BEFORE YOU BUILD YOUR HOME Vastu begins before construction. It focuses on four important principles: 1. Right Land Choose land that is level, fertile, soft and naturally healthy. 2. Cosmic Alignment The Vastu Purusha Mandala creates a balanced grid connecting the space with directions, elements and the cosmos. 3. Protect Vital Spaces Keep the Brahmasthan, the central space of the home, light, open and free from heavy construction. 4. Balance the Elements Plan the home according to the movement of sunlight, air and water. Keep lighter and open areas towards the North, East and Northeast, and heavier spaces towards the South and West.