When discussing Vatsu, the central and fundamental element is unquestionably direction. Vastu principles have a significant influence on direction.
In Vastu, directions are essential. The VastuShastra believes that directions are more than points on a compass; they are energy centres.
A deity governs each direction and is influenced by the planetary Lord. These aspects serve as the foundation for architectural principles that are designed and practised.
There are eight cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West, and the points where any two of them meet are known as intercardinal or ordinal points, such as NE, SE, SW, and NW. The benefits of two directions are combined into one, making these directions crucial in VastuShastra.
North – Associated with Earth.
South – Associated with fire
East– Associated with Air
West – Associated with Water
Now, let us understand something about each of these Vastu-significant directions.
North
The northern direction’s planetary god and ruling deity are still Kubera and Mercury. This represents education, mindfulness, and contentment. A North empty of people can guarantee comfort and success, but cluttered spaces can lead to illnesses.
East
The East gets the most sunlight during the day, and nature-loving Vastu ranks it as the first direction. As the Sun rises in the East, it continues to be the planetary Lord of this direction; the deity is Indra, the king of the heavens. Maintaining the East of the house faultlessly can bestow upon its occupants many blessings, as it symbolizes essential attributes such as intellect, health, wealth, and joy. The head of the family may be impacted by any flaws there.
West
Varuna is the deity of the West, and Saturn is the planetary Lord. According to Vastu, this direction represents wealth, success, and fame. The western direction in a house should be free of flaws that could harm mental health.
South
The deity of the South is Yama, and the planetary Lord is the fiery Mars. This direction represents courage and success. Having this direction at a higher level and having heavy things there is recommended for excellent results. The presence of water or mirrors can cause health problems.
Southeast
Southeast’s deity is Agni (fire), and Venus is the planet’s Lord. Vastu believes that this is the direction of health. A well-kept Southeast of a home can ensure the occupants’ good health, which can otherwise lead to illness.
Southwest
Nairitti is the deity of the Southwest, and Rahu is the shadow planet that rules it. Vastu views this as the devil’s direction. Ideally, this should remain occupied, inspiring people to fight. However, a poor Southwest can lead to issues, accidents, and injuries.
Northwest
This direction’s deity is Vayu, and the Moon is the planetary Lord. This represents family and friends. A well-maintained Northwest can provide benefits through relationships, whereas a deteriorated one can result in hostility and litigation.
Northeast
Lord Shiva is the deity, while Jupiter is the planetary god of the Northeast. This direction symbolizes wisdom and spiritual orientation. A faultless Northeast would benefit all occupants, whereas a defective one could cause tension and dissonance.
Conclusion
We prioritize eight directions based on VastuShastra principles. Because the direction determines the root of the scripture, each direction has a distinct quality, according to Vedic VastuShastra. The main directions are east, West, North, and south; the four sub-directions are southeast, northwest, and Northeast, with Brahmasthan in the centre. As a result, the nature and specialty of each direction are revealed. What should happen in what direction? What should not happen? Its guidance is solely dependent on the directions. Here is information about VastuShastra’s essential parts, directions, and properties to make your life happier.
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