Environmental Energy – Swami Manjulanand Ashram

Environmental Energy (VASTU)

An Introduction to Vastu

What is Vastu? We generally keep mum to the answer of this question. Therefore, the need is to create awareness among the masses about this multi-beneficial vedic science. A clear understanding of this subject will enable us to benefit from the spiritual experience of Vedic sages over the years and live a life of comfort and peace. It is worth mentioning that apart from several Asian countries like China, Thailand and Singapore, etc., the principles of ‘Vastu’ are being practised in various other developed western countries as well. Vastu Shastra is not merely a baseless myth but it is a scientific axiom which strikes a maximum equilibrium among the ‘five elements’ and shows the way to keep them, as far as possible in balance. It is based on the gravitational force, magnetic force, air & water streams, electric currents effect of environment, effect of solar rays, significance of directions, etc.

Our wise sages laid down the principles of Vedas millenniums ago. One part of the ‘Atharva-Ved’, dealing with architecture, was the first treatise on Vastu-Shashtra. Certain basic principles have been derived from the ‘Rig-Ved’ also. According to Indian Philosophy, every particle is a part of the Universe, and therefore, is affected by unseen universal forces. In Vedic epics, construction of one’s own house was supposed to be a religious act. ‘Yagya’ and the rituals were conducted in the course of construction to bring about good luck and success. Construction of one’s own house is fulfillment of four ‘Purusharthas.

There are also a lot of similarities between Vastu and its Chinese counterpart Feng Shui in that they recognize the existence of positive and negative forces (Yin and Yang) except for the fact that the latter attaches too much importance to gadgets, like fish tanks, flutes, mirrors and lanterns. This is one reason why Fend Shui is gaining rapid popularity in India.

Construction of a building was regarded as a disturbance to the Natural environment. Vastu Shashtra shows us the way to strike uniformity with nature. It is this uniformity on the basis of which we are able to obtain the practical energy of Universal forces and lead a life of peace and concentration, which brings about prosperity and success. Our existence comprises of the five elements. It is evident that our body is also based on the five elements. The significant aim of Vastu-Shashtra is to establish a positive balance between the nature and our body & mind by construction of a building. Modern Medical Scientists undoubtedly agree that by keeping one’s head towards south, his/her blood pressure remains normal and he/she gets sound sleep.

This is the principle of Vastu-Shashtra. The magnetic currents of the earth move towards the North Pole and if the head is towards the North Pole, the magnetic circuit will not be completed and will cause repulsion. As a result, concentration will not be possible. Around the body of every living human being, there is a natural AURA, which is known as a ‘Bio-Electro-Magnetic Field’. We should make it more effective and powerful.

Principles of Vastu-Shashtra have been there in every ancient civilization. The specialists adjust them to suit the direction of wind and magnetic effects of their environment. Architect Prof. Talbore Hemlin has described, with the aid of pictures and diagrams the architecture and the principle of Vastu relating to Roman, Greek, Japanese, Eqyptian, East and West Asia, Islamic and Christian civilization, in more than 700 pages of his book, “Architecture through the Ages”. On account of the Principles of Vastu, the construction of the Pyramids of Egypt has not been affected by time.

In modern times, Indian Vastu-Shashtra and Chinese Vastu-Shashtra, known as Feng- Sui, are most prevalent and recognised by Scientists. In matters of interior decoration the congruence of Vastu-Shashtra with Feng-Sui produces a surprising positive effect.

Scientists are undertaking effective research in this field. Dr. J. N. Pandey of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in his research has proved the principles of Vedic Architecture on the basis of the effects of bones lying underneath the ground of the house. A scientist of Ohio State University, Dr. Hari Sharma has established the scientific truth of the various principles relating to the health of the body and mind on the basis of Vastu-Shashtra. Dr. Tony Adunadar, internationally reputed scientist of Lebanon has proved in a definite way, on the basis of the established Vedic elements of the body, as to how arteries and veins of brain, body and heart vibrate and are stimulated in agreement with Vastu-Shashtra. Intensive research work is being conducted in India as well as abroad on the basis of ancient treatises of Vastu-Shashtra.

Morris Schidler, architect of U.S.A. built the new residence of the non-resident Indian, Mr. Kirit Patel on the 20th January, 1995. He was guided by the principles of the architectural Ved found in our Atharva Ved. He says that this phenomenon caused a divine spiritual experience in him. Kirit Patel says that he now feels hunger in the dining room and gets a feeling of wonderful satisfaction after meal. Similarly in the drawing room feelings of groupism, people’s welfare and mass contact are excited. In the study room, memory and intelligence are sharpened and the consciousness of wisdom is elevated. In the bed room, a sense of rest, which is definitely peaceful, emerges. In the worship place situated in the north-east, the heart is filled with faith and devotion which give supreme delight.

Even Lord Rama had built his hut in Panchwati according to the principles of Vastu-Shashtra. In ‘Dwapar Era’ the golden city of Dwarka was constructed as per Vastu Shashtra and was ultimately submerged under the sea as Lord Krishna desired. Most of the city of Hong Kong has also been constructed on this principle. Even the modern palatial building of Micheal Jackson is also based on this principle.

Few Vastu Tips

The Vastu Shastra is the Vedic science of building. The study of Vastu Shastra creates an awareness about how to build houses and building so that the surroundings and environment may bring happiness and satisfaction in life. The Vastu Shastra considers the astrological placement of the Sun, Earth, and other planets during the actual construction. It also considers where the building site is located, the site shape, the proposed building shape, the direction of the building, location of gates, entry doors, room doors, windows, and the general design. North and east are considered important directions east because it is the direction from which the sun rises. How Vastu Works In Vastu, three principles of design cover the entire field of design, be it a building, craft item or article of daily use.

Bhogadyam: The designed product must be useful, lend itself to easy application.

Sukha Darsham: The designed product must be aesthetically pleasing. The proportions of the spaces and material shape should affect the viewer in a positive manner.

Ramya: The designed product must be capable of evoking a feeling of well-being and contentment in its user. ORIENTATION Geographical directions play a very significant part in the design of individual buildings and group housing. Many mythological stories speak of the hero walking to the east to find a teacher, running to the south to confront death, setting off toward the west in search of adventure, or walking to the north to become a healer. The physical environment affects human inhabitants in a direct manner.

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Defects of directions and their ill-effect

1. East direction

As you are aware, the King of Gods, Indra is supposed to be having his hold on the east direction The planet Surya represents it. Any Vastu defects in the east direction may lead to the following problems:

If you have raised the eastern portion in a house, that will take wealth and prosperity away from you and your offspring would be of poor IQ. Having routine health problems regularly, he would be surrounded by newer diseases every day.

If your house is facing east the boundary wall should not be too high. A high wall may lead to various problems. If the eastern part is unhygienic and debris remains dumped over there, please note that your own children will not obey you, leading to mental agony.

If you have constructed a raised platform in the east, it would result in differences between you and your wife. Family feuds will lead to restlessness of mind and lack of peace in the house.

If there happens to be a toilet in the east, it may lead to loss of offspring, money, downfall in business, etc. If there is a bedroom in the east, health-related problems are bound to pinch you. Your wife may have to suffer from a serious disease. A store in the east brings in financial losses to the business. You or your elder son may have to face health-related problems. You may have to face disappointment at the government level. A staircase in the east also leads to losses in business. It may obstruct any further birth in the family.

A kitchen in the east although brings in the gift of a son for you, but your son would be stubborn and hot-tempered.

A water tank on the roof in the east may lead to poverty, disrespect, loss of offspring, or delay in getting a son, and a virtual downfall. The children may fall into the wrong society. A guest room in the east results in the laziness of the house owner.

A study room in the east, however, yields normal results, neither is it too bad nor too beneficial.

2. West direction

Need not tell you that the direction in which the sun uses to set in is known as west. Varun Dev is the wholesole of this direction and this direction affects the element air. The planet Saturn represents it. Defects in this direction may cause several problems to you.

If main entrance of your house happens to be in the west, it is not a good sign. It adversely affects income, and always is there possibility of ill health. If there is a crack in the western wall, your income will certainly remain disturbed. If main entrance is on the west and entry point is not at an auspicious site, the relation between you and your son would not be sweet, or you will be having more daughters than sons, or the loss of sons, downfall in your reputation and you may have to face the ire of the government. If the house is situated on the west and is lower than the east, disrespect and defamation may haunt you. Expenditure would be high and income low.

A bathroom in the west may lead to mental tension. A bedroom in this direction may lessen opportunity to live with your wife, may be because of frequent travels or due to posting in another city. A bedroom for the second son is good at this place but the house owner should not sleep in it. A place of worship in the west is never fruitful to business. Many hurdles may come on your way, besides the tag of more expenditure than income.

Even good deeds done by you will help defame you. If you have constructed a temple inside the house in this direction, it will lead to poverty. If the door of the place of worship is towards west direction and stairs are descending towards west, you will have to face the problem of loans and the threat of penal punishment looms large over your head.

A kitchen in the west leads to shortage of funds. Several hurdles on way to collecting money and this money will not stay with you for long. This leads to differences in the family and women begin to rule over family. Summer diseases, bile problem, and piles may inflict the family members. This is because of joint effect of Shani and Mangal planets.

If west wall is higher than the east wall, more daughters may take birth than the sons. There could be disrespect and financial losses, if verandah and land on the west is lower. You may have to face problems following you fall victim to an untoward incident. If less open space is available in the east than in west, you are always at a risk of loss of son at an early age. If rain water drains out in the west, then male members may have to suffer from chronic diseases with a rare chance of recovery. If the door in the west is facing Naitritya, then always there is possibility of chronic disease, untimely death, financial losses, etc. If the door has been installed in the Vayavya in the west, legal dispute will make your life miserable, wasting money. Entrance can be given at a particular site in Vayavya, but for that an able Vastu expert should be consulted.

Vastu Remedies

Meditation Remedies

Painting Remedies

Yantra Remedies

Obsessed & Cursed Buildings

On the basis of my prolonged experience, I have come across to know that the dwellers are suffering innumerable hardships, despite the home was fully constructed according to the norms prescribed in vastu.

I have noticed that the ratio of ill-effects being suffered by dwellers is relatively quite exorbitant as compared to slight discrepancies in a home. It is insignificant to analyse the prosperity and sufferings of the dwellers on the basis of the principle of Vastu. Sometimes it is observed that the person inadvertently get implicated in evolving Vastudosh by ensuring new construction. Homes being constructed to these places are obsessed adn thereby, termed as ‘obsessed Vastu’. It is strange to hold discussion in view of the existence of souls, but their dominion cannot be ignored, even today in this scientific era. Many a time we experience their existence in a minute form. Such circumstances are mainly associated to tracts. Incase, if home had however, been constructed on such tracts, then these invisible minute forces begin to affect the dweller. Sometimes, I have also noticed that the negative force never shows its effect from the ground level, but no sooner does a building is constructed on it, such unwanted negative minute forces use to penetrate due to certain untoward occurrences.

This is a eight floor building after being fully constructed got entangled into certain controversies. As a result, no one ever approached to reside in it, after a prolonged period of twelve years. Being located at the heart of the U.P. Capital, the building is still abandoned.

History of Tract: It is our humble request to the readers that they should minutely carry out the process of investigating the sanctity of tracts being purchased for the purpose of home, Industrial unit or commercial point. Atleast, the purchaser should acquire thorough information for the past 200 years of the tract.

However, if it is difficult, then a history of a minimum ten decades regarding the aforesaid tract should essentially be obtained. It is to be confirmed that, earlier there would have been no cremating center or graveyard on that tract. Besides, a place of worship, being earlier situated however, suppressed beneath the tract, due to earthquake or any other natural calamities, seems to be detrimental. Purchase of land or tract, where massive toll in a large scale occurred due to certain accidents, should also be avoided. It is also cautioned that the task for construction of building should not be accomplished on a inhabited area of an old temple, which has presently turned into ruins. Moreover, homes should not even be built there. One more relevant perspective is that we should seriously ponder over the history of the tract/land specifically where river are being flowing and earlier remain a surface for rivulets and canals, while purchasing, it, as the matter of fact vulnerability of obsessed Vastu is more at such places.

I have been opportunist to get interacted with many experiences and closely witnessed such situations. A true incident occurred eight years ago pertaining to a house of an administrative officer will certainly corroborate it.

It happened so, that the labourers engaged to the task of its construction, gradually get absconded, irrespective of any specific reason, though the owner being financially sound ensure timely payment to them. During the course of construction, a six year old baby of a labourer working near the underground water storage, died by drowning in the water. Any how that house was constructed and his family begin to reside and eventually, the family had to confront with enormous distress no sooner did they entered in the house. And the extent of their grievances rose to such a height that whenever the owner visit to any relative house accompanying his wife he felt quite relaxed and happy and contrarily, they get victimised to certain disease no sooner did they enter that home. His husband use to spent his maximum time, feels suffocated while returning to home. I have inspected the energy level and found it in a exuberant negative position, which was indicating towards the presence of minute forces tend to generate sorrows. While holding discussion in this context, a very important fact came to my notice that the owner the then V. C. of the Development Authority. The tract which he occupied lies in corner and was situated in a posh colony, comprising of 4-5 graves. Therefore, Development Authority adorning it an affiliation of shrine, prohibited its sale. But as the owner was the senior officer of that department acquired that land by hook or crook. A particular community raised massive resentment and stage dharna against this irreligious deed, but every resentment resulted futile. Finally, that officer executed the process of constructing his home on that tract. And now after suffering innumerable distress and sorrows, he called me. After making thorough investigation of every nook and corner of the home I resorted to a conclusion that no amelioration could be done to that home. And advised them to sell that house for getting rid of all kind of Vastudosh. And thus, they soon sold that home and they are happily leading their life in a new home, at present.

The other incident I am narrating also reflects the presence of the obsessed Vastu. Few months back I went to see a small but a beautiful house. That house was entirely equipped with the norms illustrated in Vastu, i.e. its kitchen was lying in Agneya Kon, bedroom in southern quarter, place of worship built in Ishan side, staircase in Nairatya area. Its main gate was located towards Vayavya quarter. The latrine in that home was also built almost at proper place i.e. in Vayavya quarter. And presence of minute Vastu dosh were rather not so detrimental. On making assessment, presence of negative energy level was unprecedentedly found over there. This situation has clearly indicated that the home was trapped by obsessed Vastu. Again I decided to minutely analyse the energy and the level of energy present in various parts. I was astonished to know that the level of negative energy was highly present at the place of worship located in Ishan quarter.

Thus, the entire area was entirely obsessed, as the people tend to worship in it, often loose their concentration and prefer to leave that place. A young lady, being the owner of the house, aging 32 years, often feels presence of someone in her bedroom. Sometimes she hears his breathing and occasionally, she feel as if someone was present there and now being leaving that room.