Vaastu Sastra
What is Vaastu Shastra ?
Vaastu is an ancient Indian science of architecture and buildings which helps in making a congenial setting or a place to live and work in a most scientific way taking advantage of the benefits bestowed by nature, its elements and energy fields for enhanced wealth, health, prosperity and happiness.

Records and scriptures are full of testimonials from kings, commoners, artists, saints and traders on how Vaasthu helped them reap great benefits.

Science of vaastu
It is rational : Vaastu is the study of impact of the Sun's rays on the earth. Vaastu reads the characteristics of a house and explains its effects on the residents in a scientific manner, we can surely count it among the other sciences.

It is permanent : The principles of vaastu is based on directions which are permanent. Likewise the effects of vaastu are also permanent.

It is beneficial : The basic purpose of vaastu is to make the lives of people happier and problem free.

It is universal : Since vaastu is based on the properties of the earth and the sun, it is surely universal. Nationality, religion, caste etc. have nothing to do with the science of vaastu, it is equal for one and all.

It is practicable : It is very simple to follow. Build your house according to the guidelines provided by vaastu and lead a healthy and happy life.

Since it possesses all the features mentioned above and is based on action, cause and effect it can most defiantly be concluded that it is a science.
Be it a home or office, factory or a commercial block, Vaastu shastra is known to reward the follower the benefits and protection from ill effect in life-be it economic, emotional or spiritual.

Like any other science, Vaastu is considered rational (based on cause and effect) practical, normative (codified and governed by principle), utilitarian and universal.

We live in, and are surrounded by, various types of energy fields which operate freely in open space. When we place a structure here, the equilibrium is affected. Vaastu helps in designed the structure to ensure that a harmonious flow of energy is present in the building and equilibrium maintained. Some of these invisible energies have also been proved by the use of Pyramid model.

Vaastu considered the interplay of various forces of nature involving the five elements of earth, water, wind, fire and ether and strives to maintain equilibrium as these elements influence, guide and change the living styles of not only human beings but every living being on earth. Thus they influence our deeds, luck, behavior and other basics of life.

According to Vaastu, there are 5 basic elements in the whole world.

They are the Earth, Water, Air, Fire Heat & Light and Sky Cosmic.

Vaastu is a science of balancing these elements in the proper proportions for prosperity and harmony.

Vaastu for Health
Complete Vaastu recommendation for Health
Vaastu takes into account not only architecture but also several other aspects, such as health, astrology and numerology. What leads to peace and harmony, which naturally are conductive to health and prosperity, is a limitless subject, understanding which the privilege of a few is.

Vaastu Tips for Health

Never keep your head toward north while sleeping keep towards south or east only for peaceful/ restful sleep & healthy life.

Face either North or east while working studying or negotiating with clients. Flowing magnetic field from north will hit your face while facing north which helps in quick & sharp memory. Taking right decisions much faster and increases in grasping power.

Avoid north direction while cooking eating or drinking. Face preferably east for better taste,digestion & healthy body.

Face north or east while worshipping for better concentration & Devotion.

Never put a same colour in all the walls of a house to maintain health & happiness.

Never put a mirror in front of bed, cover it while sleeping to avoid bad dreams.

Avoid or minimize the usage of T.V or computer in bedrooms, as the energy level of the room will get destroyed by the radiation emitted.

Keep Tulsi & rubber plant (ficus robusta) in house preferably in northeast side to purify the air.

Never sit or sleep under a down beam to avoid depression headache or loss of memory .

Pregnant ladies should not sleep in northeast room to avoid any miscarriage or abortion.

Open or use north & eastern window much rather than southwestern windows for health happiness & harmony in the family.

Never sleep on metal beds (wrought Iron) to avoid any health problem related to Heart & Brain.

A plot with all corners 90 degrees having two sides road front and back is a good plot.

The open space left in North and east should be more than South and West.

A house should be designed in such a way so that there is maximum entry of sunlight and proper cross ventilation.

The entire opening should be made on the North and East Side of the house. Trees of any kind should not be grown in eastern or northern, northeast directions. Only small plant can be grown in north, east, and northeast. The shadow of any tree should not fall on the house.

The hearth or oven must be arranged in eastern southeast direction of the entire house, in such a way that the person cooking faces east.
 Article By: Mira Astrology And Research Centre