Role of Vastu

human body repel each other affecting the

Vaastu is the bridge between man and nature. blood circulation, causing disturbed sleep,
Universe is made up of basic five elements – tension and other problems. Thus, it is said by
FIRE, WATER, EARTH, SPACE, and AIR Vaastu Shastris that one should not sleep
(Panch Tatvas/ Panchbhootas). All These facing his head towards north.
tatwas are only found on earth that is why it The Vaastu science is founded upon the laws
is the only planet where life and nature is of nature. The equilibrium we observe in the
possible. From each of the basic tatwas we nature is easily perceivable by us in all moving
are getting a strange precious gift due to bodies, but unfortunately we are unable to
infinite powers of the universe. If the note this equilibrium in static bodies. The
residential and commercial buildings are basic source of energy of the whole world is
constructed without any regards to these stored at North and South Pole. It flows
tatwas then how would it will give any uninterruptedly from North Pole to South
benefits? Pole in the form of magnetic waves.
All living/non living things in the world, Therefore Southward portion of every
irrespective of their size, shape, colour, building should be higher than the northward
physical or chemical compositions have portion so that there may not be any
embedded their origins from one of the hindrance to the flow of magnetic waves.
Panchbhootas . They enjoy peculiar vibration Our ancient Vaastu Shastra has been founded
levels, which is evading the intelligence of in such a way, that the inmates can derive
human beings. maximum benefits from sun-rays and the
energies of the sun like heat light, UV rays –
Uttaraayana and dakshinaayana too are of the only reliable source of Vitamin D (Vitamin
great scientific importance since daytime will D is absorbed by the blood directly when the
be more than the nighttime in the bare skin is exposed to sun), which is vital for
Uttaraayana facilitating availability of more sustenance of life on the Earth.
sun light. Thus, due to all these reasons, it is explicitly
The Eastern direction assumes a great laid down in Vaastu Shastra that more open
significance because the sunrays of early space, more windows and doors fixed, more
morning emit more light and less heat at that balconies and verandahas should be provided
location, hence the best. In the afternoon, towards the East and the North side than in
sun moving towards West, grow hot emitting the South and the West side.
Infrared rays, which are detrimental to
health at the same time it may be vice versa
also at other locations due to shape of earth.

The most important aspect considered while

formulating the Vaastu Shastra is the
magnetic field of the Earth, which has
significant influence on the human life. Human
body itself acts as a magnet with the head,
the heaviest as North Pole. If the head is
directed towards the North while sleeping,
the North Pole of the Earth and that of the
Vastu Residencial Vastu Plots

Shape of the plot should preferably be

rectangular between 2:3 & 1:2 proportion
Master Bedroom in South West corner and bed
Entrance door should be on the Eastern on
on South wall.
Northern side.
Bed should not be in extreme North East corner
Temple should be on the North East Corner.
and head on South or East wall.
Tube wells or ponds should be at North East of
Bedroom for boys in East or South East corner
the Plot
and bed on South or East wall.
Highest point of the plot should be on the South
Not to give mirror exactly opposite the bed.
West corner of the plot.
No beam should run above bed.
The slope of plot should be from South West
The Guest bedroom or Daughter’s bedrooms
towards the North East
should be in the North-West zone.
The highest point of the structure should be on
Family members should face East or North in
the South West.
Living & Dining Room.
Plot Projecting on the South-West is considered
Wardrobe area to be raised and preferably on
Bad.
South West corner of the room.
The center of the structure is called Brahma
No furniture to be kept within 8 Feet or Door
Sthaan as shown in Vaastu Mandala and should
height of entrance.
be open to sky.
Dining table in square or rectangle shape & not
Two opposite doors should not be staggered
in hexagonal shape.
and should be in the same line.
6" offset to be left from the door to wall.
Number of doors, beams & columns to be in
Refrigerator not possible in East or North side.
even figures.
South-East zone for computer.
Number of steps should be non divisible
Study to face East or North wall.
numbers i.e. 11,17, 23, 29 etc.
Staircase should be facing South or West.
No openings or windows should be on the South
North-East corner should always be empty
West corner.
Clear heights of floors in the structure to be
preferably 8', 10' etc

Vastu Office
Reception Area to be arranged in North-East
zone
Temple to be arranged in North-East zone.
Visitors Area to be arranged in North-East zone.
Drinking Water to be arranged in North-East
zone.
Directors/ Managers/ Senior executives should
occupy South-West (Best Direction), West &
South Zones.
The Middle management staff should be placed
in North & East zones.
The Engineering staff/ Finance staff/ Artist
should be placed in South-East zone.
The field staff should be placed in North-West
Zone.
Staff should be facing towards North or East
direction.
No beam should run above staff head or seating
position.
North East corner should be empty.
Vastu Quick Reference

Main Entrance › › › › Eastern or Northern Side

Main Door › › › › Eastern or Northern Side

Switch Board › › › › South East Zone

Temple › › › › North East Corner

› › › › Eastern Wall

Master Bed Room › › › › Direction: South West Corner

Bed Position (Head Side) › › › › East › › › › Very Good › › › ›

Enlightenment

› › › › South › › › › Good › › › › Long Life

› › › › West › › › › Bad › › › › Sorrow,

Unhappiness

› › › › North › › › › Not Permitted › › › › Death

Bed

Heavy Items › › › › Direction: South West Corner

Main Cabinet › › › › Direction: South West Corner

Toilet › › › › Direction: North West Corner

Face of w/c › › › › North / South › › › › Good

› › › › East › › › › Avoided

› › › › West › › › › Not Permitted

Photographs & Mirrors › › › › East Wall › › › › Very Good

› › › › North Wall › › › › Good