Is Vastu Shastra a science of architecture ?

Vastu shastra is a science of architecture and also of cosmology, astrology, geography, metaphysics and geology. The astronomical aspect is clear from the Ayadi Shadvarga or the six formulae used in the construction of temples and houses.  The metaphysical aspect becomes clear with the importance of vastu purusha and the celestial principles involved while marking plots according to the presence of the five elements. Studying the topography of the land in relation to stars, planets, rivers, seas and mountains and studying the soil in terms of sound, touch, smell, taste and color highlight the geological aspects. Just like astrology and astronomy, vastu shastra has come down from brahma through a steady line of intellectuals.

In construction of house which is important – the site or the building ?

The Site is the kshetram and the building is the beejam. Sites need to be selected carefully and it is important to check the history of the land. While making houses placement of main door. Windows and various rooms need to be looked into

It is important to begin construction after propitiating mother earth and the panch bhoothas.

Vastu and Lifestyle

Attract good vibes by de-cluttering, using good illumination, soothing colors to enhance energy. Openings in the west should be closed as they drain away money and efforts. Vastu recommends 4 corners to a plot, building or room as multi cornered structures create severe vastu defects

Let energy flow freely. Never work on a table pushed against a wall as it will obstruct the energy flow.

Don’t move fingers needlessly. It depletes the body of energy. Always sit upright to allow free flow of energy from the base of the spine to other parts.

Identify the North east corner, include water element to strengthen the corner.

Vastu for Energy and love

Facing North while doing mentally exhaustive work like studying helps improve concentration. A kitchen in the south-west is inauspicious as the energy stored here gets burned. Lack of energy may be due to the root chakra being depleted of its energy or because the energy transmutation is not happening. In homes energy transmutation from the North eat to South West may be burdened by pillars or heavy furniture.

Subtle environmental energies affect happiness at home. Why not enhance your environment with Vastu ? Sleep with your head towards the South. A combination of light and dark colors can make your environment colourful. Always sit with a solid wall behind you, at home and office.

So what are the negative energies that has to be removed?

Creaking doors and windows can be addressed by oiling them. Noises made by furniture are not good either.

Identify clutter and remove them. Things that are not used need to go.

Non-functional clocks and electronics need to be cleared away. So, do dried flowers.

What are ways to purge negative energy? Essential oils , flowers and incense, aroma oils and candles refresh our senses and bring in good thoughts

Lights in the house has to be switched on atleast for some time to dissolve the essence of darkness.

Ring bells in all corners of the house. Sea salt can extract negativity. Use it to mop and clean floors

Proper ventilation and sunlight creates a good environment. Quartz crystals are powerful in eliminating negative energy..

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Some Vastu Tips for Happiness

One cannot change the laws of nature nor the cycles of day and night.  The secret is to accept all that comes and to stay calm in moments of ecstasy and anguish.

The universe is full of subtle life force energies. Eg North pole energy, magnetic energy, gravitational energy and solar energy.  Homes and office should have uninterrupted flow of these energies.

Feeding birds and insects is auspicious. Plants and trees need to be nourished. Maintaining other life forms brings light into your life.

Human body consists of five elements-earth, space, air, water and fire. When there is complete harmony among all the above, the body will remain healthy. When the body is in harmony the soul lives in peace.

Vastu applies to human body as well. It is inauspicious to keep moving one’s hands and legs. Also sitting with arms and legs crossed. For more insights on these and for consultations, do call us and fix your appointment.

Height, Elevation and Stairs

These aspects are probably the least vastu specific in a building. We shall tell you how these aspects affect the vastu of a building. A building whose height is equivalent to its width is considered medium as per Vastu. That whose height is ¼ more than the width is good and that which has its height 1 and half more than its width possesses perfect vastu.

Those buildings whose height is ¾ more than the width or has double the width as its height are also considered to be excellent as per Vastu, as it brings overall prosperity to the structure’s residents.
The elevation of a south facing building should be heavy, and for a North facing structure the maximum number of openings in the form of windows and doors should be provided to ensure that the magnetic energy enters the building structure.

East represents growth and hence maximum sunlight should enter the building from this end, which will cleanse the rooms of the negative energy.

Staircases should proceed in the clockwise direction, else they signify bad energy. Pictures of God and Goddesses should not be hanged on the stairway or in spaces under the stairs. The number of steps should be odd. The best location for a staircase is in the South, South-west or North-west directions. Stairs should never be constructed in front of the main gate of the house. Spaces under the stairs can be utilised as storage spaces.

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Vastu for Bosses and business

Bosses of business should ideally occupy the South West portion.  Fire element in the South west can create trouble as fire in this corner burns away the good energies stored here.

Marketing staff should sit facing the North and this will help them in their efforts to increase business.

Disputes cause tension in business, and if legal disputes are frequent and is time consuming check the water sources. If they are on the South east of the plot, which is dominated by fire element, these anti-elements may cause imbalances.

Vaastu has to be kept alive in commercial establishments and factories where there are large number of workers, to keep accidents at bay.

Washrooms should never be in the North east. Similarly, North side should be left free without blocks. This will help is minimising losses and debts.

All businesses look for growth. One needs to check the subtle energies at workplace and create more openings in the North. If this is not possible North should ne lighter and lower than the South.

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Vastu @ Workplace

Office buildings should be located in busy public places surrounded by running roads.  Buildings facing North, North east or north west are auspicious. Ideally work stations should face the North or east. Workstations are places to work from and hence avoid eating food, sleeping or reading magazines at the work stations. The tables should be kept clean and tidy.

One should have adequate lighting at the table. Pictures of water cascades and mountains. Pictures of successful people and business tycoons are beneficial.

It is not advisable to install mirrors or mirror-like objects in front of the main door as they repel positive energy.

Staff should not sit with their back to the window or door as it is considered inauspiciously.

Vastu shastra indicates specific directions to keep the cash box, for seating the top management, marketing staff and accounts and administration teams.

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Other rooms in the house and their vastu specifications.

Guest rooms – should never be positioned in the South-west portion of the house. These rooms should be painted white, violet, grey or light blue. Make sure that belongings of used by the hosts are not kept in the guest room.

Servants room – ideal location is on the west side of the house and should never be on the south, south west side of the house. Rooms in the Northwest can be converted to servants quarters.

Generator room – Generators releases vast quantities of negative energy These should not be kept on the south western portion of the building.  They should be placed in such a way that there is a smooth flow to the Earth’s gravitational energies.

Vastu for different rooms of the house

Beautifying drawing rooms with fresh flowers and plants is auspicious. It is not advisable to use dry /dead flowers. Good fragrances create good environment. Quartz crystals in rooms cleanse the negative energy.

While eating food try to face North, north-east or east, or north-west directions. The dining table should not be visible from the front door.

Kitchen is an important place in the house and one can use fiery colours in the kitchen. Heavy utensils and groceries should be kept in the south west side while the North east should be left clutter free. Avoid placing refrigerator in the kitchen.

Bathrooms should never be placed in the centre of the house. All water elements like taps and showers should be on the Northern wall. Bathrooms should be kept clean and need not be decorated.

Children’s room should be in the South or west side of the house. The table should not stick to the wall. It is auspicious to have Lord Ganesa and Goddess Saraswati in the study room.

We shall discuss about other rooms in the house in the next blog. For Vastu consultations call us at the number given on our website

Vastu for buildings

Here are few things that can be done to attract health, wealth and felicity.

One may apply tilak to doors and buildings to ensure auspiciousness. White sandal signifies peace and calmness while Red Kumkum helps counter depression, lethargy, lack of ambition and vigour. Yellow saffron or turmeric attracts wealth and financial prosperity and Bhasma imposes control and dispels negativity.

One may use symbols like Swastika, Kalash and Aum to enhance overall positivity. Remember that one should not put diety pictures outside of the house.

Since the exterior is important too, planting the right trees and plants bring in prosperity. One may plant tulsi plants which counters Vastu defects. North east and centre of the plot can be the ideal location.

While landscaping, the North-east has to be left unhindered, since blocking North or North east may hamper opportunities for creating wealth.

Water bodies in the South and South -east may cause problems. Drainage and rainwater slopes can be constructed in the Northern side of the plot.

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