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Vastu Shastra | A Wisdom Archive on Vastu Shastra | | Vastu Shastra Vastu Shastra (or short just Vastu) is the Indian science of space and architecture and how we may create spaces and environment that supports physical & spiritual health and prosperity.
Vastu Shastra evolved during Vedic times in India. The concepts of Vastu Shastra was transferred to Tibet, South East Asia and finally to China and Japan where it provided the base for the development of what is now known as Feng Shui.
Vastu Shastra is the art and science of designing houses, offices, temples etc that swirl with good energy. Indian Maharajas and Moghul Emperors used Vastu Shastra when they built their symmetrical palaces, artificial lakes, and geometric courtyards that thirstily absorbed positive energy. | |
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| Archives on Vastu Shastra | | | | What is Vastu Shastra? Vastu Shastra (or short just Vastu) is the Indian science of space and architecture and how we may create spaces and environment that supports physical & spiritual health and prosperity.
Vastu Shastra evolved during Vedic times in India. The concepts of Vastu Shastra was transferred to Tibet, South East Asia and finally to China and Japan where it provided the base for the development of what is now known as Feng Shui.
Vastu Shastra is the art and science of designing houses, offices, temples etc that swirl with good energy. Indian Maharajas and Moghul Emperors used Vastu Shastra when they built their symmetrical palaces, artificial lakes, and geometric courtyards that thirstily absorbed positive energy.
Like feng shui, Vastu Shastra is based on an octagon with the four directions being the anchors. Hindus believe that gods live in each of the quarters of the house, and govern the rooms, possessions, and activities in these locations.
Vasthu is an inherent energy concept of science. We cannot see energy with our naked eyes but we can realize and see its application in different forms and fashions. Vastu Shastra uses the forces of natural energies and aims to restore the balance between the home (the microcosm) and the cosmos (the macrocosm).
Vastu Shastra is not only a science, but is a bridge between man and nature, thus teaching us the Art of Living. Just like every subject of human aspect is governed with rules, regulations and acts, similarly the nature has also got certain key factor principles for smooth governing of its residents, in which Vastu Shastra stands for the law of natural energies.
Vastu, which literally means to live, works on the premise that the earth is a living organism, out of which other living organisms emerge. This life energy is known as Vaastu Purusha. The Vastu Shastra works for a bounded premise i.e., a house, building, industrial area or shop. The main aim is to form a balance between the outside atmosphere and the atmosphere within the premise. Vastu Shastra makes use of five elements - prithvi (earth), agni (fire), tej (light), vayu (wind) and akash (ether), the earth's magnetic fields i.e. the north and the south pole and the sun's rays.
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| | | | History of Vastu Shastra Vastu Shastra dates back to the times when the sages lived - probably 6,000 and 3,000 BC. The mention of Vastu Shastra can be found in ancient scriptures like the Rigveda, Atharvaveda, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Mayamatam, Manasa saar, etc. Ancient Indian architecture depended on this science for the building of almost all the palaces and temples. Although the exact origins of Feng Shui are debatable, it is thought to have originated about five thousand years ago. Scholars have recorded various aspects of Feng Shui as early as the Song Dynasty (960 BC). However, the basic principles of Feng Shui were first written down during the Han dynasty (25 AD). |
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| | | | How Vastu Shastra works Vaastu works on three principles of design that cover the entire premise. The first one is Bhogadyam, which says that the designed premise must be useful and lend itself to easy application. The second is Sukha Darsham, in which the designed premise must be aesthetically pleasing. The proportions of the spaces and the material used, in the interiors and exteriors of the building - ornamentation, colour, sizes of the windows, doors and the rooms and the rhythms of projection and depressions - should be beautiful. The third principle is Ramya, where the designed premise should evoke a feeling of well being in the user.
Also, Vastu Shastra is a complicated form of science put together by seventeen sages. There are certain rules that should be followed while building a house or a building. For instance, the building's underground water tank or well should be situated in the northeast direction. But, if the building has an overhead tank then it should be placed in the southwest direction. Also, more space should be left to the north and the east of the building compound and less on the south and the west. Open space should be kept around the building and if the plot has a road on the east-north directions, it is better for the inhabitants. |
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- Indra, the god of gods, is positioned to the East. The East is where it all begins in Vastu Shastra. When people build their homes, the main door or the entrance is always facing the East. The eastern direction is the harbinger of good luck, which comes into the house through the door.
- Kubera, the god of wealth, resides in the north. In this location some symbolic valuables should be placed to attract wealth.
- The Northeast is the position for Dharma, the god of righteousness. In Vastu Shastra, this is the place for worship, meditation and introspection.
- Agni, the god of fire, lives in the southeast corner. This should be the place of the kitchen.
- Yama, the god of death, resides in the South. He prevents the evil eye from taking control of our lives. In India, people put a ghoulish pumpkin mask, similar to Halloween masks, in Yama's position to ward off the evil eye.
- Niruthi, who prevents homes from being robbed, dwells in the southwest corner. This is a safe place for valuables.
- Varuna, the god of water, lies to the West, where the bathroom should be.
- Vayu, the god of wind and air, is situated in the northwest corner. Vayu promotes serenity, peace and calm. A good place for the bedroom.
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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary on Vastu Shastra
Vastu Shastra Vastu Shastra is an ancient science energy flow throughout the house/office/factory that allows inflow of fresh air and natural light that promotes health, wealth, peace and happiness. The most ancient science of architecture that goes back to the Vedic ages, it is composed of specific rules and regulations, set down by sages of those times, that an architect / builder / owner was expected to religiously follow to avoid coming under negative or evil influences. Today, it is looked upon as a highly evolved, comprehensive building philosophy in which directions and shapes are the most vital aspects of designing. Right from the selection of site to correct slope of land down to the shape of the building, this oldest form of architecture covers nearly every aspect of construction. Not only for houses but temples, palaces, forts, offices...just about every possible form of construction. Often providing relief if not cures to physical or emotional problems simply by relocating an entrance, window or room. Some of the important points made therein are: - Directional Alignment
- Shape Of The Site
- Slope Of The Land Surface
- Impact of Gates At Various Locations
- Brahmasthan (Central Zone of the Building)
- The Staircase
- Inner Planning of a House
- Inner Planning of an Office
- Internal Planning of any Industrial Building
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of Evil Eye
The power of
an "Evil Eye" is so bad that it could inflict injury or bad luck by
the look/glance of certain persons. Hence the tamil proverb, "Getting hurt by
a stone is far better that getting hurt by an Evil Eye".
One could
have observed that the stretch of important streets are strewn with pieces of
white pumpkin which is broken open on the streets to wipe away the evil eye on
occasions such as house warming function day, during the construction of a new
house, on the day of opening a new account on the "Saraswathi Puja"
day.
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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary on Staircase
The Staircase · Should be in the western or northern side of the building. · Turnings should be in the clockwise direction. On reaching the upper floor, the facing should be towards south or east. See also: Vastu Shastra
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Lane It
is our tradition from time immemorial to erect a statue of Lord Vinayaka
(Elephant God) or the figure of an elephant, as a remedial measure in the case
of the entrance of a house or building faces a lane or a street.(The lane or
street jutting into the house of building)
The rule
says that it is a great defect to have a house facing a lane or street, and
those who live in such a house will lose peace of mind.
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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary on Inner Planning of an Office
Inner Planning of an Office · The shape of the cabin should be a regular square or a perfect rectangle. · The opening for the door should be free from any obstacle. · Doors should open inwards while entering a cabin. · The master chamber should either be in the south-west or nearest to south- west direction. · Chambers of directors / managers / senior staff should be in the southern & western zones. While that of the junior staff should be in the north-west, north, north-east, east and south-east. - Pantry and toilets must be in north-eastern, central & south-western sections.
While making the interior of an office the following guidelines have to kept in mind. 1. The shape of the cabin should be regular ie square, or Perfect rectangle etc. 2. There should not be any obstacle ( Dvar-Vedh) in front of the door opening 3. The door leaves should pushed inside while entering into the cabin. 4. The master chamber should be in the south west or nearest to the south west zone. 5. The directors/managers/senior staff should be in the south & west zones. 6. The junior staff and other activities should be in the North-West, North, North-East, East and South East Zones. 7. The facing of the Directors/Managers/Officers should be towards East or North. 8. Pantry and Toilets should not be in North-East, Center & South-west Zones See also: Vastu Shastra
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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary on Shape Of The Site
Shape Of The Site Symmetrical shapes like square or rectangular, circular & hexagonal promote overall growth, increases mental capabilities and generates prosperity. Asymmetrical shapes like oval, triangular, parallelogram, star & trident are deemed inauspicious. SHAPE & EFFECTS Rectangular = Overall Growth Hexagonal = Prosperity See also: Vastu Shastra
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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary on Inner Planning of a House
Inner Planning of a House · The oven should ideally be in the south-east zone. · Toilets should not be in the north-eastern, central and south-western zones. · The most south-western location is the ideal position for your master bedroom. · Position the boy's room in the northern or eastern side while the girl's and guest room are to be in the north-western parts. - Place the beds in southerly or easterly direction.
1. Kitchen fire should be in the South -East and should never be at the North-East, Centre and the south west zones. 2. Toilets should not be provided at the North-East, Center and the South-West zones 3. Master bedroom should be in or nearest to the South-west Zones 4. Boys' Rooms should be in the North and/or East Zones 5. Girls and Guest rooms should be in the North - West zones. 6. Head Seat of the Bed should be in the South or the East Direction 7. Facing of the W/C should be towards the north or West Direction See also: Vastu Shastra
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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary on Brahmasthan
Brahmasthan (Central Zone of the Building) · Should be free from any obstruction in the form of a wall, pillar and beam. There should not be any fixture, toilet, lift or staircase etc. in this area. See also: Vastu Shastra
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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary on Impact of Gates At Various Locations
Impact of Gates At Various Locations Eastern Side: The third and fourth gate promote prosperity. Southern Side: The twelfth gate enhances growth. Western Side: The twentieth and twenty-first gates stimulate financial growth. Northern Side: The twenty-seventh, twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth gates promote happiness, financial growth and overall gain respectively. Of all the positions of the gates the positions that are favourable are in the EASTERN SIDE 3. Prosperity 4. Govt Favour SOUTH SIDE 11. Meanness 12. Prosperity, Human Growth WEST SIDE 20. Financial and Human Growth 21. Financial and Human Growth NORTH SIDE 27. Happiness 28. Financial and human Growth 29. All types of Gains All the other placements of the gates prove to be unfavourable. See also: Vastu Shastra
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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary on Slope Of The Land Surface
Slope Of The Land Surface The surface should be elevated towards the southern and western sides and should be lower in northern and eastern sides for overall growth and prosperity. The Land should be elevated towards south and west sides and it should be lower in NORTH and EAST sides for over all growth and happiness. If the land is: HIGH IN NORTH OR EAST LOW IN SOUTH-EAST LOW IN SOUTH LOW IN SOUTH-WEST LOW IN WEST LOW IN NORTH-WEST LOW IN CENTRE, It can have adverse effects. See also: Vastu Shastra
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Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary on Internal Planning of any Industrial Building
Internal Planning of any Industrial Building · Heavy plant and machinery should be installed in the south-western, southern & western parts. · Light weight and auxillary machines should be in the northern & eastern zones. Install boiler, AC panels, generator, heater, dryer, oven, furnace etc. in the north-west & east sections. · Toilets should be placed in the north-east, centre or south-west. · Make sure not to place spare parts stores in the north-west, centre & south-east. · Rest rooms for labour should be in the northern & eastern zones. 1. heavy plant machinery should be installed in the South-West, South and West Zones 2. Light Weight and Auxillary machines should be installed in North and East Zones 3. Boiler/AC Panels/ Generetor/Heater/Dyer/Oven/Furnace etc are Best in the South East but can also be installed in the North-West and East Zones. 4. Toilets or Fire/Power installations should not be provided in the North-East, Center and South-West zones. See also: Vastu Shastra
(See also:
Vastu Shastra , Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Dictionary, Alternative Health,
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