Vastu Vidya: The Indian Art of Placement

Vastu Vidya helps you design and organize your home or workplace to improve your good fortune and encourage wellbeing. Rooted in Hindu tradition that goes back thousands of years, Vastu Vidya is said to be the ancestor of Feng Shui. Vastu Vidya seeks to align the places where we live and work with the energy of the cosmos and put us in harmony with our surroundings. The first part of this book deals with the underlying premise from which Vastu has evolved. It describes the multifarious nature of the various forces that exert an influence on any given space. Much of the traditional philosophy of Vastu is expressed in terms of myths and symbols, tools by which the mind can comprehend these hidden forces. The first section culminates in the Vastu image of an ideal home, with each of the everyday activities assigned to different locations. The second part of the book outlines everyday applications of Vastu at home and work, offering practical tips on how to create a healthier and mo