Vastu, the Vedic Concept of Architecture, believes in the creation of harmonious energy field in a structure by balancing available natural resources.
Vastu is a science that recognises how to use natural forces to achieve
a balance between negative & positive energies in the structure . Know how to utilise the eternal principles of Vastu, to improve the quality of your living experience both at home and in working life.
Five elements
According to vastu sastra, the world comprises five basic elements known as the pancha maha bhoota. Out of the eight planets, ours has life because of the presence and balance of these five elements.
The five elements are as follows.
EARTH (Bhumi) - Earth, the third planet in order from the sun, is a
big magnet with North and South poles as centers of attractions. Its magnetic
field and gravitational force has considerable effects on everything on the
Earth, living and non-living.
WATER (Jala) - This is represented by rain, river, sea and is in the
form of liquid, solid (ice) and gas (steam, cloud). It forms part of every plant
and animal. Our blood is mostly water. The habitat and physical life are where
water is present. This is true for all life forms and eco-cultures.If we see our
history, all the cultures had developed on the bank of any water bodies, so this
shows the influence of the water on our life, since ages.
AIR (Vayu) - As a life supporting element, air is a very powerful life
source. Human physical comfort values are directly and sensitively dependent on
correct humidity, air flow, temperature of air, air pressure, air composition
and its content.
FIRE (Agni) - Represents light and heat which account for day, night,
the seasons, energy, enthusiasm, passion and vigour.
SPACE (Akasha) - The akasha provides shelter to all the above
elements. It is also considered the primary conductor of all energy sources
within the universal context – physical energies such as sound and light, social
energies such as psychological and emotional, and cognitive energies such as
intellect and intuition.
Vastu Purusha Mandala
Vastu Purusha Mandala is a vital portion of the Vastu
Shastra and represents the diagrammatic and mathematical basis for design
generation. Here, Purush depicts the power, energy, cosmic man, or soul whereas
Mandala forms the generic name for any type of plan or chart that constitutes
the cosmos symbolically or metaphysically, which is universe's microcosm. Vastu
Purush denotes the emphasis of an area by resting his head in the direction of
north-east which is a balanced thinking and his lower-body facing the south-west
direction that signifies strength and stability. In the center is his navel,
which depicts cosmic awareness, and his hand facing towards north-west and
south-east depicting energy and movement.
The legend of the Vastu Purusha is related thus. Once a formless being blocked the heaven from the earth and Brahma with many other gods trapped him to the ground. This incident is depicted graphically in the
Vastu Purusha Mandala with portions allocated hierarchically to each deity based on their contributions and positions. Brahma occupied the central portion – the Brahmasthana- and other gods were distributed around in a concentric pattern. There are 45 gods in all including 32 outer deities.
Vastu is a science that recognises how to use natural forces to achieve
a balance between negative & positive energies in the structure . Know how to utilise the eternal principles of Vastu, to improve the quality of your living experience both at home and in working life.
Five elements
According to vastu sastra, the world comprises five basic elements known as the pancha maha bhoota. Out of the eight planets, ours has life because of the presence and balance of these five elements.
The five elements are as follows.
EARTH (Bhumi) - Earth, the third planet in order from the sun, is a
big magnet with North and South poles as centers of attractions. Its magnetic
field and gravitational force has considerable effects on everything on the
Earth, living and non-living.
WATER (Jala) - This is represented by rain, river, sea and is in the
form of liquid, solid (ice) and gas (steam, cloud). It forms part of every plant
and animal. Our blood is mostly water. The habitat and physical life are where
water is present. This is true for all life forms and eco-cultures.If we see our
history, all the cultures had developed on the bank of any water bodies, so this
shows the influence of the water on our life, since ages.
AIR (Vayu) - As a life supporting element, air is a very powerful life
source. Human physical comfort values are directly and sensitively dependent on
correct humidity, air flow, temperature of air, air pressure, air composition
and its content.
FIRE (Agni) - Represents light and heat which account for day, night,
the seasons, energy, enthusiasm, passion and vigour.
SPACE (Akasha) - The akasha provides shelter to all the above
elements. It is also considered the primary conductor of all energy sources
within the universal context – physical energies such as sound and light, social
energies such as psychological and emotional, and cognitive energies such as
intellect and intuition.
Vastu Purusha Mandala
Vastu Purusha Mandala is a vital portion of the Vastu
Shastra and represents the diagrammatic and mathematical basis for design
generation. Here, Purush depicts the power, energy, cosmic man, or soul whereas
Mandala forms the generic name for any type of plan or chart that constitutes
the cosmos symbolically or metaphysically, which is universe's microcosm. Vastu
Purush denotes the emphasis of an area by resting his head in the direction of
north-east which is a balanced thinking and his lower-body facing the south-west
direction that signifies strength and stability. In the center is his navel,
which depicts cosmic awareness, and his hand facing towards north-west and
south-east depicting energy and movement.
The legend of the Vastu Purusha is related thus. Once a formless being blocked the heaven from the earth and Brahma with many other gods trapped him to the ground. This incident is depicted graphically in the
Vastu Purusha Mandala with portions allocated hierarchically to each deity based on their contributions and positions. Brahma occupied the central portion – the Brahmasthana- and other gods were distributed around in a concentric pattern. There are 45 gods in all including 32 outer deities.
- North- Kubera- Ruled by lord of wealth (Finance)
- South- Yama- Ruled by lord of death – Yama (Damaging)
- East- Indra- Ruled by the solar deity- Aditya (Seeing the world)
- West- Varuna- Ruled by lord of water (Physical)
- Northeast {Eshanya} – Ruled by Shiva
- Southeast- Agni- Ruled by the fire deity – Agni (Energy Generating)
- Northwest- Vayu- ruled by the god of winds (Advertisement)
- Southwest- Pitru/Nairutya, Niruthi- Ruled by ancestors (History)
- Center- Brahma- Ruled by the creator of the universe (Desire)
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