The word Vaastu means a dwelling. Vaastu Shilpa means the science of house building. The science of house building is very ancient in India. The knowledge has come down from creator Brahma through an unbroken succession of sages. According to the Vishwakarma Vaastu Shastra, the celestial architect Lord Brahma got a thorough knowledge of his science from Lord Shiva. The present day Vaastu owes its origin mainly to 125 verses contained in Brihat Sanhita of Varahamihira.

Man builds the House for his home. Nature consists of five elements SAFEW viz., Sky (Space), Air (Atmosphere), Fire, Earth and Water. Vaastu is the means of capturing the positive bountiful power of the three elements: the Earth, the Water, the Fire, (the Sun) in a proper and proportional manner, along with the Air, in our House, making it the Abode for all of them, for peace and prosperity of the Human Beings; and the World (Vishwam) at large.