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In ancient times the human habitats were generally constructed according to the rules of Vastu Shastra and people lived happily. In those days the members of a joint family used to be content, prosperous and happy. But, today, despite the families being small, peace and happiness remains a far cry. As times advanced, we started ignoring our old culture and tradition. The rules of VastuShastra too were ignored. No wonder the people experienced all kinds of troubles. You will be surprised to note that even today the residents of south indis follow the rules of the Vastr Shastra and are more peaceful and prosperous than North India. This science, after propounding the rules of construction, goes to prove that by constructing properly we can make ourselves prosperous.
The Vastu Shastra is founded upon the laws of nature. The equilibrium, significance of it can very well be noted from the movements of motorcars, ships, aeroplanes, trains. The buses are so accurately balanced that even deflation in anyone of the tyres. Can cause a serious accident if it is running at a hgh speed. Similarly, when a building is constructed without observing the rules of Vastu Shastra, various calamities. Diseases and accidents take place. This is the enternal rule of nature and it has no place for any logic, doubt of debate.
Energy flow of natures and importance of five elements: the directions of east and west are important as far as obtaining the energy from the sun is concerned. The importance of the directions of the North and the South lies in the flow of magnetic waves which flows from North to South pole. Therefore southward portion of every building should be higher than the northward.
1. Earth : The selection of site for building construction is very important. Besides, congenial environment, greenery and availability of water, we should also see if the land is suitable for construction.
2. Water : as far as the flow of domestic water is concerned, it should be borne in mind and that such water should be drained out in North – East. Wells, tube wells, swimming pools etc should all be in the North – East. The water from the toilets and bathrooms, too, should be drained out in the North – East. The North – East direction is always auspicious and suitable for water. There are sewer – systems in the cities. The flow of sewer systems should be towards North – west and fresh water should be towards North – East.
3. Fire : The direction of fire is South – East. The kitchen, fireplace, geysers etc should be placed only in this direction. Alternatively these could be placed in North – west, because it is at 180 deg to south – East.
4. Air : the air should enter the building from North – East. All the openings and media for air entry such as doors, windows, coolers, airconditioners, balconies etc should be in these directions.
5. Space : the open sky influences greatly. We can get the effect of terrestrial energies uninterruptedly. But the buildings prove a barrier to the effects of open sky. Therefore, the importance of roofs or lawns gets emphasised, but the Vastu Shastra has refrained from deliberating in detail over it, because it is related chiefly to building construction and we will discuss only this aspect. Traditionally every house in india used to have an open space (Court Yard) in the center of the house. It provided the dwellers not only the open sky but also sunlight and crossventilation of air. All with this factor our ten direction are more important for our Vastu creation. Which is Purva, Pachim, Uttar, Dakshin and their sub directions Eshanys, Agneya Vayavya, Nairutya with Akash and Pruthvi.
Vastu has been metioned as the parts of the Vedas and the Puranas. Bacause it is a truth that is why a place has been given to it in these scriptures. All the natural energies such as sun, Moon’smagnetic power, underground energy, the energy of the earth, the energy which makes the earth move on the orbit etc. work in harmony. Tye proportonate storage and its use for a particular job brings good results. The architecture conrrections with Vastushastra should bring immediate results. (The author is Vastu consultant and Remedial Expert and can be contacted at 9ratana@gmail.com)