The importance of Vastu Shastra while constructing a new home

Every corner of your home has a special meaning. In a Shinto shrine, there are prescribed orientations or places where things such as a chair, painting or anything at all must be placed to bring luck. Therefore, designing a house with special regard to these points is known as Vastu for home.

Vastu has been given a paramount significance in Indian culture for more than 500 years in particular while constructing a layout or developing a room. ‘Vastu’ in Sanskrit, literally means a base or place – site and ‘Shastra’ means teaching or science.

Therefore, Vastu Shastra is also called the Science of Architecture or Construction and even now it is used for the determination of building materials which are available with the help of the best cement companies in India.

The significance of Vastu Shastra in building a new home

Vastu principles for houses or any other construction state that the building must be in the correct proportion of the five elements namely earth, air, space, fire and water. The five together are known as the Panchbhoota or Panchtatva or simply the Panch Maha Bhoot.

According to myths, it is possible to bring in to the home and to the lives of all the occupants, prosperity, happiness and peace if the feng shui circle is balanced when constructing a home, people search for the best cement brands in India that comprehend the meaning of balance and supply materials that can make the circle long-lasting.

The advocates of this theory believe that; when implemented, the Vastu Shastra has innumerable positive impacts on an individual’s life in his or her working as well as social life. Following are some of its advantages:

• It attracts prosperity.
• It decompresses and that personal decompression reduces stress and anxiety.
• Fosters peace and joy.
• Enhance family relationships among the family members.
• Encourages good health, and prevents diseases.

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Principles of Vastu Shastra

The basic principles of Vaastu Shastra are about the form of constructions and bearings. The shape of the structure can be a rectangular plot, a square plot, a bar-shaped plot or a wheel-shaped plot. The directions are Eesanya – North East – water, Vayuvya – North West – Air, Agneya – South East – Fire, and Nyruthi– South West – Earth. Other elements of space include 12 principles such as aspect, prospect, privacy, furniture requirement, roominess, grouping, circulation, sanitation, flexibility, elegance, economy and other concerns.

Till one moves into a new home, one should follow all the rules of Vastu Shastra to capture good vibes only. A few suggestions for your new home are: 

• Hang a beautifully designed nameplate at the main door
• Do not paint the living room in red or black colour
• Do not place a mirror opposite the bed
• The bathroom should not be constructed sharing the wall with the bedroom, pooja room or kitchen
• Do not store medicines in the kitchen
• The pooja room should be painted in cool colours like white or pale yellow colour to bring peace.

Tips for new home according to Vastu Shastra

Through the basic precepts of Vastu Shastra, a correlation is set between buildings/building environment and the human condition. Hence, buying or building a south-facing house vastu or a north-facing house, a vastu-friendly property means getting more than a building but a good environment where people can establish their living without having adverse effects on their wellbeing.

Orientation

The direction of a house is very important in Vastu Shastra. It is hoped that the main gate is sitting, or facing eastward or northward because these are regarded as having positive energy. A south or west-facing door is regarded as unfavourable.

Living room

It is also important that the living room is placed in the northwest area of the house since this area is generally believed to be the area of wealth. Make sure the sitting directions are such that you and your guest sit in the north or eastern direction in Vastu houses.

Kitchen

In planning a home, the kitchen should be placed towards the southeast direction since the direction is connected to fire and energy. This will assist in their balancing in the Vastu home so that the house will have balanced energies. A stove should preferably occupy the southeast and the refrigerator in the northwest part of the house.

Bedroom

While discussing on Vastu Shastra for house design, the master bedroom must face the southwest direction with the bed oriented in a manner that the head can face east or west. It is also important not to lie down with your head pointed northward because it is considered to be negative.

Bathroom

A bathroom must be in the Northwest direction and the toilet can be in the NW or North direction. Make sure that the bathroom has proper ventilation and do not hang mirrors in this bathroom.

Conclusion

At AIC (Adukia) Group, we say a house that is not constructed with Vastu principles can be marked by interruptions of energy thus causing the occupants problems. Non-compliance results in imbalance and disharmony and is likely to affect health, relationships, and prosperity. This may lead to high levels of stress, conflict between couples, possible financial problems, and a lack of positive energy.

FAQ

What Vastu Shastra is relevant when designing and constructing your home?

Vastu Shastra is concerned about the energy flow in Indian homes. People believe that living in a house constructed according to Vastu Shastra will guarantee a balanced and healthy flow of wealth.

Can Vastu Shastra impact the health and relationships of a home’s occupants?

Yes, it can. it is believed that the guidelines in Vastu Shastra make a better environment for health, relationships, mental satisfaction and stress-free surroundings which give positive energy.

How does the AIC (Adukia) Group incorporate Vastu Shastra into its construction projects?

At AIC (Adukia) Group we use the principles of Vastu Shastra in our homes so that the home to be built not only looks good but also is good for living a prosperous and happy life.