Supporters of vastu shastra firmly believe that a house built without integrating vastu
principles is dangerous. Total disregard of the cosmic influences makes a household
vulnerable to all that can be possibly negative. As we struggle against conflict, we will
continuously go through life with serious complications. Believers maintain that all else
happening is never too late to adhere to vastu principles as there are corrective steps
that can be taken to become sturdy and progressive.
Under Vastu Shastra, the house should be constructed with the following views in mind:
The Main Doors and Windows:
· Make sure they are located in the East. Placements may be modified as Northeast,
East of Northeast, or North of Northeast. This location allows the positive energy to
flow into the room. As an added feature it even suggests the swastika symbol to be
placed on the door aside from suggesting heavy decorations as adornment.
· Vastu house construction recommends that the house should have two points of
entry. They should not be set in a straight line and the one which is used as an exit
door should be smaller and must have only one shutter.
· The main door being larger than the other doors should be equipped with two
shutters. A recommended material for a door to bring in good balance is teak.
· For a main entrance to be ideal, vastu shastra prescribes the following:
· The main entrance should not face a wall and a door opening to the next room
should be provided
· Make sure that a shadow does not loom on the main door
· It is not advisable to position the main entry point at the center of the house or in
the extreme corners
· It is also important in vastu principles that the main entrance should not face road
intersections or dead end roads
· There shouldn’t be large trees or imposing lamp posts that appear to be blocking
the entrance
· If there is a short flight of stairs leading to the main entrance, the number of steps
should be kept even
· It is not advisable for two houses to share a single main entrance
· If a main entrance door is located in the south side of the building, remember that
it is best if a balcony or veranda is affixed to it
The Living Room;
1. In keeping with the traditional spots for living room you can have it at the forefront
of the house, wide, and as large as you please. This is because the living room
ranks first in the vastu shastra household. However, take heed as to where the
dwellers are supposed to face while inside the room. Facing the East can give
good results while facing the North could also be beneficial provided the living
room is situated at the front side instead of front center.
2. Don’t construct your living room on the west side or south side of your front room
as these spots will not give-off the correct vibrations of the cosmic energy.
3. You can keep more than one door for living rooms in accordance with vastu
shastra but keep it in the right location. Keep this room beautiful and decorate as
well as you can to promote a life with little strife and with much enjoyment.
4. Be careful where you position yourself if you are in this room. If it will be used for
discussions or business deals observe your seating arrangements. As the owner,
take a seat that faces towards the East and your guests or business associates
should sit facing the south or west. This seating arrangement will give you victory
on the negotiation aspects.
The Bedrooms;
1. For male family members, vastu places their bedrooms in the West or Northwest
since this section holds commanding and authoritative forces.
2. For female family members, the South or Southeast will ensure good health and
happiness if their bedroom doors and windows are located here.
3. Main or Master’s Bedroom is suitably located at the Southwest.
4. Bedrooms of adult married children are also ideally placed here at the Southwest.
For that matter if there is a second story level, the master’s bedroom should be
located on the said second level. It would be unwise to choose this area for
children’s bedroom as it is said to cause trouble.
5. It is not advisable for newly wed couples to use the east side for their bedroom as
it is said to bring bad luck.
6. The following bed habits, norms and decors should be observed:
If one is sleeping as a guest, he should not sleep with his head facing north.
Otherwise the bedroom owner should sleep heads facing east or south while
sleeping
As one rises out of bed he should set his right foot first on the floor.
If one studies in the room the east side should be used to achieve best
results.
Northwest and Southside of the bedroom is ideal place for putting the
wardrobes, while TVs and heaters should be located in the Southeast corner.
If there should be a bathroom within the room, it is best to put it in the west or
north sides of the room.
It is not advisable to put safes in the bedroom but if necessary, place the safe
on the south wall.
Place something on the southwest corner of the room since it is not
advisable to keep this spot empty.
Photos, calendars, idols, or statues should not be kept in bedrooms.
Never keep the room in total darkness, instead keep a night bulb lighted.
Recommended colors for bedroom walls are light rose, dark blue, or dark
green but never white or light yellow.
7. Vastu provides the following pointers for the children’s bedroom:
Children’s bedrooms are best located in the Northwest or Eastside of the
house.
There should be vacant spaces in the North side and East side in a children’s
bedroom. If a space could not be provided, place the child’s bed at the South,
West, or Southwest corner.
The directions of their head while laid in their beds should be on the East side
with the legs placed towards the west side. This is said to attract energy that
will bring intelligence and memory power.
