Vastu in Sanskrit means nature, a surrounding or environment. The word "Vaasthu" came from Vasthu, denoting anything existing such as house, shelter, building etc. Shastra in sanskrit means systems. Vastu shastra is an ancient art and science, containing principles and practises of constructing buildings which ensures a harmonious balance between man and nature and thereby brings all round happiness, health, wealth and prosperity. Vastu Shastra is a very old Indian science of Architecture. Ancient Indian sages and rishis created Vastu Shastra for the welfare of the entire humanity

The universe, including our human body, comprises of five essential elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Sky. The principles of Vastu are predominatly based on these five elements in their order of appropriate proportions. Vastu principles mainly take into account, the magnetic field of the earth, the influence of the cosmos and other life forces existing in the atmosphere. Taking one example of Direction, keep your head in the south to get sound sleep and study in the east to enhance your knowledge.

Beautification and structural design are not the only things or rules which shall be followed while constructing a house. If a person spends a huge amount on a building and there is no mental satisfaction and progress, it is an incomplete structure. It results in inauspiciousness and miseries. One who follows the basic principles of Vastu Shastra, in building a structure, can definitely get peace of mind by having a transformed life style.