Building ‘Fortune-Creating’
Structures as per the Principles of Vastu Shastra:
Vastu
Shastra is the scientific study of directions, which aims at creating
equilibrium by balancing the different elements of nature and using them for
the benefit of humans. There is a great importance of Vastu Shastra in our
life, as it paves way for happiness and prosperity to knock our doors. Vastu is
very rational in the sense that it is based on scientific study and not on
assumptions. In addition, there is surety about its permanency, as it takes
into consideration the directions, which are static.
Talking
about Vastu, the best part is that, its guidelines are very simple and easy to
follow. It can be applied to virtually all sets of constructions, be it a
house, a particular room, religious place, commercial complex, industry etc.
Vastu extracts the positive energies of the five basic elements of nature - the
solar energy of sun, lunar energy of moon, wind energy, magnetic effects of
earth and heat energy of fire, balancing them to bring harmony in the life of a
person. In fact, a harmonious life with the nature is the theme of Vastu
Shastra.
When there
is an imbalance between the five chief elements of nature, it turns into some
sort of agitation, sorrow, failure, poor economic condition and many other
negative results for a human being. Vastu Shastra comprises of one of the most
suitable ways to overcome such problems. It suggests ways in which you can live
in agreement with the laws of nature, so that you remain healthy, be peaceful
and work efficiently. So, it is advisable to consult a good Vastu expert and
follow his/her advice sincerely, when constructing a new structure Vastu
Shastra which is considered a conduit between man and nature is based on the
infinite powers of the five elements - Fire, Water, Earth, Air and Space. The
residential and commercial spaces constructed nowadays rely on the basics of
the five Elements in all aspects of planning, construction and doing the
interiors. The Five Elements or the ‘Panchbhootas’ which are embedded in almost
all materials in the world are used by Vastu Shastra to diminish the problems
of occupants that might arise in a dwelling either home or office by changes in
exterior and interior structural configurations.
Vastu
Shastra as a science also stresses on the orientation of a building or
structure. It emphasizes that the orientation of a building and its design is
not only significant with the purpose of energy conservation but also for
offering a life, which brings good health, wealth and prosperity for its
occupants. It is believed that the orientation or direction of a building,
according to Vastu is planned based on the rotational setting of the planets
and those buildings that are not planned keeping in mind the orientation and
not constructed with suitable building materials as proposed by Vastu see their
decline to ruins much faster than those built otherwise.
Orientation
in Vastu Shastra refers to the eight directions set as the guiding force, which
rules the life and destiny of the occupants who reside in the particular
direction of the house. The basic directions according to Vastu are East, West,
North and South. North-East, South-East, South-West and North-West are
considered to be the conjunction points where the two basic directions meet and
such directions are of much significance as they hold the power to execute the
powers of both the directions. So Vastu Shastra is mainly based on the
accumulating of strengths diversified by the forces, in co-existence to the
‘Panchbhootas’ or the Five Elements.
Vastu as a
subject is an amalgamation of art, science, astrology and astronomy. Vastu
which literally refers to the dwelling or shelter, is planned and implemented
taking into consideration the effect of the forces in the environment and the
'Panchbhootas' so as to maintain a state of balance, thus maneuvering our luck,
health, wealth, ‘karma’ (deeds) and the essentials of life. Vastu Shastra is
adapted in the construction of structures in modern days on the basis of
creating a harmony between the Elements in the environment - Air, Water, Space,
Fire and Earth. The diversified field of Vastu Shastra extends from choosing a
plot of land to the planning and execution of design, to the construction of
the building or structure and finally to the moving of the occupants (‘Griha-pravesh’)
to the new house.
Vastu can
be used in the micro and macro level depending in which field it is used. While
Vastu has become a backbone for people who construct their abodes with expectations
of living a happy and prosperous life.
Living in
a metal house may cause Geopathic Stress.
What is Geopathic
Stress? It is the general term for energies emanating from the earth that can
cause discomfort and ill health in human beings. If the exposure to Geopathic
energies is short-lived, then in general the effects are insignificant,
although some people will show symptoms of tiredness, inattention and headaches
when sitting in a geopathically stressed area for even one or two hours.
Geopathic
energies challenge our current understanding of how bodies work and what affects
them. Incorporating our knowledge of these phenomena into our understanding of
illness requires much more holistic view of man: one which takes into account
the role of ‘Chi’, the subtle bodies, the meridians, the ‘charkas’ and ‘yin’
and ‘yang’. This view of man sees the importance of harmony and balance, both
within the body and between people and their environment.
The earth
has a natural magnetic field; it acts as though it has a large magnet at its
center. The rotation of the earth creates electric currents in the molten
metals found within the earth’s core, thereby producing a magnetic field.
Geopathic stress occurs when the earth’s magnetic field is disturbed, either
naturally or artificially, and the background field we normally experience is
changed.
According
to Vastu Shastra build a structure sustainably with natural, non-toxic
materials suitable to the local climatic conditions. This includes using
materials such as wood, brick, rammed earth and adobe (a sun-dried brick used
for building), as well as natural finishes such as clay stucco, marble, ceramic
tile, natural fiber for carpets, curtains and furniture, and healthy, natural,
non-toxic paints and glues.
A home should
not be built near harmful electro-magnetic fields caused by such things as
high-tension lines and microwave towers. Special precautions should be taken,
including shielding of all electrical wiring, in order to ensure that
electro-magnetic fields are not propagated within the home. Ideally, all
materials and appliances should be pure and healthy.
A ‘Fortune-Creating’
home as per the principles of Vastu Shastra should be constructed with
environmentally friendly, sustainable technologies, which more completely align
the buildings with Natural Law with small or zero carbon footprints.
