Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian Science which is about construction, architecture, which includes the 5 elements (Panchabhuta) of nature, directions and the balancing of the energies in a dwelling to get optimum benefits. It is believed that everything that exists is energy and Vastu Shastra provides principles of managing the energies of residence or workplace and brings it to harmony. The Vastu Shastra of a dwelling affect all the aspects of its residents. A balanced Vastu of the house ensures love, harmony, peace, good health, prosperity, success, longevity, spiritual enhancement and all-round happiness of the family members.
Similarly in the workspace, it brings profits, new opportunities, and progress. Vastu Shastra, the Science of Architecture, finds mention in the Vedas, Puranas, Agamas and other ancient texts. Temples have been built following the principles of Vastu Shastra. Palaces, other important constructions and homes were made accordingly to Vastu specifications, in the Vedic era. Vastu Shastra therefore is about using the ‘Science of Architecture’, which contains a collection of rules and principles dedicated to the construction and building of harmonious places. Living in houses, flats, or using non-compliant Vastu spaces affect the thought process of residents negatively resulting in failures, losses, illness, mental disorders, stress in relationships, and even untimely deaths (particularly in women).
Vastu Purusha is the presiding deity of the Vastu or the residential construction. Vastu Purusha is significant in Vastu Shastra as every part of His body represent a different direction ruled by the presiding deity of that direction. He is believed to lie in the dwelling with His head towards Northeast and feet towards Southwest and facing downwards. The 7 main Chakras (energy centers) of the Vastu Purusha coincide with the directions and the elements related to the directions.
There are different versions of the Legend of the Vastu Purusha. The most popular one is the story from Matsya Purana, which is as follows:
There was once a war between Lord Shiva and the demon Andhakasura. During this intense fight, sweat drops oozed from the body of Shiva and fell onto the Earth. Out of this sweat emerged a gigantic man expanding to cover the heavenly abodes of both, Gods and demons. The Gods thought this giant demon was sent by the demons to defeat them and the demons thought this huge God was sent to defeat them. The war between the two deities ceased.
Fearing that this man would eat all three lokas, 45 Gods, Astha Dikapalakas (Lords of the Eight Directions), and other celestial beings pinned him to the ground with his head in the Northeast and legs in the Southwest. Unable to move, the man prayed to Lord Shiva, asking what he had done wrong. Lord Shiva recognized that the cosmic being did nothing wrong, blessed him, and elevated him to the position of Vastu Purusha, the God of all constructions. He stated that he would be worshiped before, during, and after all constructions. Thus, Vastu Purusha is said to lie in the house with his head to the northeast and his feet to the southwest, facing downwards. The rules for all structures were then stated by Vastu Purusha. The position of Vastu Purusha and the other Deities’ that pinned him down on every plot or structure is known as Vastu Purusha Mandala, and their principles are followed while doing all buildings.
Chakra Vastu is a science that maps the 7 Chakras (subtle energies in the human aura) with the Vastu Purusha or Vastu Shastra. The rules and principles of Chakra Vastu are in alignment with the constructions of houses or flats ensures harmony of the residents with various elemental energies leading to health, happiness, growth, and abundance in all aspects of their life. It is the science of harmonizing different energies and removing blockages for the free flow of universal energies at a dwelling and into one’s aura.
Energies and influences of the Chakras: Five Elements (Panchatatva); 9 Planets; 16 Directions; 45 Presiding Deities, 7 Colors (light from the Sun), and others play an important role in any home. This balance and free flow of energies allows one to reap the most benefits, including good health, peace of mind, cordial relationships, auspiciousness, growth, prosperity, success, and happiness. Rectifying Vastu errors essentially leads to the removal of blockages, thereby resolving issues and problems related to health, wealth, and general harmony.
Sakhashree Neetaji has devised Chakra Vastu. The secrets of Chakra Vastu were revealed to Sakhashree in her deep meditative state. The knowledge associated with Chakra Vastu has been then extensively researched and tested. Chakra Vastu is a science that is simple to understand and implement. It promotes the union of us with nature (Chakras of the Universe). Chakra Vastu provides easy remedies for dwellings which are not Vastu complaint.
With Chakra Vastu, we map and understand macrocosm and microcosm of the Chakras of the dwelling (Chakras of Vastu Purusha) and orient us to live our lives the way the universe wants us to live, this ensures balance and harmony of various energies leading to happiness, prosperity, harmony, growth and good health.
To gain maximum benefits and get optimal results from these energies, each corner and area is used for a particular activity. For instance, the Crown (Sahasrara) Chakra of the Vastu Purusha is in the Northeast direction, and it is the most suitable direction for meditation purposes and to build a puja room. Similarly, it’s best to have a kitchen in the direction where the fire element or Solar Plexus (Manipura) Chakra is located in the dwelling.
Everything in this universe is made up of the Panchabhuta or the five elements. The five elements exist both as themselves and as all other objects. The five elements, namely Sky (Akash), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jal), and Earth (Prithvi) are the basis of all creations. They are the building blocks of nature and all matter. These five elements each have unique properties; knowledge, balance, and harmony of these lead to health and happiness.
The balance or imbalance among the Panchtatva makes one’s space harmonious for the in-dwellers or creates problematic life situations for them. This imbalance happens when a direction is not used for its intended purpose or if the direction is extended or cut. Thus, an underground water tank in the South zone will cause anxiety, instability, and lack of orders. Similarly, the fire placed in the North zone (Ether) will block new opportunities and cause impatience and disturbed sleep, as they are attributes of this zone.
The five elements exist both as themselves and as all other objects. The five elements are the basis of all creations. They are the building blocks of nature and all matter.
The balance or imbalance among the Panchtatva makes one’s space harmonious for the in-dwellers or creates problematic life situations for them. This imbalance happens when a direction is not used for its intended purpose or if the direction is extended or shortened. An underground water tank in the South zone, for example, will cause anxiety, instability, and a lack of order. Similarly, a fire in the North zone (Ether) will obstruct new opportunities while also causing impatience and disrupted sleep, as these are characteristics of this zone.
- In the Chakra Vastu Mandala, the Head of the Vastu Purusha lies in the North-East direction, which is apt to make the entrance as all energies enter the body or home through this direction.
- The Stomach of the Vastu Purusha lies in the South-East direction, which is apt to make the kitchen as the zone is ruled by the Agni element.
- The Feet of the Vastu Purusha lies in the South-west direction, apt for energies of Support and Stability. Thus, this direction is suitable for the owner or breadwinner of the dwelling to reside.
- The Heart of the Vastu Purusha lies in the North West so this zone signifies movement and desire fulfilment.
- The Throat of the Vastu Purusha lies in the North direction, so this zone is the centre of knowledge and communication.
- The Lower abdomen of the Vastu Purusha lies in the West directions, so this zone signifies creativity, joy, union and sexuality.
- The Lower pelvic region of the Vastu Purusha lies in the South, so this zone is associated with work, strength and health.
- The Lower Heart region of the Vastu Purusha lies in the East direction and this zone is associated with divinity and auspiciousness.
- The Sun is the most vital source of energy and light. It is difficult to imagine life on Earth without it. The Sun’s rays can be split into seven and two more colors. From the very beneficial ultra-violet rays in its eastern side corresponding to north-east and infra-red in the opposite south-west side, the Sun’s rays split into violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red (VIBGYOR). The color pink, which comes from the intense ended colors’ interference, manifests in the East direction.
Below are the details of chakras, colors, and directions as per the Sunrays falling in the dwelling:
The 24 hours of 1 solar day are divided into eight parts associated with the eight cardinal directions. In each of these eight periods, the Sun is positioned in one of the cardinal directions. Therefore, the room most likely to be used during that period is located in this direction.
Lokpalas : Ishana
Related Chakra : Ajna/Sahasrara
Related Element : Space
Attributes : Spirituality
The East side is known as the fulfiller of prayers and desires. It is from this side that manifestation is going to happen in your dwelling. Also, the East is where the Sun rises, indicating life and health. This area may be utilized for the living room, study room, meditation purposes, Puja room, and entrance. The element present here is fire that can be enhanced by installing Yantras, Chowkis, Cowries, Rose Quartz gemstone, and Goddess Laxmi items.
Lokpalas : Ishana
Related Chakra : Ajna/Sahasrara
Related Element : Space
Attributes : Spirituality
Lokpalas : Agni
Related Chakra : Manipura
Related Element : Fire
Attributes : Power, Action, Name, Fame
Lokpalas : Yama
Related Chakra : Muladhara
Related Element : Earth
Attributes : Support, Stability
Lokpalas : Nairuti
Related Chakra : Muladhara
Related Element : Earth
Attributes : Hard Work
Lokpalas : Varun
Related Chakra : Swadhisthana
Related Element : Water
Attributes : Identity, Creativity
Lokpalas : Vayu
Related Chakra : Anahata
Related Element : Air
Attributes : Trust, Relationships, Let go, Movement
Lokpalas : Kuber
Related Chakra : Vishuddha
Related Element : Space
Attributes : Growth, Learning, Communication, Expression
Chakra Vastu consultation is a detailed and in-depth study of the home or office. We would require your floor plan or 2D drawing drawn to scale to commence the process of consultation.
Below are the steps involved in the consultation process:
Step 1: Using your floor plan/layout, first we work out the Brahmasthan of the dwelling. This is done through usage of the Vastu Shakti Chakra.
Step 2: Next the master plan is drawn pinpointing location of all sectors and positions in the dwelling. This is again done through the usage of the Chakra Vastu Shakti Chakra.
Step 3: Position of the Vastu Purusha is established and his Chakras are mapped as per the dwelling.
Step 4: Floor plan with various directions, deities that reside in various directions and energy of the elements is worked out.
Step 5: Most ideal position for various sectors and positions in the dwelling is established and the said is compared with the current set-up.
Step 6: Zone calculator is used to calculate the overactive or underactive state of various energies in various directions and the graph is prepared.
Step 7: Defects and Doshas in the dwelling if any are worked out and understood in-depth.
Step 8: Issues faced and benefits required are taken in to consideration when preparing the recommendations.
Step 9: Recommendations are made of the ideal possible changes that can be done and products, which can be used to reduce the malefic effect of wrong construction and to gain maximum benefits from various directions.
SWASTIK
A Swastik symbol is highly auspicious. It symbolizes the Sun God (Lord Surya). The four arms of the Swastik symbolizes four directions - North, East, South and West, which connotes stability, firmness and strength. The Swastik is also one amongst the 108 symbols of Lord Vishnu.
OM
The Eastside is known as the fulfiller of prayers and desires. It is from this side that manifestation is going to happen in your dwelling. Also, the East is where the sun rises, indicating life and health. This area may be utilized for the living room, study room, meditation purposes, Puja room and entrance. The element present here is Fire that can be enhanced by installing Yantras, Chowkis, Cowries, Rose Quartz gemstone and Goddess Laxmi items.
WELCOME SIGN/GANESHA HANGING
A welcome sign or a Ganesha hanging on the entrance of home or workplace attracts auspiciousness. The main entrance is one of the most important aspects of a home thus a welcome sign is desired.
KALASH
A Kalash with water, coconut and mango leaves symbolizes life, fertility and abundance. The Kalash represents creation and is very auspicious. The Kalash symbolizes the earth and the water in the Kalash symbolizes the primordial water from which life emerged.
DIETY/IDOLS
Deity idols symbolize cosmic powers and forces of nature. They have great religious and philosophical significance. Various Deity idols have varied characteristics and symbols such as weapons, articles, animal/bird as vehicles with specific significance depicted with them.
PYRAMIDS
Pyramids are energy nucleus, they harness cosmic energies and help cleanse the atmosphere and help keep it fresh and energized. The vibrations and energies that Pyramids emit depend upon the shape, size, color, material, direction and more factors of the Pyramid.
SHREE YANTRA
Shree Yantra is the most powerful and auspicious of all Yantras. It is the genetic code of the cosmos. The Shree Yantra represents energy of Goddess Shakti. It’s a unique source of positive and spiritual energy with no other parallel.
SHUBH LABH
Shubh means auspiciousness and Labh means benefit. Shubh and Labh are also two sons of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is the God of good fortune and good beginning. Thus ShubhLabh when inscribed invites auspiciousness and prosperity.
GEMSTONES
Natural gemstones are formed under high pressure and temperature deep under earth’s crust and thus are high source of energy. Different precious and semi-precious gemstones emit different energies and frequencies which help balance the energies of the dwelling when placed in different corners.
BELLS
Bells are auspicious; they cleanse the atmosphere and also make energy propagate. The sound that bells emit symbolizes AUM. Also a bell’s curved body symbolizes infinity and its tongue represents wisdom. The ringing of a bell provides positive vibes.
TRISHUL
The Trishul (Trident) symbolizes three Gunas which are Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, These Gunas have been mastered by Lord Shiva thus Lord Shiva is always depicted as having Trishul in his hand or by his side. The Trishul also represents Lord Shiva’s power to destroy all evil and ignorance.
SHANKH
Shankh has great spiritual significance, they symbolize prosperity and abundance. Shankh purifies the environment of negativities. Various Gods and Goddesses are often depicted holding with Shankh in their hands. Shankh are also used for Puja purposes.
SHALIGRAM
Shaligrams are representation of Lord Vishnu. They are found in the sacred river Gandaki. The mere sight of Shaligram is very auspicious and beneficial. Shaligrams purify the surroundings, in fact as per Garuda Purana, wherever 108 Shaligrams are kept that place becomes Vaikuntha.
SHIVLINGAMS
Shivlingams represent the holy union between Shiva and Shakti. The Lingam symbolizes Tejas (energy) and Chaitanya (consciousness) and the Yoni symbolizes of Maa Shakti, the female creative energy of the universe. Thus Shivling is a symbol of union of the duality of the Shiva (The Pure One) and Shakti (sacred force or the cosmic energy).
DIYA (OIL LAMP)
Fire and light cleanses everything and wards away darkness. The diya symbolizes removal of ignorance and spread of knowledge and wisdom. Diya symbolizes illumination of not only physical surroundings but also of mind, soul and spirit.
FLOWER/PLANT POT
Flowers have different colors as well as aromas thus they work on two levels. Different Plants possess different properties; some plants are considered auspicious which while others are not. Thus varied plants affect surroundings differently.
SRIPADA (GODDESS LAXMI FEET)
The Sripada or symbolic imprints of Goddess Laxmi’s footprint represents invitation to good fortune, wealth, prosperity and abundance to reside at once one’s home or workplace.
WIND CHIMES
Wind chimes help propagate energies and attract auspiciousness. The soothing sound that wind chimes produce helps elevate individuals and enhance their moods.
SEA SHELL
Sea Shells are considered auspicious, they were also used as currency and thus they symbolize wealth. Sea Shells are also used in various Pujas.
FEATHER
Feathers of various birds are auspicious as they are associated with various Deities. Feathers such as peacock feather attract unique frequencies, as peacock symbolizes purity and positive energy.
METALS
Different metals emit different frequencies and vibrations. Few metals such as gold, silver, Punchdhatu and copper are considered auspicious, whereas other metals are not. Thus, different metals have the ability to effect the surrounding differently.
COINS
Coins made from various metals and with impressions of different Gods and Goddesses are auspicious. Coins symbolize wealth and Goddess Laxmi. Thus coins attract good fortune and prosperity.
SHAPES
A slight change in shape changes the wavelength of energy that is emitted by the object. Shapes such as Square, Rectangle, Circle, Oval, Pentagon, Hexagon and more, radiate varied energies. Various shapes and forms and conducive to various energies.
COLORS
Various colors produce various vibrations and are also absorbed by the body. Different colors have different properties and can have profound effect on surroundings. Various colors have varied wavelengths and frequencies and thus have different effects.
AROMAS
Aromas from various oils, attars and fragrance emitting products have physiological and physical effect on surroundings. Different aromas stimulate different energies and brain functions. Various aromas thus have the ability to impact the environment differently.
MANTRA
Mantras are energy based sounds. Mantras when chanted, heard or even viewed, provides vibrations and upliftment. Mantras when chanted emit really high vibrations that cleanse the surrounding environment of all negativity.
HORSESHOE
Horseshoe made from iron wards off evil and negative energies. Horseshoe is often put up on the front door or wall to attract good fortune and to provide protection from bad luck and diseases.
VASTU ANIMAL FIGURINES
Various colors produce various vibrations and are also absorbed by the body. Different colors have different properties and can have profound effect on surroundings. Various colors have varied wavelengths and frequencies and thus have different effects.