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What is Vastu?
Vastu in Sanskrit means nature. However, in our day to day
life Vastu is the building where you live in, work, play take exercise or any
construction like Hospital,
Temple,
Bridge etc…
Vastu plays a very important role in everyone's
life. Unless the Vastu is harmonious to the individuals he/she will not be able
to prosper in life.
Hence it is very important that the Vastu which you
own or rent is in accordance with the principles of Vastu shashtra.
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What is
Vastu Shashtra?
Vastu shastra is an
ancient Hindu Science, which gives guidelines for construction of buildings.
Principals of Vastu Shastra are based on scientific reasons, which provide
proper ventilation, & achieve balance between various forces of nature like
Earth’s Magnetic & Gravitational forces (Bhu tatva) Space (Aakash Tatva) Air &
Wind (Vayu Tatva), Sunlight and Heat (Agni Tatva), Rain/ Water (Jala Tatva)
Cold, etc…as well as the rotational motions of Earth, Moon & other planets
thereby bringing in health, wealth and prosperity & happiness.
Principles of Vastu
Shastra, were evolved over thousands of years out of experience and foresight of
ancient Sages of India and are very valuable for the well being of man-kind.
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Vastu Pooja/Vastu Shant
In addition to the
principals and guideline for construction of buildings, Vastu shastra also gives
vedic remedies to remove the defects in a Vastu by performing Vastu Pooja/Vastu
Shant, as every construction may not comply to the principals of the Vastu
Shastra.
Vastu Pooja/Vastu
Shant consists of worship of the Vastu Devata, the deities directions East,
West, North, South, North-East, South-East, North-West & South-West and 49 other
deities residing in Vastu, which bring Health, Wealth, Peace, Prosperity &
Happiness.
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Indra (East) – King of
Gods & Angels - gives wealth and all pleasures of life.
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Varun (West) - God of
Rain - showers his blessings through rain and brings prosperity and pleasure
in life.
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Kuber (North) - God of
wealth - blesses us wealth and all comforts of life.
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Yama (South)
- God of
death – instills dharma, eradicates evils and grants all good things.
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Eshan i.e. Ishwar
(North-East Eeshanya) – God of wisdom, knowledge, gives all comforts and
relieves us from sufferings.
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Agni/Fire (South-East
Aagneya) – God of Fire - gives us good personality and character.
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Nissan or Niruti
(South-west Nairutya) – God who removes fear about our enemies & protects
from them.
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Vayu/Wind (North-west
Wayavya) – God of Wind – Gives life to the human being.
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Some Guidelines of Vastu Shastra ||
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Shape of plot - Square or rectangular plots are preferred, irregular
shaped plots are normally avoided. "L" or "U" shaped plots considered not
suitable for house as corners will be missing and occupants will be missing
opportunities.
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Water-bodies - Water bodies to East or North are considered good.
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Obstruction - Obstruction like big trees, open well, pillars and
posts before a arrow like roads are to be avoided. building
Ideal
site
- In a square plot the house should be constructed in the center and in
rectangular plot it should be nearer to construction south, south west and west
sides preferably leaving more in a plot open space on north and east.
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