Rdg Asgmt # 1 Vastu Shastra.pdf - DMHScommunity

AIR (Vayu) – The air on earth is a mixture of various gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, helium, and hydrogen,which are essential for humans, so air is fundamental to our survival. Air relates to our sense of sound andtouch and is associated with the north-west direction.FIRE (Agni) – Associated with the sun, fire represents light and heat which accounts for day and night, theseasons, vitality, enthusiasm, passion and strength. The element of fire is related to our sense of sound, touchand sight, and its direction is south-east.SPACE (Akasha) – Space is infinite with no boundaries. It is linked to our sense of hearing and related to thecentral position, known as brahmasthan.Applying Vastu in your homeEach direction is governed by a planet and each intermediate direction relates to one of the elements. So, forexample, north is ruled by the planet Mercury while south-east is associated with the element fire. So an idealposition for the fireplace or kitchen of a house is the south-east corner.The fire element rules good health, sound finances and familial happiness, so the south-east corner of everyroom should include a spotlight or lantern with the light pointing towards the ceiling. Electricals such as thetelevision, fridge, computer, microwave, etc, can be placed in the south-east corners.The central part of a house is ruled by the space element. As all directions meet in the centre, it is holiest andmost powerful zone of the house. Ideally, it should be kept open and uncluttered so that light can illuminate thecentre. Traditionally, houses in India used to have an open courtyard in the center of the house, providing opensky, sunlight and cross-ventilation.Air should enter a building from north-east. There are various guidelines for placement of doors, windows,ventilators, balconies, trees and plants, to balance the air element. Bodies of water bodies in the north or eastare considered good. The flow and drain of water should be towards the north-east.Best sleeping positionThe direction that your head points while lying in bed is important. Our bodies have a positive north- andnegative south-charged pole. It is best to avoid sleeping with our heads directed north because, as with amagnet, the two positive poles repel each other. Sleeping with the head towards the west is also not advisable.Sleeping with the head towards the south is highly recommended, bringing sound sleep and increasing thewealth and prosperity of the household. Sleeping with your head resting in the east enhances memory, healthand spiritual inclination so it is often advised for children.