Vaastu Shastra

Vaastu Shastra a super science, evolved some 5000 years ago in India. Ancient in comparison to Chinese discipline of Feng Shui, which is 3500 - 4000 years old. Vaastu Shastra essentially deals with practice of architecture and building / construction science, but it touches every facet of life on this earth and the universe. The ever-present link between man and the cosmos is the basic theme of Vaastu Shastra. Vaastu Shastra principles provide guidance for making optimum use of cosmic energy to achieve cosmic harmony. Pyramids, mirrors, bells, gems, precious stones, metals, colours, yantras, trees, flowers serve as catalysts in reestablishing the connection between man and the divine energy. With all its sublime and mysterious ways, the basic parameters used in vaastu shastra compliant designs are: geomagnetic flux, solar energy, sound energy, and water sources. vaastu Shastra, the ancient science of structure is popularly believed to promise prosperity. It is actually is a matter of faith.

Vaastu is a complete understanding of direction, geography, topography, environment and physics. It is a study that dictates the form size and orientation of a building, in relation to the plot, soil, surroundings and the personality of the owner / dweller. There is no room for rituals and superstitions. Concepts like harmony, balance, rhythm, form, shape, proportions, functional utility, efficiency and beauty are valid in European architecture as well as vaastu shastra. But, inspirations differ. vaastu shastra designs dwellings beneficial to body and mind of the dweller. Modern architecture forgets the inherent psychological needs like peace and tranquility of human beings in pursuit of illusive economy, lifestyle, function, and work efficiency.

In vaastu shastra, shapes like square and rectangle indicate safety, competences, and stability. Triangular and round shapes popular in modern architecture are strictly avoided in vaastu shastra. Modern architecture is yet to assimilate the smooth balance between symmetry and asymmetry evident in structures designed as per vaastu shastra principles. Vaastu orientates, places and dictates the proportions of every detail as in building lines, skylines, elongations, levels, slopes, water tanks (underground and overhead), kitchen, bedrooms, toilets, staircase, heights of ceilings and roofs, entrances and loci of doors and windows, compound walls and so on. Architectural science and equipment have undergone a sea change over the years. However, the principles of Vaastu, although modified to suit the modern times, still remain applicable.

Thus vaastu shastra is a science, which teaches about the construction of various buildings. By following the principles of vaastu shastra one can prosper in many ways. vaastu Shastra is based on ten directions and one God rules each direction. The good and bad aspects of that particular direction are thus predicted by their position. According to Science, vaastu shastra shows how a man can prosper by taking advantage of the magnetic poles of the earth.

NOTE : The above material is based on information available in ancient vaastu shastra texts. Basic knowledge of rules is always welcome, but application requires due dilligence. Adherence to Municipal or Local Authority rules is a must for any building construction or dwelling.

Principles of vaastu shastra application to your house

Applying vaastu shastra while constructing your house is not that simple. Lot of things has to be taken into consideration like placement of living room, bedroom, kitchen, puja room, balcony etc and if one meticulously applies and follows the principles of Vaastu then satisfactory results can be attained.

Following are a few points you must remember while applying vaastu shastra:

Site and Building Plan
The building should be built leaving open space on all sides. More open space should be left in North side of the plot and less space in the south. Similarly more open space should be left in the East than West side of the plot. The building height should be more on the South and West side. The height or level of the building should be less in Northern and Eastern side.

Hall
It is always advisable to have the hall on the north or east side of the house. This placement of hall allows positive energy to flow in the house, resulting in peace of mind and steady growth, especially for the younger generation. If the hall I not properly placed then there will be mental tension and agony among family members and growth will be uneven.

Doors and windows
As far as possible doors and all window openings should be placed towards north and east. Openings towards west and south should be avoided. The number of doors or windows should be even and not odd. However if your door is on the south side then what you can do is place your door in the southeast corner. One can also have the main door on the northwest side if the main door is in the west of the house. The house will then get the benefit of a good income source, wealth and prosperity. If the main door is not properly placed it can, according to vaastu, result in a lack of opportunity, continuous burden in business/career and sickness in the family.

Kitchen
Kitchen should be located in Southeast or Northwest zone with the cook facing East or west. If you have heat in the southeast or northwest, it will create the balance between negative and positive energy flow. The right location of kitchen will not only bring happiness, popularity but also will ensure good health. Wrong kitchen placements create problems like continuous struggle; loss in business and money loss and it also affects the health of the women in the house.

Bedroom
The Southwest room should be the master bedroom. However if you cannot have the bedroom in the southwest corner, then one can either sleep in the south part or the west part of the house and get benefit of the energy field. The right location of your bedroom or sleeping place will give you a peaceful night sleep and thus give you lot of positive energy.

Puja room, balcony and verandah and bathroom
Northeast room should be pooja room. Balconies should be towards East or North. Verandahs should be towards East or North. No Verandahs should be built in the West or South side of the house. Bathroom normally preferred in East, where it is not convenient, South East or Northwest may be recommended.