Author Topic: ~ Vastu Shastra ~  (Read 15949 times)

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
~ Vastu Shastra ~
« on: April 29, 2012, 03:16:36 PM »



Indian Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Hindu architectural practice, which involves the construction of buildings in harmony with the natural forces, for the welfare of mankind as a whole. It is a rich Indian philosophy, which has got its roots in a number of ancient works, including the Vedas. Etymologically, Vastu Shastra is comprised of two words - Vastu, which means the dwelling place of humans, and Shastra, which means 'science'. In other words, Vastu Shastra is the science that deals with human dwellings.

Vastu Shastra is an age-old traditional practice, which is followed to bring health, wealth and prosperity in the life of a person. It is a science of directions that has man as its central part. He is considered as the subject, object and cause of architecture. Vastu acts as the balancing force between man and nature. It gives advice for almost everything right related to a building. The study of Vaasthu owes its origin to India and follows Indian culture, traditions and climatic conditions.

Indian Vastu Shastra acquires a complete command over the knowledge of directions. There are basically eight directions, namely north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, and northwest. Each of the eight directions has holds a great importance in the human life. As per Vastu Shastra rules, the point at which two different directions meet is extremely powerful, as it combines the forces that are coming from two distinctive directions. These directions form the major basis of the ancient architectural practice.

Indian Vastu Shastra is based on the experience of many generations. Through it, a person alters and moulds the five basic elements of nature, namely air, water, fire, sun and sky, which are crucial to human existence. It aims at harnessing the positive energy from all these elements and using them for the benefit of humans. For instance, it uses the heat and light of sun, magnetic effects of our mother earth, direction of winds, and so on, to pave way for good health, wealth and prosperity.


Vastu As Science
Vastu is the scientific study of directions, which aims at utilizing the natural energies that are available free of cost, for the benefit of humans, by creating an equilibrium between man and material. As a science, it extracts the positive energy from the natural elements of the universe - the panchbhootas, namely, earth, water, air, sun and sky.

Basic Principles of Vastu
Vastu shastra is an ancient Indian science of Vedic origin that deals with proper construction of a house. An age old technique, Vastu defines building of homes in sync with the natural forces. A vaastu perfect home not only attains complete harmony with natural forces, but also brings in prosperity, good thought and sound health to its residents.

Elements of Vastu
The entire universe is believed to be made up of five basic elements, namely fire, water, earth, air and space. The human body is also made up of these elements. Basically, these five elements are related to our five senses - that of taste, smell, hearing, touch and sight.

Vastu Compass
A Vastu compass is a device used to determine the right arrangement for any given place. It is a self-pointing device, which helps the Vastu expert check the arrangements and placement of things within a structure and suggest alternative arrangement accordingly.

Vastu Direction
An age old technique involving both art and science, Vastu Shastra can be defined as the Indian system of architecture and design of Vedic origin. The word Vastu stands for dwelling of humans and Gods. According to Hindu practice, buildings should be constructed as per the directions mentioned in the vastu shastra, to attain complete harmony with natural forces for well being of humanity.

Vastu Pyramid
The word 'Pyramid' is a Greek term which is formed from two words - pyra and mid. While 'pyra' stands for fire, the universal life energy or cosmic force, the word 'mid' denotes middle or center core. Built in Egypt centuries ago, the mystery of pyramids baffled human minds for a long time.

Vastu Remedies
With life becoming tougher and more complex, buying a flat or constructing it as per vastu shastra has become a next to impossible task. Such a situation is especially seen in big cities and metro towns, wherein the pressure to purchase plots & buildings are extremely high.

Origin of Vastu
The concept of consulting a Vastu expert, for creating peaceful settings at home and workplace, is quite popular today. However, unlike what most people tend to believe, this scientific study of directions, for architectural purposes, is not new. In fact, it has its origin in the Sthapatya Veda, a part of the Atharva Veda, which dates back to thousand of years ago.

Why Vastu
Vastu Shastra is the scientific study of directions, which aims at creating equilibrium by balancing the different elements of nature and using them for the benefit of humans. There is a great importance of Vaastu shastra in our life, as it paves way for happiness and prosperity to knock our doors.

Vastu Tips
Vastu Shastra has been in existence in India since ages. Certain extracts in the ancient texts show the presence of Vastu in the construction of houses during the period of Ramayana and Mahabharata as well. The architectural practice can even be seen in the ancient Indus valley civilization.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2012, 03:22:28 PM »



Vastu as Science

Vastu is the scientific study of directions, which aims at utilizing the natural energies that are available free of cost, for the benefit of humans, by creating an equilibrium between man and material. As a science, it extracts the positive energy from the natural elements of the universe - the panchbhootas, namely, earth, water, air, sun and sky. It all these five elements, for creating a congenial setting or a place to live or work in, in most the scientific way, exploiting the benefits bestowed by the five basic elements.

The equilibrium in nature can be easily seen among all the moving bodies by the human beings, but unfortunately they are unable to see such equilibrium in a static body. Vastu shastra aims at guiding construction in such a way that establishes the equilibrium, so that there is no hindrance to the flow of magnetic waves, from the North Pole to South Pole. It is believed that creating such a balance helps people avoid various calamities, diseases, accidents, etc, which might have occurred otherwise.

Vastu is an old practice that was evolved by learned men of the past, for the welfare of mankind. It is a vast field of study that lays down certain principles, paving way for good health, wealth and prosperity to enter our house. The principles of Vastu, which were laid down in the ancient times, are purely based on the effect of sunrays during different times of the day. They continue to be used by people till date, while undertaking any form of construction, to keep everything in equilibrium.


Five Elements
The five elements of nature, on which the science of Vastu is based, are:

Sun: Sun is one of the most important elements of nature, on which our very survival is dependent. It is a source of heat and light and therefore, holds a lot of significance in the Vastu study.

Air: Air, being the source of oxygen, acts as the life savor for human beings. Their comfort level is dependant upon different things like airflow, air temperature, its pressure, humidity level, etc. Therefore, air is one of the most powerful sources of our survival.

Earth: In India, earth is given the status of mother. It is the source of existence of landform, landscape, flora and fauna. The gravitational force and magnetic effects of Earth have an effect on living beings.

Water: Water is essential for the existence of all life forms. In the past, human civilizations flourished around rivers and major waterways. Water has been used by the humans in various ways, like agriculture, drinking, as a dissolving agent, and so on.
Sky: The sky consists of not just our solar system, but also the various galaxies that form a part of it. It provides a shelter to all species and forms the five basic element of nature.


Natural Energies
Vastu shastra is based on various natural energies, which are available in atmosphere, namely:

Solar Energy

Lunar Energy

Earth Energy

Sky Energy

Electric Energy

Magnetic Energy

Thermal Energy

Wind Energy

Light Energy

Cosmic Energy

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2012, 03:28:41 PM »



Basic Principles of Vastu

Vastu shastra is an ancient Indian science of Vedic origin that deals with proper construction of a house. An age old technique, Vastu defines building of homes in sync with the natural forces. A vaastu perfect home not only attains complete harmony with natural forces, but also brings in prosperity, good thought and sound health to its residents. There are certain basic principles that are considered Vastu-logically correct for the making and designing of the house. Following these principles, while constructing a house or even choosing one would be highly beneficial and advantageous. Read on to know more about the fundamental principles of vastu.


Basic Principles Of Vaastu Shastra

For people who are planning to buy a plot, make sure you get one that is in south west, south & west directions. Theses plots are considered more advantageous than others.

Plots that are square or rectangular in shape are better than irregular cut ones. Also, the plot should be slopping towards the north & east or northeast.

A house which has mango, banana or a jamun tree in the vicinity is not considered auspicious. However, a peepal tree in the west side at some distance from the house is considered auspicious. So is an imli tree if it is in southwest direction of the house.

A house with anaar, ashoka, chandan, champa, chameli,gulaab , nariyal & keshar tree around is considered auspicious.

At the time of making a building, make sure that it has open space on all sides. The levels of open spaces should be higher in south and west sides and lower in north and east side.

In case you construct more than one floor, prepare the first floor on Southwest. The height of first floor should not be more than the ground floor. Also, ensure that there is no storeroom on the first floor.

The entrance of the house should idyllically be in the northeast, east or north direction. This would bring in good luck, prosperity and harmony in the house.

In case you have a big house with an extra room, make the room in the northwest or northeast direction as guestroom.

Since center denotes Brahmasthan, make sure it is free from any sorts of obstructions. There should be no beam, pillar, fixture, toilet, staircase or even a wall or lift.

As for the shape and size of the door, the width of the door should be half to the height of the door.

Paintings and statues in the house are also an important consideration to make when it comes to vastu shastra. Picture depicting war, violence or any negativities of life like sorrow and struggle should not be in the house.

The living room of the house should be in the east, north and northeast directions.

According to vastu, the bedroom should be positioned in southwest, south or west direction of the house.

The kitchen should be in the Agni Kond. Ideally, the best bet is to have the kitchen in the southeast. In case you cannot have it in the southeast direction, one in the northwest or east direction is also favorable.

The study room should be designed in such a way that you study facing east or north side. The ideal colors for the study room are yellow, white or pink.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2012, 03:36:30 PM »



Elements of Vastu

The entire universe is believed to be made up of five basic elements, namely fire, water, earth, air and space. The human body is also made up of these elements. Basically, these five elements are related to our five senses - that of taste, smell, hearing, touch and sight. The aim of Vastu Shastra is to teach the individuals how to live in a perfect equilibrium and harmony, by balancing these five main elements. Vaastu teaches us how to correct our internal and external imbalances, to ensure a peaceful and stress free life. The article delves at length on the five elements of the ancient architectural practice. Read on to know their importance in Vastu.

Five Elements Of Vaastu Shastra

Earth
Earth, also known as prithvi, is known for its gravitational and magnetic qualities. It is the only element that is connected to all the five senses of the human body - the sense of taste, touch, sound, smell and sight. This is the reason why it influences us the most. Sleeping with the head towards the south enables one to go with the nature and draw maximum positive energies from the cosmos, to keep fit and healthy.

Water
Also known as Jal, water is the most important element after earth. It is linked to our senses of taste, touch, sight and hearing. Quantitatively, it is the largest of the five elements, as more than 80% of our body and two-third of earth's surface is made up of water. Vastu rightly determines the placement of water sources, like wells, boring, underground water tank, overhead water tank, etc, while planning any building, to draw the maximum benefits.

Fire
Sun is the primary source of life and energy. It is known for its vitality and strength. Sun is associated with Agni (fire), which is the basis of all energy on earth and without which all life will come to an end. The element of fire is related to sound, touch and sight and its direction is southeast. Geysers, fireplace and kitchen should be located in this direction. Vastu recommends having tall and big trees in the south, to block the harmful rays of sun.

Air
Air is also known as vayu. It is the fundamental element for our survival. This element relates to our senses of sound and touch. The air on earth is a mixture of various gases, like nitrogen, oxygen, helium, and hydrogen, which are essential for human beings. Vastu recommends guidelines to be followed for placement of doors, windows, ventilators, balconies, height of structure and placement of trees and plants, to balance the air element. The air should enter a building from northeast.

Space
Also known as Akash, space has no limits or boundaries; it is infinite. It is linked to our sense of hearing. In a house, the space element is related to the central portion or the brahmasthan. It is important that brahmasthan be kept open. At the same time, the house should be built in such a way that the light enters its centre as well. Any disturbances in the space element prove to be detrimental to growth and progress.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2012, 03:41:34 PM »



Vastu Compass

A Vastu compass is a device used to determine the right arrangement for any given place. It is a self-pointing device, which helps the Vastu expert check the arrangements and placement of things within a structure and suggest alternative arrangement accordingly. The compass guides one to become healthy, financially stable and ensures prosperity in one’s life. Professional Vastu consultants use the compass to determine the right direction and corners for stationing anything. Vastu compass comes with 8 ready charts i.e. for Residence, Living Room, Bed Room, Kitchen, Shop, Office, Factory, and Dispensary. It is easy to use and manageable as well. The article will help you know how to use a Vaastu Shastra compass in the right way.

How To Use Vasthu Compass

As per your requirement, select a chart from among the eight different charts, as each of the charts signifies a different aspect.

Place the selected chart on the dial of instrument; in such a way that centre-pin comes out from the centre point of a chart.

Place the given direction-indicating needle on the centre- pin.

Allow the needle to rotate freely on the centre pin. The needle will stop moving after some time and will set on one direction. Take care to prevent the influence of outside wind, air or jerk on the needle.

To identify the directions, you can read out the marks on the needle, such as a "Red" mark on the needle signifies the "North" direction. From the north direction, the other directions can be determined and marked accordingly.

Rotate the needle in such a way that the “Red” mark of the needle or the ‘N’ pole come exactly over the ‘N’ pole of the chart. This instrument has to be placed on the surface of a ground or a table as a leveled surface would give better results.

Now check the situation and location of your residence or commercial premises as per the Vastu chart, indicating the ideal situation.

Compare the results and make the required changes according to what has been dictated by the Vastu chart, to bring prosperity, peace and wealth to your house.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2012, 04:52:40 PM »



Vastu Direction

An age old technique involving both art and science, Vastu Shastra can be defined as the Indian system of architecture and design of Vedic origin. The word Vastu stands for dwelling of humans and Gods. According to Hindu practice, buildings should be constructed as per the directions mentioned in the vastu shastra, to attain complete harmony with natural forces for well being of humanity. The different directions and sectors of a house are assigned to different Gods and Guardians. These sectors, when constructed according to the nature of the God, lead to complete harmony and bring in prosperity, good thought and sound health to people living inside. Some of the important parts of the house have been listed in the following lines, along with the idyllic direction.

Vaastu Shastra Directions

Bedroom
Southwest side is the ideal position for the bedroom. A room in the south would not only be congenial, but also work for comfort living. In case your house has an upper storey, make sure that its southwest portion houses the master bedroom.

Children Room
Children room in the northwest side or in the west side is considered ideal. The room not only acts favorably in terms of health of the children. For developing better concentration in children, make sure they have a separate study close to their bedrooms.

Kitchen
The right location of the kitchen insures favorable health of the family. Ideally, since southeast side is the residing place of Agni or the God of Fire, the kitchen should also be placed in the same location.

Study Room
The perfect position to study would be facing the north, east or the northeast side. These directions attract the positive effects of different planets - Mercury increases brain power, Jupiter enhances wisdom, Sun raises ambition and Venus helps in bringing about creativity in new thoughts and ideas.

Bathrooms
Ideally, east is the perfect place for the bathroom. When it comes to attached bathroom, one in the north or east side would be favorable. Shower, bathing tub and wash basin in the bathroom may be in the Northeast, or the North or the East direction. Do not have bathroom in the center or southwest corner of the house.

Drawing Room
Drawing rooms can be in the northeast or northern or eastern side of the room. Avoid having drawing room in the southwest portion. Keep the northeast corner of the drawing room vacant.

Store Room
Store room can be in the northwest or southwest portion of the house. It is best to store heavy things in the southwest of the storeroom. Garbage can be collected in the southern side of the house.

Sleep
At the time of sleeping, make sure that you have head towards the South Pole and legs towards the North Pole. However, sleeping with head in the east and legs in the west is also favorable and brings in mental peace, good thoughts and spirituality.


Vasthu Directions For Home

Direction - Planet - Lordship   Best For

Northwest - Moon - Vayu (Wind) - Guests, bathroom, garage, animals, utilities, pantry.

North - Mercury - Kubera (Wealth) - Mirrors (North wall), jewels and other valuables,
                                                                         children, family room, basement.

Northeast - Jupiter - Ishanya (the Supreme Lord) - Prayer, shrines, living room, sun
                                                                                                  porch, patio or deck.

West - Saturn -    Varuna (Waters) - Dining room, children's room, study room, den

East - Sun - Surya (Health) - Bathroom, Dining room, family room, bay windows, mirrors on         
                                                          east wall, storage of ghee, milk, oil, rosewater, etc.

Southwest - Rahu - Nairuti (Dissolution) - Heavy objects, Bedroom, no shrines or                             
                                                                                     bathrooms.

South - Mars - Yama (Lord of Death) -   Dining room, no main entrances, Bed room, Bath                               
                                                                          room

Southeast - Venus - Agni(Lord of Fire) - Kitchen, pantry, appliances, computers, exercise   
                                                                             room, garage, weights.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2012, 11:04:01 PM »



Vastu Pyramid

The word 'Pyramid' is a Greek term which is formed from two words - pyra and mid. While 'pyra' stands for fire, the universal life energy or cosmic force, the word 'mid' denotes middle or center core. Built in Egypt centuries ago, the mystery of pyramids baffled human minds for a long time. However, after much research and investigation, it has been deciphered that pyramids were essentially constructed to harness the cosmic energies. These cosmic energies in turn kept the interiors of the pyramid fresh and energized. The power of pyramids has been put to use in various sectors such as vaastu, astrology, color therapy, spiritual meditation and medical healing.

A unique revolutionary solution, Pyramid Vastu combines time-tested concepts of ancient wisdom with the new age approach. It balances the electromagnetic field of the human aura, thereby harmonizing mind, body, spirit and environment. If a person successfully boosts up the standing columnar wave (SCW) of the chakra energy, his/her mind would surely be filled with positive thoughts. Activated pyramid vastu kit if placed strategically assures health, wealth and prosperity. Another major advantage of pyramid is that it corrects the defects without physically altering, shifting or breaking any house, office, shop, factory, sick unit or corporate house.

The core principles of Pyramid Vastu are based on Vastu Shastra. Most of the times, we buy a plot or construct a house only to realize that the plot or the house has numerous vastu defects. Now, it is not possible to completely change or buy a new one. In such circumstances, vastu pyramids come in handy. They are a new concept of energy level corrections that achieve all these things in a hassle-free manner. The common link between vastu shastra and pyramid vastu is channelizing the cosmic energies for constructive purpose. While vastu shastra was conceived for the betterment of mankind, pyramids were essentially constructed for the for the benefit of the Pharaohs and their souls.


Importance Of Vaastu Pyramid

Ideally, vasthu pyramids are installed in the center of the house or a specific room or even an energetic key point in the house. This is essentially done to curb all the vastu defects to a high degree. Vastu pyramids effeciencey is mainly due to synergic combination of all the important vasati correction tools - 12 yantras, 9 glass pyramids, mantras, Vastupurusha mandala and the installation ceremony. In the range of about 22 meters, vastu pyramid corrects about 75% of all the defects. The combined usage of yantras with a vastu pyramid and/or meru chakra can have a counterbalancing effect of 98%. Thus, without changing each of the specific defects, installation of a vasati pyramid secures and neutralizes all of a building's negative energies.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2012, 11:07:57 PM »



Vastu Remedies

With life becoming tougher and more complex, buying a flat or constructing it as per vastu shastra has become a next to impossible task. Such a situation is especially seen in big cities and metro towns, wherein the pressure to purchase plots & buildings are extremely high. As such, your home is bound to have certain vastu defect or dosh. While it is not possible to change or alter the position of everything in the house, minor changes can be done. By making minor changes in the interiors and using regulators or charged objects, one can bring back peace and happiness in life. In the following lines, we have provided some vastu remedies that would surely act beneficially and bring about a positive change in your life.

Remedies For Common Vaastu Defects

In case you have a drain or a river nearby the house which is flowing in a direction other than the north-east direction and has anti-clockwise movement, the best bet would be to place a statue of dancing Ganeshji facing the west on the north-east corner of the house.

If the boring of your building or house has been placed in the wrong direction, it is best to have a picture of Panchmukhi Hanumanji, facing South-West to the boring.

If while entering your home you have a naked wall, place a statue or a picture of Ganeshji.
Remember, a naked wall is a sign of loneliness and hence the good way to conceal it would be with the statue or a picture of Lord Ganesha.

In case a high voltage overhead wire passes over your house, erect a plastic pipe filled with lime from one corner to the other in such a manner that both its end would remain outside by at least three feet each. This would eliminate the evil effects of energy, being generated out of the overhead wire.

Energy circles of a house can be enhanced by using Swastika Yantra. However, the method requires a lot of care and should be done under the supervision of an able Vastu mason.

A toilet, built at the eastern corner at the 'Ishan' angle, causes a lot of diseases to the inmates. For this, construct a toilet mainly towards south or west. The face should be towards the north or west, while discharging stool.

In the kitchen, place the grinder, fridge, shelf and other heavy items towards south and west wall.

If you are facing health problems, check your bed. As per vastu shastra, one should always use bed with four legs. Box type bed stops air circulation and is the foremost reason for bad health.

Placing pyramids is an effective and pocket friendly way of curbing all the vastu defects of a house or a building. These are installed in strategic location in the house such as the center of the house, a specific room or even an energetic key point. It balances the electromagnetic field of the human aura, thereby harmonizing mind, body, spirit and environment.

Poster of crying girl, war scene, sexy scenes, angry man, owl and eagle are considered inauspicious. In case you have one at your home, replace it immediately.

As for the doors, if you have doors that open outwards, replace them immediately by those that open inwards.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2012, 11:10:34 PM »



Origin of Vastu

The concept of consulting a Vastu expert, for creating peaceful settings at home and workplace, is quite popular today. However, unlike what most people tend to believe, this scientific study of directions, for architectural purposes, is not new. In fact, it has its origin in the Sthapatya Veda, a part of the Atharva Veda, which dates back to thousand of years ago. The early principles of Vastu were framed on the basis of observation of the sunrays, at different times in the day. These observations were noted and important inferences drawn later on, on the basis of an in-depth screening.

Vastu study incorporates within itself the principles of sculptures, construction and architecture, as they have been described in the epics. One can find its mention in different epics, like Mataysya Purana, Skanda Purana, Agni Purana, Garuda Purana, and Vishnu Purana. From ancient literature, it is found that that the construction of various temples and architectures like temples and palaces was based on Vastu only. There are many ancient shastras, like Vishvakarma Prakash, Samraangan Sutradhar, Kashyap Shilpshastra, Vrihad Sanhita, and Praman Manjaree, which pass over the Vastu knowledge to the next generation.

References to Vastu Shastra can also be found in the Mahabharata. The epic tells that when kings were invited to the city of Indraprastha, for the Rajasuya Yagna of King Yuddhistira, a number of houses were built, all of which followed Vastu guidelines. These houses were free from obstructions and had big compounds with great walls. The symmetry of various elements required for the construction of the palace was also taken into consideration. Even the mayasabha of the Mahabharata was built according to the ancient principles of Vastu Shastra.

Vastu finds mention in Ramayana as well. The construction of the holy city of Ayodhya, where Lord Rama was born and ruled, shared a similarity with the plan written in the great architectural text Manasara. Even the Ramsetu of Ramayana was based on Vastu principles. Buddhist literature also makes numerous mentions of buildings based on Vastu. It is said that Lord Buddha used to deliver discourses on architecture and he was very much conscious of the construction of the buildings in order. There is a mention of various viharas, temples, houses, buildings in the various Buddhist texts, based on vastu.

Great Ancient Works Based On Vastu Shastra

Vishwakarma Vastu Shastra

Samarangana Sutradhar

Mandana Sutradhar

Rajasimha Vastu

Deeparnava

Shilparatna

Mayamata

Manasara

Manushyalaya Chandrika

Kashyapa Shilpa

Aparajita Pricha

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2012, 11:11:58 PM »



Why Vastu

Vastu Shastra is the scientific study of directions, which aims at creating equilibrium by balancing the different elements of nature and using them for the benefit of humans. There is a great importance of Vaastu shastra in our life, as it paves way for happiness and prosperity to knock our doors. Vastu is very rational in the sense that it is based on scientific study and not on assumptions. Also there is surety about its permanency, as it takes into consideration the directions, which are static.

Talking about Vaasthu, the best part is that, its guidelines are very simple and easy to follow. It can be applied to virtually all sets of constructions, be it a house, a particular room, temple, commercial complex, industry etc. Vastu extracts the positive energies of the five basic elements of nature - the solar energy of sun, lunar energy of moon, wind energy, magnetic effects of earth and heat energy of fire, balancing them to bring harmony in the life of a person. In fact, a harmonious life with the nature is the theme of Vastu shastra.

When there is an imbalance between the five chief elements of nature, it turns into some sort of agitation, sorrow, failure, poor economic condition and many other negative results for a human being. Vastu Shastra comprises of one of the most suitable ways to overcome such problems. It suggests ways in which you can live in agreement with the laws of nature, so that you remain healthy, be peaceful and work efficiently. So, it is advisable to consult a good vastu expert and follow his/her advice sincerely, when constructing a new structure.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2012, 11:15:36 PM »



Vastu Tips

Vastu Shastra has been in existence in India since ages. Certain extracts in the ancient texts show the presence of Vastu in the construction of houses during the period of Ramayana and Mahabharata as well. The architectural practice can even be seen in the ancient Indus valley civilization. These principles have been formed by the thousands years of experience and research, by the sages. Vastu Shastra aims at bringing the perfect harmony between man and nature. Through the right location as well as design of a particular structure, it tries to enhance the positive energy around a person.

Vastu tips cover each and every aspect of a person's life, right from health and money to career and married life. In fact, there is hardly any sphere of your life, where the correct Vastu cannot have a positive effect. The advice given by Vastu experts can go a long ways towards using the energy of nature in the right direction i.e. in a way that can help your further your goals. Vastu tips basically concern the involvement of the five basic elements of nature i.e. fire, water, earth, space and air, using them for the benefits of humans. Let us explore some of these tips and remedies in detail.


Vastu for Career
The right Vastu advice is indispensable for a brilliant career. It is essential to organize your workplace according to Vastu guidelines, to achieve success. At the same time, it also helps develop a harmonious and cordial working relationship with your colleagues. Right from where your sit to how you sit is crucial in determining whether you’ll succeed in your career or not. Consulting a Vastu expert is advisable

Vastu for Happy Married Life
Every person in this world hopes to have a happily married life in future. However, for many, the dream remains just a dream and not a reality. Now, you may be wondering that even after marrying the person whom one loves, the marriage does not remain a rosy affair. Why does a relationship, which was all so romantic and blissful before tying the knot, ends to be a sour one? The problem is - wrong placements of important objects.

Vastu for Health
The adage 'health is wealth' holds a lot of meaning in Vastu Shastra also. Vastu has laid down some important guidelines to be followed by people, for keeping a good health and remain in the best of spirits. It is advisable to take advice form a Vastu expert if any of the family members is suffering from prolonged illness that has not even been diagnosed properly.

Vastu for Love
Vastu can work wonders for your love life, by igniting romance and deep feelings. It can help make your relationship more enjoyable and also enable you to develop an unbreakable bond with your partner. If you want to succeed in your love life, it is very important to follow the right Vastu.

Vastu for Money
Money, arguably, is the most important factor in our lives. Financial troubles can bring a lot of stress and keep us anxious. Vastu is important to keep our finances flowing smoothly and prevent money from being restricted due to any reason. It can help in a business which is running into losses, by bringing back profits and bestowing prosperity. If the right Vastu is followed, it will never let your finances to stagnate or dwindle.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2012, 11:20:20 PM »



Vastu for Career

The right Vastu advice is indispensable for a brilliant career. It is essential to organize your workplace according to Vastu guidelines, to achieve success. At the same time, it also helps develop a harmonious and cordial working relationship with your colleagues. Right from where your sit to how you sit is crucial in determining whether you’ll succeed in your career or not. Consulting a Vastu expert is advisable, in case you want to introduce major changes in your office. Read the article for some very useful Vasthu tips and advice to bolster your career. Follow them to set on a good career path right from this day.

Vaastu Tips For Career

Location Of Chamber
Different professionals have different styles of offices. If you are a writer, an artist or a research scholar, an ideal location for your office would be along the back wall of the office. Such an office should not have a direct and immediate contact with the main entrance. A residential office should not be located next to a bedroom. The offices of government officials and heads of corporate houses should be located far from the main entrance. An office that is protected from interrupting visitors flourishes. Do not sit cross-legged at your workplace.

Seating Arrangement
Avoid pointed edges of tables at business meetings. While you are in a conference room, negotiating with your business colleagues, try to be seated farthest from the main door of the chamber. At your work place, do not sit with your back exposed to the entrance. Go for a chair with a high back and an armrest that provides balance as well as support. Overhead beams or fans are considered inauspicious and should be avoided. At the same time, try not to have anything sharp and angular pointing directly at you.

Shape Of The Desk
Oval-shaped, L-shaped or U-shaped desks are not favorable for growth in career. Keep smooth rectangular desks in your office. Wooden desks are the most profitable of all. Go for a glass-topped desk if your office is in the west direction. Never position your desk at a place where it confronts protruding corners. If you can't avoid them, place a range of plants to camouflage such edges. Keep your desk in the far right corner of your cabin, in a way that it appears diagonal from the door.

Flower Power
Keep a vase of fresh flowers on the east side of your desk. Make sure to have a few buds in the flower arrangement, as they represent emergence of new life. On the other hand, wilting petals signify gradual demise. So, keep changing the flowers in your vase, replacing the stale flowers with fresh ones. At the same time, keep plants in the southeast corner of your office, as it promotes financial growth.


Some More Advice

Light, in the southern corner of your table, ensures good business. It is mandatory to keep your office well-lit.

Quartz crystals in your office are good for a smooth career and also bring in more opportunities.

Keep the telephone in the north, east, or southeast corner and make sure that the wires are not visible.

Face the north when you work, for boosting concentration.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2012, 11:52:08 PM »



Vastu for Happy Married Life

Every person in this world hopes to have a happily married life in future. However, for many, the dream remains just a dream and not a reality. Now, you may be wondering that even after marrying the person whom one loves, the marriage does not remain a rosy affair. Why does a relationship, which was all so romantic and blissful before tying the knot, ends to be a sour one? The problem is - wrong placements of important objects. Vastu defects can cause dramatic effects on the personal life of an individual. So, in case you are looking to amend your home and end up living a happy married life, read through the vasthu tips and guidelines given in the following lines.

Vaastu Tips For Happy Married Life

Ideally, the bedroom should be placed in the south west corner of the house. Do not have the bedroom in the south east corner, as it is mainly for fire place. A southeast room would cause clashes between the couple.

In the room, the bed should be in the southwest portion, with the head-side in the south direction. A bed positioned in the northern and eastern zone of the bedroom would cause mental stress and financial instability.

Though metal beds are in vogue and much in fashion, idyllically according to vastu shastra, wooden beds should be used.

The shape of the bedroom should be preferably square or rectangular. Irregular shaped rooms are not advisable.

As for the color of the bedroom, green, light blue and rose pink are ideal ones. While light colors are preferable, avoid red.

Many-a-times there occurs friction between family members. This is mainly because of the positioning of the gas stove and sink. While the gas stove represents agni (fire), the sink stands for water. If agni element and water element are wrongly placed, relations in a family are affected.

Sharp objects such as knife and scissors should be covered. The same is applicable to pickles as well. Openly placed knife and scissors or pickles creates sourness in relations.

Couples aspiring for children should never sleep in a northeast room. The strong magnetic energies act as a barrier. Also, make sure that the room does not have any sharp colors or objects. The placement of water tank also acts as a hindrance in conception. A water tank placed in the southwest direction is absolutely prohibited.

Mirrors are a strict no-no for the bedroom. Also, computers and TV are not advisable to be in the room. However, if you have TV and computer in bedroom, cover them with a cloth while sleeping in the night.

Paintings that symbolize death, quarrels, violence or any negative aspect of life are not permissible in the house.

For maintaining a prosperous love life, make sure that the color of the room is not dull. Also, there should not be any single identity in the couple room, such as duck and butterfly. Avoid any thing that causes stress in the bedroom.

Never sleep under the beam. It causes unnecessary pressure and also is detrimental in terms of health.

Money should be kept in the northern or eastern side of the house. This way you would be able to attain financial stability.

Make sure that the underground water tank is not in the south-west direction.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2012, 11:57:42 PM »



Vastu for Health

The adage 'health is wealth' holds a lot of meaning in Vastu Shastra also. Vastu has laid down some important guidelines to be followed by people, for keeping a good health and remain in the best of spirits. It is advisable to take advice form a Vastu expert if any of the family members is suffering from prolonged illness that has not even been diagnosed properly. It may be due to a Vastu defect with the setting or the placement of things in the house. Following certain simple Vasthu guidelines can help you prevent illness and diseases and promote a good health. Read on to know how some minor Vastu corrections help in fighting aliments better and also bring a quick recovery.

Vaastu Tips For Health

General health can be improved by sleeping with the head towards the south. Sleeping on the left is recommended for people with “Vaatha” and “Khapha” constitutions, while sleeping on the right in recommended for those with “Pittha” constitutions.

According to Vastu shastra, a staircase in the exact centre of the house would lead to health problems. So, take care to get the stairs built in a corner.

Heavy furniture should not be kept in the middle of the house, as it is the Brahmasthan and needs to be kept as empty as possible.

Ensure that there are no overhead beams running through the centre of the house or it would lead to a disturbed mind.

It is important to keep the central area or the Brahmasthan clear of any heavy concrete structures. The Brahmasthan should be kept open and free from heavy objects, pillars and beams. Install a Reiki charged crystal grid in the Brahmasthan, to keep the whole house energized.

One of the main causes behind sickness is an imbalance of the fire element in the house. If your house faces south, with a slope towards that direction, or the generator room faces northeast and the underground water tank is in southeast, the possibility of health problems will continue to exist. To cure the situation, make sure that the gate along the south wall always remains shut. Secondly, the gate should be high and made of wood, so that the road outside is not visible.

Lighting a candle in the fire zone (southeast direction) daily is important for good health.

Vastu links the health and illness with the placement of kitchen in the house. If the kitchen is not located in the fire zone, the occupants will be vulnerable to health disorders. So, always plan the kitchen in the southeast direction.

The boundary wall of the house should be of same height as the gate. Growing citrus plants on either sides of the gate promotes good health.

Keep the heavy weight generator, if any, in the northwest or southeast direction and the water tank in the north or northeast.

If someone in your house is keeping unwell, keep a burning candle in his/her room, for a couple of weeks.

Place an image of lord Hanuman in the house that faces south direction, for ensuring good health.

Offline MysteRy

  • Global Moderator
  • Classic Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 218364
  • Total likes: 23061
  • Karma: +2/-0
  • Gender: Female
  • ♥♥ Positive Thinking Will Let U Do Everything ♥♥
    • http://friendstamilchat.com/
Re: ~ Vastu Shastra ~
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2012, 12:00:57 AM »



Vastu for Love

Vastu can work wonders for your love life, by igniting romance and deep feelings. It can help make your relationship more enjoyable and also enable you to develop an unbreakable bond with your partner. If you want to succeed in your love life, it is very important to follow the right Vastu. Bringing freshness and vitality in your personal relationships is essential, as they are under constant threat of loosing the initial charm. This can be easily done by reorganizing space in your house and altering the placements of things, as per Vastu. Read the article for the most useful Vasthu advice to brighten up your love life and drown in the reservoir of the unflinching love of your partner.

Vaastu Tips For Love

The bedroom should be constructed in the southwest direction, for maintaining peace in your life. At the same time, it should always have a square or rectangle shape.

The foot of the bed should not directly face the door. Never place your bed between two doors.

While sleeping, make sure that your head points towards the south corner, for a blissful personal life.

The door of the attached toilet must be kept shut and the toilet seat cover should be kept down, when not in use.

Paint your walls in light green, light rose or blue color, to give your bedroom a soothing effect. Hang pictures depicting ocean in your room.

Spread white or light colored sheets, with flowery designs on it. For people looking forward to marriage, pink or red colored sheets are favorable.
Wearing red color brings back the lost love in your life and stimulates the sexual life as well.

Increase the amount of light entering the house. Keep your house well lit, until and unless you are ready to go off for sleep, for a thrilling love life.

Decorate your house with beautiful crystals items. Crystal helps attract light and illuminates your relationship as well.

To add romance to your love life, don’t clutter your surroundings with unnecessary items. For a good and healthy relationship, special attention should be paid to remove the clutter, as they restrict the flow of love.

The idols of your deity should not be placed in the bedroom. They are best kept in the pooja/ prayer room.

Positive energy flows when you keep such objects and furniture in your room, which symbolize love. For instance, you can keep a heart-shaped clock or a red colored couch in your room.

A dusty object means dust on the relationship as well. Therefore, keep you bedroom clear of dust and dirt.

Try and surround yourself with magnificent love colors, like orange, purple, red and pink.

Always keep fresh flowers in the room. You can also keep fruits like pomegranates, which are a symbol of fertility, in the room.

For couples facing marital disharmony, using a double bed, with a 'single' mattress, is a good option. Too many mattresses increase the chances of conflicts and arguments. You can even stitch up the seams of two mattresses, to make them appear as one.

Always keep the most romantic area of your house attractive, say by using candles, flowers, etc.