The information on Vedic architecture comes from Manasara and the Maya Mata and other ancient Sanskrit texts that describe the knowledge (Veda) of establishing form (Sthapatya). These texts apply to all created structures, natural and man made, and their primary application is in the area of architecture and community design.

Much of the knowledge of Vedic architecture – or Vastu – had been fragmented or lost until recent times. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the world-wide Transcendental Meditation program, worked with the foremost experts of Sthapatya Veda in India to open this timeless knowledge to the world. By systematically reviewing and evaluating all the pieces, Maharishi unified and restored Vedic architecture to its wholeness.

The system as he has restored it is referred to as Maharishi Sthapatya Veda architecture, Maharishi Vedic architecture or Maharishi Vastu architecture. The preface of Maharishi is used to give respectful credit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who revived the oldest system of knowledge, the forty limbs of the Veda and Vedic literature, and restored them to completeness.

Are there any special features in Maharishi Sthapatya Veda design?
Maharishi Sthapatya Veda architecture involves a number of special features in the design. The brahmasthan is a silent core of intelligence where wholeness resides. We see this silent centre in the structure of galaxies, solar systems, cells, and atoms. In a Fortune-Creating building, this element helps the building to become a holistic structure of Natural Law.

A vastu fence around the exterior of the building allows entrance to the building only from the most auspicious direction, and marks the extension of the influence of coherence and protection provided by the building.

The Kalash, a Vedic form installed on the roof of a house, is a signature of Maharishi Vedic architecture. Meaning a vessel in Sanskrit, the Kalash enlivens the connection of the house with the cosmos.

Are natural and non-toxic building materials important in Maharishi Sthapatya Veda architecture?
Maharishi Sthapatya Veda design strongly supports the use of natural and non-toxic materials in the construction of buildings. When Vedic architecture was practiced in ancient times, it was naturally "green." There were no synthetic materials in existence.

Integrating the 21st century technologies of sustainability and the timeless system of Sthapatya Veda ensures that we will best nourish Planet Earth. As green building design is becoming more mainstream, increasing numbers of Maharishi Vastu homes are also being constructed using sustainable technologies.

How can I have my own Sthapatya Veda home?
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"Within a few short months, I realized that being in Vastu completely revised the way I lived. It became clear that living in Vastu was simply a matter of getting any desire fulfilled. Thinking too much, analyzing, intellectualizing about what to do, etc. became less and less. What would dominate was more peace, silence, bliss, and whatever the thought was, it would be fulfilled." - Vastu homeowner