Vaastu

An Art of Creating Harmony

Vaastu literally means an abode for the living or the Gods.

An art/science widely practiced in its application; at the construction stages of the building or house. Very important in deciding the slopes on a plot, the placement and distribution of constructed space. It helps decide the location of the water storage, sewage systems, the entry and exit point on a given plot. It is one of the oldest methods for scientific construction creating harmonious living space.

1. A house should be constructed in more or less in a square or rectangular shape. Any cuts or extensions in the shape should not be in excess.
2. Slants and angular walls or ceilings create erratic movement of energy in the house.
3. Ideally the plot should be square or rectangular in shape; if angled the side facing the active road should be the narrower one.
4. Kitchens are best if situated in the East or Southeast sections.
5. While cooking the cook must have a view of the kitchen door; it brings prosperity to the family.
6. Art objects like paintings, posters, statues or any other features must look good, be in good shape and have pleasant appeal. Objects with violent suggestions can be harmful.
7. Trees around the house or on a plot should be felled without consulting the local cultural beliefs and rituals; at times negligence in this matter can be dangerous.
8. Indoor plants should be small, healthy free of thorns, spiky leaves and pointed needle like ferns.
9. Plants belong to the East, Southeast or in small measure to the North direction.
10. Trees up close to the doors or windows blocking sunlight or view are unwelcome.
11. In the office, avoid placing the temple at the back of the owner’s seat.
12. The owner seat must be facing his favorable direction.
13. The decision making persons should be sitting in the West, Northwest sections.
14. The Eastern part should have the more active staff as the sales, public relations.
15. The owner’s cabin must not have over head storage.
16. The reception’s desk should not be semicircular with the rounded portion pointing to the entrance especially if it is made of glass.
17. Too many staff tables facing the walls can create an atmosphere of indifference in an office making it difficult to get staff co-operation.
18. The owner or the decision making person must have a solid wall behind his chair.
19. The head of any office must have a high backed chair; different from the others.
20. The person in charge of the office should not sit right opposite a door.
21. Any back door to an office should have some pleasant sounding bell attached to its inner handle to keep a check of the movement happening behind your back.