Vastu Science

Ancient Science - Vastu shastra

Vastu shastra is a traditional Hindu system of architecture which literally translates to "science of architecture." "VAS" means place of living, and vastu means "things related with place of living."These are texts found on the Indian subcontinent that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry. Vastu Shastras incorporate traditional Hindu and in some cases Buddhist beliefs. The designs are intended to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns (yantra),

 symmetry and directional alignments.The oldest text exclusively made for vastu is "MAYAMATHA" written in tamil later translated to sanskrit. Before that this subject is being partly explained in many puranas like malsya puraana,vishnu dhamothara puraana, gaaruda puraana,agni puraana, bruhatsamhitha , shathapatha brahmana, and kamikagama etc.even vasthu aspects are mentioned in epics Mahabhaaratha and Ramaayana. historians dated puranas betweem 1st centuary AD to 8th centuary AD.

Vasthu shasthra/vasthuvidya/thatchushasthra are different names adopted by this branch in different time and area. The subject of matter mentioned is related with changes in subtle energy where we build the dwellings on the surface of earth and its effects in future.Most of the principles in vasthu vidya was evolved from thousands of years or experience and from revelations of great rishis. Vasthu vidya is deeply linked with "Thantra shasthra" , and vastu in its application level cannot be done with out knowledge of thantra, nimitha and jyothisha are other two subjects which helps in arriving conclusions as well as for finding auspicious times.not much developments where done in this area since late 17th century, currently this is being practiced by some traditional families in the name of hereditary with out any scientific or spiritual background or with out knowledege of thantra, jyothisha or nimitha. Most of the researches where done in this subject only in its linguistic base not technically. The first technical research on vasthu principles is underway by Manoj.s.nair, in kanchi chandrashekharendra university under Dr.Ramakrishna pisipathy,Department of sanskrit and culture in an interdisciplinary external research with the help of kerala agricultural university.

Vastu Shastra are the textual part of Vastu Vidya, the latter being the broader knowledge about architecture and design theories from ancient India.^[10] Vastu Vidya knowledge is a collection of ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout diagrams, that are not rigid. Rather, these ideas and concepts are models for the organization of space and form within a building or collection of buildings, based on their functions in relation to each other, their usage and to the overall fabric of the Vastu. Ancient Vastu Shastra principles include those for the design of Mandir (Hindu temples), and the principles for the design and layout of houses, towns, cities, gardens, roads, water works, shops and other public areas.

Design of houses ,temples and other structures incorporating vastu will provide good ambiance for the inmates. An engineer/architect who prepare designs based on vasthu will benefit more than approaching a vasthu expert after finalizing design with an architect who do not know vastu. The same problem will arise for a client from a vasthu expert who do not know modern design concepts/architecture. Now a days most of the people are ignorant about this and fall pray to those who advertise as traditional experts. The first institution in government sector for vastu vidya is vastuvidya gurukulam established in aranmula in 1993. Currently IIT Kharakpur is about to start courses in vastu in Btech and Mtech level to revive an ancient branch of science.

Is Vastu shastra a Science? 

Explanation with one example:

While doing many researches on this traditional ancient system of construction, we found many unbelievable facts, further recognized that there is a Scientific Analysis is incorporated with Vastu Shastra, otherwise how the people in a whole country are following one Shastra/Science. First we will go through one small example of analysis of Vaastu Shastra. Actually it may be little difficult but not impossible to prove scientific analysis for every matter pertaining to Vaastu Shastra. There are so many aspects that are not explained by science. These aspects should not be counted and considered as false belief. Vastu rules hence should not be thrown away just because, some of them are not given scientific approach.

Now we are discussing about one Well. Let us understand the placement of well. According to Vaasthu, one has to dig a well either in Northeast corner or in East or North directions. When we dig a well, certain poisonous gases come along with the water from the ground that every one aware of this fact, there are gases of many kinds in the earth. If the quantity of the poisonous weight gas is less, they have the tendency to come out with the water and spread around the area. These gases are carried away by the wind, and thus follow the path of wind. Scientific calculations prove that the 80% to 90% of the annual wind direction is from Southwest to Northeast direction.

When there is a well in the Northeast corner, the wind blowing from the Southwest corner carry these gases still more towards the Northeast thus stopping the gases from entering into the house. Now we are discussing what will be happen if the well is at Southwest corner or South or West side of the house, if there is a water-well at those places the poisonous gases enter into house directly and it causes ill-health. This slowly affects their nervous system, which may be finally in turn affecting their thinking process. Generally one may not has concentration if he did not got good thinking power. If there is no concentration, the things may be negative or can't reach targets. This may finally obstructs their prosperity and happiness. So a well should not be constructed or placed at the Southwest corner. There are so many scientific analysis for vastu shastra for each and every cause and action of doing corrections to the properties, we have idea to provide maximum information at this website, with every examples how vastu is becoming a science. For every thing we require time, resources etc. Later we will discuss more about scientific analysis of vastu shastra for most of the things in this subject, we are trying our level best to provide sufficient information to prove this subject "Vastu" as a Science. Just one word to complete this para, without getting results from this vastu shastra how people follow from decades, its not a miracle, its a proved science, this is the reason that million of people now following Vastu Shastra in a country. Fortunately many western country people also looking for vastu properties, they understand why Indians are so wealthy in their countries. They got smell that Indians are picking particular plots in a community layout when looking to buy a home.

Vastu Shastra General/Common Tips : The following are the general Vastu Shastra tips / points, here you may find various vaasthu tips and techniques at our general living places. These tips will help you at the time of your choice. Before following these tips first consult one experienced vaastu consultant and then only decide to follow the tips. We strongly recommend you please consult one expert vastu consultant and get right recommendations, don't blindly alter the properties by reading books and tips through websites. These tips are only for your kind information. There may be human errors in publishing tips here. Please double check every thing before taking the decisions.

GENEARAL VASTU TIPS

1. The pooja room may be placed at Eshan (Northeast) corner but before doing this there is a one technique to place pooja room at Northeast (Eshan) corner, Northeast (Ishan) corner should not be closed by placing the pooja room.
2. It is good to keep the kitchen in the Southeast or northwest of a room. As per vaastu first preference is given to Southeast.
3. The bed room for the heads of the family, male and female is to be at Southwest part of a room.
4. The over head water tank should be on the Southwest part of the upper portion of the house.
5. South middle part of a room is fit for young people’s bed room, store room or pooja room.
6. The store room should be in the Southwest room.
7. West middle room is for the rest room of younger people.
8. West middle room is used as Pooja room or store room.
9. It is better to keep the grown up people fit for marriages in the Northwest room. It can be also used as a guest room.
10. North middle room is fit for young girls to stay. It also can be used as pooja room.
11. Northeast part of a room can be used as a drawing room or reading room or puja room.
12. East middle part of a room is fit for younger men to stay. West, South rooms can be used as pooja room.
13. Steps can be constructed at the southwest part of a building.
14. Southeast part also is fit for steps.
15. Northwest part also is fit for steps.
16. Northeast part is good for bore well.
17. Flower plants can be kept at the north or East part.
18. Strong trees can be grown at south or Southeast part of the building.
19. The entrance gate also can be at north or East part of the building.
20. The entrance gate also can be at north or East part of the building.
21. It is also good to have entrance gate at west or northwest part.
22. In the upstairs terrace tall constructions can be at South or West parts.
23. In the inner side of a building in the vacant space the southwest part must be higher, southeast part must be a little lower, Northwest part must be a little lower and Northeast part must even a little lower than the other parts.
24. South or West compound wall should be more in height and breadth.
25. East or North wall should be lesser in height and breadth.
26. The low level water tank can be at East or North.
27. If the staircase goes up at south and west it is good.
28. The earth where we live must be in a higher level at south and west.
29. The earth where we live must be in a low level at East and north.
30. If there is a mountain at the south and west side of a living place it will be good according to vaastu.
31. If there are rivers, tanks or lakes at the East or north part of a living place it is good according to vaastu.
32. If the burial ground is at the southwest or west or south part of a living place it is good.
33. It is better if there are temples at the southwest or south or west part of the living place.
34. If we put a shed in vacant space at the southwest part it is good.
35. It is good to leave open space at the northeast part.
36. It is good to worship facing East or north.
37. It is good to have a path at northeast, southeast and northwest.
38. It is good to climb a mountain facing south or west.
39. The vacant space or building should be at the East or west part broad.
40. If the vacant space is square it is good.
41. The goods pictures must face East or north.
42. The building facing south and north will give strength to the women in that family.
43. The East and west buildings are good to male members. They will give strength to them.
44. If the plot is broad at northeast or plots at northeast will help the family to develop.
45. A tank at East for male god’s temples and the tank at north for female god’s temples will be good.
46. If one worships in the temple he must stand facing East or north, it will be good.
47. If one cooks standing or sitting towards east or west it will be good.
48. If one sits towards East or north and study he will get good knowledge.
49. If we want to converse we must sit facing East or north is good.
50. While sleeping one must lie down keeping head towards south and leg towards north.
51. If one keeps head at East and legs towards west and lie down to sleep is also good.
52. The Almira must be kept at the southwest.
53. A small and a narrow window must be kept in south and west parts.
54. A broad window must be kept at the Northeast part.
55. The air condition plant must be at the southwest or northwest or south or middle part of west.
56. The slab steps can be at east or north entrance.
57. The lofts must be at south or west entrance at the lower parts.
58. The watchman’s room must be at southwest or northwest vacant place.
59. A temple can be constructed at southwest part and worshiped there.
60. One can grow papal tree or Neem tree at the southwest part of the temple.
61. If there is a vacant space near the house at the southwest part, Neem trees or papal trees can be grown.
62. One can construct tall pillars at the south or west compound walls at east or north side.
63. One can keep “Thulasi” (Basil) at southwest or west part of the house.
64. Draw water from well by standing towards East or North provides little luck to residents.
65. The entrance at the east or north should not have circular shape.
66. The entrance at the south or west corner will be good.
67. One must avoid corner shape at the main entrance or internal entrance.
68. If there is a tank at the north, east or northeast part of a temple it is good to worship there.
69. If there are entrances in a higher level in the rooms of a house it will be good.
70. If sunlight enters in the northeast part of the house it will be better.
71. If there are vacant places at north or east parts of near the house it is good.
72. In the south or west parts there must be vacant space in small area.
73. If one keeps fish tub and keeps fish in it, it will be good.
74. If one keeps goat, cattle, rabbit and dogs and also other animals in a house it will be good to him.
75. If one keeps loft at the south or west walls it will be good.
76. If one keeps electrical box at the southeast or northwest parts it will be good.
77. If you keep heavy things at south or west parts it will be good.
78. If there are higher constructions in the vacant places of south or west parts it will be good.
79. As far as possible the east and the north parts must be in a lower level.
80. If the road is in a higher level at the south or west entrances it will be good.
81. The road at the east or north entrance must be in a lower level.
82. The rest room must be at the east or north part of the house.
83. One can keep flower pots on the south or west compound walls.
84. One can setup drainage at east, north part of the vacant place near the house.
85. One can park vehicles at the space facing east or north direction.
86. If one lives in a vaastu method building there will not be any disease.
87. If one lives in the northeast part he will get Government posts or jobs in the foreign countries.
88. If one lives in a vaastu method house he will not convert himself to other religions.
89. The rationalists or spiritualists must live in a vaastu covered house.
90. The temple also requires vaastu construction.
91. If one does not keep tall construction or overhead tank in the northeast part of the building it will be good.
92. The southeast part should not be high or lower level.
93. The northwest part also should not be in a high or lower level.
94. If the east and northeast part facing a street it is good.
95. In the same way the south or Southeast street focus is good for living.
96. In the same way the west or Northwest street focus is good for living.
97. In the same way in the Southwest street focus plot, if there is a hospital it will be good.
98. If one setup a business in connection with fire at the southeast part of the plot will be good.
99. If there are broad streets at the east or north plots it will be good.
100. If there is a narrow street facing south or west it will be good.
101. It is good to keep the kitchen in the Southeast or Northwest of a room. As per vaastu first preference is given to Southeast.
102. In a building the northeast room or northeast part of the building should be weightless.
103. In a northwest room the kitchen slab should be towards the west wall. We should cook facing in the west direction.

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