Vastu Shastra Tips
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| Vastu Shastra as
a science dealing with the architectural aspect,
work on the concept of intrinsic energy which
though visible can be experienced by its application
in various forms in a structure all for internal
and external use. Vastu conceptualizes on the
principle of eight directions for proper implementation
of the energy sources. Experts practicing Vastu
Shastra recommend adhering to certain guidelines
or tips for successful implementation of the ancient
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Position of the property: |
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- The best positions recommended by
Vastu for buying a plot of land are
south, West or South-West and the most
recommended directions for building
entrances are North, East and North-East.
- Shape of plot or property is usually
preferred be of square or rectangular
shape.
- Ideal location for constructing a
house on a square plot is at the center
and in a rectangular plot it is favourable
in the south, south west and west sides
with preferably openings in the north
and the east. And it is advisable to
have open spaces on all the four sides
around the house.
- It is favourable to have the water
bodies in the north and east.
- It is advisable not to consider L-shaped
houses with as the corners of the house
are believed to missing on the 'U' shapes
which might anticipate missing opportunities
for the occupants.
- Vaastu recommends that the number
of columns used in the buildings should
be of even numbers.
- The construction of the house should
be made with due consideration to proper
ventilation and sunlight.
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| Living room |
- East, North and Northeast are the favorable
directions for living Room or the dining room
in a house.
- The living room is usually located in the
central zone or the Brahmasthan is the area
where the Element of Space is located and
is thereby recommended to be free from any
kind of obstacles or hindrances like pillar,
wall, stairs or fixtures.
- Vaastu strongly denounces the use of paintings
or other objects of art which depicts war
backgrounds, tragedies or any negative aspects
of life.
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| Kitchen |
- The ideal location of the kitchen of the
house is in the Southeast.
- The cooking oven or hearth is recommended
to be place in the eastern or southeastern
side so that the person cooking faces east.
- Kitchen should be built based on the basic
aspects or purposes associated with it - storage,
washing and cooking.
- Apart from that lighting, storage space
and most importantly ventilation is the most
deciding factor in creating positive influence
in the cooking space.
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| Study Room |
- The color scheme used in the study room
should be mild and never a dark color as it
might create distractions. Bookshelves are
preferred to be kept to the north or east.
- Also while studying it is preferable to
sit facing the north or east.
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| Bedroom |
- Vaastu Shastra recommends the positioning
of the bedroom in the South, West or Southwest
direction.
- The ideal direction for children's bedroom
is ascertained to be North, Northwest or Southeast
but never in the South or Southwest.
- Vaastu recommend sleeping postures with
head towards the south as it ensures longevity.
- The bathrooms attached to the bedroom should
be designed either in the northern or eastern
side of the bedroom.
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| Landscape |
Vaastu Shastra also recommends
the kinds of plants and trees to be planted
around the house so as to gain from the positive
energies generated by them.
- Vaastu do not recommend plantation of trees
in the North, East or Northeastern directions
except for small plants.
- The shadow of trees should not fall on the
house, thereby trees are to be planted in
a distance from the building.
- Peepal tree in the western direction at
a certain distance from the house and Tamarind
or Imli tree in the Southwest direction of
the house is considered auspicious.
- However, Vaastu discourages the presence
of a Mango, Banana or a Jamun tree in close
vicinity to the house.
- It is considered to have flower plants like
Champa, Chameli, Rose and also fruit trees
like Coconut, Pomegranate tree around the
house.
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