YESTERDAY'S MYSTERY IS TODAY'S SCIENCE
The word Vastu is in fact a Sanskrit word which means Dwelling and Shastra means a specialized knowledge in a well defined area of practice.
So, Vastu Shastra is a specialized knowledge related to the construction & modification of the buildings or dwelling places of Human beings.
Why there was need for a specialized knowledge for building houses for human beings?
Can’t we build houses as per our need and as per choice?
What are the consequences, if houses are not built as per Vastu Shastra?
What exactly is Vastu Shastra?
Why to follow Vastu Shastra?
When to use Vastu Shastra?
How to make the best use of Vastu Shastra?
What are the benefits of Vastu Shastra.
Several similar questions may arise in your mind. In this article, let us discuss some basics related to Vastu shastra.
The history of constructing buildings by Humans is an interesting subject that has a legacy of thousands of years just like Numerology.
The evolution of building houses can be found right from the early human instincts for their survival and their need for protection of their life & property from natural elements like Sun, Rains, Winds and wild animals.
As we all know, primitive man took shelter in caves and sought the cover of large trees. Over a period of time, they started developing basic shelters using space between big boulders and with the help of branches, leaves and skin of wild animals.
Tents were also developed in due course of time since Man was Nomadic in nature and moved from one place to another depending upon climatic conditions and availability of resources.
Gradually from Nomadic lifestyle, Human beings shifted from Nomadic to agrarian lifestyle thus settled in one fixed place which led to the discovery of more permanent dwelling structures made out of stones, mud, wood, dry leaves and so on.
As civilization developed, Man started exploring and understanding Nature, its basic elements and the cosmic energies that are functional in Nature.
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. What exactly is Vastu Shastra?
2. Why to follow Vastu Shastra?
3. When to use Vastu Shastra?
4.How to make the best use of Vastu Shastra?
5. Benefits of Vastu Shastra.
Conclusions.
WHAT EXACTLY IS VASTU SHASTRA
It is now a well known fact that the whole universe is made up of five basic elements which are known as Panch Bhooth is Sanskrit. They are Water, Air, Fire, Earth & Sky.
The Nature and all the living & non living things including Human Body is made up of these five basic elements.
After the death, all these five elements are absorbed back by the nature and the human body gets decomposed completely.
During our entire journey of life, all these five elements are in perfect state of balance in our human body.
Whenever there is an imbalance in any of these five elements, there is a disturbance in our health.
For example, when fire element get disturbed in our body, we suffer from fever.
Similarly, when water element gets disturbed in our body, we suffer from diarrhoea.
When earth element gets disturbed in our body, we suffer from joint pains and other bone related problems.
When air element gets disturbed in our body, we suffer from Asthma, pneumonia and other breathing issues.
When sky element gets disturbed in our body, we suffer from certain internal organs and so on.
So it is very very important to maintain the balance of these five elements in our body. For that, we need to breathe fresh air, eat healthy foods, drink fresh & clean water, doing regular physical activities and take proper rest.
Just like in our human body, these five basic elements are also present in the Nature in a well balanced state.
Whenever there is an imbalance in any of these elements because of various reasons including certain human activities like cutting of trees in large numbers, emission of harmful gases from the factories, industries & vehicles into the atmosphere and so on, disturbance can be seen in the form of natural calamities.
So, these five elements must be in perfect state of balance not only in our human body but also in the nature to avoid disturbances in our body & environment.
Further, our dwelling places must also be aligned with these five basic elements of nature to lead a life free from disturbances.
Moving further, there are four main directions and four sub directions in the nature and its centre. Every element of nature is associated with a particular direction.
To get aligned with these five natural elements, we first need to understand all these eight directions and its centre along with the associated element.
Moreover, these eight directions and its centre with the nine planets present in the solar system.
In fact, every direction in the nature is ruled by a particular planet.
Vastu Shastra not only aims to harmonize the dwelling places/buildings of Human Beings with these five elements of nature but also aims at aligning all the five elements of Nature and its eight directions & centre, to utilise their positive vibrations and also to absorb the inflow of the energy of Nature so as to achieve success, harmony, peace and well being.
WHY VASTU SHASTRA
If we go back into the life of our ancestors, we can find that our ancestors were more close to nature and their buildings were also well aligned with nature as they were more dependent on nature for air, water, light etc.
Houses were built horizontally spread over a large area of land with lot of open space in the centre of the house for the proper circulation of natural air.
They were also dependent on wells for water so wells were dug in the North east or east direction because, bath rooms were built in the east direction as they were habituated to offer water to the rising sun after their bath.
Besides that, Kitchens were built in the south east direction so that sunlight can enter easily from the rising sun as they were dependent on natural sunlight in their houses.
As a result, they used to get exposed to lot of sunlight.
Toilets were kept away from the houses. As a result, our ancestors lead a life of peace & prosperity. They had fewer needs and were fully satisfied & lived with contentment.
On the contrary, in the present times, we are gradually moving away from Nature and modern houses are not aligned with Nature.
Buildings are now built vertically in the form of apartments as per the availability of space.
Comparatively, there is less open space in the modern houses and we are more dependent on fans and air conditioners for getting air.
Bath room, kitchen and other rooms are built as per the availability of space. We use water filters and RO for getting drinking water. There is less exposure to sunlight now a days and we are now dependant on electricity to get light inside our houses.
Toilets are built inside the houses. Our wants and needs have increased considerably and there is lesser satisfaction & contentment in our life.
So there is a greater need of Vastu Shastra, to align ourself with nature and to build & modify living spaces that are in harmony with these cosmic energies & the Natural Elements so that they become favourable to us and enable us to lead a better quality of life, without creating any conflict with them.
Through Vastu Shastra, our Life Energy gets aligned with these cosmic energies & the Natural Elements of Nature, creating a balanced & favourable environment to live a life of well being.
Just like Numerology, Vastu Shastra is also time tested & authentic.
WHEN TO USE VASTU SHASTRA
Most of the time, people try to take the help of these occult sciences when difficulties are encountered in life.
Especially when an individual is unable to resolve those difficulties with the best of his knowledge & capabilities.
But there is a need to understand that occult sciences are not emergency helplines but a WAY OF LIFE.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF VASTU SHASTRA
To start with, it is highly recommended to take the guidance of the experts who have mastered these sciences.
In the long run, one must learn & continue to implement the principles of these sciences as it is a continuous ongoing process..
BENEFITS OF VASTU SHASTRA
Vastu Shastra helps us to build harmony & utilise the power of the Energies of Nature to uplift life.
It also enable us to overcome human limitations in resolving certain challenges of life.
CONCLUSION
To conclude, it offers the key to unlock the doors which leads to a well balanced & peaceful life.