The word Vastu means dwellings the place were we live or work. In fact Vastu Shastra is an ancient, 5000 years old Indian science of architecture and buildings which helps in making a congenial setting for a place to live in and work in a most scientific way, taking advantage of the benefits bestowed by Nature, its elements and energy for enhanced wealth, health, prosperity and happiness. of nature; Sky, Earth, Water, Fire, and Air with Earth's magnetic field.
As living beings, we are continuously exposed to the environment around us. The nature plays an important role in shaping our lives. Vastu Shastra is a science which teaches us to be compatible and create a perfect harmony between the five essential elements these five elements that have a direct influence are: Earth (Bhoomi), Fire (Agni), Water (Jal), Air (Vayu) and Space (Akash). Vastu emphasizes on the role of Space in relation with other four elements.
It is imperative to harness the amazing power of nature and live in tune with it since we ourselves are evolved by nature, we live in nature and would perish and return back to nature. Records and scriptures are full of testimonials from kings, commoners, artists, saints and traders on how Vastu helped them reap great benefits.
Previously, design engineers or consultants were aptly called as Sthapathis. Their creations resulted in temples and Palaces & forts for emperors in India.. Each of these are said to have sacred dimensions - Geomancy or Divination. The beauty of these creations lies in the fact that many of these were prior to the discovery of Electromagnetism.
Be it a home or office, factory or a commercial block, Vastu has been known to reward the follower with benefits and protection from ill effects of life and unpredictable effects of nature.
We live in, and are surrounded by, various types of energy fields which operate freely in open space. They have their positive or negative effect on all aspects of our life These are:
DIRECTION | NAME OF GOD | LOAD OF | PLANET | SUGGESTED LOCATION FOR |
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East | lndr | Lord of Lords | Ravi(Sun) | Entrance Wisdom & (Good luck) |
West | Varuna | Lord of Water | Shani(Saturn) | Bathroom |
North | Kubera | Lord of Wealth | Budha(Mercury) | vault (Welth) |
South | Yama | Lord of Death | Angaraka (Mars)/td> | Ghoulish Masks (To ward off evil) |
Northeast | Dharma | Rlahteousness | Guru (Juplter) | Tube well, Water sump, Puja Rooms (For worship and meditation) |
Southeast | Agni | Lord Of Fire | Shukra (Venus) | Kitchen (Cheerful housewife) |
Northwest | Vayu | Lord Of Wind(Air) | Chandra(Moon) | Bedroom (Serenity and calm and peace |
Southwest | Niruti | Lord Of Demons | Rahu(Dragon's Head) | Master Bed Room (Stabllltv) |