Outhouses,The Plot & Topography, Underground water storage & well,Septic tank and soak pit

Outhouses

The corners at N-W, N-E and S-E belong to air, God and fire. Any erection therein, which restricts free movement of air along the walls, interferes with smooth operation of the natural process allotted to the respective corners. Not that a cover is entirely forbidden, the only precaution required is that a distance, say about one meter, is provided between the outhouse and the compound wall or the periphery for circulation of air in the corner . Moreover, the roof of the cover at N-E should be low, say not more than two meters. In the other two corners the height should be less than the height of the main building. None of these three corners may be utilized for storing lumber, scrap etc. N-W is suited best for employees and vehicles. S-E is suited equally well for employees but as a second choice for vehicles.

The position at S-W is different. This belongs to the demoness. Hence, we do not allow freedom of air in the corner. The outhouse in this corner is erected adjacent to the two walls and the height of the roof may be kept higher than that of the main building with advantage. Utilization is recommended for lumber, scrap and all such material which mostly remains static or out of use. It must not be used as a garage, else the vehicle would get neglected and develop faults conducive to stagnation and expensive maintenance. The accommodation in this corner is not to be allotted to an employee. Else, he becomes obstinate and unruly. If a tenant is put there, he assumes a firm foothold and may never agree to leave.




The Plot & Topography:

We continue with the study of the requirements in respect of the space lying between the periphery and the main house. We covered some details regarding utilization of the corners for outhouses. To conclude, it is necessary also that no outhouse comes into contact with the main building. There should be gap enough to permit circumvention of the main house.

Other items which fall outside the main house in the compound are, underground water storage, well, fountain, septic tank & soak pit as also trees and plants. Surface drains also have to be taken into account.

Underground water storage & well 

These are located only in the north-east zone but off the diagonal connecting the north-east angle with the south-west angle. A fountain or a waterfall is also very beneficial to have in the north-east zone.

Septic tank and soak pit

The best place for these is the western end to the northern side of the house. The second best is the northern end on the western side of the house. There is absolutely no alternative slot for these items.

GATE acc to vasthu

GATE

Vastu provides the keeping of the main gate in the compound wall as per the following directions.

1.North facing plot- at E
2.East facing plot - at F
3.South facing plot- at G
4.West facing plot - at H
The height of the doors in the gate must not exceed the height of the compound wall.

External Space

We divide the study based on open space, outhouses, underground water storage, well, septic tank and plantation.

The open space

Adequate care must be taken to ensure that the space between the main house and the compound periphery on the northern side is distinctly more than that on the southern side. Similarly, the space on the eastern side must be maintained as more than that on the western side. This is regardless of the direction which the property faces in relation to the abutting road.

PLOT ACCORDING TO VASTU

PLOT ACCORDING TO VASTU - 

Shape

The best shape is square. Rectangle is also excellent provided the length is not more than 1.5 times the width. Where the plot is neither square nor rectangular, the following requirements should be ensured.

1. Angle at D must be a right angle.
2 .Angles at A and C should not be less than a right angle.
3. Angle at B should not exceed a right angle.

Where the aforesaid requirements are not obtainable, remedial measures are to be adopted. This is done by cutting off the interference and giving it away or keeping it off the corrected boundary through barbed wire fencing. The rejected area can be made a receptacle for dumping garden refuse etc. to make compost. This correction is a MUST before any construction activity is taken up.

Corners - Cut or rounding off at the corners is best avoided. This is particularly baneful at the north-east.

Topography

Ideally the downward slope should be from all sides to the north- east. Alternatively, the slope should be either to the north or to the east which implies that the plot would be facing the north or the east. Ensure that the slope is to be corrected, if a fault is noticed.

In plots facing the west or the south no relaxation of the direction of slopes is accepted. Instead, remedial measure is to be adopted. For instance, if the plot faces south, the direction of the slope of the entire plot should be made to the east only and, instead of a surface drain running in the south direction make vertical exit points leading into an underground drain which discharges the drainage out of the house in the south. Which means that the adverse slope underground is permitted as a compromise. In short, whatever be the direction of the face of the plot, ensure that the slopes conform to the directions as discussed earlier in respect of open areas. The purpose is to let the plot have freedom for air and light from the north and the east and restriction from the west and the south.

Roads - 

Plot with roads on all the four sides ensures progress and prosperity. Such plots are uncommon. But then, a plot with road to the north or to the east is also excellent. The one with roads on both the north and the east is still better as it receives the maximum impact of the Eshan force.

Plots facing the west or the south are not so good, but need not be rejected. These are amenable very greatly to remedies. These remedies, basically, are in the form of ensuring the above related slopes, receptivity, location of the main door and the location of the main gate. Sometimes, we find a road ending blindly. A plot located at such an end suffers from the adverse impact of the forces generated by the traffic operating on the road. The residents of the homes on such plots make no progress and suffer from multiplicity of problems.

Compound wall

The excavation for the compound wall should be started from the north-east and proceeded till the south-west end is reached. The erection of the wall should be done in the reverse order. The underlying idea is to ensure that weight at the north-east end is maintained always at being less than the weight at the south-west end. To serve this purpose one more care should be taken. The western and southern walls should be kept thicker and taller than those on the northern and the eastern sides. So also the walls at the east and the north may be retained at a low level topped with barbed wire or chain link fencing.

AUTHENTICITY/FACTS OF VASTU

AUTHENTICITY/FACTS OF VASTU

The biggest Proof of vaastushastra can be found during the time of Ramayan and Mahabharat. Even in the cities of Mohanjodaro and Harappa the application of vaastushastra can be seen. Since the science goes far back to the times of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna there are many interesting mythological stories concerning the origin of Vaastupurush (the deity).

Geographical situation of an area affects the nature thus the vastu for every place changes. We see that some countries are much advanced, developed and prosperous while others are much backward. For e.g.

* Japan, existence of deep water in North and the East is considered most auspicious according to vastu shastra. The eastern side of Japan is widely spread and open. Thus Japan gets full benefit of the rays of the sun. This is why Japan is rich and prosperous. There is sea in Southeast and south of Japan, which is a place for Fire, this is why it suffered the attack of atom bombs explosion and earthquake.

* If we take Africa as a continent, we all know the northeastern corner of this continent is interjected. Northwest portion is projected, southeast and south have unlimited water, these all conditions are inauspicious according to vastu, that's why African countries are backward, uneducated, poor. But on the contrary, in the north of this continent, there exists Mediterranean Sea, which is favorable according to vastu. In the eastern part, river Nile flows and that's why civilization developed in Egypt and now Egypt got name and honour for its world famous pyramids.

* Why to go far, lets discuss our own INDIA, we know we have the Himalayas in the North and Northeast side of our country which is against vastu, thus there is lot of poverty in our country. There is water in Southwest and southeast side of our nation, thus we have to face the attacks of foreign empires. One thing that makes India famous is that we have our slope towards east, which is a very favourable and auspicious sign.The location and construction of the famous Balaji Temple, the most prosperous in India, are all according to Vaastu.The most famous prosperous industrial houses have also been studied; The Tata head quarters in Mumbai, Akbarallys the most successful retail store in India.

WHY VASTU IS IMPORTANT..

WHY VASTU IS IMPORTANT..

Vaastu considered the interplay of various forces of nature involving the five elements of earth, water, wind, fire and ether and strives to maintain equilibrium as these elements influence, guide and change the living styles of not only human beings but every living being on earth.

Vastu Shastra unifies the science, art, astronomy and astrology, it can also be said as an ancient mystic science for designing and building. Vastu Shastra helps us to make our lives better and will secure from things going wrong.



Vastushastra is based on various natural energies-

* Solar Energy from Sun. Lunar Energy from Moon
* Earth Energy
* Electric Energy
* Magnetic Energy
* Thermal Energy
* Wind Energy
* Cosmic Energy

Vastu can be used for every structure like room,house,temple,shop industry, town planning, tour, cities and even for earth. Vastu can be used for micro as well as for macro level.Every creature on earth starts its life with sunrise as it performs day & night. Hence there is much importance of sun in every one life. It gives ultra violet rays in morning and infra red rays in evening which one basic need to reduce / generate bio-chemical germs, N2/ Oxygen / CO2 on earth.

Sun indicates light (illumination) will power, generosity, solar system, luck or fate, mobility and in body. It rules over bone, eye, heart, spinalcord, blood circulation and soul etc. Hence east direction is auspicious; it belongs to lord Indra. North is considered auspicious since magnetic lines of forced moves from North to South, thus origin of all the life.

MEANING OF VASTU

MEANING OF VASTU 

The meaning of vastu is dwelling, which is the home for god and humans. Vastu shastra is based on various energies that comes from atmosphere like solar energy from sun, cosmic energy, lunar energy, thermal energy, magnetic energy, light energy, wind energy. These energies can be balanced to enhance peace, prosperity and success. If a house is made according to these principles, the inmates enjoy all the happiness in life. If it is against vastu principals, it will be a place for all sort of problems, worries and no peace.

Vastu for Weddings

Vastu for Weddings

Wedding has been an important occasion for one's life. When a couple gets married, a new life begins as they take on a new course in life with a whole new experience. However one need to understand that getting married is easy. However, maintaining a marriage life is another factor that must be taken seriously.

How Vastu affects one's life?

There are various energies around us that affects us. Though we cant see them, we can only experience the effects of these energies. For example, wind is a form of energy, we can feel like, but cant see it. Same goes to Vastu.

Vastu is all about tapping these energies around us and maximizing its usage to promote our well being. These energies are the cosmic (Pranic) energy from the Northeast, Solar energy from the East and the North-South (Jaivic) Magnetic Energy poles.

We respond to these energies through our energy centers call Chakras. That's why we are able to sense whether the house has a high or low energy level. We can also sense a persons energy level with our chakras. Animals can sense our energy level. If it is low, they will attack, if it is high, they will stay away.

So, if we live in a Vastu positive house, we will be charged these natural energies. Therefore our well being can be improved regardless of religion, race or beliefs.

Geographical factors to consider when buying a house:

First, consider buying a house which faces along the Cardinal direction which are North, South, East or West. Consider an East or North facing house. South or West facing houses are also good provided they follow specific vastu guidelines.

Next, avoid houses which are along a slope. Houses along a slope are not wrong provided the slope is towards North or East only. If there is a water source, make sure it is only located at the North or East direction. If it is a river, the river flow must flow towards North or East only. Avoid buying a houses which has many cut offs and extensions. An ideal vastu house must have only 4 corners.

If a married couple have already own a house or staying with a family, then they have to locate the directions correctly and reside in the correct rooms respectively.

There are some important guidelines, if followed can provide good results.

Newly married couples must utilize Southwest room in a house. Avoid Northeast and Southeast bedroom. West and South rooms can be used as a last resort. Couples who desire progeny can use bedrooms along the Northwest zones. The women may use the Northeast or East room during her pregnancy. Even after delivering the child, she may also use these room for recovery.

Vastu pays a significant importance to the Northeast Zone of a house. This room is ideal only for praying and meditation purpose as these zone is the gateway entrance for the auspicious Pranic energy into the house. This room can also be used for anyone who are ill and seeking a sooner recovery.

Ideal design of a bedroom according to Vastu:

Let the bed be along the Southern wall. Sleep towards south. Have cupboards only along the South or West walls in the room. Mirrors / Dressing table are to be located along the North or East walls. Have the walls or the room painted pink or Brown. It must not be dark colors or else the room will look small. Avoid windows along South or West walls. If there is, make sure it is placed more towards North or East side. On top of that, rooms must only have 4 corners as the energies circulating the room is better.

When sleeping, one should never have the mirror facing the bed on the opposite direction. Having it beside the bed is fine. However, if one is uncomfortable with the mirror facing the bed, hang a cloth over it during bedtime. Avoid bed facing opposite the room door as it degrades the health of the individual. If there is a door towards the side of the bed, make sure a night table is placed between the door and the bed. Never have two mattress joined to make a single bed. This causes separation of the couples. They may have constant disagreement and difference of opinions.

Avoid floor colors which are blue, black, grey or red. Consider beige, light brown, yellow colors. If the house has cement flooring, consider purchasing a linoleum.
Avoid television in a room, it generates radiation and the heat of it may affect the sleep. If there is a study table, on work facing East or North. The married couple may consider hanging the wedding pictures only along North or East walls. A picture of a rose hung along the North or East wall is auspicious too. The floor level can be the same as the other floor level. Having it higher is auspicious. Never have Southwest room floor level lower than the other rooms. It leads to various difficulties.

Nowadays, the divorce rates is increasing rapidly. Over 80% are due to a vastu defect house. Practical changes can be done and heal a broken marriage.

For example, conflicts and differences of opinions arises when Southwest of a plot is lowered, there is a water source like septic tank. Having the Southwest corner of the plot or the house chopped off is bad too. This too can lead to many difficulties financially and it may affect the stability of the family.

Avoid having bathrooms and kitchens along the Southwest zone, as bathrooms are generally lowered and it leads to the problems listed above. A kitchen along this zone leads to constant quarrelsome.

Having North Northwest Main gate and Main door may lead to divorce cases. Couples using Southeast bedroom may lead to conflicts. Couples may even lose interest in sex if they reside in a Southeast or Northeast bedroom, having less space along the Eastern zone of a plot.

These few simple tips can improve any marriage and heal broken marriages. Utilize these principles and reap the benefits of vastu.

What is Vastu Shastra & How can it benefit you

What is Vastu Shastra & How can it benefit you

Vastu Shastra is basically an Indian architectural science formulated by Indian Sages passed down thousands of years ago through ancient Sanskrit scriptures called the Vedas, with an aim of promoting a better quality well being for people living in buildings. This piece of science can be applied anywhere, anytime, where one is living and reap its benefit regardless of race, religion or culture.

To best illustrate how Vastu works:

Imagine a lorry traveling along a road. The lorry shall be your fate and the direction you are traveling is your karma; and the road is Vastu. Fate and Karma cannot be changed. However, the road condition can be improved, which is vastu. So, the objective of Vastu Shastra is to make the road smoother throughout the journey of life.

Energies that influence in Vastu Shastra:

Energy is an element which can neither be seen, no felt in Vastu Shastra. It can only be experienced. For example, sleeping with head towards the South promotes good sleep, because our body's North South Pole responds positively with the Earth Magnetic poles. So, the experience of having good sleep is how Vastu Shastra works.

3 basic energies which are Cosmic Energy (Prana),Solar Energy and Magnetic Energy (Jaivic)

Cosmic Energy or Pranic Energy which comes in from the North East Direction. We pay a very high significance towards this direction because it is the source of Pranic energy. This cosmic energy is generated because of Earth's tilt of 23.5* towards Northeast direction and it spins from West to East. So, due to this movement cosmic energy comes in the opposite direction along the Northeast direction. This area should always be kept open and free from objects always to maximize the flow of cosmic energy. To prevent from losing this auspicious energy, we pay significant attention towards the Southwest direction. This area should be kept closed always. there should not be any windows or doors along this direction to accumulate this energy.

Solar Energy plays a vital role in Vastu. Its UV rays in the morning is very beneficial to the human body as well as its natural source of Vitamin D for our health. Positioning the bathroom along the East zone in your home and having your morning shower here is very beneficial.Early morning sun emits more light and less heat.It is best to get exposed to it as much as possible. Have your morning walks, cooking your meals, and pray facing the sun rise chanting the Gayathri Mantra.Towards the evening, it will be more heat less light and its harmful Infra-Red rays should be avoid it. This is which walls along the Southern and Western zone should be thicker with less openings.

The magnetic energy of our mother earth too plays an important role. By utilizing its force correctly, you can assure blissful sleep. Our body's North/South Pole responds the Earths North/South Pole is because of the Iron in our blood. When our head which represents North, is directed towards the North direction during sleep, Earth's North pole repels and we get disturbed sleep and poor blood circulation. However,when sleeping towards South, North and South pole attracts, therefore you get good sleep.

Pancha-Mahaboothas

Why one should not sleep with the head toward North?

* Why one should not sleep with the head toward North?

Flow of magnetic field from North is more compared to South.  Head towards South is better because North axis will receive magnetic field from the feet resulting in proper blood circulation, due to the presence of iron in the blood. 
As per Vedas, head is put towards North only after death, however we can put our head towards east,west and south but not in North.

* Are astrology and vastu interlinked? 
Is it required to analyse the Horoscope to get rid of the problems? 
Is astrology helpful to provide solutions?

Astrology and vastu are different subjects having their own importance and use. Analysis of the horoscope is not required to get benefits from vastu. Many astrologers will tell you to perform graha-shanti puja, yantra etc. to overcome the troubles and even interlink the relationship of vastu as the younger sister of astrology. But I do not feel it to be very helpful. Your date of birth and Nakshatra are not required to get benefit from vastu and to live a happy and prosperous life. 
So, it's better not to club both the science for the sake of vastu.

 
* Why North is considered to be best direction for facing while studying or working?

When you are facing the North, the magnetic field of the earth hits your face and charges you up resulting in sharp memory and increase in grasping power. Facing East is good for minor students.


* Why South West room is considered to be a powerful room?

The positive energy received through northeast corner gets stored in south west area. The more you are away from northeast corner, more you will find peace & comfort. Southwest area denotes earth element, which gives more stability and is best suited for master bed room.


* Can Vaastu defect can be corrected by performing pooja, yogas etc.?

Vastu as a science is related to Geo energies, so performing pooja, homas' etc. will be a waste of time and money.

Further the defective portion of the house produce negative energy which is harmful to the people living in that house, however the Pyramids and furniture placements can very well balance the negative energies and may help upto some extent.



* Why North East corner of the house is so auspicious? Why should we keep it open?

North East corner of a structure receives positive energy. During early morning when the sun is at its maximum distance from the earth, only infrared rays are able to reach the earth, which are beneficial for the human body. Hence Northeast portion of the house should be such that it should receive beneficial infrared rays.


* What are the factors on which Vaastu is based?

Vaastu is a combination to Bio energy force, gravitational force, magnetic field of earth, solar energy, velocity of wind and cosmic radiation's.


* Are all remedies an integral part of Vastu?

No, remedies were ever written in any of the Vedas. Pyramids, mirrors, placement etc. are used to help in improving the environment.


* Is the shape of the flat or plot important in Vastu?

Yes, infact it is the first important thing to be considered while choosing a flat or plot. A square or rectangular shaped plot is taken as ideal in Vaastu. Any other shape with Southwest corner at 90° angle, with Northwest and Southeast corners having more then 90° angle and Northeast corner at less then 90° angle is also considered auspicious.


* Is Vastu applicable only to Hindus?

It is a science of directions. It was written 5000 years back by ancient scholars keeping in mind that, who so ever resides in a house, will be benefited, so the question of religion does not arise.


* There is a Temple nearby.

Temples have a very powerful energy that influences their surrounding area. Sometimes the energy may be too much for peaceful household life. 


*Can an Aquarium be helpful to ward off Vastu deficiencies ?

Brahmarishi Mayan, the father of Vastu Science, didn't pay too much attention to fish tanks. One thing that I can assure is that an aquarium is best suited for heart patients and can certainly help in reducing the level of stress. .  


*What to do with anti clockwise staircase in my house ?

Moving upward too frequently by the staircase may put a lot of pressure on the heart. If the staircase is upto the first floor it's okay or in the long run may damage the heart. 



*TABOOS'

 Srichakra, Mahalaxmi, Kuber, Matsya Yantras' does not enrich buyer – Such a sale surely enriches the seller. So, spend not much on those yantras.

 Caste based soil check – Leads to whole turmoil.

 Doctrine of dimension – Causes tremendous confusion.

 Vastu Puja -- Only time will say.

 
What are the effects of Vastu Dosh ?

• much and prolonged illness in the house

• habitants are not happy even though the circumstances are good 

• problem in child bearing

• despite great efforts and hard work habitants are left without money 

• restlessness and worry 

• frequent quarrels in the house

• parents have problems with their children 

• quarrels and problems in married life and other relationships

• business difficulties

• premature deaths and accidents 

• re-occurance of fire and other accidents 

• business dispute

• legal problems from Govt.

• no good ceremony in the house

• labour unrest

• not getting better business deals

To conclude, the layout of your house is the horoscope of the whole family.