Vastu Shastra for HOUSE

Posted on 13/06/2013 I by: Astro Saathi

The Science of Placement

Here are some ways you can ward off negativities from your home

The term 'Vaastu' comes from the Sanskrit word 'Vas' (dwell). It is similar to Feng Shui, the Chinese science of placement. Vaastu is a part of Vedic wisdom that tells us how to arrange our homes and offices effectively, efficiently and in a manner that will attract luck and good fortune. If this is your first home, it is particularly important to surround yourself with positive influences.

Vastu shastra rules are based on eight directions — magnetic field of the earth, five elements, the spiritual concept of Vastu Purush and 45 deities who form a vastu mandala.

Essentially, your floor plan is divided into 81 squares, each under the rule of a deity. The 81 squares are all pieces of one large square. The corners of the square are ruled by a deity, a planet (except Ketu) and a direction. The centre of the square houses the Brahma (it is called the Brahma Sthana). The overall force that keeps your home balanced is called Vaastu Purusha.Vaastu Purusha's head points to the Northeast, his feet point to the Southwest.

Below, you will find a chart of the appropriate Vaastu positions. If you have already set up your home and find that you cannot place all of the items in the best place for them, you should still try to do the following:

   1-Decorate your home with positive images that depict life and happiness
   2-Do not place too many items in rooms that are located in the East and North areas of home
   3-Put your master bedroom in the Southwest or South
   4-The Southwest corner of your bedroom should be where you place your bed
   5-Mirrors should go on East and North walls
   6-Always enter your home from the East or Northeast
   7-Check whether there is any cut in the south west side of your house/plot or office. This indicates that the legs of Vastu Purush are  missing.This problem may indicate instability in your personal and professional life.
   8-Kitchen and toilets should not be located in the north or the north-east side of your plot.
     It tends of bring financial troubles.
   9-Use sandalwood fragrance in the western direction of your plot. This brings happiness in your life.

 Northwest Planet: Moon
 Lordship: Vayu (Wind) Guests, bathroom, garage, animals, utilities, pantry.

 North Planet: Mercury
 Lordship: Kubera (Wealth) Mirrors (North wall), jewels and other valuables, children, family room, basement.
 
 Northeast Planet: Jupiter
 Lordship: Ishana (the Supreme Lord) Prayer, shrines, living room, sun porch, patio or deck.

 West Planet: Saturn
 Lordship: Varuna (Waters) Dining room, children's room, study room, den.

 Centre
 The Brahma Sthana is here. This area should only be used for a courtyard or a religious shrine. Human activity should be avoided.

 East Planet: Sun
 Lordship: Surya (Health) Bathroom, Dining room, family room, bay windows, mirrors on east wall, storage of ghee, milk, oil, rosewater etc.

 Southwest Planet: Rahu
 Lordship: Nirriti (Dissolution) Heavy objects, no shrines or bathrooms.

 South Planet: Mars
 Lordship: Yama (Lord of Death) Dining room, no main entrances.

 Southeast Planet: Venus
 Lordship: Ishana (the Supreme Lord) Kitchen, pantry, appliances, computers, exercise room, garage, weights, bathroom. Not good for bedrooms or sleeping.

by: Satish Sharma