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VAASTUSHASTRA IS AN ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE OF ARCHITECTURE. IT IS 8000 YEARS OLD.

VAASTHU VAASTU IS THE SCIENCE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN. IT IS SANSKRIT WORD WHICH MEANS DWELLING PLACE.VAASTU BELIEVES IN HOW WE ALIGN OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RELATION TO NATURE .IN THE SAME WAY VAASTHU HELPS US TO DESIGN OUR INTERIORS TO HAVE A POWERFUL IMPACT ON US .

VAASTUVAASTUSHASTRA DEALS WITH PANCHABHOOTHAS - JALA, AGNI, VAYU, PRUTHVI & AAKASHA (BRAHMA NABHI), 8 DIRECTIONS & THEIR DIRECTION RULERS, AND ALSO THE PLANETARY LORDSHIPS ON THE VAASTUPURUSHA MANDALA.

JALA WATERVaasthu believes that the tilt in the earths axis leads to temperature changes and the seasonal variation in the length of day and night, draws in a wide range of cosmic energy through the North-East direction. Inside the house, the North-East is ideal for a quiet room for meditation or study.PANCHA MAHA BHOOTAS

AGNI FIREThe South East corner belongs to the element of fire , Agni, the Vedic god of fire. Agni who is called as the light of knowledge, represents the awakening of the soul. PANCHA MAHA BHOOTASOn site, anything that is associated with fire or electricity should preferably be located in the South East quadrant

7 AGNI FIRE In the interior of the house, the kitchen is ideally located in the South-East quadrant and within a room; the South-East corner is a good location for electrical equipment, such as an entertainment system and a computer.PANCHA MAHA BHOOTAS

804 - The Directions Prof. Dr. N.S. Murthy, AVECT (R), Bangalore. www.vaasthuastro.org9

THE SUBDIRECTIONS Agneya (South-East) Benefic ResultsIt is very much beneficial to have kitchen in South-east.South of South East Main entrance is positive.In kitchen this corner is best-suited for burners, refrigerators, oven, or boilers.In a commercial space in this corner the staff quarters should be placed.10

PRITHVI EARTHThe South west quadrant belongs to the element Earth.The South West quadrant is also associated with wisdom. When we place ourselves in the South West, we gather strength.This part of the site should bear the heaviest load. PANCHA MAHA BHOOTAS

PRITHVI EARTH SOLID DHAARAThe South-West is perfect for a rock garden or heavy sculptures. Inside the house, the master bedroom or the living room should be located in the South-West.If you have children sleeping in this part of the house, this location can make them unbearable and they may try to dominate. The heaviest and largest pieces of furniture should also be in the South-Western part of each room.PANCHA MAHA BHOOTASPRITHVI EARTH SOLID DHAARAIn general this quadrant should serve as a barrier to hold in the spiritual forces and positive energy that move from the North-East to the South-West. The same thing applies to the site, the house and each room.PANCHA MAHA BHOOTAS

VAYU AIR GAS ANILAThe element of air, the sustaining breath of all life forms is in the North-West quadrant. Vaayu is the Vedic god of wind. The presence of air signifies movement. The thoughts lead to accomplishment and success.North-West is the most suitable space for a guest bedroom. Your guests wont overstay their welcome, will instinctively move on. PANCHA MAHA BHOOTASVAYU AIR GAS ANILAIf you watch too much television, make an exception and instead of placing the television in the South-East corner of a room, put the television set in the North-West. This location, involving with movement will ensure that you grow restless.After a while, you will get up and leave.PANCHA MAHA BHOOTAS04 - The Directions Prof. Dr. N.S. Murthy, AVECT (R), Bangalore. www.vaasthuastro.org16

AKASHA SPACE VACUUM DHRUVABrahma, the creator, reigns from the centre, where he shares his holy area, the Brahma Sthana is a repository for spiritual energy, which collects here and then radiates outward in the form of beneficial vibrations in every possible direction. PANCHA MAHA BHOOTASAKASHA SPACE VACUUM DHRUVAAn open centre reduces the possibility of hurting the cosmic spirit and also permits the free flow of spiritual vibrations throughout the building. The principle of an open centre should also be mirrored in each room so that the spiritual energies can collect and radiate out vibrations into each individual space as well, thereby creating the same beneficial effect.PANCHA MAHA BHOOTAS

AKASHA SPACE VACUUM DHRUVAPANCHA MAHA BHOOTAS

21THE DIRECTIONSIn Vaasthu Shastra, these eight directions are considered as important:North EastWestSouthNorth-EastSouth-EastSouth-West andNorth-West22ALL THE DIRECTIONS ARE BENEFICIALTHE DIRECTIONS

23THE DIRECTIONS 24EASTNORTHEAST SOUTHWEST SOUTHEAST NORTHWEST WESTNORTH SOUTH East of NorthEastNorth of NorthEastSouth of SouthWestWest of SouthWestWest of NorthWestEast of SouthEastNorth of NorthWestSouth of SouthEast

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2604 - The Directions Prof. Dr. N.S. Murthy, AVECT (R), Bangalore. www.vaasthuastro.orgTHE CARDINAL DIRECTIONSThe NorthBy keeping medicinal and remedial products in the Northern area of a space, we increase / enhance their healing properties. If you are looking for success in your study room, or in office while taking major decisions, agreements, signing contracts, while performing poojas, yagnas and homas face the North direction. 27

THE CARDINAL DIRECTIONSThe SouthWill do very well in construction of buildingsWill acquire lots of property.To get sound sleep, one should put his/her head towards South.28THE CARDINAL DIRECTIONSThe EastBy facing East when you study or do creative work, the enlightenment that comes from this direction will inspire you.Main Entrance , Bathroom & Kitchen can be in the East.

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One can plant shade loving plants as there is limited light from the West.Occasional bouquet of flowersA couple of organic productsTHE CARDINAL DIRECTIONS30

THE CARDINAL DIRECTIONSThe West Benefic ResultsOffice of the Master chamber in the West of South-West direction is beneficial.It is beneficial to have garage in the West of North-West direction.

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THE SUBDIRECTIONS Agneya (South-East) Benefic ResultsIt is very much beneficial to have kitchen in South-east & the South of South East entrance is positive.In kitchen this corner is best-suited for burners, refrigerators, oven, or boilers.In a commercial space in this corner the staff quarters should be placed.32

THE SUBDIRECTIONS Nirutya (South-West)It is very harmful to have a basement in the South-West direction .South-West portion of the house should never be left open. 33

Nirutya (South-West) Benefic ResultsMany heavy objects should be placed in this corner.This will fetch more riches and health.All enemies are easily defeated.34THE SUBDIRECTIONS Nirutya (South-West) Malefic ResultsThere is Danger to longevity through accidents, ailments, vehicles, fears, sudden losses.There should not be any well, pit or pond in this direction.This will give disastrous effects on the occupants of the house.This will affect the dignity, wealth and may lead to suicide also.35THE SUBDIRECTIONS THE SUBDIRECTIONS Vayuvya (North-West)According to Vaasthu Shastra it is better to have guest room, dining hall, toilet.In the factory the finished products should be stored, in the godown shipping products should be stored, in the showroom display products should be stored, domestic animals, garage, septic tank and staircase.36

THE SUBDIRECTIONS Eeshanya (North-East)If there is no Vaasthu defects or if there is an extension in the North-East direction of the land then it is considered beneficial.Proper utilisation of this portion of house provides health, knowledge, intelligence, wealth, progeny, success, reputation, prosperity, property, a good life and every kind of excellence for both the owner of the building and for the people dwelling in the building.Slope towards NE is benificial.37SHAPERESULTHexagonalProsperousEast-West RectangleAll types of wealthNorth south rectangleMiddling in qualitySquareIncrease of wealth, success in all works

SELECTION OF SITENSEWSHAPERESULTCircleWisdomConcaveGood and brings happinessWheel of OctagonPovertyVishama Koanam, Offsets or angularPerpetual Unhappiness

SELECTION OF SITESHAPERESULTTriangleLoss due to Law-suitsCart shapeLoss of wealthStic shape or DandakarDestruction of animals 12

Stic shape or DandakarDestruction of cows

SELECTION OF SITESHAPERESULTTortoiseStay in jailBowFear of enemiesPotWild diseases like leprosyPlusEye diseases

SELECTION OF SITESHAPERESULTTablaDestruction of generation, death of wifeSemi CircleDestruction of relatives povertyHand fan or sicklePoverty

SELECTION OF SITEThe main gate shall be in the first or the fourth division of the plot of all the four directions.Sub gate can be in the Neecha position also.

Door and Gate Placement Formula for the building as well as to the site.Length of the building = x 1 = Surya 9 = x 4 = Budha

HINTS FOR CONSTRUCTIONDOORS & GATES FORMULA

According to Vaasthu Shastra it is better to have guest room, dining hall, toilet.In the factory the finished products should be stored, in the godown shipping products should be stored, in the showroom display products should be stored, domestic animals, garage, septic tank and staircase.Placement of the building should be South-West area of the plot, or in case of very big plot, your construction is small, you can have the building in Southern side 50% of the plot, or Western side 50% of the plot.

PLACEMENT OF THE BUILDINGNESWSENW

LIVING / DRAWING ROOM/HALLA drawing room / Living Room/ Hall can be placed in North-East, South-East or in North-West quadrant, but not in the South-West quadrant at all.The furniture in this room shall be arranged in a way that the heavy furniture's are placed in either on the Western side or the Southern side of the area.Watching TV always suggested to face East or North Direction

PLACEMENT OF KITCHENEast, South-East, North-West.Gas stove to be placed in the South-East corner of the unit.Face East direction while cooking.If you have the Kitchen in North-West area all the 365x24x7 you will have to prepare for guests no doubt Athithi Devo Bhava.This is very very beneficial for Hotel Industry.

PLACEMENT OF TOILETSToilets should not be placed in North-East and South-West

Toilets should be placed in South-East, North-West WC shall face either North or Southern Direction.Note: WC shall be installed either in South-East or North-West of that unit.PLACEMENT OF WASH BASINHand wash basin shall be in North-East quadrant only.Because the mirror should be placed on East or North wall only.

PLACEMENT OF GUEST ROOMOnly the rooms in South-East direction or the North-West direction should be the guest room.If the guest room is in the South-West direction, then the guest will stay with you for a long time.

SLEEPING DIRECTIONYou should sleep with your head towards South or East direction.You should never sleep with your head towards North direction.East: Improvement in everything, like health, acquiring of power , prosperity etcWest: Lazy, moody, slow pace in all the areasNorth: Headache, spondilitis, eye ailment, nervous problems, lack of memory.South: very beneficial, always you will feel fresh, health improves.

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