Vastu, the progenitor of the Feng Shui science spread today from Ancient China. In fact, Feng Shui is a kind of follower of Vastu, because it was born 3 millennia later.
Along with other Vedic theories, Vastu appeared five thousand years ago in the process of meditation. But its relevance is noted today, because the Vastu concept is universal, it is not subject to restrictions of a religious or geographical nature.
Vastu is an ancient teaching, the object of study of which is the art of organizing the space of a home, office, land plot in harmony and in accordance with the laws of Nature itself. Based on the knowledge of these laws, it is possible to really attract positive natural energies, removing negative influences. For ancient people, the teachings of Vastu were a practical guide in the design and construction of engineering structures, buildings, in order to use the invisible energy of the surrounding and cosmic bodies.
Influence of Vastu at various levels
On the physical: comfort and convenience, a space filled with light.
On the psychological side: along with aesthetic perception, a feeling of well-being arises, tension dissolves and relationships are stabilized.
On the spiritual: the feeling of harmony is improving, the motivation for knowing oneself grows.
Vastu is not a panacea for all problems. But the formed ideal space helps to fight the hardships of life without wasting physical and emotional forces.
Vastu's teachings are based on energies transmitted by the main sides of the horizon - North, East, South and West. The key directions are considered to be East and North. It is in the East that the main luminary rises - the Sun, symbolizing a new day, and, therefore, the East is the beginning of beginnings. The West is the antagonist of the East, and sunset is associated with ghosts, mystery and darkness. The North is associated with the Pole Star, which at all times served as a landmark for travelers and is a symbol of constancy. The South absorbed the past and "took" our ancestors to itself.
Any part of the world occupies a 45 ° segment and its own planet, element, color, branch of life correspond to it.
Here are the key positions of Vastu regarding the organization of living space.
Parents' room and sleeping place. In order to be the master of his own life, Vastu advises to locate the parental room in the segment of the Southwest. Then the ambitions of the owner of the dwelling in various life areas will begin to be realized. It is not recommended to take the South-West sector for the nursery. Otherwise, children will begin to dictate their terms to you and "sit on your neck."
If you live in a large family of several generations, then a room in the West is the best fit for the elderly. In this case, you will avoid conflicts, endless advice from your elders. Today, beds are often given space in the center of the room. But Vastu does not welcome this provision.
The center of any room should, if possible, be freed of any pieces of furniture altogether. The optimal location for your bed is Southwest, in the corner. It is not forbidden to install it along the West / South walls. Now the headboard. Favorable position in a dream - head to the East. The worst is to the North. South and West are perfectly acceptable. It is recommended that the bed is placed not directly on the floor, but on legs. Natural materials are preferred. Color - light tones.
Children's. If your child is lethargic, apathetic, inert, do not rush to ring the bells. Vastu advises placing a room for a small family member in the Northwest segment. The North-West is under the auspices of the Moon, its element is Air. This means that energy flows are constantly circulating in this sector. But if a lively child is placed in the North-West segment, most likely, his activity will intensify even more. For such fidgets, the position of the room in the Northeast sector is convenient.
Kitchen. The kitchen carries a great semantic load in Vastu, since its position in the house is responsible for the material well-being in the family. In order to avoid upsetting the balance of energies, you need to place the kitchen in the South-East of the house. In this case, the kitchen has a positive effect on the well-being of family members. Alternatively, the kitchen is not forbidden to equip in the North-West, but exclusively vegetarian.
Restroom. The optimal version of the location of the latrine is outside the walls of the house. People used to do that. Today we cannot even imagine how to do without this convenience. How to be? The toilet room should definitely not be:
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In the North-East. This is the place of the altar.
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In the North. After all, the North is in charge of finance and business.
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In the East, because from this direction positive energy enters the house.
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In the center of a house or apartment.
Possible localization of the toilet - North-West / West.
The center of housing is Brahmastan. As already mentioned, the center of any room or area must remain free. And not only from objects and furniture, but also from walls. This is because Brahmastan is the heart of the dwelling. Divine energy flows through it into the room.
Window. According to Vast, windows are located and to the right of the main entrance. There is an explanation for this in the Vedic scriptures: windows symbolize sight, eyes. The main entrance is exactly from the North and East. It is recommended to place more windows in the indicated directions. Thus, blissful energy flows into the house from the North / East.
Vastu: general rules for your home
the front door is brightly lit
TV doesn't belong in the bedroom
there is no water in the bedroom
furniture should be square / rectangular
corners are well lit
mirrors are not supposed to be in the kitchen
brooms, mops should be outside the kitchen
the doors to the bathroom / toilet are tightly closed
the height of the doors is twice their width
windows open outward
do not keep thorny plants (cacti) at home
in the living room on the wall, a photo of your family is desirable
the house must be well ventilated
doors should not creak
you should not arrange a study and a bedroom in the same room, incompatible energies will contact and minimize success in both areas
do not store spoiled food, dried flowers, garbage, various rubbish at home
systematically maintain cleanliness in the home
The wise teachings of the ancient East, confirmed by thousands of years of experience of many generations, contain invaluable and useful information for us. In order to properly dispose of it, it is necessary to study the heritage of ancestors, world currents, theories and directions, which bring invaluable benefits in practical life.
