Vaastushastra originated in India during the Vedic Civilization. It is formally known as
'Vaastu Shilpa shastra' and is the ancient mystic science of designing and building.
Vaastushastra is a part of Vedas, which are believed to be four to five thousand years old.
This art originates in the Stapatya Veda, a part of the Atharva Veda, one of the four Vedas.
Vaastu Shastra is based on five basic and essential elements known as the Panchabhutas:
Vaayu (air), Agni (fire) Jal, (water), Bhumi (earth) and Aakasha (space).Vaastu which is Sanskrit for dwelling, is a science of directions and it accounts for 8 directions;
North - Kuber is the lord of this direction. , South - Yama is the lord of this direction., East- Sun is the lord of this of this direction.,
West - Varun is the lord of this direction.,North-East (Ishaan), North-West (Vayavya), South-East( (Agni) and South-West (Nairitya).
Here we will provide you some important notes about vastushastra to be implemented in your home
A HAPPY, WELCOMING LIVING ROOM
THE IDEAL LIVING ROOM is the place to relax and to be comfortable and should be an extension of the personality of the occupants. As per Vaastu/Feng Shui :
* Living room should be located in the north, east, west or northwest of the house.
* West and north west living rooms receive the rays of the setting sun as most of us spend our evening here.
* Try to avoid L-shaped arrangements of chairs & sofas, as well as L-rooms and L-shaped house.
* The living room should be located at the front area of the house, right behind the main door.
* It must be kept clean, bright, well ventilated, comfortable and spacious.
* The living room should be bigger than any other room in the house as the family tends to gather and relax.
* Avoid placing chairs or sofas under any overhead beams.
* Try to avoid sitting with your back to the door, as this will make you feel insecure.
* A water feature in your house can be an extremely valuable asset, if it placed in the north, east or north-east.
* The living room should not be on a higher level than the dining room or kitchen.
"Kitchen" the heart of the house
Kitchen plays important role for physical fitness & spiritual peace in life. Kitchen does not mean a place for only cooking food. It is source of energy and brightness in the life. The location of gas stove & other things according to Vastushastra impacts on the quality of food. So Tips for kitchen arrangement in your house.
i. Firstly Kitchen should be Northeast corner of the house.
ii. Gas stove, sink and fridge set in triangular shape.
iii. The platform of kitchen should not touch east & south walls.
iv. Washbasin (Sink) should be in the southeast corner.
v. Almirah of essential commodities should be northwest corner or direction.
vi. Entry door of Kitchen should be southeast facing.
vii. If kitchen have a big space, so Dining table should be in the centre west.
viii. Window of the kitchen should be in the east & holes (exhaust fan) in the west.
prayer room according to vastushastra
Everyone desires health and wealth but it is awarded by nature in various forms. It is very necessary to built a house to meet the needs of religious and cultural traditions. If you have not constructed your house according to needs of vastu then first thing we should do the religous and cultural traditions according to vastushastra. Prayer room where we prayer God for bringing health and happiness should be east facing. It should be designed in centre of room facing east and prayer room should be corner of north of the house. Always prayer should be completed before sun rising every day.
These simple tips will ensure better health and happiness in your life.