FAQs
Vaastu includes a multi-disciplinary approach in designing an enhanced living. It is a system which includes science, astronomy and astrology at the same time. It covers the influence of sun, moon, earth’s atmosphere, direction of wind, magnetic field and gravitational force on human beings. So, the science of Vaastu provides a practical guideline to selection of a site, its level of contouring, orientation of the building as per climatology, rooms as related to the different activities of the proposed building etc. Vaastu Shastra which is the underlying science of Bhawan Sthapatya Kala, is one of the eminent representations of our ancient heritage. The whole universe consists of five elements- earth, water, fire, air and space and Vaastu principles impart balance and harmony among these five elements.
A home is a person’s divine abode of peace; it is also a reflection of the personality or mental framework of the owner of a house. However, a house that is built in complete violation of Vastu principles tend to become harbingers of fatigue, insomnia, depression, restlessness, domestic chaos, mood swings, infertility, body aches, arthritis, financial difficulties or some chronic disease. The occupants of the house tend to experience a lack of security, drug abuse, loss of love in relationships and misery. The pets also do not remain in good health and suffer from infertility. One may find the presence of pets, centipedes, cockroaches and inauspicious animals/ insects in and around such types of houses. The electronic gadgets tend to fail or get disconnected frequently.
Diseases, ailments and pains are the results of Vastu defects. In case of a toilet in the north eastern corner of the house, the early morning Infra Red rays get affected by the toxic wastes. The exposure of these rays is negative for health. If these rays are not blocked effectively by contructing lofts, stairs, heavy objects or store rooms in the south western area they will harm and disrupt the normal metabolism of the body. For instance, if you are sleeping with your head towards North, your heart will have to pump more to regulate the blood circulation against Earth’s magnetic field and this may cause Blood Pressure.
Vaastu Shastra is the ideal help in this regard to ensure a high quality environment to children so that they grow in a healthy and safe environment relishing every moment of the carefree childhood days. Vaastu science lays down certain rules which help in promoting good health. For instance, use of synthetic components of building materials are strictly restricted as they emit toxic or respiratory irritant chemicals thus causing breathing problems and other complications in small children. Houses with south west toilets, anthills, underground septic tanks, termite zones, papaya tree in the southwest direction of the house produce a negative atmosphere at home. Centre of houses with an anticlockwise staircase, septic tanks, waste water sump, toilets, bedroom of a long term sick person indicate homes that cultivate violence and crime in the young minds.
Remedial Vastu is referred to the corrective measures applied for a home or office in order to turn the negative energy into a positive and beneficial energy. Vastu remedies enable us to decrease Vastu defects or troubles. The energy of a space is scanned and then corrective measures/ rectifications are decided to nullify the negative vibrations.
The inhabitants are directed with the help of different Vastu rectification measures such as Colour therapy, Crystal therapy, Crystal Pyramid therapy etc. All these factors in combination provide an additional advantage to the seeker and form one of the best ways to attain a happy and harmonious life.
Yes, there are various techniques to rectify Vastu defects without choosing the method of demolition. The first method is the Spiritual method, where the Vastu defects are rectified using pooja, hawan, yagya, placing pictures, idols etc. However, this method can provide peace of mind but cannot correct Vastu defects entirely. It is a fact that spiritual method helps to release a lot of positive energy but the essential energy for Vastu is missing in this process. The second and most beneficial method is a virtual medium, where any doshas or defects are rectified without the application of any major changes. In this method, not only is the Vastu of building corrected but also the Vastu of land is rectified. This method of correction involves using highly energized products such as Placing healing Crystals, Healing Crystal grids, Copper Rods, Pyramid Stones and Gems, Chemicals, Oregon, Energy plates etc. These products possess the ability to produce a high level energy in the area surrounding it. This method is not only most effective but at the same time quite cheaper than the traditional method. Sometimes, products such as wire, calcium, colors etc. are also used in this method.
When a building is not built as per a harmonious and balanced flow of energies, the occupants experience life-problems because this imbalance generates negative vibrations. It is through the application of House/Office Energy Correction that the cosmic energy-fields of the plot are made harmonious and rectifications are done on the physical plane, like changes in the building structure if possible as those directly impact the overall energy flow. On the second plane that is the energetic plane, different elements, healing crystals and other applications to subtly enhance the positive quality of the energies are used.
The space energy correction is performed for a particular individual or family taking into consideration their present residing space. Crystal Grids are used to shift their vibrations and heal the new space. As a result, when a person shifts to a new home, the same Crystal Grids can be placed as per the Energy Correction related to the new living home.
First and foremost, the selected land should seem to possess life. A land where there is a growth of plants and trees is considered to be lively. A plot or land which seems to provide satisfaction and pleasure to the eyes is the best one for the construction of a house. As per Vaastu guidelines, people living in such a house are blessed with a happy and contented life. Before building a house, the boundary wall should definitely be built in order to get excellent results in all aspects. Not only does it provide safety to the materials used in construction but also by doing so even an inauspicious land can be converted into an auspicious one. Compound wall construction is similar to dressing the vaastu purusha of the land in which construction is to be held.
The concept of five elements or panchabhootas forms the foundation of vaastu shashtra. The entire creation as the shastras say is composed of these five elements namely the earth (prithvi), water (jal), fire (agni), air (vayu) and space (aakash). All the advantages and benefits are bestowed upon a house and its inhabitants by the proper placement of these panchabhootas. Building a house in a harmonious relationship with the elements can ensure peace, prosperity, wealth and happiness at home.
Prithvi- Mercury is the ruling planet of this element. It imparts intellect and decision making abilities to the human body. Its deficiency causes a negative impact on these abilities. The south west or nairitya corner of a house is considered the main area of this element. According to vaastu shastra rules, heavy structures should be built and placed at this corner. It is the ideal place for the construction of master bedroom, stairs, water tank etc.
Jal- Venus and Moon are ruling planets of this element. Moon rules over the water in the body which nourishes it. Deficiency of water element produces lethargy and stress. The ishan kona or north east is the best direction for jal or water. The nature of water is to flow downwards so the floor of the house should be sloppy towards the ishan kona or north east corner. Outdoor and indoor features such as swimming pools, aquariums and water fountains should be located in this direction.
Agni- Agni has a special significance in the panchabhootas. Agni represents power, energy and heat. Sun is the main source of all the three mentioned on this earth. Sun and Mars are the planets of this element. The fire element is responsible for energy and heat in the human body. Deficiency in it hinders development of the body and lowers the body resistance to fight diseases. As per vaastu, the agneya kona(south east) is considered as the direction of fire. Therefore all the activities in the house related to fire should be carried on in the south east corner. Placement of generators, cooking appliances, heaters, stoves, electricity meter should be constructed here. By building the kitchen in this direction, the fire element can be balanced.
Vayu- Saturn is the ruling planet of vayu element; it rules over the air that circulates within the body. In vaastu shastra, the north western (vayavyay kona) is the chosen direction for this element. It is very important for the inhabitants of a house to get a regular supply of fresh and clean air. Breathing clean air leads to a healthy and fit life. In order to get fresh air supply, vastu shastra suggests that the eastern and northern directions should always be kept open and their levels should be low so that sunlight and fresh air of the early morning greets the house every day. To balance the vayu element, one should build living room, garage, animal sheds, etc in the north-western corner and maximum number of doors and windows need to be built in the northern and eastern walls.
Aakash- Jupiter and Dragon’s head (Rahu) are the ruling planets of this element. It is directly connected with the environment and spiritual life of a person. In vaastu shastra, the central courtyard of the house is regarded as the place related to aakash or sky. It is called the Brahmasthan. This should be kept open as it lets in a fresh supply of air and lets out the polluted air. Keeping the central zone open also helps to allow maximum sunlight and heat. The central zone should always be kept empty and clean in order to balance the space element.
If you are buying a land for business purpose and it lies between two big plots then it is not auspicious to buy such a land. One who buys such a land suffers economic losses. If the corner of your house is clashing with the corner of an adjacent house or building then it will lead to legal cases for both the parties. This is called kona bedh.
If you are about to buy the top floor of any flat then make sure that the overhead water tank is not situated on top of the flat you have chosen. If it is so, then avoid buying the flat as it has vaastu defects and leads to dangerous consequences.
The last house of a lane is inauspicious. It is highly unfortunate for children and women of the house. No healthy person can ever live in such a house. As a remedy, the owner of the house should float whole black gram in any river or canal.
When any construction is done at the corner where the eastern and northern walls join, it is said to be covered (ishan dhakna) and is harmful for vaastu. Similarly, any construction done at the place where the eastern and southern walls meet then it is said to be covered. It is inauspicious in vaastu. It is auspicious to construct in the southern and western corners of the walls. The corner which joins the western and northern boundaries is known as the vayavya kona. If there is any construction at this corner and if it is sheltered by the roof then it is known to be covered (vyavyay dhakna). Any kind of construction in this corner leads to pain.
If the house is built in the northern area of the land then the women of the house are most likely to suffer from fatal diseases or go through serious economical crisis.
If the road comes in contact with the south west corner of the house then the women living in this house are most likely to suffer from mental illness. The situation might get worse and they might even attempt suicide if a well is constructed in the south west corner.
If the main door of the house is in the eastern direction, the house is built in the northern area while the southern area is vacant and a well is constructed in the south east corner then the women of the family are most likely to end their lives.
If heavy structures are built in the north east direction and south west remains vacant then husband and wife share a very bitter relationship.
If the main entrance door is in the southern corner, the house is built in the eastern area while the western area is in a low position or left vacant and if there is a contact of south east corner with the public road then the family goes through serious ordeals. The wife might even contemplate of killing her husband.
If the southern corner is left open and the southern part of the corridors, rooms and verandahs are low then all the female members of the house suffer from a poor health. Economic loss and sudden deaths in the family are likely to happen.
If the south east corner of the house is extended then there are conflicts between the family members and female members of the family do not enjoy good health.
If a house has roads in both eastern and southern directions then the main decisions of the family are made by the women of the house. The best thing is that all the family members are happy with this arrangement.
The kitchen and bedroom where women spend most of their time should be built according to vaastu norms.
The dressing table should be placed in the north-eastern corner. All the beauty products, ornaments and accessories should be kept in this corner.
Wardrobe should be kept in the north western, south western or southern direction.
The cleaning of the house should begin from the north eastern direction and this corner should always be kept clutter free.
To keep away vaastu doshas, women should plant a tulsi plant at home.