Introduction
on Vastu
Vastu
is broadly, defined as a ‘place where people live’ and the Shastra
or the science of dealing with dwelling places is called ‘Vastu
Shastra’. Vastu, the ancient science of architecture is holistic and its
tenets connect us to the universe. Modern architects and engineers build houses
and buildings with the main purpose of providing shelter from the elements of
wind, rain, fire and Sun, but the science and art of Vastu ensures through time
tested principles not only protection from elemental forces of nature but also a
peaceful and prosperous
life.
Vastu is as relevant
today, if not more, as it was thousands of years ago. It ensures not only
financial welfare but also peace, prosperity and good health. Vastu principles
are directed at harmonising external space with the internal space within a
man.
Vastu is a holistic
science which is in full conformity with the entire cosmos and flow of energy
from all sources. The ancient sages of India made a deep study of different
aspects of nature and discovered a clear link between the perfect order in man
and his surroundings. They also found that orderliness of nature could, if
adopted in human life, bring lasting and invaluable benefits. The temples of
India are rich in architecture. They are the marvels of Vastu Shastra and give
solace to millions of devotees who throng these temples. Similar is the case of
ancient forts which have survived the vagaries of history and
nature.
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History
of Vastu
Vastu
dates back to the pre-Ramayana and the Mahabharatha periods. Our Puranic
literature is full of references and knowledge about construction of buildings
from houses to forts, palaces, temples and yajnashalas. Maharishi Bhrigu to
Shukracharya and Brihaspati eighteen learned rishis have been referred as
proficient in Vastu.
Buddhist
and Jain literature are full of Vastu references. Lord Buddha is supposed to
have given instructions to his disciples about the construction of Viharas
(monasteries).
Ancient Literature:
References to Vastu are found in following ancient
literatures:
Vedas
o Rigveda
o Yajurveda
o Samveda
o Atharvaveda
o Sthapatya
Veda (Upveda of
Atharvaveda)
Puranas
o Matsya
purana
o Skand
purana
o Agni
purana
o Garuda
purana
o Narada
purana
o Vayu
purana
o Varaha
purana
o Bhavishya
purana
Important works on
Vastu
o Vishwakarma
Prakash
o Samarangana
Sutradhara
o Mayamatam
o Manasara
o Brihatsamhita
o Vasturaj
Vallabh
Ancient Exponents of
Vastu
o Matsyapuran refers to
eighteen sages proficient in
Vastu
o Bhrigu
o Atri
o Vashistha
o Vishwakarma
o Maya
o Narada
o Nagnajith
o Vishalaksha
o Purandhara
o Brahma
o Kumara
o Nandisa
o Saunaka
o Garga
o Vasudeva
o Anirudha
o Sukracharya
o Brihaspati
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• Vastu
Purush Myth and Reality
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Importance
of Vastu
Vastu
is a practical science. Its benefits and advantages are real and tangible. It
teaches the individual to live in balance and harmony with the Panchamahabhootas
(five basic elements present in the universe) of Jal (water), Vayu (air),
Prithvi (Earth), Agni (Fire) and Aakash
(Space).
Vastu Shastra is a
science that has come to us from the Vedas. Vastu will help YOU achieve material
prosperity, mental peace and happiness and harmony in home and work place.
Following pages will enable you to open the doors to a life time of physical,
mental and emotional well-being. Our ancient seers observed the influence of
cosmic energies on living beings. Vastu harnesses the various energies present
around us in a particular pattern so that they blend harmoniously with the
persons living in the building. Our most immediate Vastu is our body. The seven
energy chakras in our body are linked with the Panchmahabhootas and any
imbalance reflects on our physical, mental and emotional
health.
The five elements of
nature are linked to our five senses of hearing, touch, smell, sight and taste.
Earth is linked to our sense of smell through the nose.
Table 1 : Five Elements and
Senses
Element Sense Sense
Organs Presiding
Deity Planet
Earth Smell Nose Ashwini
Kumar Mercury
Water Taste Tongue Varun Moon
Fire Sight Eyes Sun Sun
and
Mars
Wind Touch Skin Vayu Saturn
Space Hearing Ears Dik Jupiter
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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.
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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.
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A
Note on Trees
Landscaping
is closely related to house building. Our ancient sages have laid down certain
rules for planting trees. A variety of decorative and herbal trees and plants
have been recommended for encouraging good health and prosperity. Heavy leaf
bearing trees can be planted in the South-West. Rock gardens with slope towards
North and East can also be in South-West. No big or tall tress should be in
front of the house or in the North or East side of the house. The shadow of a
tree should not fall on a house between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The reason is that the
auspicious rays of the morning Sun should not be blocked by any tall structures
and big trees. Similarly, big trees and high construction on South and West
shields the house and the occupants from the harmful rays of the afternoon Sun.
Herbal plants like Tulsi and
Tumbe can be grown in the North-East region. Tulsi is perfect for a home's
brahmas than. Lawns and flower beds should be in the North-East. No thorny
plants, cactus and plants emitting liquid like milk, should be kept in the
house. They should be kept outside the boundary of the house. Plant brought from
a temple, bank of a river, stolen from a place or given by a person whom you
dislike should not be planted on your plot. Saplings brought from a nursery
should be planted. Trees like Ashoka, Almond, Nilgiri, Coconut, Neem and Lemon
are recommended for planting in South and West of a house.
Rose plants can be kept
in the South-East zone. Trees like Berries, Tamarind, Gum Arabic, Cotton or silk
tree are harmful. They should not be planted in the house at all. In case, you
already have planted trees in the North and East of your building and are
wondering what to do about them, our ancient texts have prescribed certain
methods. Pooja to the tree should be performed the previous night and offerings
of rice and curd made. Next morning again after praying the trees should be
felled. The tree should fall towards East or North.
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Vastu
Is An Art
Vastu
Vidhya is one of the most valuable treasures of ancient Indian knowledge. The
word Vastu means to dwell and Vidya mean science, so Vastu Vidya is the sacred
science related to designing and building houses. The classical literature on
Vastu is vast and scattered. Vishwakarma Vastu Shastra, Mandana Sutradhar,
Samarangana Sutradhar, Mayamatam, Brihat Samhita, several of the Puranas and
Agamic Work, deal with the subject in great detail. Vastu principles, if
carefully followed, bring not only just prosperity into the household but also
love and peace. Vastu Shastra is directed at harmonizing external space with the
internal space within man. Vastu aims to restore the balance between the home
that is the microcosm and the cosmos that is, the macrocosm bringing health,
wealth and happiness.
According to Vastu, the
external and the internal are interchangeable, because the underlying energies
that govern the elements, such as wind or fire, are the same as those that
control the organs of the human body. Vastu states that when building and forms
echo the underlying cosmic principles, they become a part of the basic structure
of the universe and vibrate in harmony with it. These positive vibrations have a
direct effect on the inhabitants. Our ancient sages saw the influence of cosmic
energies on living beings. They found that various energies that run around us
in a particular pattern could be harnessed such that they resonated positively
with the individual being or the people residing in the building to make their
lives meaningful and harmonious.
Vastu contains the hidden key
to realigning the home with cosmic principles such as solar energy, the movement
of the celestial spheres, the magnetic field of earth, gravity and the influence
of the moon and sun. It offers a holistic approach to the design and layout of
houses. Although the art of Vastu is ancient, it is unconditioned by time and
remain as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. It has universal
application and is not confined to a particular country, climate or
hemisphere.
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Vastu
Purush : Myth & Reality
The
system of Vastu Science came into being thousands of years ago. The vastu
tradition holds that there are five gross elements--earth, water, fire, air, and
space. All of these elements are present in the vast space of the universe as
well as in all living being and worldly objects.The ancient Rishis were aware of
the hidden forces underlying the universe and used symbols and myths to describe
them. Vastu Shastra was given in a codified manner. The most important tool of
understanding and decoding the science of Vastu is the Vastu Mandala Pada
Vinyasa. The Mandala and the deities of different padas provide the key to
unlock and understand the workings of underlying energies in the universe. Vastu
Purush is essentially an abstraction based entirely on the site plan.
Vastu Purush is the
‘spirit’ or ‘essence’ representing the all-pervasive
‘prana’ inherent in all existence. For thousands of years mankind
employed mythology to describe and assimilate the mysteries of the universe.
Human beings naturally understand, identify and relate to the human form. All
the deities we worship are in human form. Myths and stories are created to give
concrete form to the formless and abstract. This is to enable the common man to
understand the complex forces at play. The myth of Vastu Purush can be seen to
represent real forces in a fictional form. The symbolism of Vastu Purush
represents the multi-layered forces that are at work within a confined space.
Vastu Purush is the constituting metaphor for harmonising and synthesising the
different forces and spirits at play on the cosmological, metaphysical and
architectural levels within a confined space.
When it is said that the Vastu
Purush exists in every structure, it is a reminder that every house, every
structure and site is a living breathing organism with life, rhythm and
harmony.
To understand the
rationale of Vastu Purush, it is important to understand the concept of Mandala,
Brahmasthan and Marmasthan. Vastu Mandalas are the various site plans or basic
ground plans of any type of construction. It is said that Vastu is the canvas,
Purush is the rupa or form and Mandala is the tool. Thirty-two kinds of Mandalas
are mentioned in the ancient texts. The most favoured shape of Mandala is a
square, oriented to the cardinal directions. The central point is known as
Brahmanabhi or Brahmabindu. The Mandala is divided into a set of number of cells
or grids called Pada. The most recommended Mandala or building plan for dwelling
of human beings is the Paramsayika Mandala, each side is divided into nine equal
parts resulting in a total of 81 parts of the entire structure. The
super-imposition of the image of Vastu Purush on the Mandala or building plan is
called Vastu Purush Mandala.
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Vastu
Purush Mandala
The
Vastu-Vidhana of Narada says that the Vastu Purush Mandala is the magic diagram
(yantra) and the form (rupa) of the Vastu Purush.
Vastu
Purush is said to occupy the planned area in such a way as to occupy the whole
plot and the 45 presiding deities of the squares become the presiding deities of
different limbs of the Vastu Purush. The number of deities is the same in the
Vastu Purush Mandala of 64, 81 or 100 or any of the other mandalas, only the
extent allotted to each differs, but not their relative position in the plan.
The lord of the central square is always Brahma. Brahma is the most important
deity in the Vastu Purush Mandala as he has lordship over the maximum number of
padas or grids. In the Paramsayika Mandala, Brahma has lordship over the central
nine grids.
The Brahmasthan is
the region around the naval of the Vastu Purush. His stomach, private parts and
joints of thighs fall in the Brahmasthan of the plot. In the human body the
Manipura Chakra is at the navel. The navel is the centre of gravity in the body.
While in the womb of the mother, a foetus is fed through umbilical cord
connected with its navel. Similarly, in a house the Bramhasthan and the
Brahmanabhi is equally important. The Brahmanabhi is the centre of gravity of
the enclosed space. The Brahmasthan represents a zone of total awareness. Great
energy flows outward in the form of three basic gunas i.e. Sattva, Rajas and
Tamas. The three zones after the Brahmasthan as per Manasara and Mayamatam are
Daiva, Manushya and Paisacha. These are related to the Sattva, Rajas and
Tamogunas.
A building
structure is normally recommended in the Daiva and Manushya zones. The Paisacha
zone is to be left as open space around the building. Additionally, the
connections of Vastu Purush Mandala, the representative deities and the
buildings to be planned on it are manyfold. The different pada-devatas indicate
the position of temples sacred to distinct deities, of particular type of
buildings in specified parts of the mandala and the position of images/idols at
their designated places. In addition, the avoidance of sensitive points and
energy lines allows the positive pranic energy of Vastu Purush to permeate the
total structure.
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Further,
the different deities signify the positive and negative energy centres present
in the site. Our ancient sages knew in great detail the various types of
energies and their suble inter-play in our surroundings. They have derived
sutras for the utilisation of different energy forms for fulfillment of all
purusharthas of man. It is pertinent to repeat here that 45 presiding deities
thirty two external and thirteen internal deities which form the limbs and body
of Vastu Purush have a fixed relative location in the Vastu plan. The extent
allotted to each differs, but not their relative position in the
plan.
Further, most of the
pada-devatas indicate their connection with the solar system and the atmospheric
regions. It is a known fact that the rays of the Sun can be split into seven
plus two colours. The visible spectrum of solar white light consists of seven
colours VIBGYOR ranging from the deepest blue to bright red with gradually
increasing wave-lengths. According to Vastu Shastra, the vedic deities
corresponding to the VIBGYOR are Parjanya, Jayantha, Mahendra, Surya, Satya,
Bhrisha and Aakash.
This
visible spectrum is flanked on each side by two invisible zones known as
ultra-violet and infra-red. The ultra-violet and cold colours of the spectrum
like violet, indigo and blue correspond to Eashanya, Parjanya, Jayantha and
Mahendra grids of the Paramsayika Mandala. In ancient Vastu texts, the Eashanya
or North-East sector is referred as the Deva-Moola or spiritually elevated zone.
Ultra-violet and cold colours of the spectrum are soothing, inspiring and
spiritual colours. The ultra-violet rays are effective in stimulating the immune
system and normalising metabolism and glandular activities. Vastu recommends
spending early morning hours in the North-East zone of the house to get the
maximum benefit from the early morning Sun rays. A place of worship is also
recommended in the North-East sector for the spiritually uplifting qualities of
this region.
The invisible
region on the red end is the thermic or heat spectrum and is termed Infra-red.
This region is apparently devoid of sunlight, but has the highest temperature.
Vastu identifies this area as Agneya or South-East. The Infra-red has
therapeutic qualities of heating and vitality. Infra-red therapy is said to
relieve cold-related ailments like chronic pain, arthritis, back pain etc. It
increases the energy levels and promotes healing capabilities and overall
health. In Vastu texts, kitchen is recommended in the South-East zone. A good
South-East zone is said to provide good health, happiness and prosperity for the
household. It is pertinent to note here that the ancient sages who propounded
Shastras like Vastu were not equipped with the modern day instruments, yet were
able to discern many natural phenomenons with highly cultivated acumen and
intuition power.
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Vastu
And Feng Shui
With
the growing awareness about both Vastu and Feng Shui, I often came across people
who want to know whether there are any points of similarities between the two. A
common confusion is regarding the appropriate use of these sciences. Sometimes
people have a notion that Vastu Shastra deals with buildings while Feng Shui
deals with the interior decoration. The practitioners of both arts are viewed at
times same as an architect dealing with the building and an interior decorator
doing the interiors. The goal in both the sciences is the designing of human
habitat in a manner to achieve maximum harmony with nature. Vastu and Feng Shui
both are closely linked to nature. It is based on the idea that chi or the
energy vibrations of every place have a distinctive personality and when this
energy is in harmony with nature, benefits flow in. According to Feng Shui, it
is the environment which shapes and changes things for the better. Inner changes
are brought about by external environment.
The environment has several
elements which according to Vastu are Jal, Vayu, Prithvi, Aakash and Agni. As
per Feng Shui the basic elements are Water, Wood, Fire, Metal & Earth. Black
Hat Sect of Tibetan Tantric Buddhism occupies an important place among Feng Shui
schools, which evolved out of the long journey of Buddhism from India through
Tibet into China, absorbing enroute the Chinese I-Ching and Confucianism,
Taoism, folk religions, traditional Feng Shui, traditional beliefs and symbolism
and the theory of chi. They are certain basic differences between Vastu and Feng
Shui which need understanding. Greeks, Egyptians, Christians, Jews and Muslims
knew the four elements Earth, Water, Fire and Air. The fifth element, Akash or
Space, was only known to the Indians. As per the Indian thought,
‘Space’ is the fundamental source and energy for all things, for
their origination and for their existence.
The Chinese also believed in
five elements but they were Wood, Earth, Metal, Fire and Water. All of these
belong to the material field. The stress in the Chinese case was on achieving
worldly success, longevity and comfort, while Vedic wisdom was the understanding
that mind with its worldly desires was the cause of all suffering and
transcending the body was the only way of achieving the state of ultimate bliss.
Both Vastu and Feng Shui make use of objective and subjective practices.
Objective practices involved furniture and building placements, topography of
land and its shapes etc. The subjective practices use mind as the medium, using
your thoughts, beliefs, religious convictions etc. The Chinese use twelve
animals to express Zodiacal time. Indians use twelve rashis, seven planets and
two nodes Rahu and Ketu. Feng Shui uses the ba-gua to relate eight directions
with eight aspects of life. Vastu uses 12 Bhavas of the horoscope and their
intricate relationships with planets, directions and 12 major aspects of
life.
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Vastu is different from FengShui?
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How
Vastu is different from Fengshui?
It
is upto each practitioner to decide which science is more relevant in Indian
context but a deep understanding of both sciences is a must for every competent
practitioner. What one needs to understand here is that like Vastu Shastra there
are many healing techniques developed around the world having vastly different
techniques and remedies which make perfect sense in their own context only. An
indiscriminate mix-and match of different techniques without any in depth
knowledge can defeat the very purpose. There is no contest between Vastu Shastra
and other methods like Feng Shui, this is about indiscriminate mixing of
different systems. It is important to understand the basic essence of remedies
for them to work. For example, symbols are extensively used in Feng Shui.
Symbols work because they from a part of the collective consciousness or
collective psyche of a class of people / a race or a nation. The symbolism is
usually rich with nuances and contains multiple shades of
meanings.
The power of
symbolism is great because so much is conveyed and communicated at a glance. It
works because the power of generations of traditional / folk beliefs and
religions is behind it. To give an example, the dragon may be considered an
auspicious animal in china but in India, it may be perceived as a ferocious fire
emitting snake. In this case, I fail to see how a dragon symbol can add any
positive effect. Any fact, figure or statement without reference to the context
can never make sense. In Indian context, whenever we state Laxmi or Kuber it
automatically refers to wealth and prosperity in the Indian mindset. Same words
may be meaning less is Japanese or Chinese context. Same way a fish aquarium
creates a picture of wealth and prosperity for Japanese but if it is placed in a
Jain home in India as a remedy it may have a reverse effect as it goes against
their deep-rooted religious instincts giving them a guilt
complex.
On the brighter side
the intelligent use of mirrors and wind chimes, some of Feng Shui remedies can
solve many a tricky situations. Both these Sciences have a touch of Mysticism,
as they incorporate the philosophical thoughts of their respective origin. Also,
the climatic conditions of the two countries favour different directional
preferences. For instance, Feng Shui favours South as an entrance direction, a
high rise towards North and South East for water source. Vastu, on the other
hand, puts a premium on an open North, a high rise towards South and North or
North East for water source.
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of Vastu
• Importance
of Vastu
• Fundamentals
of Vastu
• Determination
of directions
• Basement
/ Cellars
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note on trees
• Vastu
Is An Art
• Vastu
Purush Myth and Reality
• Vastu
Purush Mandala
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And Feng Shui
• How
Vastu is different from FengShui?
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