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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
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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
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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.
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South
Planet: Mars
Lordship: Yama (Lord of Death)
Dining room, no main entrances, Bed room, Bath room
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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
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Governed By |
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East |
Indira |
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West |
Varuna |
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North |
Kuber |
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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 |
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