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Vastu means the Structure and Shastra means the Science. Vastu Shastra unifies the science, art, astronomy and astrology; it can also be said as an ancient mystic science for designing and building. The science of Vastu is based on the basic fact that man and nature, both are in equal harmony with each other and that they are composed of the same five basic elements. Both, man and the environment affect each others existence. Vastus principles establish to create a harmony between the five elements viz. Earth, Sky, Fire, Water and air in the environment. Ancient sages of India applied their Vastu knowledge to mitigate the negative functioning of our environment and increase the positive aspects. Vastu Shastra is developed by people those who knew that our planet Earth is a globe and all planets including Earth are moving around the Sun. They also knew positions of every planet in our solar system with their speed of rotation around the Sun.
Five Elements
Earth: The selection of site for building construction is very important. Water: The North-East direction is always auspicious and suitable for water. The flow of rain or fresh water should be towards North- East. Fire: The direction of Fire is South-East. The Kitchen, fireplace, geysers etc. should be placed only in this direction. Alternatively these could be placed in North-West, because it is at 180 degree to South-East. Air: The air should enter the building from North -East. All the openings for air entry such as doors, windows, ventilators coolers, air-conditioners, verandahs, balconies etc. should be in these directions. Space: Traditionally every house in India used to have an open space (Court Yard) in the center of the house. It provided the dwellers not only the open sky but also sunlight and cross-ventilation of air.
The directions of East and West are important as far as obtaining the energy from the sun is concerned. The importance of the directions of the North and the South lies in the flow of magnetic waves which flows from North Pole to South Pole.
room should be placed in the south or west sides of the room. Books should be stored in the southwest side of the room. Clocks should be placed on the west, north, or east walls. A television can be placed in the southeast side of a room. Always sit East-West for eating food. Vaastu is very old Scientific Architect plan for our living rooms, Pooja rooms ,Kitchen, dining hall, bedrooms , business rooms and study room. We tell you whether the house is as per Vaastu or not or whether it is suitable to you or not after seeing your plan or after personal visit to your house whichever suits you most. It could be the new house you are planning to construct or the old one you are trying to design and modify, we give you correct suggestions in both cases. If the houses are not constructed as per vastu, you may face many problems. It could be health problems, financial problems, accidents etc. This vastu shastra is not our hobby. It is science known to us. We are not giving you temporary solution. We give you permanent solution which leads to your progress.
ASTA DIKPALAKAS
Rulers of 8 directions. They are the rulers of the eight sides or directions. They are the pillars of vaastu Shastra. Vaastu Shastra was important in the past also. But, awareness about it increased in the present day world. It is important at present in the construction of temples, Buildings etc. Ashta Dikpalakas have wild animals as their Vahanas or Vehicles. This fact tells us about the attachment of wild life to our ancestors. Being the vahanas of God, these wild animals also gained importance and they are treated with reverence. Holiness is ascribed to the wild animals. This in turn helps us in wild life conservation. The names of Ashta Dikpalakas are given below. The names of their vahanas are also given below. These perform certain duties.
Eshana His vahana is Bull which is a symbol of strength and utility in agriculture as a draught animal
Indra His vahana is Iravatham white elephant which is a symbol of Majestic and strength.
Kubera His vahana is a goat which is a source of milk and protein to the human beings.
Yama His vahana is a Buffalo which has more utility value as a draught animal
Varuna His vahana is crocodile whcih ic important in an aquatic eco system where in it keeps the system clean and neat by eating away all dead and up economical creatures.
Vayu His vahana is Deer wish is a Forest dweller and has gracefull and swife movements which are beautiful to watch