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What Is Vastu ? |
Vastu means earth or stratum of existence. Vastu pertains to the physical, psychological and spiritual order of the built environment, in consonance with the cosmic energies. According to Veda, all material forms of the Universe are all energies. Hence, It is a study of planetary influences on buildings and the people who live in them, and aims at providing guidelines for proper construction.
The fundamental principle of Vastu states that every material in the Universe radiates some energy at its own specific frequencies & this energy may be positive or negative. Vastu Shastra says that if the structure of your house is so designed that the positive forces override the negative forces then there is a beneficial release of bio-energy, which helps you and your family members to live a happy and healthy life. Contrary to this, if the same structure is built in a manner that the negative forces override the positive, the overbearing negative field makes your actions, efforts and thoughts negative. Herein comes the benefits of Vastu, which guides you to have a positive atmosphere at home. |
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The Basics : According to Vastu shastra five elements - Earth, Fire, Water, Air or atmosphere and Sky or space - govern the principles of creation. These forces act for or against each other to create harmony and disharmony. It also says that everything on earth - in some form or other - is influenced by the nine planets, and each of these planets guards a direction. So our dwellings are under the influence of the five elements and the nine planets |
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Basic Elements Of Vastu Explained : |
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1) EARTH (BHUMI) –
The first element of nature which exerts maximum energy is earth. It is associated with the southwest direction & is the best choice for the location for the master bedroom. Earth is a solid, dense, and grounded element in its effect. It comprises of the Plants, trees, soil, landform, landscape, flora and fauna. We all need a physical basis or foundation to survive in this world. . Earth (prithvi) is the most important element in Vastu and influence human lives in every way. |
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2) WATER (JAL) -
Water is present on earth in the form of rain, ocean, sea, rivers, ice & gas(steam). It forms part of every plant and animal. Our blood is nothing but water with haemoglobin and oxygen. Water is the second foremost element considered in Vastu. Northeast is the direction where the energy waves of water element collect. This makes the best place for water bodies to be in this direction: swimming pools, fountains, ponds, waterfalls, and aquariums. |
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3) AIR (VAAYU) -
Air is powerful life source. Air consists of various gases on earth like oxygen, nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide etc Human physical comfort values are directly and sensitively dependent on correct humidity, airflow, and temperature of air, air pressure, air composition and its content. In this aspect, air deals with the entire body surface through skin, blood system - through respiration. Air also represents the movement. To reap the benefits, with windows and doors open enough to bring fresh air into the room. |
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4) FIRE (SUN) -
It represents light and heat without which the life will extinct. All the days and nights, seasons, energy, enthusiasm, passion, vigour is because of light and heat only. Sun is a source of mental energy too. Best minds evolve in a natural process where the sun was temperate. Not very hot, not very cold, just the right temperature. There should be proper ventilation for sunlight being necessary and natural source of light for human beings. The fire element is predominant in the southeast, so that is the best placement for kitchens, fireplaces, computers, and other electrical equipment. |
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5) SPACE(AKAASH) -
Sky is never ending and our space is full of constellations, galaxies, star, moon, sun and all the nine planets. Space has a very important place in our lives and Vastu gives different directions for better space. This element is directly linked to sound and silence. Akasha is the expansiveness in the center of the architectural form and in the center of each room. This area should be open and clean. Do not put heavy objects here. |
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