6. SCIENTIFIC VAASTU

Vaastu Shastra & Astronomy

Before the discovery of magnetic compass, ancient cultures had always used heavenly bodies and astronomical observation for locating directions. From the heavenly bodies these cultures derived their cos-mic view of life. Vaastu Shastra is a study by ancient Chinese, Egyptian and Mayan cultures to understand the true significance of the sun, the moon, the planets and the stars in terms of cosmic energy fields and cosmic forces at play and the resultant micro-effects on nature and human life. The rules of Vaastu Shastra were evolved out of cosmic humanitarian outlook that sought to ensure a harmonious life in tune with nature and the cosmos for the entire mankind.

Vaastu Shastra and Astrology

Astrology predicts the future on the basis of strengths and deficiencies in any given horoscope. Astrological inferences are based on the relative and the combined force-fields of the planets acting on an individual consciousness. Position of planets in a particular direction have an effective and definite control on human endeavour and future events since it is the combination of various gravitational and allied forces, that gives rise to a particular situation.

In the same way, a house built on a particular plot has direct correlation with the electromagnetic forces and the gravitational fields of earth and other planets together with effects of cosmic origin. Understanding of these forces and energy fields counterbalance by gravitational mass to attain dynamic balance, it is the basic philosophy of Vaastu Shastra.

Vaastu Purush Mandal :-

In Vaastu Purush Mandal, two sources of energies or cosmic forces are designated by symbolic nomencla-ture which refers to the positive or negative influence of these forces; leading to positive, comfortable and lively results, or negative retrograde and destructive results. It is symbolized by the names of deities ruling various directions in Vaastu Purush Mandal. In the an-cient text, the positive influence is termed as (Priti Sangam) indicating dynamic additive flow of both the forces in the direction of propagation, while the negative influence is termed as (Visha Sanchar) meaning thereby that the forces are turbulent and flow in opposite directions to each other trying to annihilate the other force. The two sources of force and energy filled are :

(1)         Solar energy termed as (Pranic) energy or the cosmic energy and

(2)         Electromagnetic flux termed as (Jaivic) energy or the organic energy.

Pranic or the solar force field can be represented as an ever changing dynamic sector referenced to solar position and moves through 360 degrees in relation to the earth’s position. On the other hand, Jaivic or organic force field is unidirectional with sectors directed from North to South poles. Friendship, reinforcement or union of these forces is ideal heavenly’ condition. Oneness of Pran and Jeev is termed as life. Any inimical or contradictory association of these forces results in pain, hardship or sorrow. Jeev devoid of Pran is termed as death.

Vaastu Purush Mandal and Modern Science

Darshanshastra is the outcome of comprehensive perception of nature. Logical statements may fail to match the reality, but not perception. Comprehensive perception is the expression of reality manifested through oneness of observer, observed and observa-tion. In man’s quest for truth, Darshanshastra leaves the ‘cause-effect relationship’ way behind in terms of the contents and the results. It is the expression of order of nature and not to the manipulation of a clever mind. The perception of evolving after dismantling ethos based on stereotypes and categorization, is also termed as bliss.

Darshanshastra

Darshanshastra Explains and narrates the state of human existence as a stream of consciousness defined as (Satchit- Ananda). The term freedom is inadequate here, as it projects an image of shackled human being.

These elements create the energy fields for existence, evolution and development of life. The branches of Darshanshastra prepare the fertile ground for the seed of Satchit-Ananda to flower and evolve into a lifelong experience.

The Vaastu Purush Mandal can be interpreted in terms of two scientific concepts :

(1)  Analysis of changing directional solar energy flux super imposed on North-South geomagnetic flux and the resultant energy fields.

(2)    Interaction of elementary particle flux with North-South electromagnetic field lines.

The term Jaivic Urja (organic energy) in ancient scripts refers to the North-South geomagnetic flux. These field lines orient and fix energy centres in living organism. This eternal flow defines, propagates and directs the ‘existence’ at a cellular level in all living entities. The Pranic Urja (Cosmic energy) refers to highly energetic solar energy flux, the intensity of which varies with the relative position of sun with respect to the earth.

The dark portion of the solar disk indicates the relative intensity of solar flux received by the earth, i.e., from the South direction the earth receives the maximum amount of solar energy.

The ‘deities’ governing various directions in Vaastu-Purush-Mandal denote the positive or negative confluence of the Jaivic Urja and Pranic Urja fluxes brought about by changing position of the sun in its daily journey through the sky.

The South-East (Agni), South (Yama) and South-West (Gagan) are mythologically represented as (Shiv-Tandav) or the demonic dance. The North (Som), North-East (Ish) and East (Aditya) are represented as (Chid-Vilas), or the mind-play. As such, the North-East is termed as the source of all energies and the South-West is termed as the sink of all the energies. The sector connecting North-East to South-West is assumed to be the Life-diagonal or the Energy-diagonal defining the borderline between the zones of good effects and bad effects.

Scientific Explanation of Vaastu Purush Mandal

The gods assigned to particular directions, and names signifying their characteristics are essentially the different images and projections of the sun and the moon in their daily traverse through the sky.

East-South-West is considered as the solar king-dom and West-North-East is called the lunar kingdom. During sunrise, for the first 2- 2.5 hours, the sun pro-vides energy for promotion of life. It lies in the East direction and its primary energies are good for existence of all life-forms. The next three hours it starts radiating more and more energy in the environment and is called the state of Agni (fire). This is the time when it starts moving on its mission gradually, providing negative effects. During this period the sun lies in the South-East zone. The next three hours, in its third phase, a complete glow and aura of the sun starts coming out with its full force and energy. This is called Yama - a scorching and devastating state of sun. During this period, the sun lies exactly above the head i.e. in South-mid-horizon. This is the reason why the South is called the direction of Yama (Lord of death). After giving out all its radiation, the following three hours the sun rules over the entire horizon with its complete command.

This is called Gagan, a state associated with sorrow due to sun’s access thermal activity and its location in the South-West. At sunset it cools down and directs its rays towards the moon for its night-reign.

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		ISH	ADITYA	AGNI
		(Spirit)	(Life)	(Efforts)
(N)					( S)
		SOM	PRITHVI	YAMA
		(Peace)	(Still)	(Pain)
		PAVAN	VARUN	GAGAN
	(Happiness)		(Salvation)	(Sorrow)

(W)

Deities governing eight directions in Vaastu Purush Mandal

A similar but positive pattern of cosmic reality is seen in the half circle of the moon travel and accordingly, images of goddess are assigned to the particular direction in Vaastu Purush Mandal.

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