There are many principles in Vaastu Shastra. To mention a few
which involve certain mathematical calculations, Maana is used
for proportional relationships in a building and Aayaadi
specifies conditions for maximum wellbeing and benefits for the
residents of a building. Below are some of the basic theories in
vaastu sastra. According to vaastu shastra, the world comprises
five basic elements known as the pancha maha bhoota. Out of the
nine planets, ours has life because of the presence and balance
of these five elements. The five elements are as follows. Earth,
the third planet in order from the sun, is a big magnet with
North and South poles as centers of attractions. Its magnetic
field and gravitational force has considerable effects on
everything on the Earth,living and non-living. WATER (Jala) -
This is represented by rain, river, sea and is in the form of
liquid, solid (ice) and gas (steam, cloud). It forms part of
every plant and animal. Our blood is nothing but water with
haemoglobin and oxygen. AIR (V