Importance of Vastu Shastra
History of Vastu: Here, we are discussing the importance of Vastu Shastra in our lives. Vastu Shastra is an ancient practice that our ancestors followed. At that time, masons possessed this knowledge, and they used to construct houses in a proper manner, where the washroom should be, where the kitchen should be. The centre (Brahamsthan) of the house used to be open and empty, as it should be. However, in the modern era, washrooms are often located within each bedroom, making it challenging to create a perfect house without prior knowledge or consulting a vastu expert. Applying Vastu in the home/office has become very important.
What does Vastu do?
Vastu balances the five elements in the home: earth, water, fire, air, and space.
All 16 directions are divided into these five elements, and these directions play a vital role in our lives.
An imbalance of these five elements affects our lives badly. We can balance these elements as well as directions with the help of Vastu. And if these are balanced, they give you a peaceful environment, stability in career and relationship, new opportunities, clarity of mind and new thoughts, new beginnings, and wealth.
Five Elements and Directions:
- Water Element – NNW, N, NNE, NE
- Air Element – ENE, E, ESE
- Fire Element – SE, SSE, S
- Earth Element – SSW, SW
- Space Element – WSW, W, WNW, NW
Each element has its particular colours and shapes, which you should use in that particular zone. Some elements are friendly to each other, and some have enmity against each other. You should not use anti-colours in any zone. It’ll have adverse effects. e.g. Water is the enemy of fire. If you use water colour(blue) in the fire zone, what will it do? It’ll give you financial losses.
When you see improvements in your life after making changes according to Vastu, you will come to know the Importance of Vastu Shastra.
Direction and its attributes:
- North – Money and Opportunity
- NNE- Health and Immunity
- NE – Mind and Clarity
- ENE – Entertainment and Fun
- E – Social Association
- ESE – Churning and Anxiety
- SE – Cash liquidity and Passion
- SSE – Power and Confidence
- S – Fame and Relaxation
- SSW – Expenditure and Disposal
- SW – Relationship and Stability
- WSW – Education and Savings
- W – Profits and Gains
- WNW – Depression and Detoxification
- NW – Support and Banking
Important Vastu Tips:
- Best Directions for Kitchen – SE, SSE, S
- Best Direction for Temple – NE
- Best Directions for Washroom- ESE, SSW, WNW
- Best Directions for Bedroom – SW, SSE, ENE, S, W, N
Friendly Relations of Elements:
- Water – Space and Air
- Air – Water and Fire
- Fire – Air and Earth
- Earth – Fire and Space
- Space – Earth and North
Enmity Relations of Elements:
- North – Fire and Earth
- Air – Earth and Space
- Fire – Space and North
- Earth – North and Air
- Space – Air and Fire
Entrances in the House:
“A good entrance invites prosperity before the owner enters.”
As you know, there are four main directions: North, East, South, and West. Each has 8 entrances, totalling 32. It is a myth that only east- or north-facing entrances are best. Only 2 entrances per direction are best, with occasional exceptions.
Best entrances-
- N3, N4 from North; N8 for businessmen
- E3, E4 from East
- S3, S4 from South; S2 for servicemen
- W3, W4 from the West.
Important points for Vastu Shastra:
1. Brahmasthan should be open and light. There should not be heavy furniture.
2. Light should enter your home from the North, Northeast, and East. You should open the doors and windows of this directions for proper ventilation. This is a natural flow of energy.
3. Southwest should be closed and heavy. You can put heavy furniture there.
FAQs
Q-1. Which direction attracts money?
Answer – The north direction brings you money and new opportunities. You can keep the Kuber ji idol or Kuber yantra in this zone. Keep it clutter-free.
Q-2. Which corner is good for the Temple?
Ans – Northeast is the best place to have a temple at home. This zone should be clutter-free and light. There should not be a bedroom in this zone. Only children up to 12 years old can sleep in a bedroom here.
Q-3. What are the major defects of Vastu at home?
Ans- The major defects can be incorrect placement of the kitchen (fire), toilets (waste), entrances, and blocked Brahmasthan.
Q-4. Why should the kitchen be in the Southeast direction?
Ans- Southeast direction signifies fire, which we use in the kitchen. So, using fire in the proper zone adds taste to your cooking and increases your cash flow. Even South South East (SSE) is also good for the kitchen. It gives you power and confidence.
Q-5. Which entry is bad for the home?
Ans- Many entries are not good, but the worst is Southwest. It is very inauspicious.
