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Vaastu Shastram
Vaastu shastra is an ancient science which helps one to get the natural benefits freely offered by the five basic elements of the universe in which we all live. These basic elements are Akash (SKY), Prithvi (EARTH), Paani (WATER), Agni (FIRE), and Vayu (WIND). Vastu Shastra can be applied by keeping in harmony with these basic five elements of nature. It is an edifice science that was developed by our learned people thousands of years ago. Its application today is purely architectural and its principles are based on becoming one with nature. Like astrology and palmistry it is a vast & complicated science, easily misunderstood by most people.
Vaastu Shastram - Herez your answers to Frequently Asked Question
Answers - By Our Experts
Q. We
have bought a house recently, but we could not really keep vaastu shastra
in mind as the house is in Bbay. We have to name our house but we would
like to keep a suitable name which we could not think of .
A. The
name of your house is a very personal matter and should be kept keeping
in view the aspirations of the family, your personal life style and
beliefs. Make a short list of names that fulfill the above criteria
and then select one consciously. May the new house bring you harmony
and abundance.
Q.
Entrance to my home is from east, kitchen is on
south, bedroom on south west, living room on south east, dining room
on north west. Please advise on the application of vaastu to my kitchen.
A.
The
basic things you have to keep in mind should be as follows:
- Keep
the Gas in the south east corner of the kitchen
- Person
should face the east while cooking.
- Drinking
water should be in the north east of the kitchen.
- Sink
should be in the south portion of the kitchen.
Q.
Could you suggest me vaastu tips for the interior planning of my house?
A.
For safe and sound interior planning of your house make sure that there
is plenty of light, air with proper ventilation and minimum furniture.
- Bed
Room: The master bedrooms should be in the South West corner of the
house. If the house has more than one floor then, then it should be
on the top most floor.The ceiling should be in level, this makes the
energy of the room uniform, which in turn gives one a steady state
of mind. Children’s room should be in the north west or west side.
To have a better concentration they should have a separate study close
to their bedrooms.
- Kitchen:
The ideal place is south east corner of the building or a kitchen
in the west of the building can also be tolerated.
- Study
Room: The best locations for this room are the north, west, north
west, east, north east. These directions attract the positive effects
of Mercury increasing brain power, Jupiter increasing wisdom, Sun
increasing ambition and Venus helps in bringing about creativity in
new thoughts and ideas.
- Dining
room: The dining room and kitchen should be on the same floor and
it should be adjacent to the kitchen from the left. The entrance to
the dining room and the main door should not be facing each other.
The dining table should be square of rectangular in shape and should
not be attached or folding against the wall.
- Bathrooms:
Bathrooms and toilets should be adjacent to the north- east corner.
They should never be constructed in the center or in the south -west
corner of the house. Drawing Room: It should always be constructed
towards the north. The rooms located in the northern part of the house
should be bigger in size as that compared to the rooms in the southern
part of the house. They should be shorter to them in height by one
to three inches. This is an important rule of Vaastu Shastra. Furniture
should be square or rectangular in shape.
- Store
Room: If essential then the store room should be constructed in the
southern part of the building, other wise grain and other provisions
can be stored in the kitchen or in other rooms and cupboards. Things
should not be stored in diwans and box beds because it effects the
magnetic environment of the self and the room causing sleeping disorders.
Waste Storage: Daily wastes from the kitchen should be kept covered
in the south- west corner of the kitchen.
- Height
of Rooms: The rooms in the northern part of the house should be larger
than the rooms in the southern side by 6-9 inches, and lower by 1-3
inches. Height of rooms should ideally be, 12- 14 feet. Doors/Windows
As far as doors are concerned, the main door should be larger than
the inner doors and all doors should open towards the walls. All windows
should be at least 3 feet 6 above ground level, and should be at the
same level from the top.Window openings should be on the northern
and eastern sides of the buildings.
Q.
What is Vaastu Shastra?
A.
VAASTU SHASTRA is the traditional Indian system of architecture and
design of vedic origin. Vaastu means the dwelling of humans and Gods.
Many Vaastu rules are derived from 'Vaastu Purusha Mandala' which is
depicted as a man lying with his head pointing north east, in a grid
of usually 64 squares. The different directions and sectors are assigned
to different Gods and Guardians. It aims at providing guidelines for
proper construction. Vaastu orientates, places and dictates the proportions
of every detail in building lines, skylines, elongations, levels, slopes,
water (underground and overhead), kitchen, bedrooms, toilets, staircase,
heights of ceilings and roofs, entrances, loci of doors and windows,
compound walls and so on. Vaastu is effected with positive power of
three elements: the earth, the water, the fire (the sun).
- Earth:
was formed about 460 crore years ago and it was a fiery ball. In due
course of time, the rocks melted and the surface has formed and acquired
magnetism due to the magnetic particles embedded within. It has two
poles, north pole and south pole.
- Sky:
is the endless space surrounding the universe. The universal concept
of sky is beyond the imagination and reach of human beings as it is
never ending and eternal.
- Air
(Atmosphere): is a composition of gases like oxygen, nitrogen,
carbon-dioxide, helium, neon, crypton and vapour. Oxygen is life saving
gas indispensable to living organism.
- Water:
due to rainfall from clouds, water flowed into low lying area
of earth's surface and oceans were formed. The eternal water cycle
is mystery of nature.
- Sun:
sun plays a vital role in Vaastu Shastra. It is a source of life
on earth and this is the reason why Sun is worshipped as an incarnation
of god or the potential source of creation on the earth.
Q.
Does Vaastu Shastra promise prosperity?
A.
No, not really. Vaastu Shastra cannot be directly linked with prosperity.
It only suggests ways in which we can live in tune with the laws of
nature, so that we can be healthy and peaceful and work efficiently.
The ancient texts of Vaastu Shastra have probably claimed to bring prosperity,
as an indirect consequence or being able to perform well at home and
work.
Q.
What is the role of religion in Vaastu Shastra?
A.
Vaastu Shastra is a science - it has nothing to do with religion. It
is true that over the years Vaastu Shastra has imbibed religious overtones,
but that does not seem to have been the original idea. The religious
implications were probably inculcated by the proponents of the science,
when they realised that the society of that time, being a God fearing
one, would not accept norms that strayed away from the notions of God.
Q.
Which deity is worshiped in Vaastu Shastra?
A.
Religious icons have no place in science. The ancient text of Vaastu
Shastra did mention various Gods from Hindu mythology fixing their locations
on the site and prescribing the offerings to be made to them, but that
also seems to have been a ploy created by ancient scientists to convince
the people to accept the Vaastu norms.
Q.
What is the significance of the Vaastu Purusha?
A.
The 'Vaastu Purusha' is said to be the spirit of the site. It's in the
form of a human male and lies on the site with his head towards the
east, his posture fitting exactly in a square. It was easier to get
the anthropometrically and aesthetically correct dimensions of rooms,
doors windows and even the structural members like plinth and pillars.
Even the interior planning was governed by the posture of the 'Vaastu
Purusha' and the norms which specified where and how the structure must
be built, so that it does not injure him.
Q.
Vaastu Shastra is so superstitious, how can it be called a science?
A.
Vaastu Shastra is a science. In the age when it was formulated, the
society was largely illiterate, the illiteracy generating a fear of
the unknown. Science was beyond the realm of their understanding while
religion was omnipresent. It was therefore simpler for the ancient Vaastu
experts to spread the concepts of the Vaastu Shastra through the intricate
network of religion and superstition. Unfortunately as time passed,
only the superstitious filtered down the generations, while the actual
theory eluded the world.
Q.
Is Vaastu shastra relevant in the modern world?
A.
All the ancient doctrines of Vaastu Shastra may not be applicable in
the present scenario. Some of the tenets particularly show a strong
social bias, which was relevant to the social structure which existed
at that time. Such tenets have certainly lost their significance. However
the fundamentals of the theory can be adapted to the modern world. Unfortunately,
again, most of the modern Vaastu exponents are also exploiting the layman
ignorance and gullibility.
Q.
How does Vaastu Shastra work in apartment blocks?
A.
It is a fact that the original Vaastu tenets prescribed the type of
site and then specified the layout materials and construction techniques.
In an urban milieu, one can hardly indulge in choosing dwelling sites.
Thus the macrolevel implications can be successfully adapted to contemporary
needs.
Q.
How can Vaastu Shastra ba applied to the commercial and industrial premises?
A.
The original texts of Vaastu Shastra were confined to the architecture
of temples, places and homes of the commoners. However, those very norms
can be easily applied to other structures such as offices and industries.
So if, facing a particular direction brings in negative solar energy,
the large machinery may be kept there to block it.
Q.
What if it is not possible to implement all the changes recommended
by a Vaastu consultant?
A.
It must first be noted that Vaastu Shastra is not a religion.
However God fearing you may be, you should not feel threatened by Vaastu
Shastra, because it is a science. Science does not condemn God, or disprove
its identity but it does not accept it. Vaastu Shastra is the science
of structure, formulated to help us live in tune with nature. It does
not give solutions to your domestic or financial problems.
A Vaastu consultant assesses your home or work place, and suggests changes
that will improve it's Vaastu compliance. If the assessment has been
done in a systematic manner, it is obvious that implementing the more
negative elemants should yield substantially positive effects. Very
often, merely changing the orientation of the interior fixture helps
in achieving a Vaastu-positive environment.
Q.
What is the ideal plot/house?
A.
The ideal plot is the one whose length and breadth are same and ideally
facing each side of plot to exact north direction, south direction,
east direction and west direction, and the house constructed in this
plot shall also be ideal. If utility rooms are constructed as per the
norms of Vaastu Shastra the foundation should be 9 feet but due to the
construction of sky rise multi-story buildings coming up, the depth
of foundation shall depend on the load bearing capacity of soil, the
number of storey that are going to be constructed and the materials
used.
Q.
Why directions are important in Vaastu Shastra?
A.The
Sun, as our ancestors revealed, is the only source of light and heat
for human and other living beings. It directs and sustains life on earth.
Therefore, the Sun, the rising Sun is like God, and its direction of
rising is considered pious and is taken as a point of reference. If
we face the rising sun, the facing direction is called East, behind
us shall be West, our left hand denotes North direction and right hand
denotes South direction. Therefore, the effect of the direction effects
the building/house constructed therein.
Q.
What is the best direction of the house?
A.
An auspicious direction for the house/building to face is the east or
north direction. This is subject to other factors laid down as per Vaastu
Shastra.
Q.
What should be the proportion of length and breadth of house?
A.
Ideally, the proportion of length and breadth should be 1:1.
Q.
Does the size of rooms effects the fortune of the persons residing?
A.
Yes, the length, breadth or both effect the fortune of inmates.
Q.
What are the main factors to be considered regarding the door of the
house?
A.
As per Vaastu Shastra, the number of doors and windows of a house should
be even in number.
Q.
Can facing of the main door be decided?
A.
Yes, the zodiac sign of the owner of the house, on whose name the deed
of house is made can be taken as reference and according to zodiac sign
of the owner, the main door can be fixed. But since the houses are used
generation after generation and in every generation the owner of house
is changed the main door if fitted as per the location of plot and road
abutting.
Q.
How and why do inhabitants residing in FSI based constructed buildings
face problems?
A.
Residential Flats are being constructed like pigeon boxes.
No open space is left in front of the main entrance door. If one door
of a flat opens fully(outside which again is against vaastu rules)another
adjacent flat-owner will not be able to open his Main Entrance door
fully. Then we observe that door is spliced into two parts 1/3 & 2/3
is recommended. The real problems starts here. Nowhere in the ancient
literature, is the splitting of the main entrance door in portion 1/3
& 2/3. Kitchen is health and kitchens in such flats are not designed
as per the tenets and rules of Vaastu Shastra. Many a time, we observe
that toilets in such flats are located in north-east. A family, having
a toilet in the north-east region of their place of residence, will
not be able to prosper in life.
Q.
What are the planets associated with the directions in Vaastu Shastra
?
| East |
Ravi |
Sun |
| South
East |
Shukra |
Venus |
| South |
Angaraka |
Mars |
| South
West |
Rahu |
Dragon's
Head |
| West |
Shani |
Saturn |
| North
West |
Chandra |
Moon |
| North |
Budha |
Mercury |
| North
East |
Guru
Ketu |
Jupiter
Dragon's Tail |
Q. According to the Vaastu Shastra scriptures,what
do all the various directions represent?
A.
According
to the Vaastu Shastra scriptures, the variuos directions denote the
following aspects:
- East
(Purab) Pitrustaan(Manes): It should not be blocked , since it is
the source of male issues.
- South-East
(Aagneya) (Fire) source of health, place of fire, cooking and food.
- South(Dakshina)-
Source of wealth, crops and happiness.
- South-West(Naryuthya)-(Earth)
source of character, behaviour, cause of longevity and death.
- West(Paschima)
Source of name, fame and prosperity
- North-West
(Vaayavya) (Air)Source of change, income from business, enemity and
friendship.
- North(Uttara)
Maathrusthan-This should not be blocked as it is the source of female
issues.
- North-East(Eshanya)(Water)
Source of health, wealth, prosperity and of male issues.
Q.
Does the magnetic field of the earth have to do anything with Vaastu
Shastra?.
A.
Yes. Most
Certainly. The magnetic field of the earth plays and important role
while formulating Vaastu Shastra which can significantly influence human
life. According to Vaastu Shastra, one should never keep his/her head
towards the north while lying as it obstructs the circulatory system
causing irregular sleep, tension, paranoia and other mental problems.The
magnetic fields of the same poles repel each other while the opposite
attracts each other, therefore a person should keep his/her head towards
the south or east.
Q.
What role does soil play in the selection of a plot?
A.
According
to Vaastu Shastra, a plot with soil that has a large salt content is
considered to be inauspicious. The ground water table should be minimum
10-12’ below the existing ground level and maximum 30’. It should not
have any sanitary back-filled or reclaimed soil of rubbish, bones, hair
and other filthy material. The soil should be fertile and free from
any discrepit or dead material.
Q.
Does Vaastu Shastra apply to boundry walls as well?
A.
Vaastu Shastra
holds the conviction that the boundary walls are an effective way of
containing the energy level and the magnetic field of the plot. The
wall should be thick and high in the western and the southern directions.
In the north and the east a smaller, thinner wall is desired.
Q.
What are the things that are to be kept in mind while selecting a plot?
A.
The major
factors to be kept in mind while selecting a plot are:
- Geographical
surroundings,
- Level
of the land,
- and
Roads around the plot.
Q.
Are there any conventions prescribed by Vaastu Shastra that pertain
to doors?
A.
Anything
that is an essential part of a home, is inscribed in the Vaastu Shastra.
Doors, in every sense, convey a lot of pertinent attributes about a
house. Here are a few that Vaastu defines:
- The
Main-Gate should have two panels.
- The
main door should not open inside the house.
- The
doors in the house should not be noisy. The total number of doors,
windows and ventilators in the house should be even in number for
eg. 2, 4, 6 etc. but should not end with a 0 i.e. 10, 20 etc. If the
front door frame is painted black, then the owner might have to face
hardship.
- If the
door has cracks or is too old, then the owner will have a tough time
gaining respect in society.
Q.
The staircase in my house is damaged. What does Vaastu Shastra say to
that?
A.
If the steps
leading to the entrance are damaged or broken, then the master of the
house will face problems with his career and his expenses will soar.
The staircase should ascend clockwise. The total no. of steps should
be such that on division by 3, a remainder of 2 should be obtained for
eg. 7, 11, 17 etc.
Q.
Does Vaastu contain anything that relates to the colour of paint on
the interior walls?
A.
It certainly
does, the interior is one of the biggest parts of the house. Here is
what Vaastu Shastra says about interiors:
- Bright
colours should not be used in the house.
- Cold
and light colours should be used for painting the house.
- Paintings
or photographs depicting war, sad faces, birds like owl, crow, pegion,
erotic pictures etc. should not be used for decoration in
the house.
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