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4.Insight into Vastushastra Principles
1] Place Vaastu in the Southwest zone of a plot with excess site margins/open spaces towards North and East directions. 2] Ground slopes should incline from South to North and West to East, thereby making South & West zones relatively heavy.
3] As far as possible, doors and all window openings should be placed towards North and East. Openings towards West & South zones should be minimum possible. 4] Roofs should slope towards East and North, placing West and South points at a higher level.
5] Kitchen should be located in Southeast zone with the cook facing East. 6] All heavy loads and huge cabinets should be placed in relative South and West zone of a room.
7] Additional floor should be constructed in Southwest or South or West zone with terraces towards North & East. 8] South and West side walls should be constructed in heavy stone masonry.
9] Plot, Vaastu, and individual rooms should have North-South length greater than the East-West width.. 10] In commercial establishments - top executive should have offices in Southwest zone, legal & accounts personnel in Southeast zone, finished products in Northwest zone, library and relaxation rooms towards Northeast zone. 11] Vaastu-dosha (deficiencies/defects/flaws) can be remedied by applying basic concepts from Yogashastra, Astrology, Ayurveda, and Science. Vastushastra / Vaastushastra is a matter of faith. Guidelines indicated here are for general knowledge of interested readers. These should be understood in a proper context and perspective. Expert advise can be of help in defining problems and seeking solutions. The above material is based on information available in ancient Vastushastra texts. Basic knowledge of rules is always welcome, but application requires due dilligence. Adherence to Municipal or Local Authority rules is a must for any building construction or dwelling. If in doubt, ask. Email |
