In Sanskrit, the word ‘vaastu’
means ‘a dwelling’. Vaastu Shastra is an ancient Hindu Architectural practice
that guides us how to do construction of houses, shops, factories and other
commercial buildings in tune with the Laws of Nature for the well being of an
individual as well as humanity as a whole. Vaastu Shastra deals with the
various aspects of designing and building ‘living environment’ that is in
harmony with physical and metaphysical forces. We may lead a peaceful, healthy,
happy and prosperous life if these principles of Vaastu Shastra are applied
properly and judiciously.
In this article, a few
important pre-construction principles are enumerated as under:
·
Begin the excavation in a plot
for the foundation from the north-east, then in the north-west, then move to
the south-east and finally go to the south-west.
·
Laying of the foundation should
commence from the south-west, proceed to the south-east, then in the north-west
and finally the north-east.
·
While constructing a house, the
maximum area possible in the north-east should be kept open to receive sun
light.
·
Balconies should ideally be in
the north and east. Open grills and railings are good for balconies.
·
A tree, electric pole, open
drain, or hospital should not be located directly in front of your home’s
entrance gate.
·
The parapet or the compound
wall in the south and west should be higher than in the east and north.
·
Flowering and medicinal plants
should ideally be grown in the east, north-east, north or north-west parts of
the plot.
·
Tall trees in the south-east or
south-west, and medium-height trees in the west or south grow well.
·
The servant’s quarters or
watchman’s outhouse, totally independent of the main building, should be
located in the south or south-east corner of the plot.
·
The garage should be built in
the south-east or north-west corner.
·
If you want to have a well dug,
or a pump installed, the ideal place is the north-east corner, or the north
side of the plot. Wells or sumps in north or north-east increases wealth and
prosperity of children respectively.
·
A well or under- ground water
storage should never be in the west or south-west parts of a plot. A bore well
or a water tank in the south causes a dip in cash flows.
·
The overhead tank should be in
the west or between the west and south-west parts of the plot.
·
A basement or cellar should be
avoided. However, if required, it’s advised to locate it in the north,
north-east or eastern sides of the plot.
·
A roof sloping towards the
south or west causes financial instability.
·
Flowers such as lilies and
lotus bring about longevity, luck, peace and prosperity.
·
The minimum height of the
ceiling of a building should be nine feet.
·
The construction materials
should be stored in the south-east part of a building.
·
You can place pictures of your
family and friends in the eastern parts of your home.
·
Any vertical addition should be
made in the south or west of an existing building.
·
Rain water should flow to the
north-east corner and get out of the house from the north.
© Gulab Jain
July 28, 2019
Posted from Bangalore (Karnataka) INDIA
