Vastu Shastra is an ancient science which helps one get natural benefits freely offered by the five basic elements of the universe in which we all live in. These 5 basic elements are akash (sky), prithvi (earth), agni (fire) and vayu (wind).

Vastu Shastra can be applied by maintaining harmony with these basic elements of nature.

One may sometimes feel that inspite of having all the required resources for achieving success in the workplace one is not getting the desired and deserved results and it should not be a surprise to oneself that it could be due to the fact that either one’s office or factory is not planned according to the science of Vastu Shastra.

Similarly, one might feel that the wheel of family life is not moving smoothly and there is lack of peace, harmony, affection and well being in one's family. One should get the architecture of his house examined and if need be, modified as per Vastu Shastra. One is bound to expect good results and well being gradually and steadily.

Useful Tips on Vastu :

* The main entrance should be in the east or north but it should not be in front of the compound wall.

* The wall of the house in the north-eastern side should have minimum height.

* If the wall of the house in the East is tall, it stalls the entry of prosperity, the Goddess Laxmi, into the house. Therefore, it should be low in height.

* The southern side of the house should be as tall and heavy as possible. In any room of the house, the beam or column should not cross the centre.

* The terrace or balcony should be either in the east or the north.

* A well, a pole or a temple should not exist in front of the main entrance of the house.

* The slope of the house should be towards east, north or north-east. Similarly, the slope of the plinth also should be towards east, north or north-east.

* The height of the plinth should be maximum in the direction of south-west.

* The main entrance of the house should not be in front of that of the opposite house.

* The house should be equipped with a protective wall.

* The cupboard in the wall should be in the southern or western part of the house.

* The upper storey of the house should be constructed on the southern or western part.

* You should never keep an open mirror in the bedroom. Mirrors should be covered with a curtain.

* It is preferable to have two outgoing doors in the house, preferably one in the north and the other in the east. The same is applicable for the boundary gate.

* Boundary walls :

a.  Eastern wall should be lowest.

b.  Southern wall should be high and thick.

c.   Western wall should be lesser than the southern wall.

d.   Northern wall should be bigger than the eastern wall.

* Never sleep or sit under the beam or pillar.

* Cooking direction should be towards the east and the kitchen should be towards south-east direction.

* Underground tank should be built in the north-east direction.