Vas + TU= A place where you live. Shastra = knowledge or information laid down for a building construction.
Vastu Shastra is the science of direction. This combines all the five elements of nature and balances them with human beings and materials. It is all about the interaction of various forms of best effect on a living person. It aims to create a subtle conducive atmosphere in a structure in which we can bring the best in ourselves. Thereby paving the way for abundance of health, wealth, happiness and prosperity. The principles established in Vastu Shastra were formulated keeping in view the cosmic influence of the Sun, light, 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.