the art of vastu shastra originated in the indian subcontinent.
where did the art of vastu shastra originate?
the indian subcontinent
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vastu shastra ("") is a traditional hindu system of architecture which literally translates to "science of architecture." these are texts found on the indian subcontinent that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry. vastu shastras incorporate traditional hindu and in some cases buddhist beliefs. the designs are intended to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns (yantra), symmetry, and directional alignments.
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vastu shastra is considered as pseudoscience by rationalists like narendra nayak of federation of indian rationalist associations. scientist and astronomer jayant narlikar considers vastu shastra as pseudoscience and writes that vastu does not have any "logical connection" to the environment. one of the examples cited by narlikar arguing the absence of logical connection is the vastu rule, "sites shaped like a triangle ... will lead to government harassment, ... parallelogram can lead to quarrels in the family." narlikar notes that sometimes the building plans are changed and what has already been built is demolished to accommodate for vastu rules. regarding superstitious beliefs in vastu, science writer meera nanda cites the case of n. t. rama rao, the ex-chief minister of andhra pradesh, who sought the help of vastu consultants for his political problems. rama rao was advised that his problems would be solved if he entered his office from an east facing gate. accordingly, a slum on the east facing side of his office was ordered to be demolished, to make way for his car's entrance. the knowledge of vastu consultants is questioned by pramod kumar (citation required), "ask the vaastu folks if they know civil engineering or architecture or the local government rules on construction or minimum standards of construction to advise people on buildings. they will get into a barrage of "ancient" texts and "science" that smack of the pseudo-science of astrology. ask them where they were before the construction boom and if they will go to slum tenements to advise people or advise on low-cost community-housing—you draw a blank."
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