Vastu
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Vastu is the ancient Indian tradition of architecture. Its use is spreading again in India and elsewhere. One of the leading lights in this renewal is the famed temple architect Ganapathi Sthapati.
Vastu means the dwelling of humans & Gods. Vaastu_Shastra is an ancient science which helps one to get the natural benefits freely offered by the five basic elements of the universe in which we all live. These basic elements are Akaash (SKY), Prithvi (EARTH), Paani (WATER), Agni (FIRE), and Vayu (WIND). Vastu Shastra can be applied by keeping in harmony with these basic five elements of nature. It is an edifice science that was developed by our learned people thousands of years ago. Its application today is purely architectural and its principles are based on becoming one with nature.
Many Vastu rules are derived from 'Vastu Purusha Mandala' which is depicted as a man lying with his head pointing north east, in a grid of usually 64 squares. The different directions and sectors are assigned to different Gods and Guardians.
Article on Vastu with Vastu Tips (http://www.rudraksha-ratna.com/vaastu.htm)
External links
- Ganapathi Sthapati interview on Vastu design (http://www.vastu-design.com/g-interview.htm)
- A summary of Vastu (http://www.gosai.com/chaitanya/saranagati/html/nmj_articles/sacred_architecture/vastu-shastra-2.html)