Vaastu
Vaastu for a happy living.
Vaastu literally means " house" or dwelling place. The principles of
Vaastu establish to create a harmony between the fine elements in the
environment.
Vaastu is directly related with nature, earth's magnetic field that is
invisible but a powerful force, which affects man's life. Vaastu helps
in making a congenial setting or a place to live and work in a most
scientific way taking advantage of the benefits bestowed by nature,
its elements and energy fields for enhanced health, wealth, prosperity
and happiness. The Vaastu science mainly deals with the natural needs
of the man for living, like weather, winds, light etc., and the
restrictions or passage of these natural sources in the dwelling.
Man through the art of design, alters and moulds the elements of
natural environment. The world comprises of five basic elements -
Earth, Sky, Air, Fire and Water. They are also known as the
Paanchbhootas. Among the nine planets, our planet has life because of
the presence of these five elements.
Earth (Prithvi) - Earth is the third planet in order form the
Sun. It is a big magnet with north and south poles as centers of
attractions. Its magnetic field and gravitational force has telling
effects on everything on Earth whether living or non-living. Three
fourths of Earth's surface is water and one fourth is land. Its main
characteristics are Shabda, Sparsha, Roopa, Rasa, and Guna. Earth is
the only element linked to all five senses thus exerting the maximum
influence on us.
Sky (Aakaash) - Sky is the endless space available on the
universe. It's effective forces are light, heat, gravitational force
and waves, magnetic field and others. Its main characteristic is
Shabda (Sound). As it is related to our sense of hearing, in a house,
space element is related to the centre portion or the brahmasthan.
Air (Vaayu) - Atmosphere of the Earth is about 400 kms in depth
and is composed of gases like oxygen, nitrogen, carbon-di-oxide,
helium, neon, crypton and vapour. Oxygen is life saving gas
indispensable to living organism. Our sense of sound, touch and feel
are related to Air. Its main characteristics are Shabda and Sparsha
(Sound).
Fire (Agni)- Sun is a source of life on earth and has a vast
resource of heat generation. Agni represents light and heat of fire
(burning), lightning, volcanic or plutonic heat, the heat of fever or
inflammation, energy, days and nights, seasons and such other aspects
of Solar system, and also enthusiasm, ardor, passion, spirited vigor.
The main characteristics are Shabda, Sparsha and Roopa (form).
Water (Jala) - It is represented by rain, river and sea. It has
various forms like liquid, solid ice, and gas steam. In every plant
and life on Earth water exists in certain proportion and its main
characteristics are Shabda, Sparsha, Roopa and Rasa (taste). The
eternal water cycling is mystery of nature.
Vaastu is a science and a bridge between man and nature. With the help
of Vaastu one can have a happy and peaceful life. Happy Vaastuing.