A space enclosed by walls has different energy than it's surroundings. This is due to the concept of distinction (परिच्छिन्नता). There is nothing such as good or bad in the universe. Everything acts in perfect synchronization with the cosmic plan. The law of karma begins when we think that we are distinct from the eternal principle. The sense of self identification with the body, the sense of ownership over objects is the beginning of pleasure and pain. We say that something is good or bad due our identification with what is pleasing to our mind and what is not. We therefore try to avoid unpleasantness and create an atmosphere compatible with the aims of the structure.
The flow of cosmic energy:
As we live on earth, we are subject to energies from the earth and also outside it. Vastushastra believes that the north and eastern directions generate an energy flow which is active in nature and conducive to well being . In opposition, the energy generated by the southern and western directions is inert or passive in nature. This idea is rooted in The Taittireeya Brahmana where the Nakshatras are divided into Deva- Nakshatras and Asura- Nakshatras.(Tait. Br. 1-5-9 Pratham kaanda, 5th anuvaaka, mantra 10 onward).
The adjacent diagram will show the zones of active and passive energy in an enclosed space.
We can thereby guage, that the concentration of active energy is greatest in the northeastern quadrant and passive energy saturation is highest in the southwestern quadrant. The Northwestern and Southeastern quadrants are a mixture of the two energies. Therefore, more openings towards the north and east are always advisable for any structure. This is the basic underlying principle of energy dynamics in Vastushastra.
The flow of earth energy :
A plot of land, in the shape of a quadrilateral is generally supposed to be divided into nine rows and nine columns by ten horizontal lines running from west to east and ten vertical lines running south to north. These lines are called Shiraas (meridians). They form a grid over the plot. Their intersections are called Marmas (sensitive points ). A shiraa's thickeness is generally 1/36 th of the length or breadth. In the diagram below, the Shiraas are shown as black rays and the marmas are shown as orange intersection points.
North
Factors that thwart the flow of energy :
1. If there is lesser amount of light and or air coming from northern and eastern side in an enclosed space, one is bound to face problems of finance and health respectively over there.
2. If the building / apartment is L-shaped and the open space is towards south and west instead of north and east.
3. If the building / apartment is C shaped and the opening of the structure is towards south and west instead of north and east.
4. If a building is constructed at oblique angle more than 22 degrees to the the main direction. (Vidisha Dosha). This dosha is common in a city like Mumbai.
5. If the vertical walls superimpose the vertical shiraas, and the horizontal walls superimpose the horizontal shiraas and if the marma points are injured by columns.
Is correction possible?
If the committee or builder is willing to allow certain changes like openings or small ducts or ventilators in the positive direction the owner can hope for an improvement in his Vastu. But many a times it is almost impossible to correct faults in the constructed building . Therefore one should take proper precaution at the time of buying the property itself. The last option would be moving to a Vastushastra compliant new place.
How can the situation be salvaged?
The Vidisha dosha needs to be analysed properly. Even when the place is Vidisha, the intensity of the fault is diminished if there are plenty of openings in the positive directions. It is sometimes impossible to find a perfectly aligned space due to the geographical and town planning restrictions. Nowadays, to counter this fault, the architects design the building in two parts. The base which is used generally as podium parking, is as per the contour of the plot but the upper part is aligned with the cardinal directions.
Ritual rectification :
Panchashirsha sthapana is recommended in Shilparatnam and Vastuvidya as a remedy for most of the Vastu doshas. Pancha shirsha ie the figures of five animal heads embossed on a gold sheet are installed near the main door of the house. It is an elaborate ritual entailing Vastupooja, Havan and finally the installation of the figurines in a copper casket. Vidisha and Marma Doshas are countered by this ritual.
The flow of cosmic energy:As we live on earth, we are subject to energies from the earth and also outside it. Vastushastra believes that the north and eastern directions generate an energy flow which is active in nature and conducive to well being . In opposition, the energy generated by the southern and western directions is inert or passive in nature. This idea is rooted in The Taittireeya Brahmana where the Nakshatras are divided into Deva- Nakshatras and Asura- Nakshatras.(Tait. Br. 1-5-9 Pratham kaanda, 5th anuvaaka, mantra 10 onward).
The adjacent diagram will show the zones of active and passive energy in an enclosed space.
We can thereby guage, that the concentration of active energy is greatest in the northeastern quadrant and passive energy saturation is highest in the southwestern quadrant. The Northwestern and Southeastern quadrants are a mixture of the two energies. Therefore, more openings towards the north and east are always advisable for any structure. This is the basic underlying principle of energy dynamics in Vastushastra.
The flow of earth energy :
A plot of land, in the shape of a quadrilateral is generally supposed to be divided into nine rows and nine columns by ten horizontal lines running from west to east and ten vertical lines running south to north. These lines are called Shiraas (meridians). They form a grid over the plot. Their intersections are called Marmas (sensitive points ). A shiraa's thickeness is generally 1/36 th of the length or breadth. In the diagram below, the Shiraas are shown as black rays and the marmas are shown as orange intersection points.
North
Factors that thwart the flow of energy :
1. If there is lesser amount of light and or air coming from northern and eastern side in an enclosed space, one is bound to face problems of finance and health respectively over there.
2. If the building / apartment is L-shaped and the open space is towards south and west instead of north and east.
3. If the building / apartment is C shaped and the opening of the structure is towards south and west instead of north and east.
4. If a building is constructed at oblique angle more than 22 degrees to the the main direction. (Vidisha Dosha). This dosha is common in a city like Mumbai.
5. If the vertical walls superimpose the vertical shiraas, and the horizontal walls superimpose the horizontal shiraas and if the marma points are injured by columns.
Is correction possible?
If the committee or builder is willing to allow certain changes like openings or small ducts or ventilators in the positive direction the owner can hope for an improvement in his Vastu. But many a times it is almost impossible to correct faults in the constructed building . Therefore one should take proper precaution at the time of buying the property itself. The last option would be moving to a Vastushastra compliant new place.
How can the situation be salvaged?
The Vidisha dosha needs to be analysed properly. Even when the place is Vidisha, the intensity of the fault is diminished if there are plenty of openings in the positive directions. It is sometimes impossible to find a perfectly aligned space due to the geographical and town planning restrictions. Nowadays, to counter this fault, the architects design the building in two parts. The base which is used generally as podium parking, is as per the contour of the plot but the upper part is aligned with the cardinal directions.
Ritual rectification :
Panchashirsha sthapana is recommended in Shilparatnam and Vastuvidya as a remedy for most of the Vastu doshas. Pancha shirsha ie the figures of five animal heads embossed on a gold sheet are installed near the main door of the house. It is an elaborate ritual entailing Vastupooja, Havan and finally the installation of the figurines in a copper casket. Vidisha and Marma Doshas are countered by this ritual.
