Vastu: Indian Feng Shui
Vaastu is the science of the
‘living place’ or the dwelling. It can be compared to the Chinese Fung Shui. It
focuses on harmonizing life according to the architecture, interior design and
the landscape. A building is an extension of a person. It is connected to both
the cosmic energies present in the environment and to the energy field of the
occupants. Vastu is the science of building to bring health, prosperity,
happiness and peace of mind.
Here are
some examples of concepts utilized in Vastu. There are generalized for all and
especially for public buildings. With astrology these indications can be more
specified for individual homes. The plots referred to here are the different
squares within the Vastu Purusha.
· Water
bodies are best made on Northeastern Side
· South or Southwest
is suitable for Dining Hall
·
Satyaka/Antariksha are suited for Bedrooms for all
· Rooms for
enjoyment (entertainment) should be located in the Shosha/Asura/Varuna plots
· Kitchen
should be in the Southeast corner
· Aditi
plot is suited for Bathroom for all
· In the
Indra/Jaya should be located the dressing room
· Study
room should be in the Mriga area
· Treasury
for keeping valuables should be located in the Soma and Mriga plots
· Servant
quarters in the Indra/Mahendra plots are suitable
· Boys room
should be in the Savitra plot
· Girl’s
apartments should be in RajaYakshman plot
· The room
for amusement and luxuries should be built in the Soma plot
· Family
temple should be located in the Ahi plot
· Storeroom
should be built either in Ahi or Mukhya plot
· Flower
pavilion/Garden should be located in Sosha or Asura plot
· The main
doors of the house should be either in the Mahendra, Pushpadanta, Mukhya or
Grihakshata plot
· In the
central area (Brahma plot) should be built pavilion for ceremonies etc.
Vaastu
Purusha
The Vaastu Purusha is the deity
responsible for the strength and happiness of the house. He is the
personification of the land on which a house or building stands. He is said to
be lying with his face down and his head facing Northeast, both his feet on the
Southwest, right arm and right knee on the Southeast, and left arm and left
knee on the northwest.
The Earth
Herself is Bhumi Ma. The Vastu Purusha is face down upon Her. She is the
land/Earth itself, and He is everything that is on top of the land.
The story
of the Vastu Purusha is given in Matsya Purana as follows…
Once Lord
Shiva (light/knowledge) was fighting with a demon called “Andhaka”
(blindness/darkness/ignorance). During the fight Lord Shiva was profusely
sweating and when the sweat fell on the ground (sweat is ruled by Saturn),
there came a being, who looked cruel and started devouring everything that came
his way. To contain him, 45 Gods at once pounced on him and held him to the
ground face down. He prayed to Brahma (the deity of Saturn according to
Parashara), and Brahma pleased with his prayers blessed him saying ‘he will be
the deity of all plots and offerings will have to be done to him’. So, Vaastu
Purusha became responsible for wellbeing of inhabitants of any building.
The Brihat
Samhita describes the Vastu Purusha. “There was, some being which obstructed
the earth and the sky with his body. The gods suddenly caught hold of it and
laid it upside down. Each god held down a different limb and those very gods
became the presiding deities of those parts. The creator, Brahma, ordained that
being to be the deity of the home” (Ch-53, Sl-2,3).
The
Vaastu-Vidhaana of Narada says that “the Vastu Purusha-Mandala is the magic
diagram (yantra) and the form (roopa) of the VaastuPurusha. It is his body
(sharira) and a bodily device (sharira-yantra) by which those who have
requisite knowledge attain the best results” (VIII-26-32).
Planetary Significations
Planetary Rulership of
Directions
East – Sun
Southeast – Venus
South – Mars
Southwest – Rahu
West – Saturn
Northwest – Moon
North – Mercury
Northeast – Jupiter
Planets
governing various rooms/activities:
Sun : Puja,
prayer/meditation room
Moon : Family room, bath rooms, swimming pools, etc… (not toilets)
Mars : Kitchen, dining room
Mercury: Drawing room (like an office with books/papers etc..),
playroom, library, garden
Jupiter: Safe or place to keep money, room for spiritual studies, meditation
room, library for spiritual books
Venus: Bedroom, entertainment room, dressing room, living room
Saturn: Wash areas, storerooms, toilets
Lagna: Main door or orientation of the house (In addition Navamsa Lagna could
be used for main door)
East (Poorva) : Pitrustaan (Ancestors) – It should not be
blocked for it is the source of Male Issues.
Southeast (Agneya) : Source of health (related to fire, cooking,
food), energy and vitality.
South (Dhakshina) : Source of wealth, crops and happiness
Southwest (Nairuthi) : Source of character, behaviour, cause of
longevity and death
West (Paschama) : Source of Name, Fame and prosperity
Northwest (Vayuvyam) : Source of change in course of business,
friendship and enemity
North (Uttara) : Maatrustaan – This should not be blocked as
it is the source of Female issues
Northeast (Ishaanyam) : Source of health, wealth, prosperity and
male issues.
Deities
of the Directions
The
directions are very important in all Vedic sciences. Vaastu is a complete
understanding of direction, geography, topography, environment and physics. It
shows us the form, size and orientation of a building, in relation to the plot,
soil, surroundings and the personality of the owner/dweller.
Vedic
science treats each form of nature as a divine power. Each of the eight
directions of the universe is presided over by a separate deity and these
deities have their own influence on the prospects of the home/building. The
central portion of the plot is called “Brahmasthanam” and the presiding deity
is Brahma. Knowledge of Indian mythology tells us what to expect from each of
these deities/directions.
Sanskrit
written in ITRANS |
Sodhita
Ashtakavarga
Asktakavarga
means eight divisions. This is referring to the seven planets plus the Lagna.
The AshtakaVarga system of Vedic Astrology has a major role in identifying
those directions or quarters where the seven planets and Lagna are most
favourable/strong to the native of the house. Ashtakavarga has been a popular
method in India for making predictions. Any Vedic astrological program will
calculate the number of points/bindus a planet will distribute to each
sign/house. Prasna Marga by Harihara, in chapter 32, titled “Ashtakavarga”,
describes the effects of the Ashtakavarga of each planet:
Sun
Ashtakavarga
Stanza 28:
One should worship Lord Shiva and serve the rulers, in the direction indicated
by the sign having the largest number of bindhus….
Moon
Ashtakavarga
Stanza 33:
Wells and tanks found or dug in directions signified by signs holding many
bindhus are productive of wealth….
(Dr BV
Raman in his notes for the above Stanza says “The direction indicated by the
sign holding the largest number of bindhus is favourable for taking bath, for
taking drinks, for digging wells and tanks…One is well advised to set apart
one’s house or room in the direction suggested above for the purpose of
worshipping God.)
Mars
Ashtakavarga
Stanza 34
and 35: … One should set apart a room in such a direction (highest number of
bindhus) for the worship of God Subramanya and for interviewing with Army
Chief, or for conducting transaction relating to lands and gold and for Cooking
and for conducting homas and vanquishing enemies….
Mercury
Ashtakavarga
Stanza 48:
The direction indicated by the sign having the largest number of bindhus should
be selected for beginning education, for going to school and for recreation
grounds….
Jupiter
Ashtakavarga
Stanza 50:
The spot, indicated by the sign having abundant bindhus, is to be selected for
feeding Brahmins. Performing mantra japa and daily salutations. Gold oranaments
and other things should be deposited in the direction indicated by the Dik
having more bindhus….
Venus
Ashtakavarga
Stanza 52
and 53: After carrying out the reductions note the number of bindhus. The place
indicated by the sign-direction having more bindhus is favourable getting a
lady married, to have the bedroom in the house and to secure a bride from the
direction signified by the sign having the highest number of bindhus.
Saturn
Ashtakavarga
Stanza 54:
…Select that quarter signified by the sign having the largest number of bindhus
for cultivation, for keeping agricultural implements, for constructing latrines
and for throwing away refuse, and for storing fuel.
How to
Calculate:
Stanza 55:
Total the bindhus in Aries and its trines representing the East; Taurus and
it’s trines signifying the South; Gemini and it’s trines denoting West; and
Cancer and its trines signifying North. The direction that has the largest
number of bindhus is the most Auspicious.
So, the
best direction is indicated by the Trines that have highest number of bindhus
(added together) after reduction in each planet’s Ashtakavarga. And this
direction is best suited to do transactions or activities that the planet is
natural significator for.
– Aries and
its trines (Leo, Sagittarius) represent EAST
– Taurus and it’s trines (Virgo, Capricorn) represent SOUTH
– Gemini and it’s trines (Libra, Aquarius) indicate WEST
– Cancer and it’s trines (Scorpio, Pieces) represent NORTH
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These
scores show the best place in the home to put the temple or the bedroom. The
actual placement of items in these rooms is seen from the directions in the
chart itself. For example, the Sodhita Ashtakavarga shows the temple is best in
the East. The Sun is in Virgo in the natal chart and so within that room, the
Lingam would be best placed to the Southwest. And accordingly, Mars can show
where in the room the light can be, Moon is showing where the water can be,
Jupiter will show the best place to put spiritual books, etc.
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Astrological Indications
of Vaastu Faults
-If 4th lord is conjoins or
otherwise afflicted by a planet placed in MaranaKarakaSthana, it could indicate
there is a Vaastu fault in a person’s home.
-If
Bhadakesh afflicts the fourth lord, the native may buy house with a Vastu
fault.
-If Saturn
is placed in 11th (8th from 4th), buying of home will indicate major changes in
native’s life. Vaastu Purusha is connected to Saturn. The 11th and 9th houses
from lagna place the deity of the home in the 6th and 8th from the 4th house.
At Saturn’s maturity (35-36) there will be negative results if the native buys
a house.
-If Lagna
lord is afflicted, the DikPaalaka associated with that direction must be
propitiated to overcome obstacles.
In general,
if a person has just bought a home or changed the home in some way, or moved
into a new home and things begin to go wrong in that person’s life, then it can
most likely be considered a flaw in Vaastu.
YAT TVAMEH PRATI NATRO JUSHSVSHAN NO BHAV DVIPAD SHA CHATUSHPADE||
Oh God of structures and building, we are your devotees. Listen our prayer, make us free of disease,
give wealth and prosperity, help the wellbeing of all persons
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