In Vaastushastra as well as modem architecture, the shapes like square and rectangle indicate safety, completeness and stability. But, the aesthetic shapes like triangle and rounded shapes representing grace and progress, which are popular in modern architecture, are avoided in Vaastushastra. Vaastushastra considers that the energetic space within a square or rectangular form create vibrations appropriate for peaceful and tranquil pattern of life.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”Role of Shapes” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876765764-2c9adc09-4f31″]In Vaastushastra, shapes like square and rectangle are popular for safety, completeness, and stability. Nowadays, architects are introducing round & triangular shapes in the structures to be constructed. But, infact it is prohibited in Vaastushastra. Modern architecture is yet to digest the balance between symmetry / asymmetry which is evident in structures, designed as per Vaastushastra principles.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”The North Mark on architectural drawing” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876910399-1574d986-0a93″]Marking the North direction on a drawing has now become a mere ritual / custom. The significance of the organic electromagnetic flux lines emanating from the North, is totally lost on the present day practitioners of architecture, who use North pointer for designating the roads and placement of plots. In ancient Vaastushastra practice immense importance was given to alignment of the geometric axis of the Vaastu and the geomagnetic axis. Hence, the North flow and the North marking were paid special attention in planning of a Vaastu. The energetic of the Vaastu is influenced by the North flow, as discussed elsewhere in the book.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Water Pools in the North/North-East Zones” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876909528-ae75f8ba-b1cd”]In most of our olden temples, a small lake of water or water pools were always found in the Northeast zone. This practice has a scientific base as far as dynamics of human mind are concerned.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”The Directions – East – Directions of Organic Flow” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876908532-3e4ff9c4-8e42″]Wide openings towards the East always channelise the Organic energy throughout the house. On the other hand, toilets and staircases in the East block the morning solar bliss.
Sunlight is essential for life processes and the natural synthesis of vitamin ‘D’ in human body largely depends on absorption of sunlight through the skin. Further, Yoga also suggests that early morning sunlight is a rejuvenator for the body. Ventilators / blinds and open spaces towards the East ensure that the entire house is exposed to the beneficial early morning sunlight for a maximum possible duration.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Symmetry and Discipline” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876930931-4b54cbe5-fca4″]The surfaces that receive the maximum solar radiation, apart from the roof areas, are the Southeast, South and Southwest walls. The Northeast, North, and Northwest walls are less exposed. As, most of India lies between the latitudes 90N and 350N. This implies that overall building form should be such that the exposure to the sun is minimized.
This is possible in buildings with shorter North and South walls and larger East and West walls. Vaastushastra principles talks about the length of North-South axis of a Vaastu should be greater than the East-West axis.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”Vaastushastra & Modern Architecture” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876853456-e9a81cfc-0ed5″]People, these days are more & more concern about their designs of structures to be built on the basis of Vaastushastra which would satisfy their logical & Psychological requirements by their architects. Certain important observations can be made as regards architecture being practiced today, as against concepts found in ancient texts on Vaastushastra.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Windows and Openings” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876937471-816f9acc-f249″]In the tropical countries like India, the path of the sun is normally along the East, Southeast,South, and Southwest directions. Almost throughout a year, we are directly exposed to the radiations of the sun. To keep the house in shady cool zone it is necessary to avoid the hateful radiations of solar radiations and , openings towards the South direction should normally be avoided. In old times this factor was given due consideration, and thickening of the walls on the South side and provision of entrances on the North side was a standard practice.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Roof slope” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876937170-4483473b-b3bf”]Generally the roofs slopes should be kept towards the North, Northwest & Northeast to protect excessive exposure of the area to solar radiations, leading to a very hot and unhealthy environment inside the dwelling.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Large Openings to the Southwest” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876936705-850bbe75-82f2″]In tropical countries like us, the direction of the wind is generally aligned to the West, Northwest, and Southwest directions. The Indian Vaastu concepts dismiss the wind as a carrier of dust and believe in creating shadow regions for cooler homes that do not need wind for ventilation. By providing thick walls in the South direction and openings in the North direction, the houses are made thermal radiation -proof. The concept of providing ample ventilation from the West may lead to air-borne diseases.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Use of Local Materials in Construction” color=”turquoise” el_id=”1462876936281-dd4e846e-794b”]Houses built from locally available materials, are considered to give happiness through organic harmony and interrelationship between matter and energy spectrums.
These days we are turning ourselves towards eco-friendliness and environment. Environment can itself act as a source or a sink for natural resources, man-made products and Byproducts In his search for exotic materials for construction and decoration, man has created pollutants which did not exist in nature and which cannot be disposed off by nature. By utilizing local resources intelligently, it is possible to preserve the environment in a state of equilibrium and construct dwellings having maximum virtues as per Vaastu principles[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row]