The Vasthu Shastram is an ancient science which helps one to get the natural benefits freely offered by the five basic foundation of the universe in which we all live.  These basic foundations are Akash (Sky), Prithvi (Earth), Paani (Water), Agni (Fire), and Vayu (Wind). Vasthu Shastram can be applied by keeping in harmony with these basic five foundation of nature.

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Vastu Shastra

One of the most important rules to be followed is not to have a marshy land across the maindoorway of the house. Honing such a marshy land across the maindoorway will lead its resident to rain. Allowing the drainage water to flow across the house will lead the resident to poverty. If an assemblage of people is forward talking infront of the house, or if a well is located in front of the house the residents of such a house will suffer from incurable diseases

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Vastu Shastra: Role of Destiny

All the defects, blasphemy and curses by sages on the house site should be expiated by performing suitable purification ceremonies and worships before one attempts to start the construction work of a house on such a site. Maya, the celestial architect, had explained the easy ways and means of identifying the nature of the soil. According to Maya, the master of the house who is going to construct the house should with his own hands dig out a square pit one cubit side and one cubit depth at the eastern direction or at the middle of the site (Brahmasthala).

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Teachings Of Kabir

Once Kabir tied a stout pig to the front post in the verandah of his house. An orthodox Brahmin Pundit came to Kabir's house for discussing a philosophical problem.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Vastu Shastra is the Indian science of space and architecture and how we may create spaces and environment that supports physical & spiritual health and prosperity.
Vastu Shastra evolved during Vedic times in India. The concepts of Vastu Shastra was transferred to Tibet, South East Asia and finally to China and Japan where it provided the base for the development of what is now known as Feng Shui.
Vastu Shastra is the art and science of designing houses, offices, temples etc that swirl with good energy. Indian Maharajas and Moghul Emperors used Vastu Shastra when they built their symmetrical palaces, artificial lakes, and geometric courtyards that thirstily absorbed positive energy.

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Vastu Shastra: Importance of entrance and doorways in Vastu

The threshold or the main doorway of a house is the dwelling place of the divine trinity Lord Ganapathy, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswathi. This doorway is the entrance to the office of Brahmma.

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“Brahmarandhra” means the hole of Brahman. It is the dwelling house of the human soul. This is also known as “Dasamadvara,” the tenth opening or the tenth door. The hollow place in the crown of the head known as anterior fontanelle in the new-born child is the Brahmarandhra.

Excerpt from the book Kundalini Yoga by Sri Swami Sivananda.

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 The whole universe is made up of five basic elements, the earth, water, fire, air and space. Our body is also made up of these five basic elements of nature. The  pancha-mahabhootas  are related to our five senses of smell, taste, hearing, touch and sight. Any imbalance in our external and internal Vastu translates into unhappy situations. Vastu teaches the individual to live in balance and harmony with the panchamahabhootas.

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It is very important to understand the feng shui of your house as it influences the lives of the occupants in many ways. This was experienced by Anil who was earlier a non-believer of feng shui . Anil an eligible bachelor in his thirties was having difficulties in finding a life partner.

(See also: Feng Shui , Vaastu Shastra, Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space)

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Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra is an ancient science energy flow throughout the house/office/factory that allows inflow of fresh air and natural light that promotes health, wealth, peace and happiness.

The most ancient science of architecture that goes back to the Vedic ages, it is composed of specific rules and regulations, set down by sages of those times, that an architect / builder / owner was expected to religiously follow to avoid coming under negative or evil influences. Today, it is looked upon as a highly evolved, comprehensive building philosophy in which directions and shapes are the most vital aspects of designing.

Right from the selection of site to correct slope of land down to the shape of the building, this oldest form of architecture covers nearly every aspect of construction. Not only for houses but temples, palaces, forts, offices...just about every possible form of construction. Often providing relief if not cures to physical or emotional problems simply by relocating an entrance, window or room.

Some of the important points made therein are:

• Directional Alignment
• Shape Of The Site
• Slope Of The Land Surface
• Impact of Gates At Various Locations
• Brahmasthan (Central Zone of the Building)
• The Staircase
• Inner Planning of a House
• Inner Planning of an Office
• Internal Planning of any Industrial Building

See also: Vastu Shastra

(See also: Vastu Shastra , Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Dictionary, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

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Vasthu - ways of worship

The laying of the foundation stone, inauguration of the coustmetion of a house and occupation of a newly built house are to be celebrated when the 'Vasthu goddess' (Goddess of the Earth) is well awake. Laying the foundation for the construction of a house should not be carried out when the goddess of Earth (Vaasthu goddess) is asleep. Those who violate this rule will lose his fame, his well-earned wealth and will be put to blame.

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Kitchen

Houses in dreams generally represent the dreamer (dreamer = house). The kitchen is the heart of the house. For most families, the kitchen is a place of warmth and nourishment (emotional as well as physical). Examine the conditions of your dream kitchen and you may become aware of some emotional needs and feelings toward yourself and others. See also; House

Source: Dream Lover Incorporated, http://www.dreamloverinc.com

(See also: Dream Archives, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Dream Dictionary - Kitchen , Meaning of Dreams about Kitchen , Dream Interpretation Kitchen )

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 Vaastu instructions for the Location Of Dining Room In The House and Interior Planning Of The Dining Room.

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Inner Planning of a House

·  The oven should ideally be in the south-east zone.

·  Toilets should not be in the north-eastern, central and south-western zones.

·  The most south-western location is the ideal position for your master bedroom.

·  Position the boy's room in the northern or eastern side while the girl's and guest room are to be in the north-western parts.

• Place the beds in southerly or easterly direction.

1. Kitchen fire should be in the South -East and should never be at the North-East, Centre and the south west zones.

2. Toilets should not be provided at the North-East, Center and the South-West zones

3. Master bedroom should be in or nearest to the South-west Zones

4. Boys' Rooms should be in the North and/or East Zones

5. Girls and Guest rooms should be in the North - West zones.

6. Head Seat of the Bed should be in the South or the East Direction

7. Facing of the W/C should be towards the north or West Direction

See also: Vastu Shastra

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Feng Shui and Stair Cases

First, we must understand what a staircase is before we can know how it affects us. Staircases are made up of many steps, each protruding out as a potential source of danger. When we are not careful, it is easy to stumble or hurt ourselves on the steps. Staircases are also vertical shafts that penetrate through each floor, making a "hole" in the building, especially in high rises. In feng shui, staircases are known as a source of sha chi or potentially harmful or degenerating energy. Therefore, in order to understand what effect it has on us, we must know the residents' birth elements and where the staircase is located. Different people and different stair locations have different effects.

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House on Fire : Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Being in a House on Fire

Being in a House on Fire

Definition: You dream of being in a house or other building that is on fire. You may feel frightened, make efforts to escape, or try to save others.

Examples:

• My house is ablaze and my family jumps out of the window.
• I look out the window and see a beautiful garden with flowers. Then I realize my house is in flames.

Source: Patricia Garfield, Ph.D., President of ASD

(See also: Dream Interpretation, Dream Dictionary, Meaning of Dreams, Dream Interpretation House on Fire , Dream Dictionary House on Fire )

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Feng Shui: Violating Natural Laws

In the philosophy of feng shui, everyone has a unique energy that radiates from their body. If the house's energy is not harmonized with a person's energy, it causes the body's internal energy to be scattered. Lacking focused energy, it is easy to be anxious and nervous, to say things one does not mean, to sleep with out getting rest. Unable to think and act at one's full potential makes people get into conflicts, eat the wrong things, do the wrong things and be involved in many mishaps.

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Mana (Sanskrit) [from the verbal root man to think]

Opinion, conception, idea; also self-conceit, arrogance, pride (especially in the compound aham-mana). In Buddhism, one of the six evil feelings or one of the ten fetters to be discarded. As a neuter noun, consideration, respect, honor. In astrology the name of the tenth mansion or house.

Mana [from the verbal root ma to measure] as a masculine noun means dwelling, building, house; as a neuter noun, measuring, dimension, computation as of time; in philosophy, proof, demonstration.

See also PRAMANA

(See also: Mana , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)

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Following the death of her husband in 1945, Roosevelt continued to live on the Hyde Park Estate, in Val-Kill, the house that her husband had remodeled for her near the mainhouse. Originally built as a small furniture factory for Val-Kill Industries, Val-Kill afforded Eleanor with a level of privacy that she had wanted for many years. Here she entertained her circle of friends in informal gatherings. The site is now the home of the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill, dedicated to "Eleanor Roosevelt's belief that people can enhance the qu ...

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Eleanor Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt - Early Life, Eleanor Roosevelt - Marriage and family, Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt - Life after the White House, Eleanor Roosevelt - The Catholic Issue, Eleanor Roosevelt - New York and National Politics

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FAQs on Feng Shui

Here are some FAQs or frequently asked questions regarding feng shui.

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Candomblé is an Afro-American religion practiced chiefly in Brazil but also in adjacent countries. The religion came from Africa to Brazil, carried by African priests and adherents who were brought as slaves between 1549 and 1888. The name Batuque is also used, especially before the 19th century when Candomblé became more common. Both words are believed to derive from a Bantu-family language. Although originally confined to the slave population, banned by the Catholic church, and even criminalized by some govern ...

Including:

• Candomblé - Nations
• Candomblé - Beliefs
• Candomblé - Syncretism
• Candomblé - Rituals
• Candomblé - Temples and priesthood
• Candomblé - Books

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Feng Shui and the flow of Qi: This article by the experienced Feng Shui teacher & practioner Siou Foon Lee explain how we may enhance our lives by understanding the flow of Qi, that, according to the ancient masters, is the force that enlivens the universe.

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