| Principles
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"Is Vaastu really
a science? And why is there a sudden awareness and interest
in Vaastu only in the past few years? How come it is the
`in' thing today, is it just a fad or fashion?" |
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Well, the first mention
of Vaastu is in the Sthapatya-sastra, one of upvedas subordinated
to Atharava Veda. Vastu-sastra in its fullest exposition
belongs to Tantra which is the applied knowledge of the
Atharva-veda. subsequently one finds its reference in the
holy epics of Ramayana (Sri Valmiki Ashram) and Mahabharata
(Dwarka), an era when philosophy was a way of life. It was
questioning and reasoning of philosophical thoughts or ideas
that evolved various sciences as we are aware of today.
Areas where logical explanation has yet not permeated, fall
in the realm of mysticism. I personally think Vaastu is
best described as a `Mystic Science' which can be compared
to the human existence. Medical science has explored and
explained various aspects of the human body but what still
remains unexplained is the Soul. The principles of Vaastu
are like the principles of the health of the body; the reasoning
or logic behind the principles are like the unexplainable
Soul. |
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| Vaastu
- A Magic? |
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The principal parameters which govern
Vaastu diktats have evolved around natural phenomena; however
any explanation about its varying intensity on different
individuals remains a mystery. The mysticism prevails, otherwise
we could have set formulas for becoming rich, healthy, happy,
Presidents, Prime Ministers, actors, businessmen or whatever
we wanted, hence, excitement or thrill would not have existed
if we could just build a magical structure to fulfil all
our fantasies and dreams |
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The renewed
interest in Vaastu over the past few years is also thought
provoking. Is it liberalisation and global competition that
has led to its revival; or is it the dawning of the Spiritual
Era to which India has suddenly awakened and esoteric concepts
like Reiki and Pranic Healing have also all emerged; or
is it the placement of the planet Neptune that has aroused
spirituality. The answer lies in your belief. |
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Therefore, an elemental understanding of Vaastu
is essential before laying your belief system in it. |
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| The
Elements |
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Our
existence on planet Earth can be attributed to a simple
phenomenon of the natural cycle where water evaporates due
to the solar heat and is transformed into clouds which announce
their arrival by lighting and thunder unleashing rains,
and rain water is recycled to support vegetation, as well
as well as maintaining the water balance on Earth. To experience
this cycle you require a mind and to acquire a mind you
need life. If we analyse the native components of the Nature
cycle we find water or rain is one, heat is second, evaporation
or clouds is third, lighting and thunder is fourth, and
the earth is the fifth. Taking a closer look we see that
these are none other than the five universal elements of
water, fire, air, space and earth which are the very attributes
to form any expression that can be perceived by our sense
organs for taste, sight, touch, sound and smell, (tongue,
eyes, skin, ears and nose) |
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| How
Vaastu Works |
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It is interesting to note
that an imbalance of these elements in the Nature cycle
can create calamities like earthquakes, volcanoes, typhoons,
tornados, floods or a famine, such an imbalance can cause
physical, mental or emotional upheaval in one's life. |
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Vaastu diktats
help in achieving harmony between external energies such
as heat, light, sound and so on which we are constantly
receiving from our surroundings and internal energies that
are commonly routed through our diet, sleeping habits and
above all our thought process. A dissonance in internal
energies reflects on our physical experience but mental
unrest. When the internal and external are balanced, health,
wealth and happiness unfolds. |
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The layout
of the house and the orientation of furniture play a vital
role in receiving external energies. Following shall be
the location of :underground water tank in the north-east,
kitchen in the south-east, master bedroom in the south-west,
the children's bedroom in the north-west and the drawing
and dining areas towards the center of the house. |
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An obvious question evolving at this stage would
be: if the rooms are not as per the configuration mentioned
how does it affect the flow of energies? |
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Without getting into the
nitty-gritty, if the antenna of your television set is not
aligned to the relay station, how can you expect a clear
picture? If you expand this concept to larger scale the
tenets of Vaastu become perceptibly clearer. Elaborating
further, when we sleep with our head towards the north,
since, our head is considered the north of the body, there
is repulsion between similar poles (Theory of Magnetism).
The effect can be experienced physically as low or high
blood pressure, insomnia, or a high level of cholesterol,
signifying that our body is becoming vulnerable to minor
blood disorders, which can be reduced by reversing the head
position to the south. |
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To summaries one can say
that by following the Ten Commandments of Vaastu we can
utilise our optimal potential which leads us to harmony
and success |
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| .THE
TEN COMMANDMENTS |
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The main water source or a water
feature should be towards the north-east.
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The Kitchen, generator room, furnace
or boiler should be towards the south-east.
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The guestroom, store or children's
bedroom should be towards the north-west.
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The master bedroom, CEO's office
should be towards the south-west.
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The center should be light and airy.
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There should be more open space towards
the north and east as compared to the south.
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The south and west floor levels should
be higher than the north and east.
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The south and west boundary wall
should be higher than the north and east walls.
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The entrance is preferred from the
north or east.
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You should sleep with your head towards
the south and raise the headside by 3".
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| IMBALANCE
ELEMENTS |
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An imbalance of the elements
in our living environment disturbs our energy centres or
chakras. We feel stressed and tense while our energies are
dissipated in different directions |
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EARTH |
This element is connected
with survival issue. An imbalance of this element
like for example a depression in the South-West, a
water source in the South-West or a situation wherein
the South-West corner is cut off - can lead to a loss
of control in your business, health or family. |
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WATER |
This element is for procreation.
An imbalance - like the North-East direction being
raised or being cut-off - can restrict expansion plans
in business (especially finances) as well as in the
family. |
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FIRE |
This element is for vision and
fame. An imbalance such as depression in the South-East
or existence of a water source in the same direction
can hinder prosperity and bring a bad name to the
business and family. It can also create conflict. |
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AIR |
This element is for feeling.
An imbalance like a water source in the North-West,
a depression in the North-West or the North-West direction
becoming more elevated than the South-West can block
the feelings of people towards you, your products
and services as also increase your expenses. |
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SPACE |
This element is for internal
strength. An imbalance like the centre of your establishment
having a water source can cause you to loose your
inner strength and your money. |
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When
our peace of mind is disturbed, meditation creates positive
energy and helps to accelerate the process of energy flow
and the good effects of this are then felt in our lives. |
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REMEDIES
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Financial Problems: Investigate the
North-East of your house/office. Clean the clutter.
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Relationship Problems: Check the
West and North-West of your house/office. Clear the
junk and keep a photo of your loved one there.
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Health Problems: Check the East and
South-East of your house/office, and keep a healthy
plant there.
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Insecurity: Check the South and South-West
of your house/office and have plenty of light in that
area.
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Communication Problems: Check the
centre of your house/office. If there is a wall and
column here, hang a mirror on it.
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| One
should start building a house only in the following months
of Hindu calender. |
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- Vaisakha
- Sravana
- Margasirsa
- Pausa
- Falguna
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should choose only the following dates of these months. |
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| Also
one should consult one's Astrologer(Go To site Astrofortune.com)
or priest for other details regarding the Aya, Vyaya, Amsaka,
Tara, Naksatra etc for the auspicious moment on a particular
date. |
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| Caste
wise placing of house doors and Vastu doors in the following
manner. |
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| Caste |
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Bhavandvara Facing |
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Vastudvara Facing |
| Brahmana |
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to south |
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to east |
| Ksatriya |
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to west |
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to south |
| Vaisya |
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to north |
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to west |
| Sudra |
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to east |
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to north. |
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| Tips |
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Never place a door in the middle
of the house.
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No two doors should be exactly opposite
to each other.
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Doors in the upper storey must confirm
to the doors below.
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By lanes should not be on both the
sides.
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