Vaastu
What is Vaastu Vidya?
Vaastu Vidya is basically of Indian origin. This is the only Vidya which is untouched and unharmed from any external influence. Precisely, great Panchataras-Jyotisha, Vaastu, Vedanta, Yoga, Ayurveda have all emanated out of Vadas and its auxiliaries. All these Vidyas are inter related and inter dependent. There are similar knowledge prevalent in other countries by different name. In china it is called Fengshui and in Germany it is called Bou biology. Our Indian Vaastu is a unique amalgamation of Ved Vidya, Vedic Philosophy, religion, design and instinct. Aim of Vedic Vaastu is to create forms which are in harmony with natural laws of the cosmos. Through this creation Prakriti (Nature) and Purush (Human) become as close as possible. This is the reason why Vaastu helps human beings to remain in peace.
VASTU & VAASTU
The word Vaastu is derived from Vastu, which implies that any creation, is Vaastu.
Vaastu is Bhu, the Earth, which is underlying stratum of existence and all things planned out, measured and created are Vaastu. The Vaastu is also the substances or the materials like Bricks, Stone, Wood, Iron etc.
Vaastu, primarily, means a site, hence any planning of the site or the construction thereon is Vaastu. It, therefore, does not mean only buildings of various kinds but also the principles governing the selection of the site, the survey of the region in which the site is located, and the fundamental canons like the orientation, etc. to which the location must conform.
Vaastu thus is not only the planned site of the building, it is also the residence of gods, men and animals. So, Vaastu is for both mortals as well as immortals.
Vaastu includes a multi-disciplinary approach in designing an enhanced living. It is a system which includes science, astronomy and astrology at the same time. It covers the influence of sun, moon, earth’s atmosphere, direction of wind, magnetic field and gravitational force on human beings. So, the science of Vaastu provides a practical guideline to selection of a site, its level of contouring, orientation of the building as per climatology, rooms as related to the different activities of the proposed building etc. Vaastu Shastra which is the underlying science of Bhawan Sthapatya Kala, is one of the eminent representations of our ancient heritage. The whole universe consists of five elements- earth, water, fire, air and space and Vaastu principles impart balance and harmony among these five elements.
A home is a person’s divine abode of peace; it is also a reflection of the personality or mental framework of the owner of a house. However, a house that is built in complete violation of Vastu principles tend to become harbingers of fatigue, insomnia, depression, restlessness, domestic chaos, mood swings, infertility, body aches, arthritis, financial difficulties or some chronic disease. The occupants of the house tend to experience a lack of security, drug abuse, loss of love in relationships and misery. The pets also do not remain in good health and suffer from infertility. One may find the presence of pets, centipedes, cockroaches and inauspicious animals/ insects in and around such types of houses. The electronic gadgets tend to fail or get disconnected frequently.
Diseases, ailments and pains are the results of Vastu defects. In case of a toilet in the north eastern corner of the house, the early morning Infra Red rays get affected by the toxic wastes. The exposure of these rays is negative for health. If these rays are not blocked effectively by contructing lofts, stairs, heavy objects or store rooms in the south western area they will harm and disrupt the normal metabolism of the body. For instance, if you are sleeping with your head towards North, your heart will have to pump more to regulate the blood circulation against Earth’s magnetic field and this may cause Blood Pressure.
Vaastu Shastra is the ideal help in this regard to ensure a high quality environment to children so that they grow in a healthy and safe environment relishing every moment of the carefree childhood days. Vaastu science lays down certain rules which help in promoting good health. For instance, use of synthetic components of building materials are strictly restricted as they emit toxic or respiratory irritant chemicals thus causing breathing problems and other complications in small children. Houses with south west toilets, anthills, underground septic tanks, termite zones, papaya tree in the southwest direction of the house produce a negative atmosphere at home. Centre of houses with an anticlockwise staircase, septic tanks, waste water sump, toilets, bedroom of a long term sick person indicate homes that cultivate violence and crime in the young minds.
Remedial Vastu is referred to the corrective measures applied for a home or office in order to turn the negative energy into a positive and beneficial energy. Vastu remedies enable us to decrease Vastu defects or troubles. The energy of a space is scanned and then corrective measures/ rectifications are decided to nullify the negative vibrations.
The inhabitants are directed with the help of different Vastu rectification measures such as Colour therapy, Crystal therapy, Crystal Pyramid therapy etc. All these factors in combination provide an additional advantage to the seeker and form one of the best ways to attain a happy and harmonious life.