Friday, 22 February 2013

Vastu And Its Principles


The whole Universe is a composition of five basic elements: Fire, Air, Space, Earth and Water. Through these, our body receives Internal Energies in the form of Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats etc. and External Energies in the form of Heat, Light, Sound, Wind and so on. The basic principles of Vastu enables us to achieve balance among these; giving more flexibility of body & mind for a better life. When the harmony between these elements gets disturbed, our energies get dissipated in different directions leading to stress, tension and ill health and our peace of mind is destroyed. We then have to redirect our Energies subjectively as well objectively, so as to achieve an equilibrium between Internal / External Energies, to attain a healthy body and a happy mind leading to health, wealth, happiness, prosperity and success . The water from the Earth evaporates into the atmosphere (Space) due to the heat in our Solar System (Sun). These droplets of water accumulate to form clouds. The Air, which moves the clouds, makes them release the excess water, which comes back to the Earth in the form of Rain. Thus the Cycle, as well as the equilibrium of the elements, is maintained on our planet. To experience the above Cycle you need a mind and to have a mind you need life. Therefore, the five elements + Mind + Life become the cause of our existence. When the Life force comes out of this cycle, it merges with the Cosmic Force. You are then no longer a part of the Cycle you become the Cause. This merger of the Life force with the Cosmic Force is affected by detachment/meditation. The above Energy Cycle is radiation energies corresponding to an element such as:

FORM OF ENERGY                                                           ELEMENT 
SOLAR                                                                                  FIRE 
WIND                                                                                     AIR 
RAIN                                                                                      WATER 
GRAVITATIONAL / MAGNETIC                                         EARTH 
SOUND                                                                                 SPACE   

This is this placement of universal elements in relation to the four principal directions. For better results, the Cosmic Position of the Elements should supplement any activity in your residence or office. 
According to Vastu Shastra, if the house is designed as per the ‘Vastu Purusha Mandala’, a perfectly balanced environment that ensures enhanced health, wealth and happiness. This is actually based on scientific principles wherein, the Sun, the five basic elements (‘Panchbhootas’), the Earth’s magnetic field, Earth’s energy fields, and the eight directions are manipulated to create an atmosphere beneficial to man. The Vastu pundits figured out that, when the different rooms were placed according to the ‘Vastu Mandala’ created by them, good disposition to the Sun, proper ventilation and lighting and privacy would be ensured in the building. Vastu is basically aimed at harnessing the higher energy levels within the self and can help in various aspects of life such as: 
         
  • Increasing earning potential ·         
  • Helping in rising higher in career ·         
  • Success in studies ·         
  • Enhancing marital bliss ·         
  • Ensuring good health ·         
  • Freedom from tensions and anxieties 

A proper house to live in is the prime necessity for every living being. Its importance has been explained in the Indian civilization thousand years ago. According to it before constructing our House Hotel, Factory, Office, Clinic, Hospital, Restaurant, Motels etc. we should know (go through) the five elements and do the construction accordingly so that one gets PEACE, PROSPERITY & HAPPINESS.   Our body is also made of these five elements ('Panchbhootas') and therefore in this whole process Vastu-Shastra has been very much advantageous. In Vastu Shastra, eight directions: North, East, West, South, North-East, South-East, South-West and North-West are considered as important.

SPACE (‘Akasha’):  ‘Akasha’ is the sky or space that provides shelter to all the remaining elements. ‘Akasha’ is also important because it is considered to be the primary conductor of all forms of energies, be they physical energy such as sound or light; or cognitive energy forms such as intellect and intuition; and even social energy forms such as emotional energy and psychological energy. 

AIR (‘Vayu’) – Air or ‘Vayu’ is what gives support to all life on Earth. Without oxygen, no living creature would survive on our planet. ‘Vayu’ is measured in many ways by humidity, airflow, temperature, pressure, composition, etc.  

EARTH (‘Bhumi’) – The Earth or ‘Bhumi’ is the land that rests both above and below the sea. Self-sustaining and all-powerful, it shapes the very continents and land mass that humanity lives on.  

WATER (‘Jala’) – Water or ‘Jala’ is the core of almost all living beings on Earth. Our bodies are constituted of a large degree of water and our blood could not be generated without ‘Jala’. Even the Earth itself is almost 70% water. This shows that water is one of the crucial elements that help in supporting life on Earth.  

FIRE (‘Agni’) – Fire represents light and heat which account for day, night, the seasons, energy, enthusiasm, passion and vigor. Without this energy, there would be no rotation and revolution around the sun. Fire is represented on Earth by the molten core of the planet. The essential premise of Vastu Shastra is that there is always an invisible and constant inter-relation between all five elements. Therefore, any effort by man to build on Earth must take into account all five elements and plan accordingly. A building that is made according to the rules of Vastu Shastra will give the inhabitants health, happiness, wealth and prosperity. A building that is made not in accordance to the rules of Vastu may incidentally incorporate one of the elements, but not the others. This leads to discord and disharmonious living conditions, resulting in loss of wealth, health, happiness and prosperity. Only with proper knowledge and implementation of Vastu Shastra can an abode help the inhabitants to realize their true potential. 

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