ROLE OF VASTU

 INTRODUCTION    Vaastu -Shastra is a Vast and ancient science of living. The  word Vaastu is derived from the root ' Vas' which means 'to  reside'.    It is not an equivalent of the word architecture. Vaastu is  architecture and much more. While architecture is the  science, art or profession of designing and constructing build-  ings etc., the definition of Vaastu extend into the realm of  occultism. Vaastu Shastra, the edifice science of Bhawan  SthapatyaKala, being the applied aspects of ATHARVAVEDA,  is an ancient science and one of the  eminent features of our heritage.    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. 

   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 sci-  ence 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.    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