DISTANCE OF SPECIFIC DEVATA FROM THE BRAHMASTHAN

To locate a specific devata (Vastu deity) and its distance from the Brahmasthan, lay an 81-pada grid over your floor plan. The devatas are mapped on the inner and outer circles of the mandala, and their exact distance depends on the overall dimensions of your home. [1, 2, 3]

1. Identify the Brahmasthan (The Centre)

The Brahmasthan is the geometric heart of your house. [1, 2, 3]

  • Calculate the grid: Divide the total length and width of your home by 9. This creates a \(9 \times 9\) grid of 81 equal squares.
  • Locate the center: The absolute center \(3 \times 3\) block (9 squares) is the Brahmasthan. [1, 2]

2. Locate the Devata by Zone and Ring

The Vastu Purusha Mandala contains 45 deities arranged in concentric rings (orbits) radiating outward from the Brahmasthan: [1, 2]

  • The Core (Brahmasthan): Ruled by Lord Brahma, flanked by 4 inner deities (Aryama, Vivaswan, Mitra, Bhudhar).
  • Inner Ring (Deva Vithi): Sits directly around the centre. Examples include Isa (Northeast), Parjanya (East), and Agni (Southeast).
  • Middle Ring (Manushya Vithi): Found along the outer limits of the rooms. Examples include Jayanta (East), Grihakshata (North), and Sugriva (South).
  • Outer Ring (Paisacha Vithi): The walls and boundary edges of the property. Examples include Roga (West) or Shikhi (South). [1, 2, 3, 4]

3. Calculate the Distance

Distances are measured in padas (grid units) from the center of the Brahmasthan.

  • Formula: \(\text{Distance} = (\text{Number of squares from the center}) \times (\frac{\text{Total Length of your house}}{9})\)
  • Formula: Distance= (Number of squares from the center) x ( Total length of your house divided/ by 9)

Example Calculation:
If your house is 12 meters wide and 12 meters long, each of the 81 grid squares is \(1.33 \text{ meters} \ (12 \div 9)\).
If a devata resides 2 squares out from the Brahmasthan center, their physical distance is \(2 \times 1.33 \text{ meters} = 2.66 \text{ meters}\).

Use digital Vastu compass and grid tools like the VastuAgent Mandala to overlay exact devatas and measurements onto your floor plan. [1, 2]

 

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