Vaastu in Sanskrit means nature, a surrounding or environment. The word "Vaastu" came from Vasthu , denoting anything existing such as house, shelter, building etc.Shastra in Sanskrit means systems.The origin of vaastushastra may have taken place well over thousands of years ago. The learned men of those days may not have lived in houses themselves but they most definitely dedicated their lives to the development of the science "vaastushastra" or "vaastu", as it is popularly known today.

It is a part of Vedas, which are believed to be four to five thousand years old. Through penance and meditation yogis of that period acquired answers believed to have come from the cosmic mind itself to their questions. Hence Vedas are heeded with divine knowledge. The art of Vastu originates in the Stapatya Veda, a part of the Atharva Veda.It is a very old Indian science of Architecture. Ancient Indian saints and sages created Vastu Shastra for the welfare of the entire humanity. They have applied their vastu knowledge and judgment to mitigate the negative functioning of our environment and increase the advantageous effect that it can have on our life. Its knowledge enables us to get benefits of mental peace, health, wealth etc. and make our life happy.

Many Vaastu rules are derived from 'Vaastu Purusha Mandala' which is depicted as a man lying with his head pointing north east, in a grid of usually 64 squares. The different directions and sectors are assigned to different Gods and Guardians.

Vaastu Shastra is a practical science as it is rational and is based on scientific study and not on assumptions. It is said to be a bridge between man and nature is based on the infinite powers of the five elements - fire, water, earth, and air and space.. The five Elements or the Paanchbhootas which are embedded in almost all materials in the world are used by Vaastu Shastra to eradicate the problems of occupants that might arise in a dwelling either home or office by changes or alteration in exterior and interior structural configurations. Panchamahabhootas are Jal (water), Vayu (air), Prithvi (Earth), Agni (Fire) and Aakash(Space) which teach us to be harmonious & peaceful.

Vastu Shastra is a science derived from Vedas. Vastu will helps to achieve material prosperity, mental peace and happiness and harmony in home and work place. It suggests ways in which you can live in agreement with the laws of nature, so that you remain healthy, be peaceful and work efficiently.Vastu harnesses the various energies present around us in a particular pattern so that they blend harmoniously with the persons living in the building. Vaastu Shastra extends from choosing a plot of land to the planning and execution of design, to the construction of the building or structure and finally to the moving of the occupants or Grihapravesh to the new house. Our body also denotes vastu . The seven energy chakras in our body are linked with the Panchmahabhootas and any imbalance reflects on our physical, mental and emotional health.In a nutshell, Vastu Shastra is the scientific study of directions, which aims at creating equilibrium by balancing the different elements of nature and using them for the benefit of humans.