INDIA’S HERITAGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. — Social Science STD 10 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social ScienceINDIA’S HERITAGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.3 Marks
Question
Vastu Shashtra.
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Answer
Vastu Shashtra is an inseparable organ of astrology.
India's Vastu Shastra is recognised and praised by the developed nations.
The pioneers of Vastu Shastra are Brahma, Narad, Bruhaspati, Bhrugu, Vasishtha and Vishwakarrna.
They propagated principles for dwelling, temple, palace, ashwashala, forts, store house of ammunition, the planning of town in particular direction.
Vastu Shashtra is mentioned in Varahmihir’s ‘Brihatsamhita’.
Rana Kumbha of Mewar revived this science in the $15th$ century after improving the previous versions.
Vishwakarma was the first architect of the Gods.
He divided Vastu Shashtra into eight sections.
Various information like selection of place, various shapes, structure, planning, interior planning, temple, Bhrambhstan, dining-room, bed-room, location of daily activities are explained in the form of shlokas $($verses$).$
The Sarnath Stupa $(128$ feet high$)$ is the best example of Vastu Shashtra.
It was explained with religious perspective in the East.
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