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Fundamentals Of Vastu
The whole universe is made up of five basic elements, the earth, water,
fire, air and space. Our body is also made up of these five basic elements
of nature. The pancha-mahabhootas are related to our five senses of
smell, taste, hearing, touch and sight. Any imbalance in our external and
internal Vastu translates into unhappy situations. Vastu teaches the
individual to live in balance and harmony with the panchamahabhootas.
Prithvi (Earth)
Human beings have a natural and emotional affinity with the Earth. The
Earth revolves around the Sun and has gravitational and magnetic force.
Scientists have proved that earth is a huge magnet with two poles-North
pole and South pole.
It has also been proved that the human body is a ‘magenetisable’ object
with a large percentage of iron in the blood. As all know, opposite poles
of a magnet attract each other and same magnetic poles repel each other.
The Vastu principle of placing the head in South direction while sleeping
is based on earth’s magnetic property.
Our ancients have found that sleeping with the head towards the
South enables one to go with the nature and draw maximum positive
energies from the cosmos to keep fit and healthy. Vastu also deals in
detail about inspection of soil, selection of site, shape, shape and size of
plot to land.
Earth is the only element linked to all five senses of taste, sound,
touch, smell and sight and sight and thus exerts the maximum influence
on us.
Jal (Water)
After earth, water is the most important element. It is linked to our
senses of taste, touch, sight and hearing. It is quantitatively the largest of
the five elements, as more than 80% of our body and two-third of earth’s
surface is water. Most ancient civilisations came up close to rivers and
water sources.
Agni (Fire)
Sun is the most vital source of energy and light. It is the soul of the
universe. Formation of day and night, charge in seasons is brought about
by the movement of Sun in relation to the movement of earth. Fire
element is related to our sense of sound, touch and sight. It is difficult to
imagine life on earth without Sun.
The Sun’s rays can be split into 7 plus 2 colours. Beginning from the
very beneficial ultra-violet rays in the Eastern side corresponding to
North-East, the Sun’s rays further split into violet, indigo, blue, green,
yellow, orange and red (VIBGYOR) and intra-red in South-East. Violet
and cold colours of the spectrum have a beneficial and soothing effect on
the body and hence it is recommended to keep open space in the North-
East.
When these rays combine with water, they get additional benefits. it is,
therefore, recommended to have a water source in North-East direction.
To block North-East by building a toilet there is depriving yourself of
most beneficial rays of Sun and has adverse results. The ultra-violet rays
normalize the metabolism of the body.
The late afternoon and evening Sun with the harmful infrared rays
should be avoided. It is recommended by Vastu to have tall and big trees
in the South so that harmful rays of Sun are blocked. In case light is
needed from afternoon or evening Sun, make sure it is diffused.
Vayu (Air)
The Air or Vayu is vital for our survival. Our sense of sound, touch and
feel are related to Air. The air on earth is a mixture of various gases like
nitrogen, oxygen, helium, hydrogen etc.
Oxygen is vital for human beings and nitrogen is essential for the growth
of plant life which in turn provides oxygen. Correct percentage of
different gases, atmospheric pressure and humidity level is important for
life forms on earth.
Aakash (Space)
Vastu is the only body of thought that gives Space the status of a natural
fundamental element. Architecture in Eutope did not even recognize the
importance of space till modern times. Vastu Shastra is, therefore,
superior to any modern or traditional school of architecture in the world.
When you keep your office, home or factory in a mess , you spoil the
space element around you. Extra construction, unutilized rooms or
floors, homes stuffed with possessions, too big extravagant and opulent
houses collect a lot of negative energy.
Here are certain Vaastu tips that you can follow on New Year’s Eve
or sometime around, to bring peace and prosperity:
• Get rid of all the clutter and unnecessary things which get
accumulated in the house from time to time.
• Clean the house thoroughly; look at the places which have been
neglected - the furniture that needs repair and health concerns that
have been ignored for long.
• Clear your desk and go through your files and cabinets in your
workplace. Remove all unnecessary papers.
• It's also the time to reflect back and assess the past and plan for the
future. Review those few things that you desire to accomplish in the
New Year and determine your goals.
• If you feel that negative vibes have been induced into your family-
life, health, relationship etc, wipe the floor with salt water for at least
seven days. You can even place a small bowl of salt to absorb the
negative and stagnant energy. Remember to change the salt everyday.
Space clearing rituals like ringing a bell or burning incense in all the
rooms of the house can also help. This physical clearing will also
initiate a process of mental peace and relaxation.
• Sit down in a calm corner and mentally relive all the negative
experiences that are depleting your energies. Clear out those negative
feelings and accept the transition of these events in your life.
• Rearrange your surroundings; increase your level of physical activity.
All this will ultimately transform into your surrounding into a much
more balanced and harmonious environment.
• Hang some bells, bring a new plant, display auspicious symbols in the
living room and decorate the main entrance of your house and
workplace.
• Welcome the New Year by lighting candles and diyas and burning
incense, especially in the dark corners of the house. If you are not the
partying type, just organise a nice family feast. Even if you have
plans spend the time with friends and colleagues, try to spend the first
day of the New Year with family. Go to a temple or organise a small
puja or a havan at home. It will strengthen the miraculous bonding
with the family.
Wish you all good health, wealth, happiness, love and peace for the New
Year.