Vaastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture. Like Ayurveda and various other treasures of knowledge, it has its own set of principles. In the olden days all structures were built according to the principles of Vaastu Shastra. These worked towards maintaining the required balance of all the five essential elements of nature, which all creation, including the human body is made of, viz.- air, fire, earth, water and ether. This ensured the right flow of energy and the magnetic fields that in turn helped in maintaining the overall harmony in day-to-day life. Today, however, the situation is different. Especially in the cities where people do not construct their own houses but have to reside in the houses or work from offices which are already constructed by someone else. Most of the times these constructions are not in accordance with the norms of Vaastu Shastra. The resultant imbalances can create problems for those occupying such places. In order to overcome this situation Vaastu Shanti is of immense importance.

Vaastu Shanti is considered essential before you occupy a new space. In fact, even when it is not a newly built structure, and you are not the first occupant, Vaastu Shanti is crucial. The process of construction could result in uprooting or even killing of some beings, though unknowingly. During Vaastu Shanti, with gracious offerings and prayers to various deities, energy sources, and other beings, the space becomes cleansed and free from former vibrations and regains the power to receive new vibrations. In other words it gets cleansed of all the possible negativities of the past.