Introduction to Vastu Shastra Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian architectural science, emerges from the Sanskrit terms “Vastu,” meaning dwelling or site, and “Shastra,” which refers to science or knowledge. This discipline is rooted in the belief that the positioning of buildings and the arrangement of spaces within them can significantly influence the well-being of their inhabitants. By harmonizing architecture with the natural elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space,…