VASTU GUIDELINES INDEX Vastu is an Art Remedies and Solutions Form (Size or Shape) of a Plot Selection of Land Selection of Land Remedies and Solutions Examination of Land Construction Construction Remedies and Solutions Building Construction Apartments and Residential Complexes House Planning and interiors House Planning and interiors Remedies and Solutions Planning of Main Door Main Entrance Remedies and Solutions Inauguration Of Land-Digging And Foundation Inauguration Of Vaastu-Foundation
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How to Dispel Vaastu-Faults Without Breakage (Wear and Tear) Nine Practical Remedies (Curative Methods)
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Vastu is an Art Vastu Vidya is one of the most valuable treasures. The word vastu means to dwell and vidya means science, so Vastu Vidya is the sacred science related to designing and building houses. The classical literature on Vastu is vast and scattered. Vishwakarma Vastu Shastra, Mandana Sutradhar, Samarangana Sutradhar, Mayamatam, Brihat Samhita, several of the Puranas and Agamic work deal with the subject in great detail. Vastu Shastra is directed at harmonising external space with the internal space within man. Vastu aims to restore the balance between the home that is the microcosm and the cosmos that is the macrocosm, bringing health, wealth and happiness. According to Vastu, the external and the internal are interchangeable, such as wind or fire, are the same as those that control the organs of the human body. Vastu states that when buildings and forms echo the underlying cosmic principles, they become a part of the basic structure of the universe and vibrate in harmony with it. These positive vibrations have a direct effect on the inhabitants. They found that various energies that run around us in a particular pattern could be harnessed such that they resonated positively with the individual being or the people residing in the building to make their lives meaningful and harmonious. Vastu contains the hidden key to realigning the home with cosmic principles such as solar energy, the movement of the celestial spheres, the magnetic field of earth, gravity and the influence of the moon and sun. It offers a holistic approach to the design and layout of houses. Vastu Shastra advice should be solicited while selecting a plot or a house, while building a house or while carrying out any renovations, additional construction, expansion, restructuring of the house, shop or office. Vastu corrections can be helpful if you are facing problems like low sales, low profits, disputes, accidents in your office, factory or shop, or when you are facing problems like ill-health, marital problems, poor career growth and disturbances of family peace in your house. The science of Vastu can be helpful even for these people by making simple corrections and changes in the interiors of the house leading to better energy flow and positivity in the house. Vastu is for the betterment of mankind and brings love, peace, prosperity and contentment within a household. Vastu is much more relevant today than it was ever before. Traditional medical disciplines like Ayurveda lead to kaya kalpa, transformation of body, yoga and meditation lead to mana kalpa, the transformation of mind and Vastu Shastra shows the way to bhagya kalpa, the transformation of fortunes.
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Remedies and Solutions Vastudosha is a flaw or deficiency in the known characteristics of the eight directions. Remedial Vastu or corrective measures for any Vastu faults should be attempted only after a proper understanding of the fundamental rules of Vastu Shastra. The remedial can be divided into those applying to different stages of construction and can be implemented at either pre-construction stage or at post-construction stage. At the pre-construction stage, the measures can be to rectify inauspicious shapes, slopes and depressions in the plot, observing proper pre-construction rituals, overcoming obstructions faced before construction or while construction. Strictly followed, Vastu Shastra forbids demolitions/alterations or structural changes once the construction of a house is complete, deeming them to be a mutilation. At the post-construction stage, the corrective measures can be in the form of building additional structures, increasing the height of the building in relevant sectors, relocating the main entrance, etc. to balance the flow of energies in and around a structure. The measures at this stage also involve tackling obstructions and vedhas to the main entrance, Interior planning and proper distribution of elements in the interiors. In addition, the use of astrological remedies like mantra, yantra and planting of auspicious trees and herbs around the building can yield positive results. In many cases. People’s may be rich, living in a big house, but peace, happiness and good health elude them. The house they live in may be big, opulent and full of expensive things, but the usage is improper. At times a change in fortunes happens when people carry out changes, renovations and extensions in the existing house or buy additional land adjacent to their property. Depending on the direction in which extensions are carried out the change can be for the better or for worse. As a rule, all extensions towards south, south-west, west, southeast or north-west of your site are considered inauspicious. Buy any additional land, which is to your north, east, or north-east. At times you by a Vastu-perfect site or house but over a period of time, the area surrounding your house changes. A changing city or neighbourhood affects your fortunes. A tall building that comes up on your east blocks out sunlight. A nearby slum or a new temple on the same road as yours can spoil the vastu of your home. Suddenly increased traffic because of the road outside your house being connected to the main road, noise, smoke, blocked drains or shrinking parking space around your house, all affect the vastu of your home. Sometimes a rising road in front of your house or shop can bring bad results. Over the years, roads are re-metalled so many times that their level becomes higher than the house or shop. The elevation of the
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road can make the house look sunken. Most of the times this is very unlucky because Vastu Shastra says that land before a house or workplace should slope towards north and west facing plots and houses, Similarly, a newly constructed flyover in front of your office, shop or house can spoil your vastu as it blocks sunlight and air. In certain cases like these, extreme measures like shifting home or workplace are the only options available. In certain cases, you may not have any control over any changes in your neighbourhood environment. Fortunately, in most of the cases such extreme steps as selling off your house or property are not required. As mentioned earlier, Vastu followed rigidly does not allow alteration or structural changes after the construction is complete as it is considered a mutilation. In the modern context also, structural changes are resorted to only in extreme cases. A Vastu expert does not recommended demolitions when easy and practical changes can bring about necessary balance and harmony in a structure. Simple remedies like changing the seating arrangement, opening a window, changing an entrance or shuffling rooms between the family members can bring about positivity, happiness and prosperity in a household.
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Form (Size or Shape) of a Plot Square plot:
It imparts wealth, prosperity and well-being.
Rectangular plot: (Spoon-shaped wide and Equi-angular plot). It also imparts wealth and prosperity.
Circular plot:
(Round-shaped) it imparts well-being.
Rectangular plot: (Spoon-shaped oblong and Equi-angular plot). Imparts wealth prosperity and well-being.
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Hexagonal plot: (Six cornered plot). beneficial.
If dispels ill-omens and is
Wheel-Shaped plot: troubles.
eight
(Octagon-having
corners).
It
Triangular plot: (Plot having three corners-Triangular plot). inauspicious and causes losses to the owner.
causes
It is an
Cart-shaped plot: It is an inauspicious plot, making the owner to run from pillar to post and vice-versa.
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Double and Reversed Cart-shaped plot: (It resembles as if two carts are joined together in the reverse side). It makes the owner run hither and thither, does not let him enjoy everlasting tranquility, and is ominous.
Trapezium plot: (A Thatch-shaped plot that sieves grains). It destroys place and prosperity, and is an ominous plot.
Hand fan shaped plot: (Such plot resembles form of a hand fan). renders the plot owner destitute.
It
Bow-shaped plot: (Resembling like a bow). It also renders the plot owner destitute.
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Semi-circular plot: (Resembling half the portion of a circle). It is an ominous plot leaving the owner in mid-stream a state of helplessness.
Tambourine-shaped plot: (Resembling Indian musical instrument Tabla). The owner is rendered hollow like a drum from within.
Mridanga shaped plot: (An Indian musical instrument resembling a drum). It also renders the owner hollow as in a Tabla shaped plot.
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Acute and Obtuse Angles Qtadrangular (Four Cornered) Plots A plot extending to North-West is ominous.
Crow-beak shaped
Entrance
Acute & Obtuse Angled Quadrangular Any plot extending towards South-East is ominous. Vaayavaya N W
E S
A plot tapered towards South is ominous. N W
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A plot extended towards with East is ominous. N W
Ishanya E
S A plot extending to North-East is also ominous. N
Ishanya
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E S
A tapered plot on North-West side, even if reduced in an angular form is auspicious. N W
Ishanya E
S A plot extended towards North-West and also toward South-East is ominous. N W
E S
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Agneya
A plot tapered on south-West direction is ominous. N W
E S Nairitya
A plot extending towards South-West is also ominous. N W
E S Nairitya
Diagonal plots which are situated at 90º angles, even if curved, are ominous. N 90º
N 90º
W
W
E
E 90º
90º S S
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Selection of Land Any Building, whether residential, commercial or industrial, land (kshetra) is the basic requirement and utmost care should be taken in its selection. The site is a living, breathing organism. It is considered the womb and the structure above grows on it. The strength and weakness of the site have long lasting effects on the structure and the inhabitants. While selection of a plot of land given below. •
Land with low soil density, porous or marshy soil is not good for construction.
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Land which is fertile, has soil of good quality, of sweet smell and taste and not sandy or hollow, is considered very auspicious for construction.
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Land which emits positive vibrations is good. Stand at the centre of the site, close your eyes and concentrate on your thoughts and feeling calmly. A land emitting positive, peaceful and energising feeling and thoughts should be purchased.
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Square and rectangular plots are best. Plots with round, triangular, polygonal and other odd shapes may constantly lead one into some problem or the other. Avoid irregular shapes as far as possible. For rectangular plots, length of the plot should not be more than twice its breadth. 90º
90º
90º
90º
90º
90º
90º
90º
Square and Rectangular Plot
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Avoid plots in the shape of triangle, circle or oval and other irregular shapes.
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In case you possess land which is irregular in shape, then Vastu corrections must be carried out before construction.
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If you already own a plot of land and are considering buying additional land, avoid buying land that is to the south-west, south, west and south-east of your plot.
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N
W SW
NE
Unfavourable extensions
E S
Favourable extensions
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Favourable and Unfavourable Extensions Extensions are good in north, east and north-east directions only. •
Avoid purchasing a smaller plot in between two bigger plots.
Big Plot
Small Plot
Big Plot
Avoid buying a smaller plot between two bigger plots
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The plot should have slope towards north or east or north-east to ensure all-around prosperity and health. NW
NE
Slope
SW
SE Slope of Land
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Avoid proximity to religious places, factories and places with a high noise level. Also avoid sites near burial grounds and cemeteries.
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Sites with a growth towards north-east are auspicious. N ···· ··· ·· ··· ··· ·· · North-east Extension
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North and east-facing plots are considered good for residential purposes. Road Road
North and East-facing Plots
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West-facing plots are good for commercial purposes.
N Road
West-facing Plot •
South-facing plots are considered good for commercial establishments dealing in food and entertainment business. N
Road South facing Plot •
North-east corner sites are best.
Road N Road
North-east Corner Plot
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Gomukhi plots are good for residential purpose but not as commercial plots. Road
Gomukhi Plot •
Sher-mukhi plots are good for commercial inauspicious for residential purposes.
purposes
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Plots which have thrusting roads, i.e. roads which are pointing at the plot, have to be carefully analysed. Some of these roads have positive and some have negative energies.
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Big constructions, mountains, tress, etc. in south and west of the plot or building are good.
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River/Stream in north and east are good. The flow should be from south to north or from west to east.
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Water sources, wells, borewell, underground water tank in south, south-west and south-east are inauspicious.
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A temple in front, side or back of the plot is inauspicious especially if its shadow falls on the plot or building.
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Underground water sources like wells, borewells, underground water tanks are auspicious in north-east only.
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No high-tension wire should pass above the plot.
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Vedha like big tree, electronic poles, open well or protruding corner of another house or building should not be directly opposite the site or house.
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Even though corner sites are preferred and are sold at a premium, Vastu advocates that caution be exercised in purchasing corner sites. Sites with roads on the north and east are best.
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Always go in for a plot which is oriented to the cardinal directions, viz. north, east, south and west.
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Avoid plots which are not oriented towards the cardinal directions. These are called vidisha plots. Vidisha plots can be balanced in case other factors related to selection of a plot like direction, surroundings and quality of soil, are favourable. Construction should be parallel to the boundaries of the plot. Road N
W
E S Property Oriented Plot
Road N W
E S
Vidisha Plot
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Plots which face a T-junction or Y-junction are considered inauspicious, as these roads point at the plot with lot of concentrated energy.
Road T-junction
Road
Y-junction
T-junction / Y-junction Plot
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Selection of Land Remedies and Solutions In case you have already purchased a plot of land and want to construct on it, or in case you are facing problems with the existing plot of land. Always remember that in today’s times it may be difficult, if not possible, to find land which is hundred per cent Vastu-perfect. A decision regarding the purchase of land should be based on the cumulative assessment of all the merits or demerits of the plot. You must analyse the property from all angles and then decide whether to reject or purchase it. The following remedies can help wherever Vastu doshas do exist. Problems and Disputes after Buying a Property At times, after the purchase of a plot of land, the owner gets embroiled into numerous problems and disputes. Check the centre, south and south-west of the plot you have purchased for any Vastu faults like pits and depressions. Get the pits in these areas filled up and level the plot. Problems in Construction In case you face problems before construction of land like undue delays, slow pace of construction work or obstruction of work for no valid reason, thoroughly till the land in the traditional way using plough and cattle. See if you can find hair, bones, nails and other negative things in the soil. Remove them, retill the land and perform Vastu Shanti Pujan in a good Muhurtha before starting construction work again. Porous, Sandy or Inferior Quality Soil The presence of animal wastes like bones, hairs and other inauspicious objects indicate unsuitable soil conditions. Soil condition is also considered bad if vermin and termites are present in the soil as these make the soil hollow. If it is essential to construct on such a land, it is recommended to dig up and remove all the soil to a depth of 5 ½ to 6 feet and refill with big stones and good quality soil.
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Faulty Slope of Land Sites sloping towards east and north are considered auspicious and give all round prosperity and health. Land sloping towards south and west is inauspicious. Sites with depressions and pits in the centre, south and south-west are also considered very bad. In case you want to construct on such a land, get the pits in south, south-west and centre filled up with good quality soil, level the plot or have the site sloping towards north or east. Obstruction in Front of the Plot Vedha like a temple, big trees, electrical poles, open well or protruding corner of another plot should not be in front of the site. In case of any obstruction in front of the site, avoid placing the main entrance of the house exactly in front of the obstruction. History of the House / Plot Very often people buy houses and other properties without investigating the history of the occupants and the actual reason for sale. Every property has a history which stays with the space long after the occupants have gone. According the Vastu, you must find out the quality of life led by the previous owner as you would be living in the same aura and vibrations, which can lead you to a similar fate. Remember, the karma of the previous occupants linger. Therefore, you should avoid purchasing property which has been put under a distress sale or where perpetual sickness, premature deaths, bankruptcy or any other disaster has prevailed. In case the property you intend to buy has proved unlucky for the earlier occupants, then you need to negate the negative energies. It can be done by letting a cat inside the house, followed by wiping the floors with salt. Performing a Vastu shanti Pujan is highly beneficial. Burning mustard oil diyas near the doors and windows consumes the negative aura and is highly recommended. Faulty Shape of Plot According to Vastu, square or rectangular plots are considered best for residential or commercial purposes. Plots with inauspicious extensions, reductions or cuts need to be rectified and balanced as per the following guidelines.
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Road Cut in NE and NW Separate as per the dotted line so that three separate plots emerge. Make the main entrance in south of south-east.
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Road Cut in NE and NW Separate as per the dotted line so that two separate plots emerge. Make the main entrance in south of south-east.
Road
Road
Cut in NW and SW
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Separate the western portion as per dotted line. Make the entrance in east of north-east. A’
B’
A
B
D
C’
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Cut in NE Separate as per dotted line and make the plot rectangular either as A’ B’ C’ D’ or A B C D. Another option would be to buy additional land in the north-east portion so that the plot becomes rectangular. N
SE Extended ESE and Cut in ENE Plots extended in east of south-east have unfavourable results like disputes, heavy expenses, losses and ill-health. Separate the extended portion as per the dotted line. Plots with south of south-east extensions are bad. The negative effects are litigation, undue expenditure and defame. Separate the extended portion as per the dotted line.
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Extended SSE and Cut in SSW
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Plots with extensions in south of south-west give financial losses, defamation, loss of health and accidents. Separate extended portion as per the dotted line. N
Extended SSW and Cut in SSE Plots with extensions in west of south-west are inauspicious as they lead to loss of wealth and disputes. Separate the extended portion as per dotted line. N
Extended WSW and Cut in WNW Plots with extensions in west of north-west are inauspicious as they lead to fear from enemies and fear from authority, loss of vehicles and poverty. Separate the extended portion as per the dotted line.
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Extended WNW and Cut in WSW
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Plots with extensions in north of north-west are unfavourable with effects such as financial losses, theft, disputes and increase of enemies. Separate the extended portion as per the dotted line.
N
Extended NNW and Cut in NNE A cut in south-east leads to marital tension and clashes. Separate the extended portion as per either of the dotted lines. N
Cut in SE A cut in south-west corner is very inauspicious. The inmates suffer due to physical and mental disorders. Rectify to make a square or rectangular shape. N
Cut in SW
If cut in north-west corner extends the north-east but extends west also, it is advisable to rectify as per the dotted line.
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Cut in NW Triangular plots are inauspicious as they generate negative energy and are problematic. Avoid buying a triangular plot or rectify it such that the plot becomes square or rectangular.
Rectification of Triangular Plot To minimise the inauspicious results because of unfavourable extensions in the plot, construct a wall of about four feet from the ground to separate the extended portion as shown by the dotted lines in the above illustration. This will make the plot square or rectangular. The cut off area can be used differently depending on its location. For example, if the area to be cut off is in south or west make a store room there or plant heavy trees. In case the cut off portion is in north or east use it for open parking or have a small lawn or fountain there.
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Roads Thrusting into A Site Roads which thrust into a site at either east of south-east/south of south-west/west of south-west or north of north-west are considered inauspicious. Road WNN N
Road
WSW
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Road
SSW Road Inauspicious Veethi shoolas Sites with roads thrusting from all these directions are very inauspicious. The owner, in such cases, is always under stress. This type of plot is very difficult to rectify and should not be purchased. To overcome the negative effects of inauspicious roads which point straight at a site the following points can be kept in mind:
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Compound doors should not be constructed at the place where inauspicious roads meet the plot.
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Construct the main door only in prescribed grids.
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Compound walls where these roads meet the plot should be thick and high.
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Construct a C-shaped wall (C pointing towards the thrusting road) at least three feet high from the ground where the inauspicious roads meet the plot. This will repel the negative energy directed at the site.
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The space or the corner of the plot where these roads meet the plot can be separated from the main building to make a shop or an office. Entrance for this shop or small office can be from outside. Separate or sell the portion as per the dotted line.
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ESE Veethi shoola
Examination of Land Which means that the land that is studded with good smell is Brahmanic, that which smells like blood is khshatriya, which smells like food grains Vaishya and the one that spirituous liquor is Shudra? So, it can be deduced that earth is of four types viz, Brahmani, Khshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra. Brahmani Land: It consists of pleasing smell whose soil is white in appearance, has sweet water and sacrificial grass. Khshtriya Land: alkaline.
Such land is red, with red soil, heavy grass and
Vaishya Land :
It is green with green soil, sourish and with long reed.
Shudra Land and consists
: It is black soiled land, with liquorous odour, is better of all types of grass.
According to sages of yore, the best form of land is that which is white (red coloured) yellow, neighing like horses and roars of animals, consists of six types of taste, is uniform in colour, replete with live stock, food grains and gives out lotus smell, divested of pebbles and rind, protruded (raised up) towards South or West side, bound by rivine boundary, fragrant, devoid of sharp objects and bones where seeds don’t get dehydrated. According to Brahmayaamal and ‘Narpatijayacharyaswarodaya’ books, land has been classified into following types on the basis of Ayan.
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Odare
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Jalandhari
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Poorna Land
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Kamaravya
(5)
Kolapuri
(6)
Ekbeera
(7)
Silindhra
(8)
Mahamari
(9)
Khshetrapali
(10)
Vanshakha
(11)
Rudralloo
(12)
Kalanah Level
(13)
Niramaya
(14)
Jayalakhshmi
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Mahalakhshmi
(16)
Jaya
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Vijaya
(18)
Bhairvi
(19)
Bala
(20) Yogeshwari
(21)
Chandi
(22)
Yaam
(23)
Bhumbhuka
(24)
Kartari
(25)
Shardali
(26)
Shinghali
(27)
Tanvi
(28)
Mathamaya
(29)
Maheshwari
(30)
Devakoti
(31)
Shiva
(32)
Shakti
(33)
Dhoomra
(34)
Mana
(35)
Varaatika
(36) Trimunda
(37)
Matasari
(38) Dharma
(39)
Mrita
(40) Srishti
(41)
Khshamakhya
(42) Durabhi
(43)
Prahraa
(44) Gauri Kaali
(45)
Naarhari
(46) Balaa
(47)
Bhoori Khechari
(49)
Draadashi
(51)
Trailokya Vijaya
(53)
Kaalapaasha
(54) Karaalika
(55)
Vadhva
(56) Badhadaadwi
(57)
Aparaajita
(58) Raudari
(59)
Vaamlochi
(60) Shishu
(48) Grihaa (50)Kevalaa (52) Vishti
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Maatang
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Amedhya
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Dahani
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Jitaa
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Vaayuv
(66) Varga
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Kapaalika
(68) Analaaneelaa
(69)
Chandra-Surya
(70) Grah
(71)
Raashi
(72) Lagna
(73)
Raahukalanal
(74) Swara
(75)
Trikal
(76) RikashRahu
Construction Observance of pre construction rituals and cleansing of soil by Vastu Pujan is necessary to get rid of any negative energies accumulated in the plot of land. As per Vastu Shastra any structural changes and demolition are considered a mutilation once construction is complete. Compliance to the following rules of construction as per Vastu Shastra can help in reducing a lot of problems later on as well as help in a safe, efficient and speedy construction process, thereby saving both time and money.
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Prepare the site as per Vastu Shastra before commencing construction. Clean the site of all inauspicious objects.
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Pits, depressions and wells located in inauspicious portions of the site should be filled up and land surface should be levelled. The construction will proceed at a faster speed in a plot cleansed and purged as per Vastu Shastra.
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Construction should begin after proper Vastu Pujan and offerings to the site deities are made.
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The first digging of land should be done either by the master of the house and / or the chief mason at an auspicious time set by a learned astrologer.
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Construction activity should not be started if any female member of the family is in her sixth or above month of pregnancy, or if any member is seriously ill.
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Digging of the soil for laying the foundation should be in the following order: north-east sector, then north-west sector, then south-east and then south-west sector.
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Laying of the foundation should be in the reverse order, i.e. first south-west sector, then south-east, then north-west and lastly north-east.
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A water source on the site should be dug as soon as the proper prayers are performed. A well, borewell, underground water tank or pond or a swimming pool should preferably be placed in the north of north-east.
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Care should be taken to dig the well or tank in such a manner that energy lines do not cross the well or the water body.
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A water body or source should be in the east or north-east of the plot. Having a water body in the south-east or south of the house can cause damage to the child or wife of the owner. An underground water tank in the south-west can be fatal to the head of the family.
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The trenches for the walls should be dug from north to south and east to west.
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All the four sides of a building should have a fencing wall. Best house are always situated inside a compound and not on the side of the road.
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Have the compound walls on the south and west higher and thicker then the north and east walls.
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The building material, bricks, stones, sand, etc. should be placed in the south-west of the plot. The steel reinforcement bars should be stored in the west. Sanitary pipes and fittings should be placed in the north-west corner of the plot.
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Every night lighting a bulb on the highest point of the construction, which should be south always, will symbolically raise the energy. It can finish the construction in record time.
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Use new construction material for a fresh construction. Secondhand building material like bricks, stone, iron, and used wood (used door and window frames) should not be used in construction of a new house. Old/Used material can be used while renovating the house.
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Demolition of old houses should start from north-east and demolished materials should be deposited only in south or west portion of the site.
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The north-east corner of the outer wall of the house or of a compound wall should not be rounded.
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Flooring of the house should be in such a way that it facilitates flow of water from south-west to north-east.
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The septic tank should not be in the south-east, north-east or south-west corners of the plot. Pit for the septic tank should be in the north of north-west or west of north-west only.
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The main building should be constructed in the south-west of the plot leaving more open space in north and east. More open space in north or east gives name, fame and prosperity to the residents. Leaving more open space in south and west side of the house can effect the male members adversely, whereas in a factory, it leads to financial losses and disputes amongst partners.
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Depression in south-west can result in serious illness to the residents, whereas depression in north-west causes enmity and litigation. The depression in south portion of the building restricts growth, besides creating financial problems.
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South side of the building should always be higher than the north. This gives good health and prosperity to the residents. In case the north is higher than the south it results in ill health and losses. South
West North
Building
East Building
Relative Height of Building in Different Directions
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West portion of the building should be higher than the east for favourable growth of children. A lower west leads to problems to and from children.
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South-west should be higher than north-east for all-round prosperity and good health. A higher north-east causes severe ill health and loss of prosperity for the owner.
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Religious places, palaces, conference halls, monuments and public places can have uniform height in all directions.
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The central portion or brahmasthan should not be depressed. Heavy objects, wells, lifts and toilets are totally prohibited in the brahamasthan.
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Ancient works on Vastu identify certain vulnerable points (marmasthan) in the site and any construction, wall, columns, beams, doors, pegs and nails are prohibited on these sensitive
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It is always better to build both the compound floor and the structure above the road level. The foundation for the compound floor should be at least two feet above road level. The structure itself can be at least two feet above the ground level. This is two safeguard against any rise in road level over the years by frequent remetalling of the road. To let in sufficient air and light, at least 30 percent of house walls should have doors and windows. More windows should be kept towards north and east side of the house.
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Construction Remedies and Solutions In case you find that your house or workplace has certain Vastu faults and is giving bad results, certain rectificatios can be done by proper load distribution in certain sectors to bring balance into the plot and the structure. Trees and plants, beneficial for ecology and environment can also be used in correcting Vastu-dosha. The beneficial trees as per Vastu Shastra can be used to provide balance and heaviness to faulty sectors. Vastu lays great emphasis on leaving more open space in the north-east sector and less open space in the south-west sector. The least possible load should be in the north-east direction. By establishing the earth element in the south-west direction, the positive energies of north-east are boosted due to the enhanced gravitation in the south-west. To offset the faults in the construction in case of big margins in south and west directions or higher construction in north and east, following remedies and corrections can be effective: •
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In case of higher construction in the north and east constructing extra floor on the south side with terraces towards the north and east can overcome the Vsatu-dosha.
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Elevating the south and south-west zones by construction of heavy stone pillar in the corner with height in excess of average compound wall can provide necessary heaviness in case of major construction in the north-east.
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The loading of the south-west zone can also be increased by creating a rock garden and using heavy stones in landscaping.
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A thick and high wall in the north and east is a Vastu defect. Creating openings in these walls in the form of windows and
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Any pits, waterlogging and lower level of floor in south-west and south causes financial problems and loans. Filling up of pits and correcting the slope towards north-east will remedy and ease the situation immediately.
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More openings like windows, doors and balconies in the south and west directions as compared to north and east of the house should be closed or at least covered with thicker curtains and blinds.
Windows/Ventilators and Balconies In any structure, be it residential or commercial, it is advisable to keep more open space in north and east. To let in sufficient air and light, 30 percent of a home’s walls should have doors and windows. More windows should be kept in the north and east side of the main building. After deciding about the entrance, place windows in the positive energy sections. The windows in any structure provide pure air, ventilation and light. Balconies should be in the north and east sides. Balconies in the south and west provide harmful rays of afternoon and evening sun. Heavy curtains can be used for south and west doors and windows and lighter ones for north and east doors and windows. Windows should be open inwards and should preferably have two shutters. Balconies to the west can be closed and turned into a small storeroom or a toilet. Do not close the balconies in the east and north. In case you want to enclose them, enclose them only with grills. Do not keep heavy goods in the balconies in north and east. Ideally keep the balconies open or keep pots for storing water there. Do not store water in the balconies which are in the south-east. Levels of the Floor Split levels inside the building are not recommended by the ancient works. Brihat Samhita absolutely disallows split level construction. It mentions that if one wishes to have prosperity, one has to raise the level of the floor uniformly on all sides. Some modern scholars believe that to strengthen nairutya, the south-west rooms should be higher. Under no circumstances the rooms in south-west, south-east or the centre be sunken or lower than the level in north-east. It is best to have all the rooms on the same level.
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Basements/ Cellars As far as possible, it is better to avoid basements especially in a residential building – since the houses should always be on a higher level than the road. In olden days residents of palaces built on hillocks used to enjoy strength, stability and luxuries of life. However, when houses are used both for residential as well as commercial purposes basement can be made in east, north and north-east sector and used for storage and parking. If the basement is to be used for business purposes, use it as a store. If business is conducted from a basement only 60 percent benefits are obtained in spite of best efforts. Basement get little light and even less fresh air the reason being that basement have skylights near the ceiling which are rarely opened as they are difficult to reach. Basements have another fault. Sound magnifies in a basement. A noise which sounds a whisper at ground level sounds loud underground. It is observed that persons spending too much time in the basement become dull, lethargic and irritable. Vastu regards basements as a bad omen because they form a hollow beneath our feet. Our health and happiness depend on the earth under us being solid. At any cost, the residence should not be in the basement. Basement in the north, east and north-east part can be used for water storage or for a borewell. These days jet pumps are also installed in the basements. Whenever arrangement of water is made in the basement it should only be in the north-east. If the basement is required for the entire floor, make sure that the floor level of the basement is uniform. A height equal to or less than the ground floor is generally recommended. Basement should have light colours. Blue colour must not be used in a basement.
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Apartments and Residential Complexes These days due to shortage of land and spiraling prices of real estate in the big cities and metros, buying land and constructing a house as per Vastu remains a dream for most of us. Many people living in flats and apartments wonder whether they can be benefited by Vastu. Vastu is as useful for those who live in flats and apartments as it is for anyone else. By using Vastu in your apartment, you will be able to live in harmony with nature. This will bring you increased contentment, happiness and abundance in every aspect of daily life. By using Vastu, you will be able to feel more ‘at home’ in your apartment. When we harmonise and balance our home environment, we feel happier, healthier and more successful in every part of our lives. In this section we will deal with (i)
The general Vastu rules as applicable for the plots where apartments have to be constructed.
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Selection of apartments based on Vastu principles.
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Providing Vastu strength to the interiors of the selected apartments.
Selection of Plot and Construction The Vastu rules regarding selection of plot and construction can be followed by the builder to ensure a trouble-free and speedy construction. This also translates into quicker sales and profits.
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Plots where apartments and flats have to be constructed should fulfil the criterion enumerated in section on selection of land.
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Plot should be regular in shape, preferably square or rectangular.
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Main entrance gate / compound gate should be in the auspicious locations depending on the roads facing the plot. The auspicious
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Security personnel at the main gate should face east or north direction.
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Lawns, plants, open parking can be arranged in the north, east or north-east of the plot. Big trees can be in south, west and southwest of the plot.
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As far as possible, the apartment or flat building should not be Lshaped. If the building is L-shaped, it should be towards south and west of the entire plot so that the benefit of positive energies from north and east are obtained for better health and prosperity. Keeping the north and east more open and lighter than south and west of the plot results in ample benefits for the residents. Lshaped building where more construction is towards the north and east and either the south-west, south-east or north-west are open give harmful results.
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Overhead water tank of the apartment and building should be towards the west. The overhead water tank should not be in the north-east, south-east corner or in the centre position.
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General guidelines discussed in earlier sections about the internal placement of various rooms, main entrance depending on the direction faced by individual apartments, water sources, taps,
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A generator / back-up power supply room should be in the southeast of the plot. Electric switch boards of individual apartments can be in the south-east on the ground floor.
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Selection of Apartment The fundamental rules while evaluating flats are the same as those which come into play while evaluating independent houses. As people wanting to buy apartments have no control over the factors governing the selection of land for the apartments, use some of the guidelines like shape of building, compound gates, position of water tank, open space around the building and general layout of the complex for the first round of elimination. The following points should be kept in mind while selecting the apartments:
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Your apartment should be regular in shape. Square and rectangular shapes are good. L or C-shaped apartments should be avoided.
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There should be no obstruction to the main entrance of the apartment.
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Surroundings of the apartment should be aesthetically pleasing. Healthy looking plants and trees, lush green lawns and brightly coloured flower beds benefit all the residents of the complex.
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The elevators, staircases and corridors should be well lit and generous in size. Narrow, gloomy and badly lit corridors and stairs have negative effect.
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The main entrance should not be in the south of south-west, west of south-west, east of south-east or north of north-west.
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Staircases for all apartments and flats should be in south-west, south or west. As an alternative, staircases can be in the north-
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Flats with main entrance in the north of north-east, east of northeast, south of south-east and west of north-west are auspicious. Avoid flats with main door in south or west of south-west and east of south-east.
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Select the apartments where north-east is open or you are getting the benefits of a north-east corner. The best flats in each block of four apartments are the ones in the north-east corner of the block marked A, B, C and D. N A
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For parking of vehicles, generally the ground floor or the underground room of the flat or apartment is used. The underground room should be in the east or north and not in the south or west.
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Flats with balconies in the north and east are best. Avoid flats which have balconies only in south or cover them with thick blinds.
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As far as possible avoid purchasing flats which have bathrooms in the south-west and the south-east corner, because it is not easy to change the position of bathroom in an apartment.
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Strengthening the Interiors People who live in flats or apartments providing Vastu strength to the interiors of the apartments is more relevant than the Vastu outside. This is because more often than not they have no control over the out side Vastu but do have control over what happens inside their flats. Keep the following points in mind while planning the interior of individual apartments.
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Main entrance should be well lit and appear welcoming.
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Keep the clutter to a minimum. Avoid crowding rooms with too much of furniture and artifacts. The apartments should appear cheerful, spacious and aesthetic.
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The front door should open inwards. Have a threshold, especially for the main entrance.
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If the front door opens into a tiny or narrow lobby area use mirrors on one side to visually double the size of the lobby.
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If the front door is directly facing a toilet, keep the door of the toilet closed at all times and hang a mirror outside the door of the toilet to symbolically make it disappear.
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Allow plenty of light and air into all rooms, even the ones not used regularly.
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Study tables should be placed in a way that children are facing north and east while studying.
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Cupboards containing cash, jewellery, cheque books and valuables should be kept in south so that they open towards north.
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Paintings depicting negative aspects of life like violence, terror, cruelty, poverty, death, weeping women should be avoided in the house.
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Flowers and plants encourage positive energy in a house. Potted plants and freshly cut flowers are best for people in apartments. Artificial flowers can also be used but make sure that they are clean and well dusted.
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Aquariums and small indoor fountains can be used in the northeast or north of the apartment, as they symbolize wealth and aboundance.
House Planning and interiors Classical works on Vastu have divided a residence into various parts. Different rooms have been assigned in different directions for specific purposes. A general overview of a house consists of a prayer room in north-east, bathroom in the east, kitchen in south-east and bedroom in south direction. In the modern context, the following placement of various rooms gives a lot of options for the planning of a house as per Vastu guidelines. A number of permutations and combinations can emerge from this, depending on the size of the house and the accommodation which suits the requirements of individual families. The following house planning and interior planning can help restore balance and harmony even when the selection of land and construction are not exactly as per Vastu Shastra. •
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Keep no broken mirrors in the house.
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The safe should open towards the north or east. So, keep it along the south or west.
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The toilet seat should preferably be along the north-south axis. The septic tank can be in the north-west or the south-east corner of the house.
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Avoid having garage, dump, streetlight pole or boulders in front of the main gate or door.
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The number of doors and windows should be more on the ground floor and less on the upper floors.
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The north-east corner is the face of the house and should always be kept clean While swabbing the floor with any disinfectant a little sea salt or rock salt should be added.
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Students should study facing north or east.
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Do not hang pictures and paintings of war, crime, unrest, agony or distress in the house.
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Grow a tulsi or basil plant in front of the house.
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Do not have thorny plant or cacti in the house. Have them outside the boundary of the house.
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Rainwater or drainage should have an outlet in the north, east or north-east.
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Elderly people are more comfortable in the south west corner of the house. Grihpravesh ceremony should be performed in a good muhurtha before shifting in a new house.
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Do not construct your puja room either exactly above, below or close to a toilet.
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The overhead water tank for storage of water should be in the west or south-west zone of the building.
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A family with a round or oblong dining table will suffer disharmony and end up in not eating together.
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Having improper position of the entrance or obstruction in front of the gate can reduce the prosperity to a great extent.
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Improper position of the bedroom or the bed brings unhappiness in the marital life and causes disturbed sleep.
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Having a toilet or a fireplace in the north-east corner of the house can ruin it financially besides mental tension and quarrels amongst family members.
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Do not have the kitchen in the north-east, south-west or center of the house. A kitchen in north-east leads to mental tension, waste of money and losses. A kitchen in the south-west escalates losses and clashes at home. A kitchen in the center of the house is worst and can be very troublesome.
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Keep all electrical appliances like microwaves, ovens and mixergrinders in the south-east zone of the kitchen.
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Do not keep water and fire next to each other in the kitchen.
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The cook/person working at the gas stove should not have his or her back towards the kitchen entrance.
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Kitchen walls should be painted in a light colour. orange or cream colour scheme works well.
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The gas stove represents the state of finances of a household. The gas stove should be kept clean and well looked after. The burners should be kept unblocked and regularly in use.
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The ideal direction for placing the head while sleeping is south; north is totally prohibited. Sleeping with head towards east is allowed for children and students.
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The stairs should not be made in the north-east or brahmasthan. the preferred area of location of the staircase is in the west, southwest or sough. Steps should begin from north or east. The number of steps should always be odd and should never end in zeros like 10, 20, 30, etc. The stairs should not turn anticlockwise and move from south to north or west to east.
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The internal staircase in a house should not be directly opposite the front door. Also take care that the external staircase is not directly opposite the main entrance.
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There are certain dates when neither muhurtha nor auspicious time is required and without consulting any astrologer one can start construction or move into a new hose. These days are Akshay Tritiya, Phulera Duj, Vijaya Dashmi and Vaisakhi.
House Planning and interiors Remedies and Solutions The relationship of directions with planets, colours, metals and stones gives great variety and multiple dimensions to Vastu remedial measures. In addition, simple remedies like proper distribution of elements within the house, proper placement of furniture, water bodies, electrical and electronic gadgets, relocating doors with the help of aids like wooden screens, mirrors, etc., opening a window or shuffling rooms between the family members can bring about a balance within the house. Water, wind, light, metals, plants, herbs, pyramids, crystals, colours, etc. serve as catalysts for rectifying the cosmic alignment of a house. Changes brought about by these remedial measures guide the inmates of the house to positive relationships, satisfaction in all endeavours, happiness, bliss and divine grace. Certain Alternatives for House Planning Certain corrections can be brought about by the right positioning of various rooms in the house. In case the positioning of the rooms is not exactly as per Vastu, here are some important tips for an alternative positioning of these rooms. NW 2 WNW
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Treasury, study, reception, water tank, well, boring, pump, livingroom basement, puja room, lawn, children’s bedroom
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Medicine room, bedroom for daughters, main entrance, well, pump, borewell, puja room, lining room, basement, portico
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Puja room, well, boring, water tank, verandah, living room, drawing room, portico, lawn, basement
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Right Positioning In case the positioning of your rooms is not exactly as per Vastu, here are some important tips for an alternative positioning and the interiors of these rooms. Puja Room •
The right place for a puja room is in the north-east. However, you can make a puja room in the east or north of the house also.
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Doors for the puja room should be of good quality wood and of two shutters. A threshold for this room is a must.
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Pyramid-shaped roofs are good for the prayer room as the enhance the power of meditation. It is important to keep the puja room clean and free of clutter.
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The best location of the kitchen is in the south-east sector of the house. However, kitchen can also be placed in south of southeast, east of south-east, north of north-west or east. If your kitchen is in the north-east or south-west of your house, shift the cooking to the Agneya (fire corner or south-east) corner of your kitchen. Face east while cooking (Fig 10.02)
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The kitchen should have big windows in the north and east to let in plenty of natural light.
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The kitchen sink should be in the north-east corner. Drinking water and water containers should be kept in the north-east or north side. The person working at the stove should be able to see anyone coming into the room without turning his or her head too far. A door just behind the gas stove is considered bad. To remedy this, place a mirror beside the stove to allow the cook to see anyone entering the kitchen.
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Keep the gas stove always clean and well looked after. The burners should be kept unblocked and regularly in use.
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The gas stove should not be placed below a beam. Either shift the gas stove or cover the beam with a false ceiling. A mirror on the beam can also be helpful.
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The gas stove should not be opposite the main entrance and should not be visible from the outside door. To remedy this, a screen can be used to conceal the gas stove. Alternatively, wind chimes or a hanging crystal can serve as an effective remedy.
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The kitchen should have plenty of natural light and ventilation and should have an airy, spacious and welcoming feel. If it is dark and gloomy, arrange to have sufficient artificial lighting.
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The best location for toilets in a house is in the north-west.
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Toilets are totally prohibited in the north-east, south-west and the center of the house.
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Toilets in front of the main entrance: The remedy for this is to keep the lid down on the toilet and to keep the toilet door closed. It would also be beneficial to place a mirror on the outside of this door to make the room symbolically disappear.
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Toilet in the center of the house: Toilets should not be placed in the center of the house as this spreads negativity throughout the house. The remedy for this is to place mirrors on all four walls inside the toilet, which symbolically make the room disappear. It is a good idea to place a mirror outside the door also.
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Toilet in the north-east: Toilets in the north-east contaminate the most auspicious corner of the house leading to gradual weakening of finances, incurable diseases and mental tension. In case it is not possible to relocate the toilet. (i)
Place a mirror on the northern and/or eastern wall of the toilet.
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Keep the toilet door closed all the time.
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Keep the toilet lid down.
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Disinfect the toilet regularly.
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Keep a bowl of unrefined sea salt in the toilet as salt has the power to absorb all negativity, purifying the air and enabling circulation of positive energy.
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Keep the toilet clean. Unpleasant smells, leaking taps, choked up toilet drains should be immediately cleared up and declogged.
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The following strotra to Jupiter, the ruler of the north-east may also be recited: Devanam Cha Rishinam Cha Gurum Kanchana Sannibham Buddhibhootam Trilokesam Tham Namami Brihaspatim
(viii) Use exhaust fans as well as natural ventilation to get the negative energy away. (ix)
Any upstairs toilets and bathrooms should not be situated over the front door or the kitchen.
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Avoid leaky taps and choked drains. All leaking taps should be immediately repaired as these result is draining away of wealth. Similarly, choked up toilet drains should immediately be cleaned up and declogged.
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The preferred place for drawing-room in a house is in the northeast, north and east sectors of the house. In small houses and apartments, the room can also be made in the brahmasthan. Don’t use heavy furniture in the brahmasthan.
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The drawing-room should be spacious, well lit, well ventilated and tastefully decorated. Gloomy and ill-lit corners cause depression and a lackluster lifestyle. Use floor or table lights whenever necessary to spread the light throughout the room.
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Arrange furniture so that people can move freely. The room should feel comfortable and welcoming. The room should feel comfortable and welcoming. This can be achieved by having comfortable chairs
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Keep the center of the room empty. Heavy loads, center tables or artefacts should not be placed in the centre of the room. Instead use square coffee tables alongside the sofas or chairs.
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Chairs and sofas should be arranged in a way that the people using them do not have their backs to the door. People sitting in these positions feel insecure and lacking in support.
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Do not place couches or chairs under exposed beams as these overhead beams can be oppressive, stressful and create discord. Two bamboo flutes hung from the beam act as a remedy if there is no alternative but to place the furniture under it.
Bedrooms Since we are spending one-third of our lives in the bed, its location is of utmost importance. Spending close to eight hours a day in the same area, the inherent properties of specific zones work on our subconscious and mould our life accordingly. The location of a bedroom and the sleeping position has a bearing on our mental and physical well-being. Different zones in Vastu having particular significance are suited for different family members. The shuffling of bedrooms between family members, allocation of the right bedroom for each member and correction of the sleeping position can bring about definite positive results for the household.
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Children’s Bedroom
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Master Bedroom
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Children’s Bedroom
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Avoid having bedrooms in the north-east and south-east sectors of the house.
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Use the south-west or south bedroom for the master of the house or for the elder son.
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South-east bedroom gives rise to sleeplessness, worries and marital problems. If the head of the family is in south-east, he is found to be constantly embroiled in disputes. Newly married couples should definitely avoid this room. This is also not a good zone for pregnant ladies.
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Bedrooms should not be located in the central portion of the house. Brahmasthan attracts a lot of energy which is not conducive to the main objective of a bedroom providing rest, peace and tranquility.
Importance of the Sleeping Position Sound sleep is essential for our physical and mental well-being. Our body rejuvenates itself during the time we are sleeping. It is recommended for people to sleep with their heads to the south. Our ancients advised that the body enjoys perfect health and longer life by sleeping with head towards the south. Sages like Markandeya and Garga0 have said that one should lie with his head towards the south for strengthening health and longevity. Our ancestors were past masters in various known and unknown sciences and understood that the sleeping direction is directly correlated with the sciences of magnetism and thermal electricity. When the eastern part of the earth is heated by the sun, its western part remains cold. Consequently, thermal electricity generated by the sun travels over the surface of the earth from east to west. The earth, thereby, becomes magnetised and its geographical North pole, which is to the right hand side of the current, becomes the magnetic North pole and its geographical South pole, being on the left hand side of the same current, becomes the magnetic South pole. It is also known that the earth is a huge magnet with its poles having attractive and repulsive powers. It is evident by placing a compass needle which invariably points to the north. It has also been proved that the human body contains a large percentage of iron in the blood which circulates all through the body. This makes the human body a magnetic object. Our feet are in contact with this huge magnet, the earth, for the most part of the day. This induces South polarity in our feet and North polarity in our head. We know that opposite poles of a magnet attract and same poles repel, keeping the head (North pole of our body) towards the north (North pole of earth) causes repulsion, leading to disturbance in blood circulation and body becoming vulnerable to diseases. While lying with the head (North pole of body) towards the south (South pole of earth) the opposite magnetic poles attract each other, thereby preserving the polarity of the body. The blood circulation is normal and health remains good. It is thus clear that the ideal direction for placing the head while sleeping is south, north is totally prohibited. Sleeping with head towards east is allowed for children and students.
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According to Sage Markandeya, a man becomes learned by lying down with his head placed eastward and is troubled with distressing thoughts by lying down with his head placed westward. One can sleep with the head towards the east for an increase in mental peace, good thoughts and spirituality. Pregnant women are especially, not to sleep with their head towards the north, west or east. They must place their head towards the south direction. As it is said that when a couple sleeps in a northern or north-east bedroom, their family does not grow. As mentioned earlier, a young couple desirous of progeny can use the north-west bedroom. It is recommended that after conception the couple should move to a southern bedroom. Certain tridosha disturbances can also be brought back to normacy by sleeping either on you left side or your right side. Sleeping on your left is recommended for vata and kapha constitutions and is beneficial in chronic constipation, back pain, paralysis, arthritis, obesity, bronchitis, sinusitis and cold-related ailments. Sleeping on your right is recommended for pitta constitutions and is beneficial for a person prone to rashes, itches and liver disorders. Vastu- perfect Bedrooms Sound sleep is essential for our physical and mental well being. Our body rejuvenates itself during sleep. Here are some important Vastu tips for bedrooms to facilitate good health and a sound and peaceful sleep.
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Square or rectangle bedrooms are the best.
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Beds must be of good quality wood. must not be shaky.
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The mattress should provide good support to the body while resting.
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Box beds are ideally not recommended but due to the paucity of space in our houses these days, they have become unavoidable. Make sure to declutter and sort out things kept in the box beds from time to time.
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Shoes, slippers, etc. should not be kept under the bed. Try to keep the area under the bed as clean as possible as dirt and dust accumulate a lot of negativity,
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Your bedroom should be a place where you can totally relax. Keep objects that remind you of unfinished tasks out of the room or at least out of sight.
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A bedroom should be aesthetically designed with soothing colours and pictures. Have pleasant pictures associated with happy memories around you.
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The foot of the bed should not directly face the door of the room. Shift the bed to a place in the room which is not directly opposite the door.
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The bed should not be placed under a beam. If there is no alternative, it is better for the beam to run the length of the bed rather than the width. For marital harmony, the beam should be rectified by hanging two bamboo flutes from it or by using the false ceiling to make the beams disappear.
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Do not place a mirror directly in front of the bed. If there is a dressing table, place it such that the bed does not get reflected in its mirror or keep the mirror covered.
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The south-west area of the bedroom should not be kept empty. Keep heavy furniture or almirah here. Heavy stone statues can also be kept here.
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Do not have a temple in the bedroom.
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Avoid having a door in the south-west of a bedroom. If possible. block it permanently.
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Your sleeping position is very important. Orientation plays a very important part while sleeping because this is the longest period of time a person remains in the same position. Our ancients advised that a person enjoys perfect health and longer life by sleeping with head towards the south. North is totally prohibited. Sleeping with the head towards the east is allowed for children and students.
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The interiors of the bedroom should be aesthetic and tasteful. Cold colours like blue are soothing and restful, and induce a good sleep. Avoid colours like red and black in the bedrooms.
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Display pleasant pictures and sceneries in the bedroom. Pictures of wild animals and violent scenes should be avoided.
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For anybody suffering from insomnia, keep rock-salt dissolved in water near the person at night. This helps n the purification of air around him and facilitates a deep and sound sleep.
Overhead Beam Overhead beams are a problem when something of major use is put under a beam. When chairs, desks or beds are placed below an overhead beam they cause headache, ill health, bad luck and relationship problems. The bed should not be placed under a beam. The person sleeping in this position is likely to experience health problems in the part of body that is lying under beam. For instance, if the sleeping position is such that the beam crosses over the person’s chest, he or she would be prone to the problems related to the part of the body. Beams running lengthwise down the bed are likely to create marital disharmony and ultimately drive the couple apart. It is advisable to shift the bed in such cases. However, at times it is not possible to shift the bed. In such cases it is better if the beam runs lengthwise down the bed, as this does not create major health problems. For marital harmony the beam should be rectified by hanging two bamboo flutes from it. If the beam is over the gas stove, problems relating to finance can crop up. A beam over the front door entrance causes major problems and limits growth and new opportunities. A beam in the brahmasthan of a house oppresses the energy flow. The natural energy balance in the whole house is disturbed as the beam forces the energy downward, creating a feeling of weight or compression in the central portion of the house. The effect of exposed beams is greater on the lower floors as they have greater loads to bear, which gets transferred to lower floors. The negative effect is lesser in case of high ceilings. Sometimes when there are multiple beams or when multiple beams on the ceiling have a decorative purpose only, it lessens the negative aspect of the beam as the load transfer is more uniform and not concentrated at one point. It is better not to sit, work or sleep under a beam. To offset the negative effect of the beam, paint it the same colour as the ceiling. Another solution is to create a false ceiling to hide the beams. Take care not to bring the ceiling so low which can again be oppressing. Placing colourful fringe work or nice fabric over or along the beams helps soften the effect of the beam. A very effective approach is to hang a bamboo flute at each end of the beam at a 45° angle with the face down. Hanging a round faceted crystal ball or a wind chime from the center of the beam helps diffuse the effect of the beam.
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Doors – Types and Material There are various points to be kept in mind while having a door constructed or selecting a ready-made one. A door’s function determines the material from which it is made, how it looks and how it operates. The front door or the door that has to provide security has to be made from heavy material and should have durable, effective locks and hinges. Internal doors in the north and east directions which let in light or look out on to the yard, such as French doors, could have multiple glass panes. A sliding door may be made almost entirely of glass. The main entrance door has to be far attractive, solid and massive than interior doors, at the same time it may also be more decorative than the interior doors. The recommended material for the main door is wood. Mayamatam suggests that the main door can be strengthened with the help of various metals. It is important to have a threshold for the main door. The threshold can regulate the powerful ground energies into the building and its various rooms. It can also act as a block for the negative energies coming from outside. A Safe Place for Cash and Valuables Hard earned money should not only be kept safely but it should also be kept at the right place.
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The best place to keep cash and valuables is the north direction as it is ruled by Kubera, the Lord of Wealth. Never keep your cash or valuables in the north-west as it will lead to excessive expenditure.
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In the safe room cash box or safety lockers can be kept facing the north. Lockers can be kept facing the north direction. These should be kept against the south wall. Never keep them against the north wall or in the north-east.
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It is auspicious to install properly purified and energised Shri Yantra, Kuber Yantra or Mahalakshmi Yantra in the safe. Regular worship of these yantras gives wealth and prosperity.
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For homes, keep the cabinets containing cash and valuables in the south-west or south bedrooms against the south wall or in southwest corner of the room such that they open towards the north.
Small House Surrounded by Big Buildings The person living in a small house with big buildings near his house will be under depression. To remedy the situation, •
Plant big trees between the house and the buildings.
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Affix a spotlight towards the small house.
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Pitch a bamboo-flag midway to both the buildings.
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Install a mariner’s compass, keeping its needle (arrow) pointing towards the big buildings.
Never Move into an Unfinished House It is observed that people shift into unfinished houses for various reasons, such as shortage of finance, expiry of lease, etc. When a house is incomplete, it could have negative vibrations. If one decides to move into a finished room in such a place, it would be against Vastu rules. Living in an unfinished house where the walls are not painted or the woodwork remains unpolished brings hardships in business, difficulties in relationships, lack of concentration and financial hardships. In such cases, it is advisable to move into a rented accommodation because the additional expense of rent might be less than the wasteful expenditure one would incur in the unfinished house. In case money is needed to complete the house, instead of a very expensive finish, you could go in for a moderate finish. Remember that half-cooked food is difficult to digest and it is more nourishing to have a properly cooked simple meal. Similarly, living in an unfinished house in inviting trouble. Move into the finished house in an auspicious muhurtha after Vastu pujan and grihpravesh ceremonies. Images on the wall The kinds of pictures and paintings displayed in a house have profound effect on the environment of a house. Images create mental perceptions and feelings which cover the whole spectrum of human emotions, ranging from fear to excitability. Place the photos of gods, goddesses, saints and sages on the eastern walls. Pictures denoting wealth and abundance, such as Lakshmi, Kuber or gemstones and jewels paintings should be hung on the north wall. Landscapes depicting mountains, heavy thick trees, rocks, etc. should be on the south or west walls. Images such as fruits, flowers or blossoming trees should be on the east or north walls.
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Images of ferocious animals and pictures, paintings depicting violence, disease, death and all negative aspects of life must be avoided in a house. Battle scenes or that which feature guns and weaponry, barren landscapes, and any pictures which are dark and gloomy or fearproducing in colour, atmosphere and content are quite unsuitable in a house. Photos of departed near and dear ones should be hung on the southern walls. Avoid their photographs in the prayer rooms. Although you may revere your forefathers and admire their vision but the reverence felt for God and the departed soul is not the same. Moreover, past is represented by the south which is ruled by Yama, the God of Death. The present is represented by brahmasthan, representing the existence in the moment now. The future is represented by the north, the significator for abundance, all the good things life has to offer. The logical sequence of growth is the movement from south to north. Have your children’s photographs in front of you, i.e. north, and photographs of elders on the south walls behind your back watching over your shoulder, gently and unobtrusively guiding you through the present, at the same time not coming in front to cloud your future vision. Staircase Remedies Stairs are preferred in the south-west. Never have a staircase in the center or north-east of your home. The stairs should move clockwise. Spiral staircases should be avoided in a residence. Have square or rectangular stairs bending at 90°. Avoid a staircase opposite the main door as it is said to keep fortune away. Avoid stairs just outside the bedrooms also as it drains happiness. To remedy any faults like staircase exactly opposite the main entrance, keep the following tips in mind.
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To camouflage stairs, keep plants in small pots along the stairs.
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Hang mirrors along the sides.
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Have mirrors on the landings.
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Never have kitchen or toilet or puja room under the stairs. Use this space only as a storage area.
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Hang a wind chime between the stairs and the main door.
Documents Related to Court Cases Important papers relating to court cases or disputes should not be kept in the south east. This will cause the dispute to intensify. These papers must not be kept in the north or in a safe or cash box or it will lead to increased expenditure on the case. Keeping these papers in the south will lead to increase in enemies and defeat. Keep documents related to disputes and court cases only in north-east or east. Focus on Happy Memories Your must have noticed that at times just a whiff of a favourite perfume, a familiar face, a happy child or a chance comment triggers a chain or memories, which are sometimes painful and at times pleasurable. Our mind recall is by association. Negative memories generate negative thoughts which actually produce toxic chemicals in our body, sapping our strength. Negative thoughts have a downward pull and they shrink our energy. On the other hand, positive and happy thoughts have an uplifting effect which expands our energy field. Get rid of all negative symbolism and remove all visual negative reminders from the house. For example, remove all love letters from a broken romance if you still lament over it, otherwise the negative symbolism and negative self-talk will continue to trouble you. Negative thoughts give birth to pessimistic behavior just as pessimistic behavior gives rise to negative thoughts. It is better to get rid of a piece of furniture or artefact or a plant gifted by someone you dislike as it triggers a chain of negative thoughts and emotions for you. To generate positive energy in the house, display objects and photographs which help to focus your mind on happy, positive and peaceful memories. Something as simple as a picture of your children, a wedding photograph, a funny quote or a positive affirmation can do wonders whenever your eyes rest on it. You can hang a large family photo in the south-west corner of the living room or display collection of family pictures to foster a spirit of love, togetherness and harmony between the family members.
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Planning of Main Door The main door, from which guest hosts and other pass through, is the life-line of basic Vaastu. Location of main door depends upon shape of plot and highway and could be fixed on any side, but the said main door is required to be planned in a planned way so that there is plenty of (incoming) wealth and also that all the inmates of the house are healthy and happy. In a way, main door is a gateway (a sort of key to moneychest in the house) through which natural air, light and bio-electro magnetic energy gains entry into house. •
The side on which main door is desired to be fixed, the length of such gate should be divided into nine parts. In fact entire residential plot’s construction work should be planned and started in a systematic manner but, here, only foundation of main gate is being discussed.
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If door is to be fixed on East side, leaving apart two sides, the door will open towards Nos. 3 and 4.
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If the door is West inclined, then its 4th and 5th part will open at Nos. 20 and 21.
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If a door is desired to be built on the West direction, then its 5th, 6th and 7th part, from North-East, will open towards 29th, 28th and 27th Nos. respectively.
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If a door is desired to be fixed in the South direction then 3rd and 4th portion from the South-East side should be towards Nos. 11 an 12.
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In order to get (find) a suitable solution, we must take into account 81 parenthesis (brackets) of Vaastu Purush in this context. For the benefit of our discerning readers, we are detailing, hereunder, all the ominous and inominous aspects which are likely to ensure from each step (Pad) of Vaastu Purush.
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Door should be placed in auspicious grid positions as per Vastu charka. It is important that main doors placed in auspicious grids should be used regularly, they must be kept open to welcome the auspicious energy to flow in the house. The front door is considered the mouth of the house and needs to be active every day. Never make a main door in the extended or cut portion of the plot.
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A main door in the middle of the structure is inauspicious for residences and commercial establishments. According to Samarangana Sutradhara, a door in the middle indicates ruin for the family. Such doors are recommended only for religious buildings.
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Doors and windows should be proportionate to the main building. Doors which are too big or too small are bad. Very big doors which dwarf or intimidate the inmates may be good for public buildings but are not auspicious for residential purposes. Very small doors which constrict are depressing.
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The main door should be the biggest and most majestic than the other doors in the building. It should always open inwards.
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It is a must to have a threshold for the entrance door.
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Never place doors directly opposite each other in the east and west or in north and south.
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Entrance of a house should not face a road coming straight at the main door. In such a case, it is better to change the position of the main door.
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Decorate the main door with a Sarvamangalkari Toran and by placing auspicious symbols and image like Om, Swastika, image of Kuldevta, Gajalaxmi or cow and calf.
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Doors which creak while opening and closing are inauspicious. Keep all door joints lubricated.
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There should be any cracks in the entrance door, it should not be crooked or slanting.
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Public places, monuments, temples, conference centres can have doors in all four directions.
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Never make the back door or an untidy side entrance the main entry just because it faces an auspicious direction. Instead, enhance the front entrance with objects that make a house welcoming.
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There should not be any vedha or obstruction in front of the main door. Vedha could be in the form of a tree, well, temple or the
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The back door of the building should be smaller than all the other doors of the building.
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The length and breadth of the entrance door should be proportionate. The ideal ratio is 1:2. The ratio of length to breadth should not be more that 1:3. This does not apply to the shutters of the shop.
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A house should have an even number of doors, e.g. 12, 14, 16 or so on, but the doors should not number 10 or 20, because the zero in these is considered inauspisious.
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Fixing of the mahadwara or main door should be done in an auspicious muhurtha.
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Doors should be sturdily built using good quality wood to avoid bending, cracking or shrinking of the door at a later stage.
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Old and used doors are not recommended for new constructions.
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Doors should be kept clean and in good condition by polishing or painting frequently.
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As far as possible, the doors should have two shutters. If it is not possible in case of all doors, try to have two shutter doors at least for the main entrance, puja-room and the master bed room. Doors should open inwards and not open outwards.
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Front door should not be located below the street level.
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Plenty of light, flowering plants and an uncluttered entrance brings wealth and prosperity.
DOOR-PLANNING ACCORDING TO VAASTU PURUSH
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Organs of Vaastu Purush
Name of Bracket
Effect (s)
1. North-East
Forehead
Eash
Fire hazard and misery
2. East
Right Eye
Parjanaya
Misery and agony for the women of the house.
3. East
Right Ear
Jaya
Wealth gain, glory and progress.
4. East
Right Shoulder
Indra
Success in government work, gain in ancestral anxiety.
5. East
Right Hand
Sun (Surya)
Mental torture, anxiety
6. East
Right Hand
Satya
Adverse effects on female, progeny.
7. East
Right Hand
Bhrisha
Mental restivity, fear from enemies.
8. East
Right Elbow
Akash
Fear of thieves automatic VacuumdisAppearance of an object.
9. South-East
Joints Places
Agni knee, Elbow
Ailment to son, monetary loss, (Fire) fear of fire and enemy etc.
10. South
Right knee
Pusha
Agony caused by friends and family members.
11. South
Right Foot
Vitaya
Good results.
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Organs of Vaastu Purush
Name of Bracket
Effect (s)
12. South
Right Foot
Griha
Birth of a son, progress, Khshata monetary gains.
13. South
Right Foot
Yama
Death
14. South
Right Foot
Gandharva
Loss of prestige, low status
15. South
Right Foot
Mriga
Fear from thieves, losses.
16. South
Right Heel
Mriya
Suffering to children, obstacles.
17. SouthWest
Both Toes
Pitra
Expenses exceed income, (Forefather(s) obstacle in having progeny.
18. West
Left Heel
Dwarpal
Deafness, agony due to thieves.
19. West
Left Foot
Sugreeva
Pain, monetary problem.
20. West
Left Foot
Pushapadant
Mental eletion, progress.
21. West
Left Foot
Varuna
Excellent health, comfort, peace and well-being.
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Organs of Vaastu Purush
Name of Bracket
Effect (s)
22. West
Left Foot
Asur
Losses from state, loss (es) to father.
23. West
Left Knee
Shesha
Monetary Losses.
24. West
Left Knee
Yakhshama
Illness, agony due to illness.
25. NorthWest
Joints’ Places,
Rheumatic Knee and Elbow
Death, sudden onslaught of diseases, worry.
26. North
Left Elbow
Naga
Added enmity.
27. North
Left Hand
Mukhya
Ideal (best) progeny and prosperity.
28. North
Left Hand
Mallat
Progress in all fields, including financial aspect.
29. North
Left Shoulder
Kuber
Gain of Wealth and prosperity.
30. North
Left Shoulder
Shail
Animosity from progeny, opposition from family members.
31. North
Left Ear
Aditi
Discomfiture to women inmates of the house.
32. North
Left Eye
Diti
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Main Entrance Remedies and Solutions The front door is considered to be the place from where the prana or the essential life energy enters a house. Its proper placement is essential for the well-being of the inhabitants. At times, only the front entrance corrections can give amazing results for the welfare of the residents. Even minor defects like a stuck or a squeaky main door restricts the free flow of energy in our daily lives. It is worthwhile to observe the front entrance to your house dispassionately. Observe the areas that need painting and cleaning, check doorbells and nameplates. Notice all the things that a stranger would notice when he or she visits your house and one-by-one take corrective measures. You will notice a difference in outlook the moment you have made any improvements to your front door. You will feel better, more energetic and incidentally, the value of your home would also have increased for any potential buyer. Here are some remedies, corrections and tips to make your main door attract a lot of good luck and prosperity. Main Entrance in Inauspicious Grid Positions The main entrance, the importance of the placement of the main door in auspicious grid positions has been emphasised. People who live in independent houses and bungalows can relocate their main entrance to suit the auspicious grid positions, but for scores of others who live in rented houses or apartments, this is no a viable choice. To remedy to situation in such cases place a wooden decorative screen about 5 feet high some 3 feet away from the main door so that the inauspicious entrance is obstructed and you can enter the house from a more positive direction. The deviation or obstruction can also be done by placement of a divider book-shelf or large potted plants. For example, if you have a west of south west entrance which is considered inauspicious, place a screen so that you can enter the house from the west of north-west.
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Screen WSW Correcting the Main Entrance Vedha Opposite the Main Entrance In case of an obstruction like a big tree, pillar or lamp-post opposite your main entrance, try to shift the main door. In case it is not possible, plant one or two auspicious trees between the house and the obstruction. You can also plant a hedge or erect a fence to reduce the effect of the obstruction. Alternatively, two lights can be erected on poles, one on each side, between the tree and the front door. A Vast Yantra can also be installed on the entrance. Main Entrance Constricted and Cluttered First impressions are vital. If the front door needs painting and there is a collection of shoes, boxes or dead plants by the entrance, it generates negative feelings. If, on the other hand, the entrance looks clean, uncluttered and welcoming, you feel more positive. The front door should open onto a bright, well lit room, giving a glimpse of the house. If the front door opens onto a small confined and constricted lobby area, the level of energy is also dampened. The remedy for this is to use mirrors on the eastern or northern walls, whichever is longer, to create an effect of spaciousness and width. The mirror should be large enough so that it does not appear to cut off the heads of family members and visitors. The mirror in this position widens the entrance area and encourages the energy inside. It can be a good idea to place the mirror above a small side-cabinet or another piece of furniture. Fresh flowers or decorative items could be placed on top of this to attract good luck. The interior should be well lit. Depression and disease stalk in stuffy, ill lit and ill ventilated areas. The remedy for this is to increase the amount of light in the entrance area. By lighting up the area, depression gives way to positive attitudes and disease to good health.
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Back Door Exactly Opposite the Front Door The back door should not be visible and exactly opposite the front door. In such a case, change the position of the back door. Alternatively, a screen can be put up to conceal the back door. Crystals or wind chimes can be hung up immediately inside both the front and back doors to encourage the energy to circulate. Main Entrance Facing a T-junction Any roads heading directly at the front door are matter of serious concern. In such circumstances, it is better to position the gate so that it is not in direct alignment to the road. Failing that, a Vastu Yantra can be installed on the gate. Light a night-light over the Yantra. A pa-kua mirror above the front door can also remedy the situation. Planting a hedge or erecting a fence can also be effective. Toilet opposite the Main door Toilets should not be located in front of the main door. The toilets are the negative areas in a house and must not face the main entrance. If there is a toilet opposite the main door, change the entrance of the toilet. If this change is not possible, place a sideboard or another piece of furniture or a large plant between the main door and the toilet to prevent the auspicious energy entering through the main door from draining down the toilet. Another fault is to have the toilet close to the main entrance. Since the toilets are the negative areas in a house, they contaminate the good energies coming from the main entrance. To rectify the fault, shift the door of the toilet to any other side, away from the main door. Main Entrance below the Street Level It is inauspicious if your front door is situated below the street level. This tends to constrict the prana, i.e. the life-giving energy and tends to make the occupants lackluster, lethargic and feeling unsettled and trapped. To remedy this, keep the entrance well lit and have live plants close to the front door. Energising the Main Entrance There are lots of simple and inexpensive ways of adding interest and personality to the main door. One can paint the front door in a fresh new colour or can simply replace the door handle and door knocker with shiny new ones. To add life to the entrance, add decorative plants in pots or urns to the steps or on either side of the door. The front door
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should never be directly lit. This is most unwelcoming. Have a light just above the main door illuminating the entrance. Hang an interesting picture or painting near the front door. If the entrance is in the north, hang a beautiful metallic bell or wind chime outside. For a main door located in the south east, keep a picture of greenery. An east entrance can be energised by a picture of sunrise bringing name, fame and success to the inmates. In order to energise an entrance on the west, you could place a brass door handle or metallic pots on which plants can be kept. Front doors on the northwest signify a lot of opportunities for travel, while those in the west are for good luck and fame. For a south-west entrance, place an idol or photo of Lord Ganesha on the top of the door from inside. North-east is an area connected with mental peace and educational success. If your main door is in this direction keep a beautiful pictures or statue of Lord Ganesha facing the entrance. Keep the north-east entrance as clean and clutterfree as possible. Guests, visitors, domestic help and delivery boys visiting your house bring with them their individual aura, vibrations and negative or positive energies which may or may not be in harmony with you or your household. Placing a plant on either side of the front door with salt hidden in the soil would suppress all negativity. Salt has the property to absorb negative energy, thereby preventing it from entering into the house. Replace the salt after every ten to fifteen days. If the entrance door is in the north, north-west or west, place the salt in tiny metallic pots hidden in the soil of the plants. If the entrance is in the south, east, south-east or south-west, place the salt in tiny earthen pots hidden in the soil. Display your nameplate prominently. Have the letters beautifully and prominently inscribed in proper legible size. Make sure to place it at such a height that it is above the head of the tallest member of the family. The entrance of the house is the doorway to the entire household, welcoming the positive energy inside from where it can spread all over the house. It is, therefore, crucial to keep it welcoming, cheerful and energised.
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Inauguration Of Land-Digging And Foundation As far as feasible, in order to start construction of a house, worship of land should be performed by an able, cultured and knowledgeable Brahmin. I have myself observed at many occasions, that the Brahmin performing land-worship does not know even know the basics pertaining to Vaastu rules, in respect of inaugural act of earth-digging (excavation). The scripturists have maintained that those who pine to enjoy a long span of life, should not excavate the land, the portion of which falls on side of head, tail and Southern direction of the Vaastu Purush. Excavation is always auspicious if done on the left side (of womb) of waist. Vaastu Purush revolves, underneath earth, when one planet passes on from one planet to another Zodiac (Sankranti) sign. •
If land excavation is resorted to when the Sun moves into Leo, Virgo and Libra signs of the Zodiac, it should be on the South-West angle.
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Excavation of land should be done on North-West angle, if done when the Sun moves into Scorpion, Sagittarius and Capricorn signs of the Zodiac.
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If the Sun moves into Aquarius, Pisces and Aries signs of the Zodiac, the land-excavation should be done on North-East angle.
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If the Sun moves into Taurus, Gemini and Cancer signs of the Zodiac, then land worship and land excavation be done on the South-East angle.
HOW TO KNOW POSITION OF VAASTU-PURUSH According to the ascetic Parashar, add 4 to the date and multiply by 2, add number of words of house-owner’s name, divide the total sum by 3. If the balance is 1, it means heaven, if 2, it denotes underground, if the balance is other than 1 and 2, then it will denote mortal world (with reference to abode of Vaastu Purush). If Vaastu Purush is seated in the heaven, it will bestow gain, if in the underground, it indicates continuous flow of wealth and when the abode is mortal world, it will impel death.
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Inauguration Of Vaastu-Foundation INAUGURAL TIMINGS TO LAY FOUNDATION OF A HOUSE There is a famous adage (‘Well begun half done’). If some work is inaugurated in the auspicious time, it won’t take (much) time for completion. If foundation is laid at an auspicious time, the house will come up quickly; hence let us take into account ‘Bhoomi Shayan’. BHOOMI SHYAN AND VATSA CHAKRA If Moon star falls on 5th, 7th, 12th, 19th and 26th day from the sun, it is called ‘Supata Bhoomi’ hence and no tank, pond or house should be dug which is mentioned in Rajmaghartand. Auspicious and ominous aspects, in respect of inaugural house ceremony, should also be considered from view-points of stars and Vrisha-Vaastu.
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So, house should be built, in an auspicious moment. AUSPICIOUS TIME FOR LAYING FOUNDATION
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If house construction is taken up in Pushya (aided by Jupiter), three uttras, Rohini, Mrigshira and Aashlesha Nakshatras (each) having four periods), then the such a house will bestow son and regime.
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If Friday falls on Ashvini, Chitra, Vishakha, Shatbbisha, and Ardra Nakhshatras, and a house is built as per Nakhshatras, it will be an auspicious occasion to impart wealth, grams and prosperity.
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If there is Wednesday on Ashwini, Rohini, Poorva Phalguni, Chitra and Hasta Nakhshatras, and construction work is started on anyone of the said Nakhshatras, there will be comfort, prosperity and advent of sons in the family.
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When Jupiter, Venus, Sun and Moon are powerful and in exacted positions and with aid of Jupiter, Sun and Moon the house is constructed, it will be an auspicious one.
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At the time of laying foundation, if sun is in Aries, it will bring glory, and that in Sagittarius will increase wealth, in Cancer it will be beneficial, in Pisces (?) it will add to number of servants, in Libra comfort, in Scorpion a wealth-booster, in Capricorn wealth giver and, in Aquarius it will give benefits of gems. To initiate building a house, there should be a static or dual-natured star in Lagna which should be accompanied and aspected by benefic stars effects.
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Vaastu, during Chitra, Shatbhisha, Swati, Hasta, Pushya, Punarvasu, Rohini, Revati, Moola, Shrava, Uttara Phalguni, Dhanishtha, Uttarasharha, Uttarabhadrapada, Ashwini, Mrighria and Anuradha Naushatras, gains wealth.
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At the time of house construction if any one of the stars (Jupiter, Venus, Sun and Moon) is strong or lord of its house, or in the tenth house, there be mercury and sun, Jupiter or Moon be ascendants and lords of their houses, then the houses and wealth blesses that house for long time.
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House construction be not started on Sunday and Tuesday.
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No house construction should be initiated in Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricon lagans.
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Workout a horoscope at the time of initiating building of the house and if there are malefic stars in third, sixth and eleventh houses, the do not undertake construction of the house.
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If there are benefic starts in the sixth, eight or eleventh houses of the horoscope, even then no house construction should be initiated.
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If Mars is aspecting Hasta, Revati, Megha, Poorvasharha and Moola Nakhshatras, and Tuesday also falls on that day, and if any house construction is taken up during the said phases, it will be cause of fear from fire, theft and mental torture from the son.
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If Poorvabhadrapada, Uttarabhadrapada, Jyeshtha, Anuradhs, Swati and Bharani Nakhshatras are in the accompaniment of Saturn, and Saturday also falls during the said phases, then, if a house construction is taken up, such a house will become abode of demons and ghosts.
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If Sun is weak, debilitated (powerless) and posited in a debased place, the house owner will meet his end, if house construction is taken up during the said period.
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If Moon is weak, powerless or posited in a debased place, and if house-building work is initiated, the house-building husband will lose his better half (wife).
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If on the day of house construction, there is weak, debilitated or low-lying star, it will impel loss of wealth.
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Never start construction work (of house) on Rikta Tithi; i.e. on Fourth, Ninth and fourteenth date (day).
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At time of laying down foundation, Sun in Gemini will cause death, Sun in Virgo will cause diseases, Sun in Sagittarius will be harmful and sun, in the Pisces, will impel diseases and fear.
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House construction must not be taken up in the Leo (Singha) lagna.
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Do not initiate construction of a new house, when Sun travels to Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces Signs.
How to Dispel Vaastu-Faults Without Breakage (Wear and Tear) Before purchasing a residential house, always keep the neighbouring place in mind. If there is a big multistoreyed building or a big complex in the vicinity of your house, the height shadow and glory thereof will adversely affect the glory, prosperity and progress on the small residential house. If it is a school building, it will cast comparatively lesser bad effect but, if dead bodies are buried there, it will cast extremely ill-effect. A pall of pain and death, coupled with invisible natural calamities, will embroil the house inmates. If there are marriages and merry-making events in the church, ominous (bad) effects will be a bit less. REMEDY •
Affix a hexagonal or circular mirror, over the terrace of the small house, so that complete shadow of the multistoreyed building is reflected in the mirror.
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Trees are planted in between both the buildings so that ill-effect of the big building is not cast upon the smaller one.
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Affix a vaastu-fault dispelling arch (over the gateway).
EFFECT OF A BIG BUILDING BUILT ON OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD, OVER THE SMALL HOUSE If there is a subway, in front of your dwelling unit, and there be also a multistoreyed building, big church or a temple exactly in front of your house, you must ensure that the middle road is situated at a length or distance of three or four times away (as compared to the height of your residential house). In such a case, there won’t be any ill-effect of the big mansion. If the highway is not wide but narrow, then it would certainly cast bad effect upon your dwelling unit. REMEDY
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Affix a hexagonal or circular mirror, over the terrace of the small house, so that complete shadow of the multistoreyed building is reflected in the mirror.
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Affix a vaastu-fault dispelling arch (over the gateway).
PROTECTION FROM PENETRATION OF ANGLE If your dwelling house is situated on the highway or the corner of a crossing and the corner of multistoreyed building is aspecting (overbroking, affecting) the corner of your house, then it must be taken for granted that the same is the cause of impediment to your luck and good opportunities. In Indian Vaastu Shastra, it is called as ‘Kone Vedha’. REMEDY •
Affix a mirror on the outer portion of your (residential) terrace. Such a mirror can be hidden behind a curtain/cover also.
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Install a mariner’s compass, over terrace of the dwelling house, whose arrow (indicator) should be directed towards building’s corner.
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Affix an arcade of small shade, in the form of a ‘Sarvamangalkari’ small (bestower of full well-being) over the gate.
METHOD OF PROTECTION FROM BIG BUILDINGS The person, living in a small house, will be under depression if there are big buildings near or in the vicinity of your dwelling house, and the corner of your house is also aspected. REMEDY •
Plant big trees in-between the house and buildings.
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Pitch a bamboo-flag midway to both the buildings.
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Install a mariner’s compass, keeping its arrow (or needle) directed towards the big buildings.
METHOD TO OFFSET ILL-EFFECTS OF CORNER If corners of both the houses are overlapping or confronting each other, face-to-face with each other; then the inmates of both such houses will fight with each other, and the struggle may take form of court cases.
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Both neighbours should erect a shade, with mutual concurrence (understanding), between both the houses.
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Construct a joint Garage.
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If a triangular glass shed is built on the terrace, both the neighbours will live with comfort and prosperity.
EXISTENCE OF A FACTORY OPPOSITE A DWELLING HOUSE It does not augur well for the resident of a house, if a big factory or industry exists in the vicinity of the said house. REMEDY •
Plant big trees in the middle of both the buildings.
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Install a lamp-post.
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Construct a fountain at the corner of building.
SITUATION OF A POUND AND BUILDING Rules, relating to pond, are equally applicable to swimming pool also which neither be much nearer the terrace nor should it be much larger also. Oval shape is the best shape for a swimming pool or pond. It should be ensured that if the pond and swimming pool are squareshaped, its corner must not encroach upon terrace-corner or the door, failing which it would be called ‘Konevedha’ (corner’s infringement). REMEDY
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If a swimming pool or pond exists much nearer your house then, to convert an adverse situation in to a favourable one, then plant trees in the opposite direction, exactly at the same distance which exists between your home and factory.
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Keep all your valuables, gold, silver and cash in a safe (chest) which should face northern side whose lord is Kuber (God of wealth). Such a treasure never remains empty.
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Duly worshipped ‘Kuber-Yantra’ be kept in the safe and on the day of ‘Dhan Teras’ the said Kuber-yantra be worshipped, after being
treated in sixteen ways. treasure.
Such a device will ensure overflowing
DISPELLING VAASTU-MARG VEDHA WITHOUT BREAKAGE (WEAR AND TEAR) ‘Marg Vedh’ means the factors that inhibit entry of light and air into the house. The obstructive factors, which restrict (impede) entry and use of fresh sun-rays and air communication stand for ‘Vaastu Marg-Vedha’. If the entry front the house is narrow at the outset (start) but gets wider in the house-it is a auspicious sign due to which chances of money will flow into the house. If the path is too narrow and resembles like a footpath or is too hazy, then it is not in order. In such a situation, install a lamp-post at the narrowest point from where the light falls on the gate or terrace of the house. If the slope of path is towards the house, then install the spotlight, at the rear side of the house, which should be higher than the terrace or get the slope levelled by means of bricks. If entry point to the house is smaller and narrower than the housegate, it is an in auspicious sign. The house owner’s luck will remain blocked and there will hardly he any scope of wealth due to a favourable magnetic flow. REMEDY •
Erect a fountain in the middle of the hexagon, plant trees, install a wind-well or a lamp-post.
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A wide and paved way is not only instrumental in enhancing dignity of a house but also help letting in favourable and beneficial bio-electromagnetic energy. That is the reason as to why the path should be neat, clean, straight and attractive.
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A path that is narrow on the beginning but getting wider later, will bring in staggered wealth. The inmates living in such a house will have surely good personality which will be good and attractive but all of them will face difficulties in developing their personalities.
STEPS (STAIRS TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE It there are stairs at the entrance gate of the house, then the stairs should not be deep and downward. The width of the plateform should be double the width of the gate where it opens. It is ominous to have downward stairs. It would be auspicious if ridge of the house is an elevated position. If a spot-light is affixed on a house, situated at height, and the light falls on terrace of the house, it will bring in flow of wealth.
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It is always an ideal thing to have bushes, small trees on both sides of the entrance path. It also brings in best magnetic flow, and health of all inmates of the house also stays excellent. If there is a natural growth of bushes, then the same should pruned to give them an attractive look. Entrance path to the house should be free from blemish, and should be clean also. If a porch (open verandah) is made in front of the house (entry gate), it is auspicious but the pillars should neither be too big nor much nearer the entrance. Round pillars are latter than the square pillars, as the latter can cause theft and reduction in wealth. REMEDY If there is a disparity in position between pillars and beam, then a mirror should be fixed in such a way that it is visible to the eyes. There is an adage, in English, which drives home our view-point, that ‘Attraction receives blessing’. OFFICE SHOULD NOT BE SITUATED UNDER A BEAM Nobody sits under garder on beam nor is any house constructed during the evening time. Sitting under a beam is an considered an open invitation to death, to cut short life span and invite inauspicious time. It is wrong to have an office, workplace a revolving chair, seat (Asans). It also brings in adverse situations and running business work is obstructed. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE BEAM No cot or table should be placed below the beam nor ever keep any table or chair, in the office, under the beam, for the simple reason that the beam itself remains under strain (load), and so do the persons (remain tense) sitting thereunder. If there is no alternative than to sit under the beam then, in that case, take following measures:
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Ill-effects of the beam can be warded off if two bamboo shoots are applied.
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Install, on both sides of the beam, to dispel vaastu-fault(s), green replica of Lord Ganpati.
Nine Practical Remedies (Curative Methods) Correct Direction If all the things are placed at the right place and right direction, all the vaastu related faults can be corrected. If kitchen is built at a wrong place then, by changing the fire place/hearth, stove to the correct direction, vaastu-faults is done away with. If bed-room is built faultily then, by changing the position for steeping (South-Eastwards) vaastu fault in the bed-room can be rectified. Boring pump has been installed on the wrong side. (Agneya), then install an electric motor there, and divert the water outlet point to Ishan (North-East) or East direction. In this way, waterfault in the building can be rectified. Mirror Mirror regresses the light-rays. Crystal ball is indicative of positive force that dispels both internal and external rainbow colours by regressing sun-rays. It bestows good luck on the house-owner through rainbow colours. Crystal ball has religious significance too. If it is installed in front of Lord Budha’s idol. Through crystal ball sunlight converts into spiritual force. Sermons word power emanating from crystal ball, collides with crystal ball and, thus, spreads manifold in the room. It is an ancient tradition to decorate walls of temples with multi-coloured balls. Mirror affects a particular direction whereas crystal ball affects all the (four) sides. Flood Light Bulb Strong light (Floot light) is the most important factor to improve upon vaastu-faults. It modifies environment, converts a L-shaped house into a square one. If flood light is thrown on a house, built on mini slope of a hill, spell of outgoing wealth can be halted. Sharp sun-rays represent sunlight which provides shine to inner and outer forms o f a house. There is fear from ghosts and evil spirits in the dark. Infact, darkness signifies bad luck, pain and sorrow whereas light is indicative of good luck, comfort and happiness. According to vaastu if a house, which has permanent light on the East or North-East direction, will always be blessed with celestial power.
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Sweet Musical Sounds/Musical Bells (Wind Chirrs) Ear-pleasing musical sounds or musical bells, spreading sweet, musical tones, whether in an office or house, will eject faults relating to vaastu, and are auspicious also, in addition to creating positive air flow. These gadgets are fixed at the entry –gates so that the (automatic) bells start ringing, as soon as any unknown person enters. Plants and Flowers Trees, plants and flower bunches are unique living embodiments of a living force which is replete with nature’s beauty. They not only provide life-saving oxygen but also add to grandeur of a house. Trees and vegetations play a role of utmost utility in dispelling vaastu-faults, in treating ailments, preserving good health. Planting fragrant and attractive plants, having blossoming flowers, at the entrance gates of house, hotel or restaurants, not only attract the customers but also bestow prosperity and wealth on such places. Plants, flowers, vegetations which grow all the year round, add to interior decoration of along with purifying the polluted atmosphere, thereby providing a safety shield for pure and clean environment. Plants, trees are indicative of origin, progress and vital force of the house-owner, in addition to his progress. Not only green plantations but artificial plants, made out of plastic and other materials, bestow solar results as they are also pleasing to the eyes, since their petals neither wather nor get yellow-coloured, nor those get diseased, their leaves never fall off, and they also do not generate insets-pests or even filth. Moreover, artificial bunches of flowers or leaves do not need personal care and are also free from birth and death. Crystal Ball It is not that crystal ball is used merely by the fortune tellers for making forecasts. Through crystal ball, vaastu-faults is reserved in building, hotel or restaurant, and it is a useful means to rectify internal and external vaastu defects. The purpose behind its installation is similar to that of a mirror which you have already read earlier. It is installed at the dinning halls and reception counters of big hotels. Fish-Bowls Like trees, plants and vegetables fish-bowl is also an emblem of life-force, oxygen and natural beauty. When there be shortage of water and installation of fountains may not be possible in a house or office, then fish-bowl is set up to ward off vaastu-fault. Fish-bowles are kept in offices and shops to avert bad luck and accidents. The bubbles, rising
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up from the water (of fish-bowls) and the water from fountains indicate life-force and water-flow which are symbols of incoming-outgoing wealth. Water-Reservoir (Water Pool etc.) and Fountains In a big building, hotel, multistoreyed building, commercial complex etc. water reservoirs or fountains are maintained/built in an orderly manner, so as to remove water-related fault. Water is also a symbol of life-If pleases the eye and boosts up mind, removes heat out of hot (outer) winds, creates moisture and removes mental confusion/restivity by providing coolness. Water is a symbol of wealth and wind is that of life. High-rise buildings, multistoreyed buildings, five-star hotels and restaurants. Particular attention is paid to water-exit and natural flow (slope) of water, because, if the water gets discharged through the wrong outlet, entire money spent over house, hotel, restaurant will go waste. Windmills/Whirlwings and Weather Wanes The purpose behind installation of gadgets, (like windmills, weather wanes and other fast moving fluttering devices or other ones that driven by wind and are pointers to direction) over or outside houses is to ward off ill-effects of by buildings or penetration of highway upon the houseowner. Weighty (Heavy) Stones and Statues Sometimes, in order to provide affect to a direction or to make heavy the corner (angle), resort is taken to heavy stones, rocks and idols. It all these objects are properly installed, as per vaastu, it will being in permanency to profession/service of the house owner. Quite often, situations like separation between husband-wife, continuous journeys and feeling of uncertainty automatically come to an end by making the direction of corner heavier. Electrical Power Many problems of industry, factory or shop get solved by installing electrical appliances properly and in proper direction. The continuous electrical supply is assured and there could be no power failure if generator, boiler and furnaces are properly installed. In the same way, the digestive power and energy of the family members can be maintained if electric motor, washing machine, refrigerator and other such electrical equipments are properly installed in a house.
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Bamboo and Flutes A flute, made of bamboo, is considered to be a symbol of peace, welcome news, permanency and stability, and that is why it is installed in house, office and business cell. It is a conviction that holes made serially in a flute, import safety to each and every floor of a building. Defect (fault) of beam can be dispelled if two flutes are couched in two red pieces of cloth, and being on either side of beam in between a triangular shape. But be sure that flute’s opening portion (mouth) is kept downwards flute is indicative of increased rise, progress and positive qualities. It is high and decorated like a sword in houses. Religious convictions, in respect of flute, maintain that when flute is waved, by holding the same in hand, evil spirits take to their heels and when it is played on, auspicious micro cosmos sound waves gain entry into the house. Though flute was Lord Krishna’s mate. Interior Decoration and Colours Indian cultures are unamimous in conceding immense impact of enterior decoration and colours. Colours of walls descend, through eyes, into heart directly and touch even the remotest as depth of mind and intellect in a unique way. It is also a fact that, apart of therapeutic utility of the said modes, of one cannot deny that plan of interior decoration of colours can dispel also the vaastu-faults relating to and emanating from obstactes caused by stars and planets. If lunar aspect (element) is predominant, the birth Rashi is cancer, and the child is born in cancer lagna, moon is posited in its own house, is ascendant, then the colour of such a person’s house-walls should be milky-white or pearl-white. Objects resembling silver matter, should be kept in plenty in the house. If a person’s mar’s is predominant, his lagna is Aries or Scorpion, and mars is under Aries, Scorpion or Capricon rashi then, in order to make such a strong mars still stronger (more powerful), the sitting room of such a person should be painted with orange-red, crimson or coral-red colours. Doors and window curtains should also of the said colours. If a person is affected by the mercury planet, his birth rashi (zodiac sign) is Gemini or Virgo, or position mercury be favourable in Gemini or Virgo lagna, or if mercury belongs to Taurus or Leo and is lord of its own house, then to make such a powerful mercury still more powerful, the walls of such a person’s house-walls, particularly those of his consulting room, should have anyone out of green shade (light or deep green), parrot colour, green-gram colours. If Jupiter element is predominant, lagna be in Sagittarius or Pisces rashi, Jupiter is powerful then such a person should paint his walls in shades of topaz, light-yellow or golden-colour.
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It Venus is predominant, lagna rashi be Taurus or Libra, Venus is strong in actions and to make the same more strong, the walls in the house of a person, should be painted in bright diamond-white shade or cream shade. For interior decoration of such a house opulent (luxurious) articles, beautiful beauty aids and artistic articles should be used. Mirror and decorative glass should also be abundantly used. If much significance is attributed to cleanliness and light, the person’s Venus planet will remain propitiated and powerful, and will help in the rise of progress and luck. If Saturn is predominant in a person’s horoscope, his rashi be Capricon or Aquarius or his lagna be also of the said two rashi, Saturn is posited in its own house, is in its ascendant rashi, that is Virgo, then such a person should use blue colour for his house-walls and curtains. Saturn is the lord of any black or deep black colour. Black colour is regarded as a symbol of darkness, sadness, death and sorrow, hence nobody paints his walls in black colour. So much so that even sight of a lady, attired in black clothes, is considered a bad woman. Smoky colour will suit a person whose Rahu is predominant but multi-coloured objects are also pleasing to Rahu. Planet Ketu’s shade is grey, light or deep brown, and all such colours suit a person who is domination by Ketu. Though black colour is predominantly replete with water element. Maruti-Yantra (Amulet, Talisman) This amulet belongs to Shri Hanuman ji, the son of Maruti. It is multiple uses, out of which its applicability, pertaining to vaastu, is quite is vogue. The person, whose land cannot be disposed of or whose property is gripped in dispute, should dig in this amulet at 12 O’clock during day time, in the land, while standing on that land facing East. The house owner should himself dig a pit, one metre deep, and dig in the Maruti amulet, sprinkling milk and gange’s water thereon later on. Thus, land related dispute, will get settled within three months or will get disposed of at handsome rates. It is an amazing and double action amulet. It is also beneficial for providing protection and safety to a vehicle. Bhowm Yantra (Emulet for Mars) If, in a shop, office etc., articles are pilfered or loss of article or wealth be caused by servants or things taken away by customers, without payment or a situation may arise when thieves may steal. In all such situations a Bhowm emulet may be installed. The said emulet should be installed on the east-north end or east direction, by digging a 2 feet deep pit.
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Surya Yantra (Sun-emulet) Due to sun’s declination (Kranti) or if the sun is debelitatedat the time of installation, there will be some agony in a shop, office or seat. When in the birth horoscope of a trader, sun is also afflicted by a debilitated or weak zodiac sign then, in such a situation that incumbent continues to reel under suffering and personal agony. To ward off all the said malefic effects the effected person should install the ‘Surya Yantra’ at his place of business (seat). Kali Yantra It is an emulate (Yantra) of goddess Mahakali, which is installed to ensure free flow of fire power (element) in a factory, industry, furnace, transformer and generator so that there is no power failure. Mahakali emulet is prepared after making a dot five inverted triangles, three circles, eight petals, circle and camouflage by a circumference. Kali worship is the foremost important emulative method to block attracts, stop, create rift and Kell. Mahakali emulate invokes burning power of fire. Indrani Yantra (emulate) to Prosper Business If losses are incurred despite taking all possible considerations and various steps, the concerned trader should install Indrani Yantra, as per prescribed procedure, after consulting a vaastu specialist, so that recurring losses are avoided. This amulet is marvelous, as it has proved its utility when used in various industries. Dikdoshanashak Yantra (An emulate that dispels direction-faults) It is the top most emulet where all sides and their lords are worshipped. The effects of this emulet are, indeed, astonishing. It is an uphill task to rectify a fault, caused by wrong creation (on a side) of some structure. Varuna Yantra This emulet is the principal emulet of Varuna (the lord of water) that dispels all water-related faults. It water-tap, tube well and underground water-tank have been both in a wrong direction or South-East direction, then all such water-related faults can be removed by installing Varuna Yantra at the subject site, after being duly worshipped.
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Siddha Beesa Yantra This emulet is a blend of Panaria’s and goddess Jagdamba’s powers that frees one from life-and-death circle. It should be installed over the doorFrame or hildreth of the door, and all the bad and evil effects stay off. In addition to that, it remains unaffected by curse. Shriyantra of Pure Silver In order to enjoy prosperity and wealth, Shriyantra is an infallible device. Install Lord Ganesha’s idol at the front and hind side of the door-frame, if one does not take interest in business, treasure may be empty, there may be no saving despite flow-in of money. Nectar flows out of Ganpath’s idol but back side is indicative of penury. Some shopkeepers display Lord Ganesha’s idol only outside their house. Such an idol will be beneficial for the customer but not to the house-owner, because Ganpati’s vision does not fall inside of house. Instant good results can be had if a silver coin sized Shriyantra is also installed, at the door-frame, alongwith white Ganpati’s idol. Such a house or shop will have always the blessings of Ganesh and Lakhshmi. Sarvamangal Vaastu Yantra In the said yantra, lords of all directions and Vishwakarma. This emulet brings in all sorts of well-being and prosperity, alongwith goodness. It should be framed and (be) installed at place of worship. It will be beneficial in all respects. It bestows prosperity and blessing and does away with all the evils and faults that might be observed in any house, shop, factory or industry-the reason being that, through this yantra. Evil Destroyer Vaastu-Emulet (An emulet that destroys and offsets evil-intentioned deeds) If someone has used a spell to cause death (destruction) or desease or harm, in respect of your house, office, to stop its progress (or to yourself) the same spell can be destroyed and made to rebound on to evil doer. This (Kritya Yantra) emulet is highly significant, and its process (of preparing) is extremely laborious, but nothing is impossible. An Arched Gateway to Dispel Door-faults It is a specific type of arched gateway that removes faults pertaining to a door and also protects the house from external calamities.
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Sarvamangalkari Arched Gateway Made of Shell It is processed out of sea products, such as shell. Conchs conch shell etc. in which a sanctified protective device is also threaded, in order to protect the house from external calamities (dangers). Its installation not only dispels door-faults, but also frees the same (house) from obstructions caused by faulty passage, angle, tree, shades.
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