Orientation of a building is important to save energy
and to build a better house design, which would be comfortable for
living simultaneously gives positive energy, good health, prosperity and
wealth to the occupants. A living place and its direction have a
correlation between the rotational scenarios of the planets with respect
of north.
There are total eight directions North, South, East, and West are
called cardinal directions and the point where any of the two directions
meet is called intercardinal or ordinal point like NE, SE, SW, NW.
These directions are given a lot of importance in Vastu Shastra as they
combine the benefits of two directions in totality.
Our Shastra says if we worship, idolize and honour the Lords of these
eight directions, people yield eternal blessings in the form of success,
health and prosperity. We will now examine their importance according
to scriptures.
East: This direction is governed by lord Indra and he is known to be the king of Gods. He bestows wealth and pleasures of life.
South East: This
direction is governed by lord of fire- Agni. He gives us good
personality and all good things of life. Fire is a source of health as
it is related to fire, cooking and food.
South: This
direction is of Yama, the god of death. He is manifestation of dharma,
and eradicates evil forces and bestows good things. It is a source of
wealth, crops and pleasure.
South West: This
direction is directed by Niruti, the god who protects us from evil
foes. It is a source of character, demeanor, case of longevity and
death.
West: This
direction is directed by Lord Varun, the lord of rains. He bestows his
blessings in the form of natural water-rain, brings prosperity and
pleasures of life.
North West: This
place is directed by lord Vayu and he brings on us good health,
strength and long life. It is a source of change in course of business,
friendship and enmity.
North: This direction is governed by Kuber, the god of wealth.
North East: This
place is a supervised by lord Eeshaan, and is a source of wealth,
health and success. He brings us wisdom, knowledge and relieves us from
all miseries and mishaps.
