Vaastu

What is Vaastu Shastra?

A. VAASTU SHASTRA is the traditional Indian system of architecture and design of vedic origin.
Vaastu means the dwelling of humans and Gods. Many Vaastu rules are derived from 'Vaastu
Purusha Mandala' which is depicted as a man lying with his head pointing north east, in a grid of
usually 64 squares. The different directions and sectors are assigned to different Gods and
Guardians. It aims at providing guidelines for proper construction. Vaastu orientates, places and
dictates the proportions of every detail in building lines, skylines, elongations, levels, slopes, water
(underground and overhead), kitchen, bedrooms, toilets, staircase, heights of ceilings and roofs,
entrances, loci of doors and windows, compound walls and so on. Vaastu is effected with positive
power of three elements: the earth, the water, the fire (the sun).

Earth: was formed about 460 crore years ago and it was a fiery ball. In due course of time, the rocks
melted and the surface has formed and acquired magnetism due to the magnetic particles
embedded within. It has two poles, north pole and south pole.

Sky: is the endless space surrounding the universe. The universal concept of sky is beyond the
imagination and reach of human beings as it is never ending and eternal.

Air (Atmosphere): is a composition of gases like oxygen, nitrogen, carbon-dioxide, helium, neon,
crypton and vapour. Oxygen is life saving gas indispensable to living organism.

Water: due to rainfall from clouds, water flowed into low lying area of earth's surface and oceans
were formed. The eternal water cycle is mystery of nature.

Sun: sun plays a vital role in Vaastu Shastra. It is a source of life on earth and this is the reason why
Sun is worshipped as an incarnation of god or the potential source of creation on the earth.

Plots and buildings must be aligned to the directions.
Room for prayer and meditation is recommended to be in the north-east corner of the house.
Deity or image of god should not face the south direction. Ideal positions are such that you
face east or west while praying.
The plot should be square or rectangular in shape.
More open space in the North or east will provide greater shaded area than to the South or
West. Big trees are recommended in the South and West and small plants and lawns on the
North and East. The number of trees should be even.
The main entrance is preferred in the North or East. The wall in the North Eastern side should
not be too high. Keep the Southern side tall and heavy.
The roof should slope towards East, North or Northeast.
Columns in a building should be even in number.
The master bedrooms should be in the South West corner of the house. If the house has more
than one floor then, then it should be on the top most floor. The ceiling should be in level, this
makes the energy of the room uniform, which in turn gives one a steady state of mind.
Children’s room should be in the north west or west side. To have a better concentration they
should have a separate study close to their bedrooms.
For Kitchen the ideal place is south east corner of the building or a kitchen in the west of the
building can also be tolerated.
The best locations for study this room are the north, west, north west, east, north east. These
directions attract the positive effects of Mercury increasing brain power, Jupiter increasing
wisdom, Sun increasing ambition and Venus helps in bringing about creativity in new
thoughts and ideas.
The dining room and kitchen should be on the same floor and it should be adjacent to the
kitchen from the left. The entrance to the dining room and the main door should not be
facing each other. The dining table should be square of rectangular in shape and should not
be attached or folding against the wall.
Bathrooms and toilets should be adjacent to the north- east corner. They should never be
constructed in the center or in the south -west corner of the house.
Drawing Room should always be constructed towards the north. The rooms located in the
northern part of the house should be bigger in size as that compared to the rooms in the
southern part of the house. They should be shorter to them in height by one to three inches.
This is an important rule of Vaastu Shastra. Furniture should be square or rectangular in shape.
If essential then the store room should be constructed in the southern part of the building,
other wise grain and other provisions can be stored in the kitchen or in other rooms and
cupboards. Things should not be stored in diwans and box beds because it effects the
magnetic environment of the self and the room causing sleeping disorders. Waste Storage:
Daily wastes from the kitchen should be kept covered in the south- west corner of the
kitchen.
Height of Rooms: The rooms in the northern part of the house should be larger than the rooms
in the southern side by 6-9 inches, and lower by 1-3 inches. Height of rooms should ideally be,
12- 14 feet. Doors/Windows As far as doors are concerned, the main door should be larger
than the inner doors and all doors should open towards the walls. All windows should be at
least 3 feet 6 above ground level, and should be at the same level from the top. Window
openings should be on the northern and eastern sides of the buildings.
Allow daylight to enter through doors and windows on the Northern and Eastern side. Keep
the West and south shut when not in use.
Keep the central area open and not enclosed in any room. If it is roof is kept open, it reduces
the number of openings to the outside and less dust enters the structure. It also allows the
elements to freely enter the structure and balance the equilibrium.
Staircases should be on the South or Southwest. They should climb from East to West or from
North to South. They should wind up in a clockwise direction. The number of steps should be
an odd number (thus when you start climbing with the right foot, you alight with the same
foot).
The Master bedroom is prescribed on the Southwest.
Sleep with your head towards South or East - the North is prohibited.
Keep the elements in circulation within the house by installing plants, fountains, aquariums,
statues, hi-fi, chimes, bamboo flutes, mirrors and crystal balls within the structure.
Avoid heavy/dark colors in the Bedroom. Cupboards must have their backs facing the South.
The study is recommended at the West and should face the east while studying.
The seating arrangement in the Drawing Room must face North or East. The backs of sofas or
chairs must not face the entrance directly. Keep South and West for your hi-fi, TV, etc.
The Kitchen should be in the Southeast (or North-West) and while cooking you must face East
or North. Drinking water to be stored in the Northeast. Appliances to be kept in the south or
west side Keep the Northeast clean always.
Face the East or North while sitting on the dining table.
In the office - the chief should occupy the chamber in the Southwest corner and should face
north. The table should be at the Southwest of the room and the door should be in the
Northeast.
His deputy must occupy the chamber in the South or West and face North or East. Other staff
members should face east.
In a shop - the door must ideally be on the Northeast portion. The show racks must be against
the West or Southern walls. Personnel must face East or North and Customers should face
West or South. Appliances should be on the West or South. The cashier should face North or
East.
Broken mirrors, bottles and appliances that don't work should be removed from the house
Pictures of any war scenes, demons, one in anger should not be placed in the house.
A plot with all corners 90 degrees having two sides road front and back is a good plot.

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