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"Vaastu
Shastra" the vedic
architecture integrates the science of Ayurveda and Astrology by linking
them with human lives. "Vaastu" Combines the earth's magnetic
fields, the influence of planets and other celestial bodies along with
cosmic rays and plays a vital role in happy family life and prosperity of
business
Vaastu Shilpa
shastra, the ancient
mystic science and art of designing and construction of buildings finds
its origin Staptya Veda
which in turn is part of
Atharva
Veda, one of the four
vedas.
In today's age & time with
growing urbanisation, paucity of space and more significantly the rampant
sense of faithlessness in anything that modern science fails to explain,
it is practically impossible to even dream of a home or office confirming
to the laws of "Vaastu".
ELEMENTS OF
VAASTU
The
universe is made up of the 5 basic elements (Panchaboothangal) i.e. Water,
fire, earth, air and the sky.
· Wind : The North-west is the
Vayusthana or the place of the wind. Hence the door, window or
ventilatttor is to be constructed in the West in Northwest, without
obstruction and the owner of such building experiences happiness,
improvement in business and good friends.
· Water : NorthEast is the Jalasthana or the place of water. If
a well or an underground water storage facility (Sump) is build here, then
the owner of the site is bound to experience happiness and
prosperity.
· Sky: The sky corresponds to the middle of the building is
the Brahmasthana, it is very good if this place is built open to the sky
without any Ups and downs in the middle of the building Owners of small
sites may not find this idea feasible. Care should be taken, not to place
any heavy objects here.
· Earth: As the Southwest is the hardest part it can be
compared to the earth. The higher this portion is in a building, the
higher is the fame and fortune of the owner.
· Agni (Fire) : The South East is the agnisthana or the place of
the fire, hence the kitchen should be constructed here and fire should be
lit facing the East, as fire should always be lit facing the East even
while cooking , performing a yagna or while lighting the lamp for
God.
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Northwest
Planet:
Moon
Lordship: Vayu (Wind)
Guests, bathroom, garage, animals,
utilities, pantry. |
North
Planet:
Mercury
Lordship: Kubera (Wealth)
Mirrors (North wall), jewels
and other valuables, children, family room, basement |
Northeast
Planet:
Jupiter
Lordship: Ishana (the Supreme Lord)
Prayer, shrines,
living room, sun porch, patio or deck. |
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West
Planet: Saturn
Lordship: Varuna (Waters)
Dining
room, children's room, study room, den |
Center
The
Brahma Sthana is here.
This area should only be used for a
courtyard or a religious shrine. Human activity should be
avoided. |
East
Planet:
Sun
Lordship: Surya (Health)
Bathroom, Dining room, family
room, bay windows, mirrors on east wall, storage of ghee, milk, oil,
rosewater etc. |
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Southwest
Planet: Rahu
Lordship: Nirriti
(Dissolution)
Heavy objects, Bedroom, no shrines or
bathrooms. |
South
Planet: Mars
Lordship: Yama (Lord of Death)
Dining
room, no main entrances, Bed room, Bath room |
Southeast
Planet: Venus
Lordship: Ishana (the
Supreme Lord)
Kitchen, pantry, appliances, computers, exercise
room, garage, weights. Not good for bedrooms or
sleeping. |
All the directions are
governed/guarded by gods/celestial beings, who in turn govern the
respective energy of nature, as stated below.
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Direction / Energy |
Governed By |
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East |
Indira |
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West |
Varuna |
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North |
Kubera |
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South |
Yama |
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South-East (Fire) |
Agni |
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South-West (Land) |
Nirudhi |
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North-East (Water) |
Easwara |
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North-West (Air) |
Vayu |
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Center (Space) |
Bramha | |
