Determination
of directions
Vastu
is based on the directional energy and identifying directions is the first step
before any Vastu evaluation is undertaken. Roughly, the identification can be
done by the Sunrise direction as Sun rises from East and sets in West via South.
But if the identification is based on Sunrise direction, there is chance of a
mistake. There is a sizable difference between the Sunrise positions on June 21
and December 21, the longest and shortest days respectively. Sun rises on true
East only on the days of equinox which are September 21 and March 21. On these
days, the days and night are equal.
Using
a Magnetic Compass
There
are two types of compass available in the market, floating disc and the pivotal
needle. The most common is the pivotal needle. The needle of a compass always
points towards North. While using the needle compass, place the compass near the
centre of the plot, house or workplace and wait for the needle to stop
oscillating. When the needle stabilizes, align the North marked N on the dial
directly below the needle. The other three directions will automatically get
positioned by moving the body of the compass. The points of directions shall be
the same outside or inside the structure.
Basement
/ Cellars
As
far as possible, it is better to avoid basements especially in a residential
building, since the houses should always be on a higher level than the road. In
older days palaces built on hillocks used to enjoy strength, stability and
luxuries of life. However, when houses are used both for residential as well as
commercial purposes basement can be made in East, North and North-East sector
and used for storage and parking. If basement is used for business purposes use
it as a store. If business is conducted from a basement only 60% benefits are
obtained in spite of best efforts. Basements get little light and even less
fresh air as basements have skylights near the ceiling which are rarely opened
as they are difficult to reach. A noise which sounds a whisper at ground level
sounds loud underground. It is observed that persons spending too much time in
the basement become dull, lethargic and irritable. Vastu regards Basements as a
bad omen because they form a hollow beneath our feet. Our health and happiness
depends on the earth under us being solid. At any cost, the residence should not
be in the basement.
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?
Content
Source: Suman Pandit
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