Vastu shastra
Other Names
vāstu śāstra
vastu veda
vastuvidya
Thachu Shastra
Thatchu Shasthra
science of
construction
architecture
The Sanskrit word
vastu means a dwelling or house or home with a corresponding plot of land.
The vrddhi, vāstu, takes the meaning of
"the site or / foundation of a house / home, site, ground, building or /
dwelling-place, habitation, homestead, house.
The underlying root is vas "to dwell,
live, stay, abide".
The term shastra may
loosely be translated as "science, doctrine, teaching".
Historians like Mr.
James Ferguson, Sir Cunningham, Dr. Havell have suggested that Vastu Shastra
developed between the period of 6000 BCE to 3000 BCE, adding that Harappa,
Mohenjo-daro stands on the principles of Vastu Shashtra.
It has been noted that Vastu rule was one of
the greatest architect and town planning expert ever produced by India who
lived thousands years ago. The king would send
him for planning and establishing a town.
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