Vastu Shastra Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vaastu?

• ‘Vaastu’ or ‘Vastu’, also called as ‘Vaastu Shastra’ and ‘Vastu Shastra’, as commonly understood, is the science, relating to the construction of human dwellings e.g. houses, factories, shops, religious places, complexes, townships etc But, the team of ‘AstroDevam.com’® after its deep, continuous and painstaking research has found that Vastu Shastra is essentially ‘Science for Management of Space and Energy’ Vaastu Shastra, also called Vedanga (literal meaning- limb of Vedas), has its roots in the Vedas, most ancient literature of human history and is very scientific and pragmatic. This is an ancient Indian science for designing and construction of all types of buildings in harmony with the natural laws of the universe for well being of humanity as a whole. While at the Micro level, Vastu Shastra is Management of Space and Energy and it takes into consideration age, profession, social, mental, psychological, emotional quotients, marital status, future life plans etc. of the occupants of house; at the Macro level, it focuses upon Directions and location of the house or plot as well as location and directions of various parts of the house like bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathrooms, corridors, slopes, gradients, placing of objects, colors etc. We, at ‘AstroDevam.com’® have found that majority of Vaastu practitioners ignore either of two aspects and that at the cost of client. At ‘AstroDevam.com’® , we ensure that both the aspects of Vaastu Shastra are considered in a harmonious and benefic way, so that all the benefits of this great divine science are bestowed to all our esteemed clients .

Whether Vaastu Shastra can be considered scientific?

• Deep and continuous research done at‘AstroDevam.com’® has proved, beyond any doubt, the scientific validity of Vastu Shastra.We have found that East and West directions are important with respect to energy coming from the Sun i.e. they regulate the thermal energy coming into a premises. On the other hand, North and the South directions are important with respect to energy coming from the flow of magnetic waves, which flow from North Pole to South Pole. Our studies and experiments done with the help of modern scientific instruments have proved that Vastu Shastra is based on the gravitational energy, magnetic energy, thermal energy, air & water streams, electric currents, effect of environment, varying effect of solar rays, significance of directions etc. Only after thousands years, Modern Science has found out that by keeping one’s head towards south is conducive to his/her overall health. This is due to the fact that magnetic currents of the earth move towards the North Pole and if the head is towards North Pole, the magnetic circuit will not be completed and will cause repulsion. This is not a surprise that Vastu Shastra has prescribed this principle thousands years ago. This is only one of the thousands and thousands of facts, which prove scientific validity of this great divine science, called Vastu Shastra

What is origin of Vaastu?

• Origin of Vaastu lies in the Vedas that is the reason it is called Vedanga (literal meaning- limb of Vedas). Although, basic principles have been derived from the 'Rig-Veda'; it was 'Atharva-Veda', which can be considered as the first treatise on Vastu-Shastra. Latter, wise and learned seers added as well as elaborated this divine science to the perfection for the welfare of mankind

How, Vastu Shastra activates peace, harmony and all round progress for the occupants of a building?

• Staring from selection of land to actual occupation of building, Vaastu gives clear-cut guidelines for every step, resulting into overall harmony to the occupants. Combining scientific structural design principles with methods of synchronizing with nature, this science has ensured peace and harmony to its followers and practitioners for thousands and thousands of years. Vastu Shastra guides us to a way, applying which we can achieve harmony with the five basic elements of the universe. These basic elements are Akash (Sky), Prithvi (Earth), Jal (Water), Agni (Fire), And Vayu (Wind). Vastu Shastra is to be applied for keeping in harmony with these basic five elements of nature, as it unlocks the methodology, due to which we complement the forces of nature, instead of confronting with them. The activity of construction of the building is essentially an act to disturb already existing harmony in the nature. Vastu Shastra shows us the way through which we perform activity of construction without disturbing the same, and sometimes even bettering it. Harmony achieved through the canons of Vastu helps us to lead a life of peace and concentration, which brings about prosperity, abundance, peace, pleasure, health and overall success

What is difference between Vaastu and Feng Shui?

• Both are divine sciences for creating harmony in our surroundings. This is the reason that there are a lot of similarities between Vastu and its Chinese counterpart Feng Shui.However, it was left to an organization of caliber like ‘AstroDevam.com’®, who is actively and successfully synthesizing the concepts of Feng Shui and Vaastu, to discover and propagate that Tai-Chi of Feng Shui is the simplified version of ‘Ardhnarishwar’ (????????????), and to prove beyond doubt that the concept of Five Elements (Panch Tatva ??? ????) in Feng Shui is not contrast to that given in Vaastu Shastra, but the same is just Gross (Sthool ?????) expression of the concept of Vaastu, expressed in subtle (Sookshma ???????) form. In view of the above, it has become our firm opinion that underlying concepts as well as ultimate motive of Vaastu and Feng Shui are same, although there might be differences at the level of application.However, it must not be forgotten that Vaastu is the precursor to Feng Shui. The great Emperor Ashok had sent Buddhist Gurus to various countries including China. The knowledge of Vastu, dispensed through these Gurus, reincarnated in China as Feng Shui, after getting adapted in new environment

Whether Vaastu Shastra is a recent phenomenon?

• It is simply a misconception and nothing more than that.The team of ‘AstroDevam.com’®, while studying ancient palaces, mansions, temples have found that principles of Vaastu Shastra were followed invariably in all those structures. Majority of them were having open courtyards at the place designated as ‘Brahma Sthanam’ according to Vaastu. While interacting with the elders of society, we realized that majority of them were conversant with Vastu principles, as these principles have become part and parcel of their daily life and culture. Some of them had never heard the words Vastu or Vaastu throughout their life, but they were following principles of Vastu-Shastra as part of normal chores. In his book, “Architecture through the Ages”, Architect Prof. Talbore Hemlin has described in detail, with the aid of pictures and diagrams the use of the architecture and the principle of Vastu in the ancient buildings pertaining to Roman, Greek, Japanese, Egyptian, East and West Asia, Islamic and Christian civilizations. It is our considered view that Vastu has helped mankind since time immemorial; however hype, around it, is a recent phenomenon .

How Vaastu Shastra should work?

• If principles of Vastu are applied properly, they will cause overall harmony in the all aspects of life. Although they work mainly at the materialistic level, they may also cause divine and spiritual elevation. In a Vastu compliance house, you will feel hunger in the dining room and get a feeling of wonderful satisfaction after meal.Similarly, in the drawing room feelings of cohesion, people's welfare and mass contact will prevail. In the study room, memory and intelligence will sharpen and the consciousness of wisdom will get boost. In the bed room, feelings of rest and peace will take lead. In the place meant for worship, heart will be filled with faith and devotion, giving you ultimate bliss .

What may be ill effects of residing in bad Vaastu building?

• • The overall atmosphere is vitiated and happiness does not exist in the house. Tension and clashes prevail. There are always differences among the family members.
  • It becomes very difficult to discipline sons and daughters and they indulge in immoral activities.
  • Litigations and ailments are permanent feature of that house, resulting into excessive court and hospital expenditure.
  • In extreme cases, pregnancy and birth of children becomes impossible, or handicapped issues are born. Untimely death of a son is also a possibility.
  • The educational tendencies take a backseat.
  • The occupants of that building are often get inclined to commit suicide.
  • Confrontation with the Government machinery is a recurring feature and the person gets involved in Government punishments, penalties and fines.
  • The income is overtaken by the expenditure. Due to excessive expenditure, the person is always in deep debts.
  • The person always suffers from inferiority complex and is never able to attain a good reputation.
  • The incidences of theft and misappropriation are always a possibility.
  • Unexpected calamities such as fire, crumbling of a wall or balcony, etc. cause hardship to the occupants.
  • Relations remain strand due to regular clashes with neighbors and relatives. The person remains annoyed, irritated and angry.
  • There is the possibility of even untimely death.
  • In case of industrial buildings, machineries may break down without any apparent reason, labor unrest may prevail, orders may come down, financial crisis may hover around, legal problems may crop up.
  • In extreme cases, industrial units may have to close down.
  • In case of commercial buildings, footfall may be abysmally low, showrooms may remain unoccupied and in extreme cases, the whole building may have to be abandoned

Whether effects of Vaastu Shastra are selective or applicable to all?

• Vaastu principles are applicable to all human beings, without any discrimination on the basis of caste, color, religion, gender or Nationality. Vastu has nothing to do with religion. This divine science works as holistic and positive mechanism for harnessing universal and divine energy systems, which India happened to be the first to discover and, perhaps inevitably, interpreted through the prism of local cultural sensibilities. ‘AstroDevam.com’® extends benefits of Vastu Shastra for anyone who desires support of Cosmic Energy.

When should one consult a Vastu expert?

• It is certainly better to consult a Vastu consultant before buying a piece of Land for constructing building of your dreams, as Vaastu gives clear cut guidelines for every step, starting from selection of land to actual occupation of building, resulting into overall harmony to the occupants. We want to stress here that Vastu compliance is very easy at the time of inception. At this stage, Vastu norms may be incorporated in the structure without sacrificing aesthetics, comforts or economy of construction.However, whatever is the stage of your building, one may always consult a professional Vastu consultant, because late is better than never.
  Even, if building is complete in all respects, an expert Vastu consultant can devise the ways for removing the Vastu defects in a scientific and harmonious way . .

Why should I follow Vaastu Shastra?

• Just, because it is in your interest. Just, because it is in your interest. It has been proved beyond doubt that principles of Vastu have scientific validity. Not only at the Micro level i.e. at the level of individuals, but also at the Macro level i.e. at the level of cities and nations, principles of Vastu have been tested and found in order, having logic and rationale. Principles of Vastu Shastra have contributed to the progress and prosperity of the cities like New York, London, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. Research oriented team of ‘AstroDevam.com’® have observed, after painstaking research, change in the destinies of cities with the change in the geographical circumference as well as skyline of the cities.

Whether History of plot or building is important?

• Every event and action leaves its footprint on the environment and aura of the tracts of the land as well as buildings. We have observed that if any major calamity happens on a piece of land or in any building, a lot of negative energy creeps in the aura of that piece of land or building, which affects its residents in very negative way, making their life hell, full of plight and miseries. In such a case, there are only two options for the occupants; either abandon the same or get its negative aura corrected from a Vastu expert. But one better option is to investigate the history of land or building being purchased for the purpose of home, Industrial unit or commercial point, for the past 250 years, if not possible for such a long period then at least for fifty years One should also avoid a place, where a crematorium or graveyard was functional, due to accumulation of a lot of negative energy with passage of time, which sometimes becomes very difficult to eradicate.
  Our research team has invariably found something indicative like above after going through the history of so called haunted houses. Although, we have cured such haunted houses successfully, but ideally we do not recommend buying a plot or building with known history of calamities or something very negative or detrimental

What is Vaastu Meditation?

• ‘Vastu Meditation’ as propagated by Acharya Kalki Krishna is highest system of disseminating positive energy in a structure. We have found that ‘Vastu Meditation’ produces miracles in cases, where all the methods and systems of Vastu and Feng Shui failed to make any positive change. Acharya Kalki Krishna had worked out this system after combining secret but powerful theories, enunciated in ancient Indian treatises, with ‘Mind Power Techniques’ developed in western countries. This technique is result of labor of Acharya Kalki Krishna for years and years, on the ancient Tantra and philosophy scriptures, after he got clue of this powerful system in a highly rated Indian philosophical treatise called ‘Yoga Vaashishtha’. This unique system creates positive and protective Energy fields around the buildings and structures with the help of condensation, routing and direction of universal cosmic energies.Efficacy of this system has been proved beyond any doubt with the help of modern scientific instruments e.g. Kirlian photography, lecher antenna etc

What is Urja or Energy?

• Also known as ‘Prana’, ‘Ki’, ‘Chi’ or ‘Rooh’, ‘Urja’ is the all pervading element, which is cause as well as base of whole universe. Whatever may be the form of life on this earth, Urja or Energy is the basic reason behind that. Not only humans and animals, but even plants, trees, grains, water, stones, clay, all brim with this element. Just like, exchange of temperature, all creatures on this Earth exchange ‘Urja’ or Energy between themselves. Not only it depends on the level of ‘Urja’, but interestingly, this phenomenon of exchange also depends on the quality of the same. ‘AstroDevam.com’® after continuous and deep research has found out that at the basic level, Vaastu is nothing but the management of quality and quantity of ‘Urja’..

What is importance of Colors in Vaastu?

• The colors make great impact on our life in very sublime way. All the colors have identifiable different frequencies and have distinct impacts. They affect our thoughts, our emotions, our logics, our rationale and our priorities. ‘AstroDevam.com’®, after its research, has not only become successful in relating distinct colors with different elements (Tatvas) different directions, but it has also become successful in associating various colors with different Vastu anomalies. Due to its profound and deep research,‘AstroDevam.com’® has become pioneers in using colors as effective remedy in Vastu. Due to judicious use of colors in Vastu corrections, it has become possible for us to ensure Vastu compliance and harmony, without affecting demolitions and structural corrections in the buildings.

Whether demolitions or structural changes are must for Vastu?

• Not, at all. Demolitions and structural changes are required only in very exceptional and rare cases. In long history of ‘AstroDevam.com’®, where we have done Vastu correction and cure for thousands of structures and buildings, demolitions were resorted to only in three cases. Actually, it has been observed by us that demolitions and structural changes are recommended in the routine matter by the so called Vastu experts, who have only superficial knowledge and who do not this divine science in real sense.Our deep and advanced research in the Vastu Shastra has unearthed the great secret that Vaastu is nothing but the management of Energy and Space. With the innovative use of colors, plants, crystals, pyramids, paintings and basic geometric concepts; our committed and experienced team has devised unique and effective methodologies for achieving harmony and congruence in the management of these two important factors. That is the reason that we have to rarely take help of demolition for the purpose of Vastu compliance.

Why directions are important in Vaastu Shastra?

• At the broad level, directions govern two most important energies, affecting our life. While East West axis plays important role in the flow of thermal energy, due to rise of Sun in East and setting in West. Sun is the only source of light and heat for all living beings on this Earth including us. On the other hand, North South axis contributes Magnetic Energy.However, at the minute level, ancient Vastu experts delved upon the energies in very precise and meticulous manner and assigned names to all eight directions around us as per their character and impact on human life. Not only this, they also named confluence of all these eight directions as Brahma Sthanam and gave highest importance to this place. Since, all these directions are unique in their impact to the overall Vastu, they are very important in totality.

What is the best direction of the house?

• There is nothing like best direction. As per Vastu, all the directions are auspicious, if specific portions of them, selected after Vastu principles, are chosen as entrance. The concept that North and East directions are better than West and South, is nothing but misnomer, and has no scientific validity. Such type of unfounded theories, are normally promoted by so called Vastu Consultants, who have never gone through original Vastu scriptures and have learnt this divine science from cheap Vastu guide books.  Acharya Kalki Krishna has exposed these self-styled Vastu Experts time and again at the various forums.

What should be the proportion of length and breadth of house?

• Ideally, the proportion between length and breadth should be 1:1, but it should not exceed 1:2 ratios.

What should be the place of main door?

• Although, some Vastu scriptures suggest location of main door as per zodiac sign of the owner of the house, but since the houses are used generation after generation and in every generation the owner of house is changed, this is not practical.The most scientific and practical method is to calculate exalted location on the front direction of the building, after applying ancient Vastu principles and place main door at that specific place..

What is the main object of Vaastu Shastra?

• Whatever may be the nature of structure, houses, industry, shop, commercial building; the Vastu Shastra strives to create harmony for the occupants of that structure..

Whether Hindu deities are worshiped in Vastu Shastra?

• This is the general impression, but actually not true.After continuous research under the guidance of Acharya Kalki Krishna, team of ‘‘AstroDevam.com’® have found that much talked about Vastu Purush is not a deity or demon, as described many times, but the symbolic representation of energy of the whole plot or building. If you study minutely placement of various limbs of Vastu Purush and correlate it with Vastu principles, the picture becomes very much clear. The same thing applies to various Gods from Hindu mythology, placed at various locations on the site. If you go through the real meaning of the names assigned, it again becomes very much clear that these are only forms of energies, prominent at various zones of a plot or structure.

IsWhich is the ideal plot?

• The ideal plot is the one whose length and breadth are same i.e which is square.However, a rectangular plot having its length not more that double the breadth (length and breadth not more that 1:2) is a very good plot. The plot should be in conformity to the directional axis..

Which is the best location for bedrooms?

• The South portion of the house is meant for bedroom for adults. It may be located in the South West, and will be congenial for comfortable living. Master bedroom may be on the upper storey, if any, in the Southwest portion of the house

In which direction one should sleep?

• The best Direction of a person while sleeping is head towards south and feet towards North. One should never sleep his head towards the North and legs towards the South. .

Which is a good location for children room?

• Children room should be located in the northwest or West Side.

Which is a good location of Kitchen?

• Kitchen is source of energy for the whole household. It may be placed in the south or southeast corner of the house.

What should be the best location of bathroom as per norms of Vastu Shastra?

• In general, the East is the best direction for the bathroom as per Vastu Shastra. However, in this age of bathrooms attached to the bedrooms, we suggest to consult a trained professional Vaastu Consultant for deciding placement of Bathroom, especially when WC or commode is also fixed in the Bathroom..

What should be the best location of Drawing room?

• The best location of Drawing room is North-East or the North or the East but Southwest portion of the house may be avoided. We want to stress here that Drawing room is the first place after entering into house, so it works as filter of incoming energy. In view of this, special care should be taken while designing the Drawing room.

Whether Vastu compliance is required in rented accommodation? Whether Vastu defects to owners only, or they affect tenants also?

• The tenets of Vastu affect mainly the occupant. He may be landlord or tenant. In other words, Whoever occupies and stays in the building is the recipient of the effect.

How can it be known that a building is defective as per Vastu?

• If you are facing problems, listed below for a long time, you should get your building checked for Vastu compliance:

  • The overall atmosphere is vitiated and happiness does not exist in the house. Tension and clashes prevail. There are always differences among the family members.
  • It becomes very difficult to discipline sons and daughters and they indulge in immoral activities.
  • Litigations and ailments are permanent feature of that house, resulting into excessive court and hospital expenditure.
  • In extreme cases, pregnancy and birth of children becomes impossible, or handicapped issues are born. Untimely death of a son is also a possibility.
  • The educational tendencies take a backseat.
  • The occupants of that building are often get inclined to commit suicide.
  • Confrontation with the Government machinery is a recurring feature and the person gets involved in Government punishments, penalties and fines.
  • The income is overtaken by the expenditure. Due to excessive expenditure, the person is always in deep debts.
  • The person always suffers from inferiority complex and is never able to attain a good reputation.
  • The incidences of theft and misappropriation are always a possibility.
  • Unexpected calamities such as fire, crumbling of a wall or balcony, etc. cause hardship to the occupants.
  • Relations remain strand due to regular clashes with neighbors and relatives. The person remains annoyed, irritated and angry.
  • There is the possibility of even untimely death.
  • In case of industrial buildings, machineries may break down without any apparent reason, labor unrest may prevail, orders may come down, financial crisis may hover around, legal problems may crop up.
  • In extreme cases, industrial units may have to close down.
  • In case of commercial buildings, footfall may be abysmally low, showrooms may remain unoccupied and in extreme cases, the whole building may have to be abandoned.

Is it necessary that a structure should be 100% Vastu compliant, without any Vaastu defect?

• To be honest, it may not be possible in reality. Nothing is perfect in this world, so are the dwellings, despite of best Vastu consultancy. It is very difficult to achieve perfect balance of the environment, but if merits are more than the demerits then it is assumed that the goal of using Vastu Shastra is achieved. Only prominent defects need to be corrected so that the energy flow changes for the better. The other defects can remain.If on the overall, a structure has a positive presence it will give good effect notwithstanding a few mistakes here and there.

Whether Vastu principles are applicable throughout the world in the same manner?

• Although, majority of the Vastu principles are uniformly applicable throughout the world. But, research team of ‘AstroDevam.com’®  has found that with change in geography and climate, these principles should be modified accordingly; so that occupants of the building may get optimum benefit of a Vastu compliant structure.

What are the planets associated with the directions in Vaastu Shastra ?

• Direction	Graha in Sanskrit	Graha in English
  East	Ravi	Sun
  South East	Shukra	Venus
  South	Mangal	Mars
  South West	Rahu/ Ketu	Dragon's Head/ Dragon's Tail
  West	Shani	Saturn
  North West	Chandra	Moon
  North	Budha	Mercury
  North East	Guru	Jupiter
  Center	Brahma	Brahman

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✅  As per Vastu, is it proper to have cellars /basement in a structure?

• As far as possible it is better to avoid them in structure, just because it is very difficult to manage the flow of Energy in a basement/ Cellar. However, with the advent of new technology e.g. air-conditioning, an expert Vastu consultant can ensure proper utilization of cellar or basement area, without any side effect on the occupants.
  If you are going to use your basement area for any important work, which may have bearing on your life or your business, then you should positively engage any adept Vastu practitioner