VASTU AND DOMESTIC HAPPINESS What has vastu to do with domestic happiness ?

How Vastu, which is the science of dwellings, links itself to the happiness in the family. The Vedas, the
wisdom books and knowledge banks of India, has given us the great Panchataras (Jyotisha, Yoga,
Ayurveda and Vastu) of our culture. All these science are inter-related and inter-dependent.

Each sector of a quadrangle (Mandala) is identified with the primary elements of Nature. When these
identifications are studied carefully, those can be applied to bring in happiness into the family.

Every body says "Home, sweet home." How can a home be sweet if there are disturbances and agitations in
the family? Such disturbances can broadly relate to :
A) Peace of mind, E) Health
B) Behaviour, F) Profession, or
C) Education, G) Finances
D) Routine or day to day family ,
conflicts or confrontations
Peace of Mind If you want to prevent or minimize the problems arising out of the infantile actions or
inaction of other members of the family or if you want to give yourselves enough strength to face the
onslaught from family members? For this, get enough strength first and then think trying to solve the
problems of your family member. The right and legitimate Vastu place for you in the house is the South-
West or if that is not available then South of the house. In this area you need to spend at least eight hours a
day. In ancient times, our kings would sit on the throne, which had a certain placement. When they sat
there, the assembly, which consisted of ministers and people, would be able to discuss properly matters of
importance and the kings were able to award fair judgements. We just need to adapt to this ancient practice
in our day to day lives.
In the room selected for parents the bed need to go the south-
west corners of the rooms without touching either the western
wall or southern wall. We should always sleep with your head
to the south. South polarity is induced in the head. This simple
principle applies to everyone in the northern hemisphere. When
the head is placed to the geographical or magnetic north, the
blood circulation is stable and hence will ensure you better
health. As a result, it will help you to examine family issues
justly. Once you are able to review matters appropriately, you
will be able to take the right decisions. This way, you will be
able to understand the grievances of your family members and
communication between you and your siblings are likely to
improve. When it does, you have peace of mind.
Behaviour Good behaviour of family members is one important aspect of family happiness. When each
member of the family understands his/her responsibility towards the family, happiness stays intact, but
when one rebels without worrying about one's own responsibility, peace in the family begins to drift away.
Such rebelling could be in the form of disturbing behaviour. It could be in the form of verbal aggression on
other family members for no rhyme or reason, and can sometimes be even in the form of physical violence.
If you have to choose the north-west and south-east rooms between your daughter and son, It is better to
give the northwest room to your daughter and the south-east room to your son. Agneya (South-East) is
ruled by agni or fire which relates to assertiveness and aggressive attitude. Venus rules this sector
astrologically and relates to contentment, wife (or husband) and fortune. Venus also is the Karaka for
marriage. This sector therefore relates to peace of mind (or otherwise) of a couple and consequently, to
family happiness. As Agni is predominant in this sector, it would be wise for newly married couple to keep
away from this room.
Timid children can make use of this room and hope to come out
of their fear and get confident. People who are by nature
aggressive (and warlike) can avoid a south-east room.
Vayuvya (North-West) is ruled by Vayu or air, which relates to
movement or transit Astrologically, this sector is ruled by the
Moon and consequently, relates to the mind. The Moon also is
the Karaka for mother.

Taking this as the basis of our understanding, we can safely

conclude this sector also relates to peace of mind of one's
mother and naturally, to peace of mind of the family. This
sector is not suitable for already disturbed minds. If we have to
use the north-west rooms invariably, we need to strengthen the
interiors so that the disturbance is minimized, if not removed.
This sector may not be appropriate for youngsters in their
formative years, especially boys.
Newly-wed couples can use this room.

Education

Education (or lack of it) is another important aspect in life

which invariably adds (or lessens) to the happiness in a family.
We see children doing extremely well and parents are delighted
about it. We also see children not faring well inspite of their
own hard study and the constant coaxing of the parents to
study. How can we make then study better?

Students who have difficulty in studies can study in South-East

rooms sitting in the North-East corners of the rooms facing
East.

Intelligent students can select a North-East room and study

their lessons facing East sitting in the central East of the room.
Students are advised to sleep with their heads to the East. They
can have their beds in the South-west corners of their rooms.
Experiments in medical electricity have brought to light that if
a current of electricity is passed from one part of the body to
another, It subdues all inflammation in that part of the body
where it enters. Now, in lying down with the head placed
eastward, the current of thermal electricity which is constantly
passing over the surface of the earth from east to west, passes
also through the body from the head to the feet and subdues
inflammation. Therefore, There is a clear and healthy head,
which in turn makes the student study and understand his
lessons properly. It is precisely for this reason that sage
Markandeya said that a man becomes learned by lying down
with his head placed Eastward and is troubled with distressing
thoughts by lyingdown with his head placed westward.
Routine Conflicts

We also find that normal day to day conflicts among the family
members also affect peace of mind of the parents and elders of
the family. These disturbances can sometimes be traced to the
South - West. Check if there is a water source (water stump or
well) in the South-west of the house and if so, close it by filling
it up with cement or earth. If you find that the South-West of
the house is chopped off, this could also be the reason for the
hostility among the family members leading to depression in
the elder's rational thinking.

Care should be also be taken to see that no door is either on the

south or West of the South-west of the building. A door on the
South west of a building (or room ) is likely to create family
disturbances.

Health

Health is another important aspect of family happiness. General

health can be improved by sleeping with the head placed South.
Disturbed minds can make use of central east rooms with their
beds to the south - west corners of the room and not touching
the walls.

Profession Contentment and happiness in your profession is another contributory factor to family
happiness. Apart from looking into the placements of your room in your office and arrangement of
furniture in that room, it is necessary that you get used to facing East. The East sector ruled by the Sun is
synonymous with health - physical and mental. You will be able to think properly and take fair decisions on
anything related to your profession.
Finances

Financial stringency is another factor that contributes to family

unhappiness. We find people complaining that the inflow of
revenue does not match their hard and sincere effort. We can
trace improper flow of money to several factors. The ancient
works have invariably recommended a North of North-east
water source. We find that temples, which are financially
prosperous, have their Pushkarnis in the North of North-east. If
you are planning to go for a well or a water pump, you can try
to locate it in the North of North-east of your site.

It is also said that the North is ruled by Kubera. You can place your assets like jewellery, cash, bank cheque
books, property papers and other important documents in a central north room of the house with the
almirahs kept in the south - west corners of the room and opening towards the North. This way the revenue
of the family can stabilize. Vastu shastra is handed over to us to regulate our lives. These suggested Vastu
recommendations can help to lessens problems faced in a family and improve things. We, of course, need
to understand that we are always working within a framework set by our horoscopes. Within this we can try
to archieve the best that is due to us. Once we know that we are working within the limits set by the
Almighty, We will be able to reasonably achieve family happiness by making use of Vastu rules laid down
by the Vedas.

Norms for kitchen

Kitchen is the most important part in a house. It symbolizes a person's identity, that is
why one is so fond of decorating it. Adapting the following written Vaastu rules while
constructing and decorating the house can make a simple kitchen beautiful and
prosperous.

• The kitchen should not be constructed in “Brahma Sthal”

• One can build the kitchen in various architectural shapes such as square ,hexagon
,octagon as in vogue these days
• The windows, ventilators and ceiling's height should be in appropriate proportion.
• Kitchen should not be build under the staircase.
• Kitchen should be constructed in the south east direction. This promises peace,
good health and prosperity.
• The North-East direction is not suitable for building kitchen as it affects the flow
of wealth.
• Kitchen in the south-west causes pain in the home maker's joints.
• It is advisable to construct kitchen in the north-west.
• One should face east while cooking to make delicious and hygienic food.
• The incoming of sun rays in the kitchen is auspicious as it kills the harmful germs.
• The use of black stone on the kitchen slab is not advisable.
• No object should be kept on the wall facing the north.
• One should place the utensils rack in the south west direction.
• The wall facing south east can be utilized for keeping spices, mixer grinder and
geyser.
• The water containers should be kept in the north-east direction.
 • The sink should also be the placed in the north.
• Cooking food while facing south invites unpeaceful and violent atmosphere.
• Facing west while cooking can cause bone and skin related disease.
• Colors like pink, white and brown like can be used in the kitchen.
• The lavatory should not be adjacent to the kitchen.
• The placing of kitchen sink and stove together is not advisable.

Vaastu Shastra is an ancient science which helps one to get

the natural benefits freely offered by the five basic elements
of the universe in which we all live. These basic elements are
Akash (SKY), Prithvi (EARTH), Paani (WATER), Agni
(FIRE), and Vayu (WIND). Vastu Shastra can be applied by
keeping in harmony with these basic five elements of nature.
Like astrology and palmistry it is a vast & complicated
science, easily misunderstood by most people.

Most of the people will not think twice before spending huge amounts of money on
building and designing their houses. But instead of peace and harmony ill effects of
vaastu are experienced. People consult astrologers, palmists, tarot card readers and blame
their destiny or luck.

Vaastu is essentially the art of correct settings one can place himself in such a manner as
to derive maximum benefits.
Vaastu is based on two forces "positive" and "negative" which are constantly interacting
with each other on the surface of the land. These forces should get disturbed whenever
any structure is erected on a vacant land, to maintain a balance.

If there are more positive energies (forces) than the negative energies, the result of such a
construction would yield more benefits to the inmates leading to a more successful,
healthy, wealthy and peaceful life, contrary to this if the negative energies dominate the
premises the effects could be negative.
North - East Direction:-

• Do not construct toilet in the north-east direction.

• Kitchen should not be in north-east corner.
• Newly weds should not sleep in the north-east as it affects their personal
relationship.
• The angle of north-east corner should not be less than 90º.
• Stairs should not be constructed in the north-east. It affects money matters.
• Avoid building store-room/safety tank in the north-east.
• North-east corner is best suited for worship.
• Use Saffron, Mustered and earthy shades in the north-east.
• Crystal can also be used for the same.
• Building kid's room, study room in the north-east direction is favourable.
• Do not place Idols facing each-other in the worship room.
• Open space and slope is advisable in north-east corner.

Sleeping Norms:-
• According to the 'Shastras' Earth element is suitable for newly weds for sleeping.
So sleeping in the south-west direction is advisable.
• Do not keep worship Idols in the bedroom. Placing Radha-Krishna's Love pose
would prove good.
• Sleeping with head in the south and feet in the north direction is advisable.
• It is not advisable to place cupboards, wardrobes & safes behind bed's headrest.
• While decorating your house, do not place any object below the beams. Do not sit
or sleep below the beam also.

Bathrooms have come a long way from the tiny, dingy little
cubicles that our ancestors rushed in and out of as fast as they
could. Spending any thought or money on doing up these
rooms was considered a sheer waste until very recently.
Vaastu is very prevalent here, and bathrooms should be
carefully planned accordingly. According to Vaastu, the
bigger and better planned the bathroom, the more prosperous
you will be. Applying the following Vaastu norms to your
Bathroom can work wonders:-
 • The east portion of the house is best for constructing a bathroom.
• The morning rays of the sun are believed to be extremely beneficial for health,
hence proper windows should be provided in the bathroom.
• The slope of the bathroom floor should be towards north-east so water drains to
the north-east side of the bathroom.
• A geyser can be installed in south-east of the bathroom.
• Avoid a door on the south-west of bathroom.
• A washing machine can be placed in the northwest or southeast portion of the
bathroom.
• Plumbing fixtures should be comfortably spaced, with storage facilities and
furnishings well arranged so that there is plenty of free space left for
maneuvering.
• A WC should be placed near a window or an outer wall, so that an exhaust fan
can be fitted alongside.
• The bathing area should be kept away from the windows to protect it from
drought.
• Color scheme should be according to the age factor. Women prefer soft colors and
designs, while children's bathroom sport cartoon characters.
• Bathrooms adjacent to the south-east corner in the east direction are very useful.
• The morning sunrays coming from the east side falling on our body after the bath,
which is very useful.
• The wash basin and shower shouldbe in the north-east, north or the east side.
• Heater, switchboard, all other electrical appliances should be in the south-east
direction.
• If a change room is to be built in the bathroom, it should be in the west or the
south direction.
• Tub baths in the bathrooms should be either in the east, the west or the north-east.
• The slope of the flooring in the bathrooms should be in the east or the north
direction.
• The mirrors & the doors of the bathroom should be in the east or the north, but not
in the south direction.
• There should be windows or Bath should be taken in the east or the north side.
• Clothes to be washed, should be kept in the north-west corner
• The color of walls and tiles of the bathrooms should be white, light blue, sky blue
or any other pleasing light color. As far as possible dark red or black colors
should be avoided.
• A toilet in the bathroom is not advisable. However, if it is, it should be in the west
or the north-west.
• Toilet should never be in the east or the northeast corner.

Vaastu remedies for financial success

Vaastu Shastra addresses every sphere of your general wellbeing starting from health, to
relationships and most importantly finances. Having a well balanced cash flow and
investments is crucial to having a good lifestyle and for overall prosperity.

Very often it’s been noted that professionals in different lines of work may have
problems regarding shortages, debts and expenses, inspite of a fairly good income. Even
people, though quite rich due to ancestral property or family business may experience a
vacuum in their lives. These problems could be attributed to improper house
constructions.

Any person experiencing obstacles in financial situations should confirm if their home is
constructed according to the Vaastu rules to ensure an unhindered financial flow. Vaastu
Shastra primarily focuses on the directions, i.e. east, west, north and south and their sub
directions such as northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest. Each of these directions
is governed by any one of five elements – fire, water, air, earth and space which form the
basis of Vaastu Shastra.

Vaastu for financial fulfilment

Let’s take a look at how Vaastu Shastra can help to improve your finances by considering
the existing structures in your home, and understand how some structures could aid in
positive financial flow, while others could create obstacles, and remedies for the latter.

Vaastu directions, conducive to financial prosperity are the north and northeast
directions. The north direction is ruled by the Lord of Wealth, Kuber and the North-east
direction is governed by the element water, which is regarded as an indication of a
person’s financial status according to Vaastu Shastra. Other directions should also be
checked to ensure that they are in proper order to avoid any negative influence related to
finances.

Since North is the direction for Lord Kuber, a blockage in this direction, would imply
obstacles in the flow of wealth and prosperity into the house is blocked. However, if the
block cannot be removed, placing an aquarium or a small fountain towards the north of
the house serves as a good remedy.

In case of a single main entrance door, the East or North side location is the best. North
or North East is specially good for ensuring financial gains. A single main door from the
South should be avoided. If two doors have to be fixed the combination should be
North(M)and East(S), East(M) and South(S), East(M) and West(S),East(M) and
North(S), South(M) and East(S); but should not be South(M) to West(S), West(M) to
North(S), West(M) to South(S).(M = Main, S = Subsidiary). In case of three doors, it
would be prefereable to locate the doors on three sides other than South or West.

Safes or vaults in your house opening towards the south or west, are likely to result in
expenses. This situation could be altered by placing safes, vaults, and other important
assets like jewellery, cash, bank cheque books, property papers in a central north room of
the house, and position the almirah locations to the South-west corners of this room.
When these open towards the North, the amount of money flow enhances as these places
are directions of wealth.

Since water is considered to be an indication of a person’s financial health by Vaastu,

stagnant water in the house, is an indication of lack of financial growth. Stagnant water
within the house in the form of a pond could be remedied by installing a fountain in the
house, and hence create a system of circulation for the water. Taps within your house
should also be checked, for leakages, since leaking taps are a sign of expenses and hence
should be rectified to alter the situation. Similarly, you also need to ensure that there is no
boring or a tube well placed in the south direction as this could negatively affect finances.

Similarly, a water tank located in the northwest direction of your house indicates
stagnation of wealth. This could be remedied by covering the tank with metal planters
and filling these with plants which have round leaves.

You can expect a consistency and growth in your finances when the direction of water
flow is from the north to the east. A water fountain placed in the north-eastern part of
your house or office will also bring in similar good results. An aquarium with nine gold
fish and one black fish placed in the north east corner of your house or place of business
would ensure a good income flow.

• If you are planning to construct a well, underground tank, bore or swimming pool,
ensure that it is placed in the North of North-eastern directions of your home.
• Business professionals should properly utilize the southwest portion of their
homes as this direction represents power. Hence, you would receive power in
whatever you choose to do, provided that the southwest direction is fully utilized.
• Since the North direction is governed by the Lord of wealth, taking care of this
direction when constructing the house will ensure that the residents would have a
good business or a profession with huge profits.
• Toilet placed next to the main entrance, could result in you incurring debts, since
a toilet represents waste products and toilet water is stagnant water, which gets
flushed down the drain. A toilet, next to your home entrance personifies that you
are flushing down your wealth. This however could be remedied by keeping the
door of the toilet always shut and placing mirrors on the toilet’s door to deflect
negative energies.
• Whenever entrance and exit doors come in a straight line, it means that whatever
comes in through the door goes out of the exit. This will adversely affect your
finances as they would never stay with you. This could be remedied by placing a
screen between the entrance and the exit doors. An excellent choice is to place
plants (preferably palms) close to the entrance and exit doors as they have a good
effect in improving finances.

These simple rules laid down in Vaastu Sastra would enable you to live a prosperous and
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