semiotics and semantics
being taught in detail.
114. A top Indian engineering school will now
teach an 8,000-year-old architectural science
115. References
• Basic Vastu Tips for Home
• https://www.speakingtree.in/blog/basic-vastu-tips-for-home
• Basics of Vastu Shashtra
• http://www.vaastu-shastra.com/introduction-of-vastu-shastra.html
• IIT Kharagpur to introduce Vastu Shastra
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/iit-kharagpur-to-introduce-
vastu-shastra/
• Scientific Research on Vastushastra Technique
• http://www.vasturaviraj.co.in/scientific-research-on-vastushastra-technique/
• Vastu shastra
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vastu_shastra
• Vastu Shastra: Sacred Science of Harmony and Prosperity
• http://www.vastushastraguru.com/
• Vaastu Principles
• http://www.vaastuinternational.com/vastu_shastra9.html
• VASTU FOR HOME
• http://www.myvaastu.in/Vastu-for-House.html
• Vastu Shastra Research Papers
• http://www.academia.edu/Documents/in/Vastu_Shastra