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2. Helix and Energy Flow in Vastushastra
Yogashastra refers the 'Nabhi' (navel) as a 'kanda' (bulbous root) and considers it to be the source point of all the 'nadis' (channels of energy). The manifestation of energy through the 'nadis' is akin to growth of spiralling helix with multiple openings. The yogis visualise the Kundalini as a spiralling helix with the vertebrae of the spinal column along which the Kundalini is said to move while passing through the six 'chakras', imitate a helical form. The Hindu religious symbol ¬ (Omkar, pronounced as "Aum") is an amalgamation of three helices, while the Chinese 'Yin-Yang' symbol represents a helix with twin openings.
The flow of energy in the terrestrial atmosphere is influenced by the sun's daily sojourn in the sky, west to east rotation of the earth relative to the sun and the earth's magnetic field. Gravitational waves (yet to be detected in terrestrial laboratories) may also affect the dynamics of energy flow. Helix , a naturally evolved shape, embodies the path of least resistance and balanced interaction encompassing the energy currents of terrestrial, solar and cosmic origin. It is not surprising that the helical form is evident throughout the universe, right from microscopic virus to the giant milkyway. As a protective shield, every living organism shows marked preference for the helical shape.
It really is interesting to observe how a Vastu (dwelling) attains a stable helical form just by applying principles of Vastushastra at the planning stage. Planning of proportionate dimensions of a house based on the Golden Ratio (1:1.618) and using the same fraction for marking the boundaries of the selected plot leads to the formation of a helix with the final microscopic centre of the helix located in the Northeast zone, as also positioning of the macro starting point in the same zone. Since the final helix form attained by the Vastu acts in all the three dimensions, it can be considered as an ascending helix for growth and energy sustenance. This type of helical projections result in reinforcing the life-preserving characteristics of the 'Ida' currents in the Northeast direction. In a way, Vastushastra provides a naturally energising shield for the human body and mind, that is in tune with the life-propagating properties of double helix of the DNA molecule.