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2: Vastu Direction
3: Vastu for house
4: Selection of the House
5: The Shape of Vastu House
6: Vastu Doors & Roads
7: Vastu Home Location in a Plot
8: Vastu House: Some Important Points
9: Vastu Shastra: Angles of the Site
10: Measurements of Vastu Room & the Sites
11: Vastu Site & Its Level
12: Farm House in Vastu Shastra
13: Creation of vastu house
14: Philosophy of Vastu Shastra
15: Vaastu Vidya
16: Kitchen Vastu & Bathroom Vastu
17: Construction of Temples in Vastu
18: 6 Important Principles of Vastu
19: Vastu - Central Pillar for Remedies
20: Vastu Door & Its Position
Theory part
Muhurta part or Lagna part
Jyotisha part
Question part and
Vaastu part.
There are many source books for this Shastra. They are:
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Jyotis-Vastu,
Si-lpa Ratna,
Manasara,
Vastu Pradeepa,
Viswa Karma's Vastu Shastra,
Kasyapa Samhita,
Maya Samhita
Bhrugu Samhita etc.
the powers of nature, Man's trial has taken the shape of Mathematics. There is some power which regulates the movements of the
Sun and the Moon. That power leads to Sukha and Dukha in the life of man.
We use numbers on many an occasion. Numerology gives regularity to our life. The first number i.e. '1' indicates the primary reason
or it refers to creator or it indicates power. The numbers from 1 to 9 form the basis for Mathematics.
There is some power in these numbers. According these numbers from 1 to 9 the things of the past, future and the present are
determined. Number '9' is the last number in the order. The entire, creation, the earth, the sky, the three lords, the four-headed
Brahma and five elements, the seven seas, the eight devatas are presented. After '9' we start again with one to nine.
Example: This is the number 10. If we add this from right to left 10-0. It has no value. So the value of the numbers is '1'. If so 11 ( 1 +
1 = 2 ) 12(1-1-2 = 3) 13(1 ; 3-4). Like that from one onwards we may count thousands and Lakhs. But the value is from 1 9.
We believe that this humanbody is the creation of God. it has nine randhras (nine holes). According to man's time of birth and date
of birth, Janmalagna can be decided. On Janma Lagna, his prosperity as well as his future depends. We can know many secrets of
man's future from this science i.e. Numerology (Sankhya Shastra).
The birth and death of man based on the movement of stars at the time of his birth. Similarly vastu tells us about the good and the
evil effects of a house. Man grows along with our civilization. We grow technically too. Vaastu also changed and developed from
time to time. We, therefore, may say that Vastu plays a vital role in man's life.
The Rishis in the ancient past divided Jyotisha into five parts. They are:
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Siddhantha Bhagha
Muhurtha Bhaga
Jataka
Question part
Vastu Bhaga.
He arranges good and bad in the dwelling places of people. Human beings are unable to put up with the conditions either extremely
cold or hot. So they think of building their houses according to the climatic conditions that suit thorn. They have created villages,
towns and cities. They have learned to dig the land and arrange the wells etc. They did not build house taking liberty. They followed
certain rules of house building and rods etc.
Great rishis like Viswa Karma, Vemana, Maya, Narada, Vasistha, Silpacharya and Sanat Kumara think that service to Man is
service to God, They preserved their experiences relating house building in their ancient books made of Palmyra leaves. They wrote
great works like Vaastu Chinta Mani, Vastu Pradoepika silpa Sastra etc.
In those days, a few people knew Sanskrit. People of the next generation wrote great works pertaining to Vastu Shastra. They were
Bruhat Samhita, Aparajita prucha, Manushyala Chandrika, Vastu vidya, Bharateeya Vastu Sastra etc,
Some of the Pandits made a deep study of those works and expressed their opinions in Telugu.
At the very beginning of God's creation the Disas were formed. The D!sa in which the sun rises is the East. The direction in which
the sun sets is the west. The right side is the south and the left side is the north. South east corner is the Agneya, the South west is
the Nairuti, the North West is Vayuvya and the Northeast corner is Esanya, Thus there are eight disas.
We use these names some times. Basing on these eight disas we can build houses in any site. These disas are controlled by the
eight rulers. One can predict the future especially fortunate or unfortunate events, health and wealth positions of the dwellers. A man
may prosper or a man may see adversity in those places. There is in separable and invariable relationship between the movement
of the stars in the skies and the movement of the human beings on the earth. Man's life depends upon these stars. We can
understand the results that follow when we live in a house according to these eight rulers of these disas.
He
may
lose
life
or
suffer
from
ill-health.
If this side does not exceed and is less and the ground is sufficiently high, it wipes out all evils. The owner may enjoy good health
and wealth. He will prosper in life. Nairuti is the place of Rahuvu, who gives life to the dweller.
The lord of this corner is the Vayu. If this corner has any curves, or if the land is high or if it is low or if this side extends unusually, it
will lead to evils such as enmity, it may cause unexpected and long journey. It may lead to the house to frequent thefts. The owner
may be put to shame and he may be defamed in many ways.
If this corner exists to according to the Vastu rules, it yields to good results. The dweller will prosper. He gets honor wherever he
goes. The moon is said to be in this corner causing good results.
If the roads touch the site as indicated in the map, it yields to bad results.
The position of the doors in a house should be fixed according to the direction of the roads. We must follow the lines of the
neighboring houses. The site should be surrounded by compound walls on all sides, otherwise it leads to evil results. The site
should have a well in the north-east corner, if there are water-ponds or canals nearby, they will be good to the house. Rainwater
should have an out-let. The gates in the compound walls should be in line with the doors of the house.
The site selected for construction should not be low than compared to the sites nearby, if so, it leads to good results.
2. If a site has two roads on its south and east, it is said to be Agneya (south-east corner), site.
4. If the site has two roads on its south and west, it is called the Nairuti (south-west
corner) site.
5. If there is only one rood on the western side of the site, the site is called western site.
6. If there are roads on western and northern side of the site, the site is called Vayavya (north-west corner) site.
7. If there is only one road on northern side of the site, the site is called Northern site.
8. If there are roads on both northern and eastern side of site, the site is called Eesanya (north-east) site.
Generally we find the plots of all these categories in a village, town or a city. When the plots ore made in a big site there will be
some bylanes also. They maybe in a straight line or curved line. There may be some roads which will be a irregular width and curve.
Because of such irregular roads and by lanes there will be some evil effects on the plots adjacent to them. It is occasionally
observed that in case of some plots there may be markets on the south-east, south - west and north-west sides which will be
obstructing the passages from the plot. People living in the houses constructed on such plots will face several difficulties, if a plot is
having the passage for movement only on the north-east side there will be some benefits to the residents of the house constructed
in such plots.
Plot Models
2. If the length of the plot is double that of the width it is called a rectangular plot will give all benefits.
3. If the two lengths are equal and two breadths are equal the plot is also called a rectangular plot. Such a plot will give all success
to the residence.
RECTANGULAR: Two lengths are qual and two breadths are equal
4. A triangular plot will create enmity among the residents and neighbours and people residing there will be of immoral character.
If the plot is uneven on north-east, north-west, south-east and south-west the residents of the house constructed in such plot will
incur losses, sudden accidents, loss on account of theft, continuous agency and difficulties, loss of property, money etc.
5. The plot that is like a dust pan creates misery to the occupants.
6. An area with unequal measurements of its sides will ruin every thing.
7. T - shaped or H - shaped plot will yield to bad result such quarrels among brothing between a wife and husband leading to
divorce. It may result in loss of property and reputation.
Too long in length and another plot adjacent to if cutting across.
CIRCULAR SHAPE
If roads are on north, south and west it is good to build a house with main entrance facing north, south or west.
On a plot with equal measurements on four sides and with roads on four sides the construction of a house with south or west
facing main entrance is the best option.
Compass Indicates only Northern side of the plot. Based on this, house plan can be made. The length and breadth of the- house,
verandah etc., are to be decided properly with proper measurements,
For each plot, plan marking's should start from south-western, corner, in the same way any structure like, factory, workshop' cinema
hall, parks should be constructed.
Equipment required for planning is set squares wooden pegs, rope or thread, and a tape not less 25feet.
The central hall should be of 4 metres wide as per rules. 4f necessary, the hall may be of any length (can be of any length),
Verandah should not be more than the central hall.
While constructing Bungalows, palaces, wedding halls heights should be changed accordingly. Walls should rise higher than normal
heights Before constructing a house, a shed can .be built in the South Western corner to store the building materials and equipment
When it is decided to construct a house with all facilities, it is important to take the suggestions of Vastu experts and plan
accordingly with the help of an Engineer or Architect or a Draughtsman; Proper estimates can be made with their help. Whatever
may the size of the plot, house should be constructed as per the capacity of the owner. If a second house is planned in the same
plot, enough space should be left on Northern & Eastern sides of the main house. Second house can be constructed on Northern or
Eastern sides. Some open space should be left between the two houses.
In 590 B, C. Chinese worked well in the field of culture, science. They knew the value and use of the magnetic piece. With its help
they prepared the compass needle which held those in locating the correct positions of the needing for construction a house- Their
buildings resembled the Bowddha Sthupa.
'It is important to have the four walls of the house are of equal height. Each wall should be straight and should not take bends. Wall
construction should not be stopped in the middle, By constructing half of a wall in one phase and the second half in the second
phase will cause death and fears.
Irrespective of Main entrance house should not be constructed without walls on south and western sides, if constructed it will cause
many ill health problems, other misfortunes and loss of money.
As per the old tradition the oblong walls of the central room are to be considered as children. If there oblong walls left half
constructed than the family living in such house will have monetary losses, abortions, loss of male children. The cross walls of the
central hall are considered as wives of the owner, Eastern walls are related to man and Northern walls to a women. If these walls
are not fully constructed up to the top level the families living will have deaths, quarrels among wife & husband and divorce, rifts
between brothers and other 'II effects.
on the- eastern and the western sides. Extension of verandahs after some time is prohibited. A house may have verandahs on all
the four sides. A house with only one'- verandah on the southern is prohibited. It yields to bad results. The owner may incur financial
losses. There may be the threat of fire and theft.
A house with only western verandah may again face many risks. They may become ill, may incur financial losses. They may have
an upper storey with - eastern or northern vepa;riah. Such house leads to good results.
Pails in Vastu
People arrange pails on all sides of the house in which they reside. But the pails that are built on the south and the west to the
house should be higher in level. If so, the dwellers of the house will prosper. The pails on the east and the northern side are to be
built at a very low level when compared to those built on the southern and the western side.
North-East: Iswara is the lord of this direction, if it is lower in this direction effects all-round prosperity
HOUSEHOLDERS desirous of constructing a house should deeply consider, having regard to the principles and norms laid-down in
the Holy Shastra and conduct the study the nature of the land ups and downs of the house, the breadth and length of the house and
land as they have their own precautions and salutary effects. They should not ignore Vastu Shastra knowingly or unknowingly which
constructing dwelling or a structure
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Place/Site
High Level
Pit
Road
Street
Veedhi Soola/Folk Dance/Street Black
Science
Book
Vastu Expert Vastu Special
Mason
Carpenter
Building/Construction Vastu
Therefore it is advised that every individual going to construct a house should strictly follow the principles as laid down in Shastra
which enables one to live long and acquire name, fame, health and wealth and prosperity.
House holders desirous of constructing a house should deeply consider, having regard to the principles and norms laid-down in the
Holy Shastra and conduct the research in the nature of the land ups and downs of the house, the breadth and length of the house
and land as they have their own precautions and salutary effects.
Ultimately I may say that Vastu Shastra directly or indirectly, knowingly or unknowingly serves as a guiding light as well as wipes
away gross ignorance. Therefore, there is no liberty for any householder to construct a house deviating the principles enunciated in
the Holy Shastra, the torch bearer.
Vaastu Vidya
The expression 'Karmabhoomi' it's to be construed to mean the surfaces of the
earth on which teaming millions of souls live. This creation is governed by the
'Pancha Bhoothas' known as bhomi (Earth) Agni (Fire), Vaayu (Air), Aapp
(water), Akasa (Sky) and 'Ashtadikpalakas' nemsly Surya (Sun), Chandra
(Moon), 'Navagrah' movement, indra, Varuna and Lord Eashvara. In fact, the
movment of the planets Surya and Chandra determine the beginnings of dark
fortnight and bright fortnight. The different directions and corners therefore are
determined by the movement f Surya and Chandra planets for a particular
territory, the country, dwelling house and others. The boundaries are formed in
terms of these directions namely South, North, East, West. The Islamic
manthra Shastra 'Palnama' is the authority with a happy blending of Hindu and
Muslim tradition in Muslim era. The Griha Shastra is highly helpful for the
construction of house, and popularly styitd as 'Vastu Shastra/ The construction
of a house is not limited or confined or curtailed to a particular religion. It is a
logical basic necessity along with food, and cloth. The philosophy that the body is the house is to be clearly seen in these lines of
thinking.
The term 'Griha' means literally, is a place where man lives with his better half and progeny- Therefore, 'Vastu Shastra' enlightens
us regarding the construction of such house, the suitable place for such construction and the manne* in which it could be
constructed. Even centuries before the Arabic scientists discovered, that the construction of Masjids, that the Masjids is located in
the direction of North-East, and looking in the same direction.
In the history of Indian Architecture and art, many rulers paid great attention on the construction of Royal palaces, temples, and
Forts. The style of Indian architecture and art, in the opinion of scientists is the first and its kind in the employment of cement and
concrete process and that verily Delhi is the central place for this activity. In several places the influence of 'Vastu Shastra' is in
vogue in the name and under the style of architecture.
Now it is pertinent to brief effects, effective adverse of the tanks, canals, wells, etc. for the house or Griha.
If these are In the Eastern side, they give normally good results.
South-East - (Agneya) - will harm children.
South - Danger to life and prolonged illness.
South-Eest - (Nairuti) - will result in death or in the break down of bones.
West - domination of woman and prolonged illness.
North-West (Vayu) - Conflicts inimical and turning mad.
North-Normal results.
North-East (Easanya)-Secures all-round prosperity and particularly if water flows and is to be located in this direction this highly
beneficial.
Certain dwelling places are of triangular shape and their effects are deep rooted, and harmful in no uncertain terms. The place
should be a square or long parallelogram. The effect on the family will be prosperous "Vishama" angles of konas should be avoided
under the pain of loss.
It is desirable that the site in South, Niruthi and West must be levelled any of directions the site should be a little lower. The low level
of Easanya direction definitely confers peace and plenty in all ways.
Construction of a house must be accompanied by larger site in North and Easanya direction than South-West.
Therefore, a right house should have fewer sites in South and West direction. This follows that-the site in East and North must be of
larger size in area.
The kitchen should be situated either in Agneya or Vayuvya directions to the house. Construction of latrines is prohibited in East and
Niruthi directions.
In the ultimate analysis, a violation and non- observation of the principles of the 'Vastu Shastra' definitely results indebtedness,
illness, fear family dimensions, litigations, loss in business, Griha Dosha, loss of prestige, financial problems, loss of cattle,
postponement or stoppage of foundations, the "unfinished construction or stoppage of all of the construction in the midst and will be
the root cause for all evil results, Therefore, abundant precautions are to be taken in the process of the house.
The combination and supplementation of Vastu Shastra and Engineering is said to be Science. This can be agreed. Without
following the principles of Vastu and Engineering injunctions, it is admitted and experienced by many people, after spending
thousands and lakhs of rupees in the constructions of the buildings, they are subjected to difficulties and distress in the shape of
loss of wife, loss of son or laid with incurable diseases. This is not all. Some people die issueless, while others despite, they posses
unbounded wealth area subject to much mental agony. Still some others after prolonged and protracted struggles may; construct a
cinema theatre a rice mill or a political building but there were a prey to debt and compelled to sell their constructions at a very low
price and do not earn even a single pie by way of profit.
Before a house is constructed, the low and high levels of the area around the griha and the different directions, the various merits
and demerits and the construction in terms of Vastu Shastra must be considered.
It is, therefore, inevitable and convincingly proves beyond doubt that house is the very cause for all affect and results whether
beneficial or adverse. And the house in which one lives determines the fortunes of the dweller.
Therefore, for health, wealth and longevity of life the house should be constructed strictly adhering to the Parameters laid down in
Vastu Shastra.
The Philosophy behind these two Shastras is to protect people from the problems of life and difficulties they suffer and to be a
guiding light these ancient Shastras are complementary, supplementary and therefore interdependent, it is empirically prove that an
individual will reap losses and profits in terms of the planetary movement has also the manner in which the dwelling house he lives
in. Notwithstanding the fact that the Jataka is faired and smooth running, if he lives in a house construct in a non Sastric manner, he
should undergo all types of troubles and should necessarily lead a life of misery. Therefore, it follows that, for the difficulties of an
individual there will be the cumilative effect or graha and gruha defects. To remedy this state of affairs the astrologer suggests ways
and means to overcome such difficulties while the Vastu pandit advises firmly to change the structure of the house there is no liberty
to anybody on the globe to say that Vastu is not an art. In fact, it is an art. Now the opportunities for learning or increasing of leaps
and bounds whereas the provisions for employment are decreasing day by day rapidly. This is a pathetic situation. Hence in the
present critical circumstances, youth should be alert as also the administrator in constructing educational institutions, industries,
commercial institutions, hospitals, temples if this is done there would be all round prosperity.. A house construct in a sastric way
irrespective of religion and caste and thus who live in the abode will lead a happy and prosperous life. He will -lead a life observing
the four Asramas. Therefore, this Shastra is a stepping stone to enjoy worldly pleasures with philosophical outlook and charitable
outlook. This Vastu Shastra is as deep as Pacific as wide as Atlantic and as high as Himalayas. It is advisable that teaming crores of
population living in the remedies corners of the globe should equip atleast with the cursory knowledge- However for reasons
unknown the belief in the Shastra is increasing Hence the author humbly but emphatically appeals to one and all that to articulate
the life pattern for peaceful living to make an earnest attempt to observe the sastric directions.
A site which has its south-east and south-west sides extended yields to bad results. People who live in such
houses may become ill and may make enemies.
If the south - east corner and the north - west corners are extended they dwellers will face so many evil
consequences. They may face fire accidents, thefts and they may fall into debts etc.
If the south-east and the north-east corners are extended, they may have to spend huge sums of money and incur
losses.
A site that has its sides extended on the north-east and the south-west may lead to mental agony and spending
huge amounts of money.
A site that has its sides extended on the north-east and north-west may yield to good results such as enhancement
of riches, but often result in family disputes etc.
A site that has its north-eastern slightly extended than its south-east may prosper well in life. But this growth on the
north should be very limited.
If the north-east side of a site gets extended than its north-west, the dwellers of the house prosper and they
become politically shrewd.
If the south-west and the north-west sides are extended, the dwellers are prone to many problems, diseases,
imprisonment etc.
should be comparatively I6w and water should go out through the north-east corner. While fixing the doors and windows, we have to
take necessary/ precautions so that the edges of the walls of the other houses and the roofs of the thatched and tiled houses should
not be in their direction. Doors should not be fixed so that they face the roads coming in opposite direction. If the roads come in
opposite direction and face the door, the house may yield to evil results.
Earth (Bhumi)
Water (Jala)
Air (Vayu)
Fire (Agni)
Space (Aakash)
There is a relation within these five forces, and designing a house after understanding the relationship within these elements can
improve the conditions.
As per history, Vastu Shastra was only confined to temples, universally. But in India, a house or building is itself considered as
shrine. A home, where humans live is considered as 'Manushalaya', which literally means "Human Temple". Therefore, Vastu for
home is literally an important part of our lives.
The national pattern of Indian houses included 'open courtyard', before the commencement of Western models. This design used to
give the pleasure of spiritual ambience to help the dweller enjoy spirituality and materialistic pleasures like wealth as well as
prosperity. For family persons, Vastu Shastra suggests a typical layout of square building with 9x9=81 squares grid. And, for yogis,
artists and scientists; it is suggested to be of 8x8=64. The central space of 3x3=9 is known as 'Brahmasthanam' in Sanskrit, which
means "nuclear energy field". It should be kept open to stay in contact with 'Aakash' (the outer space). This central part is good for
the lungs of human body. Central place of the house should not be used for living purposes. It should only be used for religious as
well as cultural events, say yajna (fire ritual), marriage, dance and music, to name a few. Similarly, there are many other intricate
concepts of typical Indian Vastu Shastra. However, in today's world, we cannot follow them; that is why Vastu has been revived in a
new form.
As the main concept of Vastu is about designing a house in such a way that it absorbs the desired energies in house, some
modifications are possible as per our comfort. Vastu of each section of the house decides the overall home Vastu.
However, if you go for South - West, Center or North -East direction; it will simply absorb negative vibes. East is still a better
direction to cook. The priority for the Kitchen's entrance should be from East or North. Gas stove should be avoided to be placed
exactly in front of the kitchen entrance.
You may go to this link for a detailed description - Kitchen Vastu for Well-being
- bathroom
West
- dining
room
North
- treasury
South
- Bedroom
Northeast
- prayer
room
Northwest
- cowshed
Southeast
- kitchen
Southwest - armoury
This is a summarization of the direction logic for today's people. You can manage the setting of your house as per this.
The logic of directions for Vastu for home is mentioned below:
East
West
- Indra
Ruled
- Varuna
by
the
Ruled
solar
by
deity
lord
Aditya
of
(Seeing
water
the
world)
(Physical)
North
South
Center
- Kubera
- Yama
- Brahma-
Southeast
Ruled
Ruled
Northeast
Northwest
Ruled
by
by
by
lord
the
{Eshanya}
- Vayu
- Agni
of
of
death
creator
of
the
- Ruled
ruled
Ruled
lord
by
by
the
the
fire
wealth
(Finance)
Yama
(Damaging)
universe
by
god
deity
of
-
Shiva
winds
Agni
(Desire)
(Energy
(Advertisement)
Generating)
square plots are ideal for house construction. One should not start construction if a female member of your household is more than
seven months pregnant. This brings bad luck.