Know basic principles of Vastu

Aacharya Ram Hari Sharma
 
Vastushastra is based on scientific reasoning and it has been proved. There are five basic principles of Vastushastra. The article will explain the importance of five elements at the time of construction of a commercial or non-commercial building.
 
1. Sky element: Sky is unlimited. Word has its origination from sky. We could add sky element during the construction of height of a building. The Mehrav of temples and mosques is the symbol of prominence of sky. Therefore one should be careful with the heights of a building during construction. Lesser height of walls makes atmosphere suffocation.    
 
2. Air element: All creatures are surviving due to air. Air contains 78% Nitrogen and 21% Oxygen. The entire universe is surviving on 21% Oxygen. So for proper ventilation there must be good numbers of windows and ventilators in a building. North portion of the building must not be blocked central part should be remained opened.      
 
3. Fire element: We know very well that Sun is the main source of energy. The light of the Sun provide the same amount of energy that we receive from fire. So the design of the building should not restrict the waves of the Sun in the early morning. A building should be designed as Sun rays do not stay in a room for long time otherwise it could spoil the ratio and it will turn harmful.  
 
4. Water element: The place of water should be pure. Water tap and water storage should be at right palace. The passage of rain water should be constructed properly. 
 
5. Earth element: There is a deep relationship between environment and earth. The Earth has been addressed as 'Mother' in Hindism. Therefore we worship the Earth before the construction of building.     
 
Therefore during construction of a building all five elements should be considered carefully
 
Element                        Direction
 
Water                           North-east
Fire                              South-east
Sky                              South-west
Air                               North-west
Earth                            Central part of building
 
We should be aware with the basic principles of Vastu. If Vastu specialist is not available one must careful about these following points. 
 

Do not do it
 
1. Never construct bathroom or Kitchen in north-east direction.
2. Never arrange water storage in South-east.
3. Heavy articles in east direction.
 
 
Always do
 
1. Construction of water-storage and temple.
2. Construction of Kitchen, electricity appliances in South-east.
3. Staircase in east to west or north to south. 

 

 

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