All people are influenced by the buildings in which they reside, work and
worship. According to the design of the structure, one will feel either
comfort or discomfort. In correctly designed structures, one experiences a
subtle sense of well-being and contentment. In improperly designed
structures, one feels anxious, stressful and despondent. A well designed
structure will produce a sense of bliss and calmness while poorly designed
structure will produce sickness and depression.
worship. According to the design of the structure, one will feel either
comfort or discomfort. In correctly designed structures, one experiences a
subtle sense of well-being and contentment. In improperly designed
structures, one feels anxious, stressful and despondent. A well designed
structure will produce a sense of bliss and calmness while poorly designed
structure will produce sickness and depression.
What is Sthapatyaveda- Ancient book for Building Construction.
Sthapatyaveda, also called Shilpa Veda, is the Upa Veda (supplementary branch) of Atharva Veda. Sthapatyaveda deals with planning, designing, and construction of houses, villages, and cities. Vaastu Shastra, the Indian science of Architecture, has its origin in Sthapatyaveda.
Sthapatya means establishing, and Veda means knowledge. Sthapatyaveda means establishing a good relationship between the dweller, dwelling and cosmos. This relationship maintains a cosmic order between the dweller, dwelling and cosmos. This is the same knowledge that was used to design temples, houses and cities.
Ancient civilizations around the world were influenced by this architecture, remnants of which still exist.
Ayurveda says:
As is the atom, so is the universe
As is the human body, so is the cosmic body
As is the human mind, so is the cosmic mind
As is the microcosm, so is the macrocosm
Sthapatyaveda says:
As is the human body, so is the cosmic body
As is the human body, so is the body (structure) of the building
As is the body of the building, so is the cosmic body
Origin of SthapatyaVeda:
Shri Vishvakarma is the source of the knowledge contained in the Sthapatyaveda. The universe is created with the very same principles that he passed to Rishis and Maharishis thousands of years ago to utilize in designing homes, cities and countries. This very universe is in precise order, moving with precise time throughout many billions of years.
Shri Vishvakarma has said in his Sanskrit commentary that even if one can't apply this Sthapatyaveda knowledge fully, it is still more beneficial to apply some of this knowledge to improve our life and growth.
How can one achieve the balance between Nature and Human ?
We all know that the universe is in perfect order since its birth . If the
Architect can establish the good relationship between building design and order
of universe, the life of an individual can be healthier,happier, less stressful,
more creative,prosperous and blissful. This ancient knowledge of India was in full
practice by the people of India five thousand years ago. Vedic knowledge is
divided in to twenty-seven branches. Sthapatya Veda is created out of the
alliance of two branches of Veda; Ayur-Veda and Jyotish shastra.
Ayur-Veda contains the knowledge of the science of health and the human body.
Jyotish shastra contains the knowledge of man’s relationship to the universe,
and the ever changing effects of the universe on man. Sthapatya Veda
encompasses both the needs of the human requirements and the environment in one
holistic science.
What are the benefits of building the Home,office, shop or factory according to Vastu ?
Improves the health of a dweller and his family.
Increases the power of creativity and intelligence.
Extension in the longevity of life.
Quality of life will increase.
Growth in spiritual and material life will increase.
Family bonding will increase.
Respect for nature will increase.
Regards
Amolika Shastri
Vastu Consultant and Trainer
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