A Comparative and Critical Analysis of Application of Vastu Shastra’s Concepts with Philosophy, Psychology, Feng Shui, Seismic Design and Contemporary Architecture Design Principles: A Review

Shanta Dash^1, and Mahendra Joshi¹

¹Lovely School of Architecture and Design, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab

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Shanta Dash and Mahendra Joshi. A Comparative and Critical Analysis of Application of Vastu Shastra’s Concepts with Philosophy, Psychology, Feng Shui, Seismic Design and Contemporary Architecture Design Principles: A Review. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences. 2021; 9(9):838-845. doi: 10.12691/aees-9-9-8

Abstract

The critical thought of Vastu Shastra's comprehension of design was to guide individuals to make spaces in amicability with nature and with widespread forces. As a conventional engineering guide, Vastu Shastra endeavors to develop structures as per the universe's normal laws. The article endeavors to think about the thoughts of Vastu Shastra with different ideas of Philosophy, Psychology, Feng shui, Seismic design, Contemporary architecture design and in request to confirm Vastu Shastra as logical and scientific in recent times. There have been a great deal of conversations about Vastu Shastra's pertinence or superfluity to the structure plans of today. So there is a requirement for consistent and logical clarifications for its suggestions. The main concepts of Vastu Shastra are briefly explored in this analysis, and then an attempt has been made to identify a comparative pattern language among these concepts. The significance of these concepts was also considered in recent times and the main emphasis was on identifying prominent parallels between all the concepts listed above. The vast majority of the guidelines are based on Vastu Shastra, making it rational and scientific. This examination will likewise assist with building up a superior discernment and comprehension of Vastu Shastra on the planners and proprietors.

Keywords:
Vastu Shastra Psychology Feng shui Seismic Design Contemporary Architecture Design

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