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Quick introduction to Vastu

Quick introduction to Vastu

Vaastu Map

A warm Agneya direction makes a man healthy, whereas a faulty use makes the owner short tempered.

NAIRITYA (SOUTHWEST):

It lies midway between the south and the west directions. Nairitya is the ruling lady of this direction. Literally, Nairitya means repeated happening – whether be it the birth of a baby or any other event. It also means that anything not done at proper time can’t have a repetition. If the house is built in this direction, the home suffers continuous decay.
The southwest portion of the house should never be left open, nor should a pit be dug in this direction. This direction is an abode of demons and ghosts. To prevent the accumulation of inauspicious and pain causing things, digging of pit in southwest is prohibited. If for some reason, digging is necessary it should be covered as early as possible or a sapling be planted in its place.

VAYAVYA (NORTHWEST):

It lies mid way between the west and the north. Vayu (wind) is the lord of this direction. Five kinds of Vayu – Prana, Upana, Samana, Vyana and Udana, are necessary for human life. Hanumana and Bheema are the representations of Vayu. Those who worship Vayu in the form of Hanumana get their desired results at once.
Northwest angle is the progenitor of friendship or enmity. Hence, a faulty use of this portion of plot may result in a majority of enemies. If you use this angle of your plot wisely and flawlessly, you will have many friends who will undoubtedly benefit you.

ISHANYA (NORTHEAST):

The angle that lies midway between north and the east is known as Ishanya (northeast) direction. Shiva is the lord of this angle. Pashupat is the weapon of Shiva. Nakshatra Ardra is the symbol of Lord Shiva. Semul (silk-cotton) tree is considered auspicious in this direction.

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Worshipping of the ruling God of this direction yields many virtues in the life of the worshipper. The portion of the house in this direction must be kept holy for it yields many kinds of divine powers to the owner. Proper utilization of this portion of house provides wealth, reputation, property and every kind of excellence for the owner. A faulty utilization of this angle, however, may block successful continuation of progeny.

Tips From Vastu:

1.      The main entrance should be in the East or North but it should not be in front of the compound wall.
2.      The wall of the house in the North-Eastern side should have minimum height.
3.      If the wall of the house in the East is tall, it stalls the entry of prosperity, the Goddess Laxmi, into the house. Therefore, it should be small in height.
4.      The southern side of the house should be as tall and heavy as possible.In any room of the house the beam or column should not cross in the center.
5.      Terrace or balcony in the house should be either in the East or the North.
6.      A well, pole or a temple should not be there in front of the main entrance of the house.
7.     The slope of the house should be towards East, North or North-East.Similarly, the slope of the plinth also should  be towards East, North or North-East.
8.      The height of the plinth should be maximum in the direction of South-West.
9.      The main entrance of the house should not be in front of that of the opposite house.
10.      The house should be equipped with the protective wall.
11.      The upper storeys of the house should be constructed on the Southern or Western part.
12.      The cupboard in the wall should be the Southern or Western part direction of the house.
You can follow above tips while deciding on house or doing a renovation.

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