VAASTU SHASTRA is an ancient Hindu practice which tells us how to
construct buildings in harmony with natural forces for the well being of
an individual as well as humanity as a whole. This precious Hindu
philosophy forms the the basis of the traditional Indian system of
architecture. Vaastu literally means the dwelling place. The rules of
Vaastu are derived from 'Vaastu Purusha' who is depicted as a man lying
with his head pointing northeast, in a grid of usually 64 squares. The
different parts and directions are assigned to different Gods and
Guardians. The 'Vaastu Purusha' is said to be the spirit of the site.
Aesthetically correct dimensions of rooms, doors windows and even the
structural parts like plinth and pillars can be determined on the concept of
‘Vaastu Purusha’. Vastu Purusha is described at the-end.
The purpose of the vaastu of Vaastu shastra is to provide
guidelines for proper construction of houses, shops, commercial buildings
with brand name stores and operating offices etc. Vaastu determines the
position of the house with regard to points of a compass and suggests the
points to keep in mind with respect to buildings, lines, directions, skylines,
elongations, levels, slopes, water (underground and overhead), kitchen,
bedrooms, toilets, staircase, heights of ceilings and roofs, entrances,
location of doors and windows, compound walls etc.
The importance of Vaastu shastra lies in the fact that it is a result-
oriented science and gives desired results if applied properly. Vaastu
shastra suggests ways in which we can live in tune with the laws of nature,
so that we can be healthy, peaceful and efficiently and prosperous.
We can describe some ideal situations of houses and buildings
according to VastuShastra. According to this science, an ideal plot should
be a square. Its all four sides are straight and equal in length and it has
equal angle of 90 degree at all four corners. Square is the best shape of a
plot. A rectangular plot having its length not more that double the
breadth (length and breadth ratio not more than 1:2) is also a good plot.
While selecting a plot, geographical surroundings & level of the land and
roads around the plot must given due importance.
Direction of a plot can be determined by using a magnetic
compass. It is a device for finding direction. It has a freely moving needle
which always points to the magnetic North. Make two lines crossing each
other dividing a paper in four equal parts at 90-degree angle. Place a
compass on paper in the middle of your plot and align it with two lines in
the North and the South of the needle of the compass.
Extend these lines on the plot and mark it to have exact direction.
The size of length, breadth both effect the fortune of the person who lives
in it. The Southwest portion of the house is meant for bedroom for adults.
It may be located in the South, and will be congenial for comfortable living.
Master bedroom may be on the upper storey, if any, in the Southwest
portion of the house. Direction of a person while sleeping also has
importance in Vaastu shastra. One should never sleep having head
towards the North Pole and legs towards the South Pole.
However one may sleep having legs towards the West and head
towards the East for mental peace, good thoughts and spirituality.
Children room should be in the northwest or West Side. To have a
better concentration they should have a separate study close to their
bedrooms. Location of kitchen has health implications.
Presiding deity of the Southeast is Agni, the God of fire; hence kitchen may
be located the southeast corner of the house.
The dining room should be located in the East or the West or the North
near the kitchen. Northwest corner is good for perishable goods. Dinning
room may be in the Northwest direction, which leads to quicker
consumption of food. Drawing room should be preferably in the Northeast
or the North or the East but not in the Southwest portion of the house.
More vacant space should be given in the Northeast corner of the drawing
room.. Door is preferable on the East-towards-the-Northeast-side.
While studying, one should face the North or the East or the Northeast
Therefore the best locations for study room are the north, east, or
northeast. These directions attract the positive effects of Mercury
increasing brain power, Jupiter increasing wisdom, Sun increasing
ambition and Venus helps in bringing about creativity in new thoughts
and ideas. Books may be kept in the Southwest side of the room. Study
room may have door on the East or the North,orthe-Northeast
As per Vaastushastra, the East is the place for the bathroom. Attached
bathroom may preferably be in the North, or the East of a bedroom.
Shower, bathing tub and wash basin in the bathroom may be in the
Northeast, or the North or the East direction. One may have bath in the
North or the East area in the bathroom.
Bathroom should never be constructed in the center or in the southwest
corner-of-the-house.
Storeroom should be made in the Northwest or Southwest portion of the
house. It is very beneficial if grains and other provisions are stored in the
Northwest store. All heavy things should be kept in the Southwest of the
storeroom. Garbage may be collected in the Southern part of the house.
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