Vastu Shastra or Vastu is the traditional science of architecture practised in the Hindu community. The ideas and concepts of Vastu Shastra are models for the organisation of space and form within a room or a collection of rooms or structures, based on their functions in relation to each other, as well as their purpose and usage. While Vastu Shastra includes advice and guidelines for all rooms design in a home—such as the bedroom, kitchen, living room, playroom, home office, prayer room and the outdoor spaces—its science has also been incorporated in the building of cities, townships, gardens, roads, waterworks, and other large public areas. The basic principle of Vastu is to integrate the architecture with the five natural elements, namely, fire, water, air, sky, and earth.
For a house to become a home, it needs to radiate the right kind of energy. According to a number of traditional beliefs, each home comes with its own energy type. A person dwelling in a house comes under the influence of a specific energy field, which in turn influences him in one way or the other. Therefore it’s very crucial to understand the link between the healing art of Vastu and our homes in honing positivity and good vibes.
1. Vastu for the Main Entrance: Doorway
According to Vastu Shastra, the main entrance to a home is not only the entry point for the family, but also for energy. As per Vastu, the main door should be constructed in a way to ensure that when you step out, you face the north, east or north-east direction.Considered as the “archway to victory and progress in life”, the main door should face north, east or in the north-east direction. It must be constructed in a way to ensure that when you step out, you face the north, east or north-east direction.
The main door to your home should be constructed with superior quality wood. It should tower above the other doors in your house, and look the most appealing.
If there is a wall at the entrance, don’t leave it naked. Naked wall represent loneliness especially if it is at the entrance. It looks sad and negative. Show your creativity and decorate the wall. You can hang the picture of the God or place a statue there; it all depends on you.
Avoid placing a fountain, or any other decorative water-centric element, outside the main door.
Avoid placing a shoe rack or dustbin outside the main door.
There shouldn’t be a bathroom near the main door.
Ensure the main entrance is well lit.
Avoid painting the main door black.
Decorate your door with beautiful nameplates and auspicious torans.
Avoid placing animal statues or figurines near the main door.
Ensure your main door opens in a clockwise manner.
2. VASTU SHASTRA FOR BEDROOM
Health is wealth! You cannot be healthy without a good sleep. The bedroom should be arranged according to the rules of vastu. For the master bedroom to be harmonious and happy, it should be built facing the South-West and never the South-East, as this second direction is governed by the element of fire.
Since this is a space to unwind, rest and relax, consider using a softer colour palette for a Vastu-compliant style. Avoid also the use of photographs representing unrest, strife or war, alongside with anything that stirs unhappy or negative emotions, to not disturb the restful vibe of the room.
Keep the bedroom well lit with natural lights during the day. Let the fresh air flow into the room by keeping the windows open for at least 20 minutes every day.
If it is the room of a couple, keep a single mattress instead of double. It is the symbol of togetherness.
Mirrors should not be located inside the bedroom as they lead to frequent quarrels among the members of the house.
The bed should be located in a way that allows your head to rest towards the South or the East, as these directions bring good sleep and ensure a long life. Don’t put the bed in the corner or pushed along the wall.
3. VASTU SHASTRA FOR THE KITCHEN
Vastu shastra is all about balancing and adjusting the energies of the nature to bring peace and prosperity to your home and eventually in your life. Kitchen is the food factory of our home and it needs to be in perfect balance because the two opposite force of nature, fire and water, exist here.
As per vaastu shastra, south-east is the ideal kitchen direction for every household. Southern or eastern directions are secondary choices. Avoid kitchen directly under or above pooja/prayer room.
Do not have kitchen directly under or above toilets.
Avoid kitchen directly under or above bedroom.
Do not place cooking gas burner or stove directly in front kitchen’s entrance door.
Do not have main door of kitchen in any corners; place it in East, North or West wall.
A kitchen in North-East causes mental tension among family members and they suffer great losses.
Kitchen in South-West leads to clashes among family members.
A kitchen in North-West direction is acceptable but it leads to increase in monetary expenditure.
Most dangerous kitchen is the one placed in North direction; as North is Lord Kubera’s (the God of Wealth) direction, having kitchen in North will increase expenditure of family beyond expectations and control.
Never face west while cooking as this leads to severe health problems to the cook.
If – while cooking – the cook faces south then family has to face monetary losses.
Avoid black color for kitchen wall and flooring.
Avoid keeping refrigerator in North-East direction.
4. Sparkling fortune
Sparkling clean glass of windows and doors attracts fresh and positive energy in your home and to your life. If you have space, create a small garden outside the window and have curved pathway or pave the path with pebbles and install a fountain. Keep a water fountain in the north-east part of your home and make sure that the flow of water is constant. Flowing water symbolizes the flow of energy and prosperity.
5. Swimming in the positive energy
Bring home an aquarium and with it bring home positive energy. Aquarium attracts fortune and wealth. Make sure that the fishes in the aquarium are healthy, active, strong swimmer and always on the move. The constant movement of the fish will keep the flow of wealth energized. Keep the water well aerated and clean. The ideal place for the aquarium is the north-east position of the room.