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
