2. Basic Principles of Vaastu

Since the whole universe is a composition of five basic elements: Fire, Air, Space, Earth and Water. Through these, our body receives Internal Energies in the form of Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats etc. and External Energies in the form of Heat, Light, Sound, Wind and so on .

The basic principles of Vaastu enables us to achieve balance among these ; giving more flexibility of body & mind for a better life .

When the harmony between these elements gets disturbed our energies get dissipated in different directions leading to stress, tension and ill health and our peace of mind is destroyed. We then have to redirect our Energies subjectively as well objectively , so as to achieve an equilibrium between Internal / External Energies, to attain a healthy body and a happy mind leading to health, wealth, happiness, prosperity and success .

The diagrams showing interaction of human mind with the Cosmic Mind.

The natural cycle of the elements is given here under.

The water from the Earth evaporates into the atmosphere (Space) due to the heat in our Solar System (Sun). These droplets of water accumulate to form clouds. The Air which moves the clouds makes them release the excess water which comes back to the Earth in the form of Rain . Thus the Cycle , as well as the equilibrium of the elements , is maintained on our planet.

To experience the above Cycle you need a mind and to have a mind you need life. Therefore the 5 elements + Mind + Life become the cause of our existence.

When the Life force comes out of this cycle it merges with the Cosmic force. You are then no longer a part of the Cycle you become the Cause.

This merger of the Life force with the Cosmic force is affected by detachment / meditation ,in simpler words, you become a Tatva-Ateetha. That which is above the elements ( tatvas ).

The above Energy Cycle is radiation energies corre-sponding to an element such as :

FORM OF ENERGY	ELEMENT
SOLAR	FIRE
WIND	AIR
RAIN	WATER
GRAVITATIONAL /
MAGNETIC	EARTH
SOUND	SPACE

This is this placement of universal elements in relation to the four principal directions

For better results, any activity in your residence or of-fice should be supplemented by the cosmic position of the elements.

The North-East (NE) is assigned to Water : Have

a bore well, underground water tank in that position.

The South-East (SE) is assigned to Fire : Have

your kitchen, pantry, furnace, boiler there.

The North-West (NW) is assigned to Air : There have a guest-room bed room for unmarried girls or a store for finished goods .

The South-West (SW) is assigned to Earth : It

is the most stable of all elements. Keep it heavy and this is the best place for master Bed Room.

The Centre is assigned to Space : Have the

least possible activity in this area.

How does an imbalance in these elements affect us ? An imbalance in these elements in the natural cycle causes Floods , Typhoons, Volcanoes, Earthquakes and so on .

Similarly, an imbalance of these elements in our diet can easily be felt physically . The food that we eat gives us energy. If our diet is balanced, our body gets the necessary energy and we feel good. When there is an excess of some element in our diet, say, fire, that is , an excess of spices or chillies, there will be acidity. The( physical )discomfort in our stomach will guide us to have antiacid tablets as well as a change in diet.

Likewise, an imbalance of these elements outside our body in our surroundings creates a discomfort which we do not feel physically but experience mentally as energy centres (Chakras) of the body get disturbed .

Whenever we are trying to balance/attain an equilib-rium objectively, it should simultaneously be supple-mented subjectively through meditation. This helps to accelerate the process of energy flow and effects are achieved or felt faster, that is to work on the horizontal axis as well as vertical axis and the resultant is what we experience .

In following the tenets of Vaastu, we are trying to overcome mental discomfort and attain peace of mind.

With Vaastu , we are not changing our destiny. We are only trying to smoothen our lives. Destiny always prevails. But by using remedial measures as provided by Vaastu, one can reduce the difficulties of one’s life.

_{Vehicle (Fate )}              Driving (Karmas)

Road (Vaastu)

The diagram indicates how Vaastu affects us in day to day life.

The destiny of each individual is predetermined by his past Karma that becomes the vehicle through which he travels his present life to reach his destiny.

The driver of the vehicle is his Action and the fuel to the vehicle is his Thought.

The road to destiny can be smoothened by following Vaastu or it will continue to be rough. For some the road is smooth even without knowing or following Vaastu .However , it is advisable to follow Vaastu for opening up the gates to a healthy and happy life .

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