Vaastu - The Science of a vibrant House

Vaastu – The science of a vibrant house

Everybody in this world wants to lead a happy, peaceful and comfortable life. Normally a person may spend about ten to twelve hours outside in connection with his office work, business or other activities. The remaining time, he will be inside the house with his family members. He may like to have a healthy and  peaceful environment in his house.

A house should not be a dead structure with four walls and a roof over it. It must be a place emanating healthy vibrations. For this, according to vasstu, the layout and orientation of the house has a major role to play.

The word  'Vaastu' in Sanskrit means 'dwelling'.  Vaastu Shastra is originated in India. It deals with  architecture and governs town planning and designing of man-made structures. It aims in providing guidelines for proper construction so that the inhabitants can lead a comfortable life  in consonance with the cosmic energies. It is considered that this science was developed during the period of 6000 BC and 3000 BC. According to Vasstu Shastras five elements  -  Earth, Fire, Water, Air  and Sky influence our houses. It also emphasizes  that the house should be so constructed that positive forces override the negative forces. Some people of the modern day are of the opinion that in the present context of living in  muti storey buildings with air conditioners and septic tanks in the compound itself, is it possible to construct a building completely as per the vasasthu guide lines? No doubt one has to adapt it as per the present situations.

General Principles of Vaastu

1.	Shape of the plot should be either rectangular or square.
2.	Ratio of length to width should be less than 2.
3.	Doors facing south are not l advisable.
4.	House next to temple or grave-yard should be avoided.
5.	All doors and windows facing east and north should be kept open in daytime whereas those facing south and west should be kept closed when not in use.
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6.	No one should sleep or sit under an iron beam.
7.	The master bed room should be on southwest corner of the building.
8.	While sleeping head should be kept in south or west direction.
9	One should use light colors for bedroom walls, bed-sheets, and nightdress.
10.	The seating arrangement in drawing room should be such that persons should face either north or east direction.
11.	Important cupboards should be kept in such a way that the person opening it should face south direction.
12.	Puja room should be kept in northeast side. One should seat facing east when praying.
13.	Kitchen should be kept in southeast or in northwest only. Person should face east or north when cooking.
14.	Everybody should face east or north while eating

 

 Vaasthu and Modern day Construction

The science of vaasthu was developed about 5000 years ago. It is not possible to follow completely the principles as suggested at that time. Due to urbanization, people are compelled to move to flats in multistory buildings. But still the principles can be followed to the extent possible. They are:

1. Open space must be left all around the building.

2. The site should be a good square or a rectangle if possible..

3.  An open well or a bore well should essentially be there in the North East..

4. Kitchens are preferred in the South East or North West.

5. It is not advisable to have balconies in the South and West.

6. Stair cases should be avoided in the North East.

7. Main entrance into the building should be from East, North, North East, West or North West.

8. There should not be any big tree in north or east of the plot.

9 .Rainwater should flow from south to north and west to east.

10 Walls should not be painted in black, sky blue or red colours.

Vaasthu Tips for a healthy and happy Family Life

Tips for Peace:

Main Entrance

 -Have  auspicious symbols engraved on your main door.
- Avoid blue and black colour  as far as possible for walls..

 Sleeping Directions

*  Sleep with head towards South or East to absorb  the positive energy that encircles your bed

Tips for Health*

       * Face East or West during eating to enhance digestion system of your body.

* Have a Basil or Tulsi plant at home. Avoid rubber plant, cactus and bonsai

* Staircase must not be at the centre of the house. Avoid kitchen and toilet on the Northeast    side. 

* Wooden cots without any storage space are desirable.

Tips for Wealth and Prosperity 

·         Do not block  the  main entrance door by wires and other unwanted materials.

·         Keep brooms and mops out of  sight..

·         Always keep the desks and tables clean . This will ensure smooth flow of money and wealth into your living space.

·         The locker of your house can be in the Southwest corner

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