Fundamentals
of Vastu
The
whole universe is made up of five basic elements, the earth, water, fire, air
and space. Our body is also made up of these five basic elements of nature. The
pancha-mahabhootas are related to our five senses of smell, taste, hearing,
touch and sight. Any imbalance in our external and internal Vastu translates
into unhappy situations. Vastu teaches the individual to live in balance and
harmony with the
panchamahabhootas.
PRITHVI
(EARTH)
Human beings have a natural
and emotional affinity with the Earth. The Earth revolves around the Sun and has
gravitational and magnetic force. Scientists have proved that earth is a huge
magnet with two poles North pole and South pole. As all know, opposite poles of
a magnet attract each other and same magnetic poles repel each other. Our
ancients have found that 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. Vastu also deals in detail about inspection of soil, selection
of site, shape, slope and size of plot of land.
JAL
(WATER)
After earth, water is the
most important element. It is linked to our senses of taste, touch, sight and
hearing. It is quantitatively the largest of the five elements as more than 80%
of our body and two-third of earth’s surface is water. Most ancient
civilisations came up close to rivers and water sources. Vastu provides
important information about the placement of water sources like wells, boring,
underground water tank, overhead water tank etc. while planning the house.
Positions for drainage of water, septic tanks, sewarage, drains etc. are decided
carefully to optimise the benefits of water
element.
AGNI
(FIRE)
Sun is the most vital source
of energy and light. Formation of day and night, change in seasons is brought
about by the movement of Sun in relation to the movement of earth. The
Sun’s rays can be split into 7 plus 2 colours. Beginning from the very
beneficial ultra-violet rays in the Eastern side corresponding to North-East,
the Sun’s rays further split into violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow,
orange and red (VIBGYOR) and infra-red in South-East. When these rays combine
with water, they get additional benefits. It is, therefore, recommended to have
a water source in North-East direction. To block North-East with high
construction or contamination of North-East by building a toilet there is
depriving yourself of most beneficial rays of Sun and has adverse results. It is
recommended by Vastu to have tall and big trees in the South so that harmful
rays of Sun are blocked.
VAYU
(AIR)
The Air or Vayu is vital for
our survival. Our sense of sound, touch and feel are related to Air. The air on
earth is a mixture of various gases like nitrogen, oxygen, helium, hydrogen etc.
Oxygen is vital for human beings and nitrogen is essential for the growth of
plant life which in turn provides oxygen. Correct percentage of different gases,
atmospheric pressure and humidity level is important for life forms on earth.
Vastu recommends proper placement of doors, windows, ventilators, balconies,
height of structure and placement of trees and plants for balancing the Air
element within the
structure.
AAKASH
(SPACE)
Vastu is the only body of
thought that gives Space the status of a natural fundamental element. Vastu
Shastra is, therefore, superior to any modern or traditional school of
architecture in the world. Aakash or the space is infinite and limitless. In a
house, space element is related to the centre portion or the brahmasthan. It is
important that brahmasthan be kept open and light. Any disturbances in the space
element are detrimental to your growth. When you keep your office, home or
factory in a mess, you spoil the space element around you. Extra construction,
unutilised rooms or floors, homes stuffed with possessions, too big, extravagant
and opulent houses collect a lot of negative energy. It is a place where you
should be able to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.
For
more click below
• History
of Vastu
• Importance
of Vastu
• Fundamentals
of Vastu
• Determination
of directions
• Basement
/ Cellars
• A
note on trees
• Vastu
Is An Art
• Vastu
Purush Myth and Reality
• Vastu
Purush Mandala
• Vastu
And Feng Shui
• How
Vastu is different from FengShui?
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