The nature has got vast sphere of universal energies that run the world and its development and destruction all depend on them.In vastu shastra ,three forces or energies of the mother nature are considered apart from panchamahabhootas. These three forces are

1. Gravitational force: The force with which the earth pulls things from sky , is called gravitational force.A building on a hard and rigid plot of land will have much stability. On the contrary, buildings on plot of land not so hard, or is sandy cannot have much stability.

2. magnetic force: The earth has two poles- north and south.Similarly our head is considered to be the north pole whereas our feet is considered to be the south.on this scientific basis, a man is advised to sleep having his headrest in south.

3.Solar energy: We get vitamin D from the sunrays in the morning.It is on this scientific basis that it is advised to keep the east direction more open so that the rays in the morning can keep the atmosphere free from viruses and when the sun comes in the west direction with harmful sunrays is the reason why one is advised to build less windows in the west portion of one's house.


Five elements of vastu(panchamahabhoot) People living in a house will remain prosperous enjoying good physical and mental health if the house they live in has got the balanced ratio of the five elements of fire, earth,air,water and sky.

1. Earth
On the basis of the quality, slop, shape and size of the land, the evil and good effects of the things found under the land while digging it and the approach and vedha to the site are considered to examine a land.

2. Water
In vastu shastra taps,boring, well, underground reservoir of water, over head water tank, septic tank, sewage, draines, slope of the roof are considered well to ensure the availability of water.

3. Fire
In vastu shastra, the proper places for verandah,windows,doors, electric meter, fire place in kitchen etc. are considered to keep the fiery elements balanced.

4. Air
For a good house open space, verandah,height of the roof, doors, windows and plants and trees are kept into consideration to keep the people of the family sound, both physically and mentally.

5. Sky
In vastu shastra, it is suggested to keep the brahma sthan open to have the better effect of the celestial element-sky. Similarly, the height of the roof, verandaha,windows and doors are also considered. The atmosphere of the house of a person can be made congenial by keeping the ratio of the five elements balanced.The proper use of the five elements is essential for a man to keep his life happy and prosperous.