Vastu Shastra: What is Vasthu?

What is Vasthu?

Human body is under the influence of the nine Planets. In fact it is governed and controlled by all these nine planets. Dwelling place is known as GRAHA, and this graha is under the rule of vasthu, the Omnipotent Devtha (Divine Lord of men's dwelling place.) So there has to be an utmost harmony between the body (which is ruled by Nava Graha) and home (Graha which is under the influence of Vasthu. Vasthu Sasthra is the science which explains the rules of the harmony required.

Even Birds and Animals are not exceptions, because they too select or make their own dwelling places.

Men choose homes to live in, select places for establishing their business, own a lodge, marriage hall, auditorium, hospital and above all a place of worship. Therefore, it is very important to strictly adhere to the rules laid down in the Vasthu Sasthra while constructing the required structure.

Again a comparison of the horoscope of every individual is needed to design the dwelling place, so as to achieve prosperity and happiness.

The main face- The entry point is guarded by Lord Vinayaka and Goddesses Saraswathi and Lakshmi. The hind face, viz., The rear side or back door is under constant watch by the evil Goddess - Moodevi - who tries to enter into the Graha. All the eight directions surrounding the structure should be properly selected and measured as per the divine rules of the Vasthu Sasthra, so as to ensure that the dweller leads a wealthy, healthy, happy and long life.

DIRECTIONS:

No.1 EAST (PRAG POORVA)

Lord in this Direction is INDIRA, IRAVATHAM the elephant and Samwardhan are the watch masters to ensure the existence of Dharma (PHYONTHROPHI)

No.2 SOUTH EAST (AGENYA) DAKSHINA POORVA

Lord of this Direction is Agni, Pundareegam - The elephant, Unmaththam the Demon are the guards of this direction. If this space is well located, Lakshmi the Goddess of fortune favours this house and the women folk who live in are destined to enjoy peaceful and happy life.

No.3 SOUTH (DAKSHNINA)

Yama is the Lord, Vamanam - the elephant, Gundothara - the Demon are the guards of this direction. If this direction is properly constituted the dweller will escape from the envy of others and cast of all evil eyes.

No.4 SOUTH WEST (NAIRUTHI -DSKSHINA BASCIMAM)

Niruthi is the Lord, Kumutham - the elephant and Dheerga Kayan the Demon are the guards of this space. The proper placement of this direction assures the dweller to lead a carefree life and provides protection against being robbed.

NO.5 WEST (BASCIMAM)

Varuna is Lord, Anujanam the elephant, Hiraswa Pathan are the guards. Proper constitution of this direction guarantees the dweller a long and healthy life with all prosperity and continuously enjoy the goodwill of others.

NO.6 NORTH WEST (WTHRA BASCIMAM)

Vayu is the Lord, Pushphandham the elephant - Singamugam the Demon are the guards. If this direction is formed as per the rules, the dweller will escape from enmity, chaos and calamity. Peaceful and successful life is guaranteed.

NO.7 NORTH (UTHRA)

Kubera is the Lord. Sarvabowman - the elephant, Gajamuhan - the demon are the guards. If this aspect coincides with Vasthu lakshana the dweller will be pious, blessed by Lakshmi, Goddess of fortune and he will be respected by others.

NO.8 EASNIYAM (NORTH EAST UTHARA POORVAM)

Easaniyam is the Lord, Supradeepam the elephant, Priyamugan the demon are guards. If this aspect is proper the dweller will not face any hurdle or obstacle and destined to lead a happy life.

NOTE: The measurement of the site hould not be done with scale of Twelve Inches. A foot in Vasthu means the length of the dwellers foot.

A special puja at any proposed site for building a new house saves the owner from any harm from any of the eight directions.

Sanku laying at the building site with due puja and bhandanam at the main entrance and at all other directions helps to remove any harm from any of these directions. Moreover this puja serves as a shield, helps to keep away direct or indirect enmity and allows the person to lead a troublefree life and Goddess Lakshmi always showers her blessings.

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