'Vas' means 'to dwell'
or 'to occupy'. Vasthu means 'dwelling place.' Vasthu Shastra is the
set of guidelines prescribed by the Rishis or learned men of ancient
India for planning and constructing our dwelling places which range
from our homes, cities, states, countries and eventually extend to our
planet and the universe!
Nature consists
of Panchabhutam, the five elements -
Akasham or
Sky, Vaayu or Air, Agni or Fire, Bhumi or Earth and Jalam or
Water
The shastras or the
ancient Indian texts on science tell us that cosmic energy has a
specific influence on living beings.
Five elements reside in nature in specific proportions. Vasthu Shastra
involves the alignment of these five basic elements according to the
law of nature. The effects of these five elements have to be studied
to appreciate the science of vasthu in its pure form and also to
pacify skeptics who question the efficiency and validity of vasthu
shastra.
Plants and animals live in perfect harmony with nature. But we human
beings, the superior beings that inhabit the earth, have forgotten how
to keep peace with our surroundings. If we can modify our homes to
harness the energy of the cosmos in such a way that our homes are in
complete harmony with our bodies it can help us to succeed in all our
endeavors. Due to the magnetic properties of the earth, the needle of
a compass always points to the north.
Since vasthu is based on the permanent property of the earth namely
inclination towards the north, the effect of vasthu is universal .
Which means the effect of vasthu does not merely extend to the people
of India or to the followers of Hinduism!
The Vasthusasthram has developed over generations as a result of
observations of the influence of the SUN and the MAGNETIC fields on
earth and living bodies, mentally and physically.
For any problems
that you may be having with your health, mental and body peace, it is
recommended that you construct buildings "as per the principals of
Vasthusasthra - THE LAW OF NATURE
There are two parts to Vasthu Sasthra.
1.
The science
of Vasthu of land.
2.
The science
of Vasthu of building.
The science of
Vasthu of land:-
We have to
study the level, shape, and size of land before starting any
construction. The shape of a land may be changed by adding or
deducting parts or corners. We can also provide boundaries to separate
the compound to suit Vasthu Sasthram. A land may be square or
rectangle with all corners, Right angle is good for construction. A
plot that slopes to the north or east or northeast is good for any
purpose. In a plot having a way on its east and north and slopes to
the east or north is considered very good for construction or for
business.
The science of Vasthu of building:-
Before undertaking any construction of building you have to think of
your financial position and requirements and consult an experienced
engineer having a thorough knowledge of the preliminaries of Vasthu.
While planning your home, remember to position your master bedroom in
the southwest, sleeping with your head towards the south or east.
Businessmen may sleep in the southeast or northwest bedroom. Our head
has a magnetic power, and has to be placed opposite to the north i.e.
place your head towards the south for a sound sleep.
The water
tank should be positioned in the southwest / south / west and never
the northeast. An underground tank or well in the northeast is
considered good.
Necessity of Vasthu:-
In
remodelling any existing house, you must consult a Vasthu expert.
Prabhakara Menon says that he has come across many cases where people
complain of financial and other problems after the marriage of a son
or daughter. This, he says, is due to the remodelling or rearranging
of rooms or a change in position of doors or windows in connection
with the marriage.
