Saturday, July 12, 2014
Vastu
Vastu or the Indian Feng shui is the ancient Vedic tradition of combining architecture and land development with the energies of the five elements and the cardinal directions. Living in accordance with Vastu is said to solve most of life’s problems. The balance or imbalance among the elements determine the conditions of one’s living space.
- Water-Water is associated with conception of new ideas, thoughts, healing energy, restoration of health etc. Water dominates the North direction in buildings. When water is in a balanced state in a building, it induces a spiritual and philosophical attitude to life. For eg-placement of water sources like wells, water tanks etc in the North direction gives maximum advantage.
- Air-Air represents growth and is associated with movement, joy and happiness. Air dominates the East direction. When air is in a balanced state, it induces courage and perseverance to achieve your goals. For eg-placement of doors, windows etc should be in the East or North east direction to get maximum benefit
- Fire-Fire is the driving force behind all life processes and South is the direction of fire. When it is in a balanced state, it induces power, confidence, fame recognition and money. For eg-geysers, fireplace and kitchen in the South/South east direction would provide maximum benefits.
- Earth-Earth represents stability and balance and dominates Centre and Diagonal directions. When it is in a balanced state, it induces stability and a feeling of peace and harmony. for eg-Since earth is connected to all five senses of the human body, sleeping with the head towards the south helps us to draw maximum positive energy from the cosmos.
- Space-Space represents expansion and enhancement and dominates the Western direction. When it is in a balanced state, it induces knowledge and awareness to understand new and creative ideas. For eg- the Brahmasthan or the central portion should be built in such a way that light enters its centre and it should always be kept open.
Since these five elements are related to our five senses taste, smell, hear, touch and sight the aim of Vastu Shastra is to enable a perfect construction and to correct the internal and external imbalances and ensure a peaceful and stress free life.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Vayus
- Apana is located in the lower extremities and is responsible for excretion. It is related to the earth element.
- Vyana is located all over the body. It enables circulation and is related to the water element.
- Samana is located in the navel. It regulates metabolism and digestion and is related to the fire element.
- Prana is located in the chest and lungs and is responsible for breathing. It is related to the air element.
- Udana is located in the throat and enables speech and communication. It is related to the ether element.
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