PRINCIPLES OF VASTUSHAASTRA
Vastu is the science of direction that combines all the five elements of nature and balance them with the man and the material.
Vastu
is the science of direction that combines all the five elements of nature
and balance them with the man and the material. Vastu Shastra is creating a
congenial settings or a place to live or work, in most scientific way taking
advantages of the benefits bestowed by the five elements called "Paanchbhootas"
of the nature thereby paving the way for enhanced health, wealth, prosperity
and happiness in an enlightened environment.
The world comprises of five basic elements, also known as the
Paanchbhootas. They are Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space. Out of the nine
planets, our planet has life because of the presence of these five elements.
The Directions
The importance of orientation of a building is not only for saving energy
but also to have a better house design, which not only gives comfortable
living but also gives good health, prosperity and wealth to the house
owners/occupiers and these families. There lies a co-relation between the
rotational scenario of the
planets and the house design and their different directions with respect of
NORTH. The building of any type and its construction meets the purpose if
proper orientation has been given using suitable local building material. It
increases not only its life span but also improves the condition of
occupants. There are instances where buildings are not planned according to
required local orientation were lost or deteriorated much faster then the
buildings having built with proper studies of orientation.
The proper orientation means the proper knowledge of all the eight
directions. It is a common knowledge that the direction from where the Sun
arises is known as East and where it sets as West and when one faces the
East direction, towards one's left is North and towards one's right is
South. The corner where two directions meet obviously is more significant
since it combines the forces emanating from both the directions. SO in all
there are eight directions , North, Northeast, East, Eastsouth, South,
Southwest, West, Westnorth. Every direction has its own significance and has
its own construction. The basic rules of Vastu Shastra are based on these
eight directions.
Vastu is essential
Vastu forms the basics of each construction; one must follow Vastu from the
initial level i.e. from choosing a plot to shift in the house. Everything
should be done according to Vastu principle since Vastu is not merely a word
but it is a SCIENCE and a bridge between man and nature.
Vastu is followed while choosing a plot, how to choose a plot: the shape,
the nature of the soil. When and how to construct a house, how to do the
interiors, how to choose colour and when to shift. Vastu is such a deep
science that it is a pool of information and one can have any doubts cleared
with proper reasoning.
Vastu is unique
Vastu is a science that has originated from India. Feng shui is an art of
harnessing energies. Though both have a same objective, the benefit of
humanity but the principles are very different. I am a strict follower of
Vastu as it is originated from India and its based on our culture,
traditions, geographical conditions, climatical conditions and everything
for India. And fengshui is originated in China and based on their culture
and traditions.