Vastu Shastra is a very old vedic science of Architecture. Ancient Vedic sages and rishis created Vastu Shastra for the welfare of the entire humanity. Its knowledge enables us to get benefits of mental peace, health, wealth etc. and make our life happy.

The principle laid down in Vastu Shastra were formulated keeping in view, the cosmic influence of the Sun, its light and heat, solar energy, directions of wind,the moon position,the earth's magnetic field and the influence of cosmos on our planet.The system is an admixture of science of directions,astronomy and astrology.

This science, after propounding the rules of construction, goes to prove that by constructing properly our buildings, villages, towns, cities, shops, offices, factories and industries we can make ourselves prosperous. Vastu in Sanskrit means nature, a surrounding or environment.The word "Vastu" came from Vastu, denoting anything existing such as house, shelter, building etc.Shastra in sanskrit means systems.Vastu shastra is an ancient art and science, containing principles and practises of constructing buildings which ensures a harmonious balance between man and nature and thereby bring all round happiness, health, wealth and prosperity.

Ancient sages of Indian subcontinent laid down several principles for constructing buildings taking advantage of the nature, the Pancha Bhootas namely Earth, Space, Air, Fire and water, gravitational and magnetic effects and rotational influences of Sun, Moon, Earth and other planets on the life in Earth with a view to bring balance and harmony between man, nature and his buildings and thereby ensuring peace, prosperity, and happiness.These principles, called Vastu Shastra, were evolved over thousands of years out of experience and foresight of ancient Sages of India and are very valuable for the well being of man-kind.

Nepalese Vastu Shastra is also complete understanding of direction, geography,topography, environment & physic for happy & healthy living. it is also study of Astro-Engineering, Which dictates the form,Size & Orientation of a residential ,commercial or official building, in relation to the plot, soil, surroundings & the personality of the house-owner and/or the dweller. The main aspect of Nepalese Vastu is more or less similar to the north Indian vastu system.

The Scientific Approach

Vastu comprises five natural elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. Each of the elements corresponds to a natural force that effects our lives. Our ascendants were great scientists and they understood the effect of the natural forces on the lives of human beings. They are:

Earth : Magnetic field of the earth
Water : Gravitational attraction of the Earth
Fire : Solar radiation
Air : Wind energy
Space : Cosmic radiation

The effect of the Vastu is permanent, because the Earth has been revolving round the Sun, in geo-stationary orbit for over 400 crores years creating the magnetic effect caused by the rotation.

Dr.S.Suneel is a Renowned Vastu consultant and Professional Astrologer Of Nepal