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According to the Vishwakarma, the celestial
architect, Lord Brahma was the first recepient of this knowledge
from Lord Shiva as a part of the Vedas, just like He received the
knowledge of Jyotish. Vaastu Shastra as is practised presently is
based on the 125 verses contained in Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira.
This very point indicates the vital link between Jyotish and Vaastu.
Unfortunately, what the standard Vaastu experts are applying today
is the use of temple architecture in homes and offices. There is a
need to use the Astakavarga and other charts of Vedic Astrology
along with Vaastu principles for every individual home, provided
this is to be designed for a particular person to occupy for a long
period. If instead flats and apartments are being designed for the
general public, then the standard principles can be used.
General Principles Of Vaastu
The following are some of the Vastu-logically correct principles of
house making and design. Please note that like most of the ancient
sciences, some of the knowledge that is contained in these
principles may not be any more relevant at present times. However,
the very basic of Vastu principles will always continue to be
beneficial to the mankind in one form or the other.
The basic principles are:
* If you are in the process of buying a plot or site, please
remember that plots/sites in South West, South & West directions are
more advantageous than others.
* According to Vaastu, the most beneficial entrances in the house
are those in North East, East or North direction.
* Living Room or the dining room is best looked in East, North &
Northeast directions.
* The bedroom according to Vaastu should be in southwest/south or
west direction.
* The children’s bedroom should ideally be in Northwest. It could be
in Southeast & North as well but never in southwest or south.
* If you are fortunate enough in present times to have the luxury of
having a separate room for the guests, make the guestroom in
Northwest or northeast direction.
* The kitchen of the house is ideally located in Southeast followed
by Northwest & East.
* Bathrooms & Toilets should be in Northwest of the house or in West
or South direction.
* While purchasing a plot or a site, it is advisable to go in for a
rectangular or square shape. As far as possible, the site should be
slopping towards North & East or Northeast.
* While making the building or the house, it is advisable to have
equal open space on all four sides. The levels of open spaces should
be higher in South & West side and lower in North & East side.
Outlets of rainwater should be in Northeast or North zones.
* The living room of the central zone (Brahmasthan) should be free
from any kind of obstructions. By obstructions, we mean any kind of
beam, pillar, fixture, toilet, staircase or even a wall or lift.
* The direction in which you sleep is also very important. One
should never sleep with head in the north. Sleeping with head
towards south ensures long life. While on a journey, it is advisable
to sleep with head towards west.
* In your study room, have your seat so as to face east or north. Do
not have a toilet in the study room, though you can have a bathroom.
* Do not use a dark color in the study room. Use yellow or white or
pink. Put the book shelf in east or north.
* If you construct more than a floor, prepare the first floor on
Southwest. The height of first floor shall not exceed that of ground
floor. Do not build a storeroom on first floor.
* It is said that a storeroom in the Northwest corner leads to
abundant supply of essential commodities. Keep a holy picture on one
eastern wall. Light colours should not be used on the storeroom. Use
dark colours or blue or green. Never sleep in the storeroom at
night. Also refrain from taking out grains from the storeroom in
night.
* The bathroom/bathrooms can be either inside or outside the house.
In case it is inside, it should be located on the eastern or
northern side. (If attached to a bedroom, then to eastern or
northern side of the bedroom). When located outside, then it should
be in Northeast corner, but away from the main building. The
lavatories are forbidden in Northeast, Center, Southwest and West
directions of the house.
* Vaastu Shastra also guides us about what type of plants and trees
should be planted around a dwelling unit so as to enjoy their
positive properties the most.
* Vaastu does not prescribe having a Mango, Banana or a Jamun tree
very near your house. However Peepal at some distance from the house
in West direction is considered auspicious as is Imli in South West
of the house.
* It is also auspicious to have an Anaar, Ashoka, Chandan, Champa,
Chameli,Gulaab , Nariyal & Keshar tree around a house.
* On the size & shape of the door , Vaastu advises that width of the
door should be half of the height of the door. Square doors as alos
automatic doors should be avoided.
* The Paintings / Statues in the house are also important. One
should not have pictures depicting war scenes (even if they belong
to the Epic Mahabharata or Ramayan battles) in rooms other than the
office. Similarly scenes depicting negativities of life like sorrow,
struggle, violence (including that of wild beasts), tragedy and of
calamities.
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