VAASTU WISDOM

Are you headed in the right direction?

If in doubt, better stop and check with the help of the Vaastu compass. This will save you from the chaos and hardships on the unpredictable road of life.

Vaastu Shastra, basically a science of directions, specifies the correct directions for everything — from eating to sleeping and from working to decorating the house.

According to Vaastu, each direction is governed by a ruling deity and a ruling planet that dictates the location of rooms and the placement of components within. If any element is not located or placed in the proper direction, it causes defects and compromises the suitability of the place.

What Vaastu does is to harness the energies of different directions for our prosperity. This makes it all the more important for all to have some knowledge about the attributes of the eight directions.

Let us take a look at the characteristics of each direction:

North: The north is governed by Kuber, the God of Wealth and Soma, the Lord of Health. It is ruled by Mercury, the planet influencing the mind and intelligence. Its element is water and colour black. Its attributes are : Associated with tranquillity, relaxation and sexual relationships. Good zone for spiritual studies and meditation. Enhances the healing properties of medicines. Source of female issues and should never be blocked. Ideal for master bedroom, bestowing contented marital relationship and stable sex life.

North- east: The north- east is governed by Eesh, the Lord of Energy and Knowledge. It is ruled by the planet Jupiter. Its element is earth and colour blue. Its attributes are: Associated with self- awareness and knowledge. Promotes divine contemplation. Bestows honour, respect and prestige in society to the occupants. Most favourable for keeping Gods idols and pictures.

East: The East is governed by Indra, the King of Gods. It is ruled by the Sun, the promoter of health and source of divine influence. Its element is wood and colour green. Its attributes are: Provides contentment, optimism and encouragement. Infuses positive energy in the dispirited and the depressed. Bestows long life and continuance of family lineage.

South- east: The South- east is governed by Agni, the Lord of Fire. It is ruled by the planet Venus. Its element is wood and colour purple. Its attributes are: Influences health, wealth and prosperity in all forms. Promotes creativity and natural abilities.

South: The South is governed by Yama, the God of Death. It is ruled by the planet Mars. Its element is fire and colour red. Its attributes are: Most auspicious for wealth, success, happiness and peace. Provides strong energy for business and other commercial ventures. Helps re- ignite passion and promotes enjoyment of carnal pleasures.

South- west: The South- west is governed by Niriti, the Lord of Demons and the Goddess of Destruction. This direction is ruled by Rahu. Its element is earth and colour pink. Its attributes are: Bestows tranquillity and purity. Provides character and longevity.

West: The west is governed by Varuna, the God of Water and Rain, and Upholder of the Universal Law. This direction is ruled the planet Saturn. Its element is metal and colour white. Its attributes are: Associated with success, glory, fame and fortune. Promotes love amongst family members and ensures their overall prosperity. Children do not face childhood difficulties. Most suitable for locating the dining room

North- west: The North- west is governed by Vayu, the God of Wind. This direction is ruled by the planet Moon. Its element is metal and colour grey. Its attributes are: Promotes sense of responsibility and ability to plan, organise and lead. Benefits employees seeking promotion and enhances social life.

RESIDENTIAL

Every Vaastu has got it’s own ‘Samrudhi Index' and it can be increased by redesigning using Vastu norms. Samrudhi Index not only decides how much wealth an occupant will get but also decides his health & relations.

According to my study every vastu have certain Samrudhi Index & this can be improved. Every vastu have certain capacity to attract money from market & with hold it. It is like a brick which can absorb certain amount of water when it is put into water. While a spongue of same daimensions will absorb more water. This is " absorption capacity " of particular material. This capacity depends on the " micro structure " of that material. Simillarly the " Samrudhi Index " for different houses/vastues is different. This depends on following items. Please note that asthetically beautiful house may not have good samrudhi index while a simple house may have better Samrudhi Index.

The maximum Samrudhi Index is 100 % but practically it is not possible. Even if you could change your vastu's Samrudhi Index from 40 % to 70 % your life will be more comfertable- wealth,health & relationwise.

• Entrance door position and direction.

This have 30 % marks in total 100 % . Still this is not the only factor which decides Samrudhi Index. Most of the people think " entrance " as only factor deciding wealth/ health. This is not true. As per vastu if you have entrance in East or North then it is good, but they forget that any direction have three subparts in it. This is like East is comprising of ENE Eastern North-east, East & ESE Eastern South-east. The assumption that all these three parts are good for entrance is WRONG. This is the reason why few " East Facing " houses do have PROBLEMS! You certainly need a consultant to decide this.

• Vastu’s angle of inclination w.r.t. magnetic north.

This is yet another important factor contributing to " Samrudhi Index ". This have 10 % marks in total 100 %.As per vastu your house MUST be in cardinal directions. The earth's magnetic field is making it's effect on you. Our body contains " iron " which is important parameter in total blood flow system of our body. The earth is a MAGNET & our body also acts as MAGNET giving their effect on health of occupant. Unfortunately the houses/ buildings are allined with respect to roads instead of " Magnetic Axis ". If inclination is too high then it leads to " MAHA_DOSHA " ( Unrectifiable Error ) which no vastu consultant can rectify. I have seen houses where people face certain health problems which no Allopathic Doctor can identify & rectify !

• Internal layout of Vastu and use.

This is the third important factor which have 10 % marks in total 100 %. We may not change the entrance of our office or house but still we can use our vastu in different ways internally. In short if it is a office, we can change the Managing Director's cabin or Account Department, Canteen etc as we wish. This changes done as per vastu norms helps for better success. The changes must be done as per " aspirations" of that direction. For this you must know the importance of directions as per Indian Vastu Science or as per Feng-Shui. Try to understand " PAKUA " or " MAGIC SQUARE " and " VASTU PURUSHA MANDALAS ". All are same !!!

• Staircase location.

This is the forth important point which contributes to Samrudhi Index. This have 8 % marks in total 100 %. For any vastu there is one " area centre " & one " gravity centre" where the weight of vastu acts. These centres may not be acting at same point. Rather we should try to shift Centre Of Gravity to SW South-west direction. The staircase is important because of weight shifting & entry at upper level. It should never be in the centre of house as it is " BRAMHA STHAN " as per Indian vastu science or known as " GOOD LUCK CENTRE " as per Feng-Shui. On top of staircase normally a over head water tank is designed , so be careful about location.!

• Window / Door openings - locations and their areas.

According to me,this have 7 % marks in total 100 %. This is because of gravity/weight effects and due to importance of particular direction as per vastu or Feng-Shui. The bigger size windows/openings in North or East direction allow good " chi energy " or " prana shakti " to enter in house/vastu. As per Indian Vastu Science North brings "prosperity" while East brings " progress & health ".Check door/windows at your place & rectify them to get abundance of health & wealth!!

• Positions of ducts -sizes & areas.

This point cotributes 7 % marks in " Samrudhi Index".According to vastu & Feng-Shui the house should be " square " in shape or should be " rectangular". You know that this is not possible because we require a duct for toilet/sanitation pipes etc.These ducts CUT vastu in particular direction & effectivly makes owner to loose aspiration related to it.There are ways to rectify these effects. So be practical & do not worry.Still never locate your toilets to North-east or South-east. Check at your place,if yes then remove & experience the magic of vastu.

• Balcony projection- size, area & location

As per vastu bacony should be in North and/or East direction.This allows good " Jaivik Urja" to enter into your house.The benifits of this are beyond imagination. I think it contributes 7 % to total 100 % of " Samrudhi Index ".

• Dead wall (between two apartments) position.

As per vastu no wall should be dead. The opening/window is MUST for each wall,but in modern apartment buildings we have this situation. This certainly reduces the " Samrudhi Index " of vastu if it is at North or East direction of your house. There are solutions to this problem. This contributes 7 % in otal 100 %. Check dead walls of your appartment & consult vastu practioner for remedy.

• Elevation / Height difference to rooms (particularly for duplex and bungalow).

Here again you must check where the centre of gravity of house is shifting with respect to it's arial centre. The double height of living room will be advisable if it is in North-east zone & more number of stories of building on South-west side. In short structure must be heavier on south and/or west side. This have 7 % contribution in Samrudhi Index.

• Terrace location. Size etc.

As per vastu terrace should be in North and/or East direction.This allows good " Jaivik Urja" to enter into your house.The benifits of this are beyond imagination. I think it contributes 7 % to total 100 % of " Samrudhi Index ".

HOW TO CHOOSE A PLOT

One should be very careful before taking any decision. Some basic points I have already told , now the main things that one should consider are (1) Orientation of plot (2) Four side angles of the plot in respect to orientation. The length of the plot should be more in North-South direction as compared to East-West direction.

· If all the corner angles of plot are 90 degrees,it is a good plot.

· A plot with all corners 90 degrees having two sides road front and back is a good plot.

· A plot with four corners having 90 degrees angles with three sides of four sides road is a very good plot.

· If the house is projected in any of the either directions , then one should always consider the following rules. The North/East projection is good and is recommended.

· The South/East , South/West and North/West projections are not the good sites and are not recommended according to vastu but if one has already has this kind of plot , it can be corrected.

· If you are seeing the plot which is cut on either direction , then it is not recommended.

· Now if the plot angles are not at 90 degree , be sure about it whether it is ‘shermukha plot’ or ‘gau plot’. The shermukha plot is one which has a broader entrance and it becomes narrower as we go in. It is NOT at all recommended for the residence.

· The gau mukha plot is one which is narrower at the entrance and becomes broader as we go in. It is very auspicious.

Usually people believe that South facing plot is not good ,this and that these are all myths ,it entirely depends upon the full orientation ,. The entrance of the house depends on the zodiac sign of the owner. It is as follows.

1.	Kark (Cancer) Virchak (Scorpio) Meen (Pisces)	EAST facing plot
2.	Mithun (Gemini) Kanya ( Virgo) Makar(Capricorn)	SOUTH facing plot
3.	Rishab ( Taurus) Tula (Libra) Kumbh(Aquarius)	WEST facing plot
4.	Mesh(Aries) Singh (Leo) Dhanu(Saggitarius)	NORTH facing plot