The Science of construction
is very old. This ancient science of India is known as Vasstu-Shilpa-Shastra,
which deals with harmonius co-existence with nature and also for physical,
emotional and spiritual well being of human beings.
There are many who vouch for
improvements in wealth and health once certain structural change as per vaastu
was made in homes. There are also people who scorn this, but once the
circulation of air and light is improved with resultant improvement in health,
naturally the wealth would improve.
Vaastu is a very old science
of construction dating back to the days of Vedas. It is a part of Atharvana
Veda and considered as Upaveda or minor Veda. What distinguishes Vaastu from
other science of construction is its familiarity with metaphysical energies,
positive and negative energies. Vaastu prescribes certain procedures so that
energy fields are not distorted.
Fundamental principles of construction in Vaastu
Vaastu, the science of
utilizing natural resources without confronting them has laid certain basic
principles for construction.
1. Whatever may be the type
of construction, the vacant space in East and North should be more than that of
West and South.
2. Heavier, hefty structures
and fixtures must be in South-western, Southern or Western part of the site.
3. The South-west part
should be comparatively elevated.
4. The main door and exit
points should be located in strong positions, such as Eastern or Northern,
North-east or Southern or South-east or Western or North-west; which are
auspicious.
5. Wells, bore wells,
sump-tanks, depressions etc., must be in the Eastern or Northern or North East
of the site. Care should be taken to ensure that they are not located in a
diagonal line extending from North-eastern end of the building to North-eastern
corner of the site.
6. Avoid pits, depressions
in Southern or Western part of the plot.
7. Flow of rain/drainage,
sewage water must flow out of the site either from Northern or Northeast or
Eastern Northeast or Central East or Central North.
Out House
Sometimes, the construction
of outhouses becomes necessary to remedy the ill effects of Vaastu. In case of
sites, which extends from North to South and if house is constructed in the
Northern portion, thus leaving the Southern portion. Leaving the Southern
portion vacant it would be important to construct outhouse in Southwest to
avoid evil effects. The floor of such outhouses must be elevated, than that of
main house and should not have entrance, exit in Western or Southern parts.
In case of site extending
from West to East, where the main house is constructed in Eastern part house;
the Western portion remains vacant, then the construction of an outhouse in the
Southwest is necessary. The floor levels of such an outhouse should be elevated
and entrance in South should be avoided. Generally outhouses should be avoided
on Eastern or Northern part abutting compound, but may be constructed on adjoining
Western or Southern compound.
Strong and Weak positions
Main entrance is very
significant in Vaastu. Its position has exalted or debilitating effect on the
residents; that is favorable or unfavorable.
The vertical intersection of
the plot at the Eastern lateral side determines the exalted or strong and
debilitating/weak positions. The Northern half side is strong and Southern half
side is weak as per Vaastu.
In the similar way, the
vertical intersection of Southern lateral side decides the strong and weak
positions, the Eastern half side is exalted strong and Western half side is
weak.
Further another vertical
division of Western side, where Northern half is considered as strong and
Southern side is treated as weak.
In addition, another
vertical division of Northern lateral side creates strong and weak positions,
where Eastern half is exalted (strong) and Western half is debilitated or weak.
In a nutshell, the sides on
the North and East like Northern Northeast, Eastern Northeast, Southern
Southeast and Western Northwest are strong, favorable positions and sides on
South and West are weak/debilitating and positioning the main entrance on any
of the above directions plays important role in the life of the occupants.
(a) Eastern Northeast: This is very strong
position. It is associated with intellect. People inhabiting the house having
main entrance in Eastern Northeast develop and become intellectuals and
knowledgeable. They are respected in the society.
(b) Southern Southeast: This is a favorable
position. Main entrance in South Southeast brings good, auspicious results.
(c) Eastern Southeast: This is weak, unfavorable
position. Having a main door in Eastern Southeast leads to bad/unfavorable results.
(d) Southern Southwest: Again, this is an unfavorable
/ debilitating direction. Main entrance in Southern Southeast may lead to
financial troubles and ill health of family members, particularly female
members.
(e) Western Southwest: This is a weak position. A
main entrance in Western Southwest will bring financial troubles. Further
health of male head of the family will deteriorate.
(f) Western Northwest: This is a favorable strong
position. Inhabitants of house having main entrance in Western Northwest enjoy favorable
and good results.
(g) Northern Northwest: This is an unfavorable
direction. People residing in houses with main entrance in Northern Northwest
develop weak mind, become unpredictable.
(h) Northern Northeast: This is a favorable
position. Having a main entrance in North Northeast is gateway for windfall of
gains.
Position of furniture is
also very crucial. If the main entrance is on Eastern Northeast, the furniture
are generally placed towards opposite, that is in South. This helps in
Northward movement, which is auspicious.
Likewise a main entrance in
Southern Southeast compels to place the furniture in West. This makes way for
Eastward movement, which brings in favorable results.
In case of main entrance is
in Western Northwest, the heavy furniture is placed towards South and north
becomes light, which yields good results.
If the main door is in
Northern North east, the heavy furniture are placed in West making East
comparatively lighter, which again brings favorable results.
The shape of the site, its
topography and direction it faces are very important to determine the actual
direction of placement of main door. So it is always advisable to have physical
inspection of the site by an expert in Vastu.
Southwest is the most favorable
for bedroom/master bedroom. Having a bedroom in East is an open invitation for
ill health. Likewise a bedroom in Northwestern would not bring sound sleep and
have mental worries. Bedroom in South bring good health, whereas in North
results in financial losses. Bedroom in West is good. However, bedroom in
Northwest is allowed provided that there is a master bedroom in Southwest.
Beds/Cots in bedroom have to be placed in such way, that there is more vacant
space towards North and East. While sleeping, the head the most important part
of the human body should be placed towards South for sound sleep.
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