Directions According to Vastu
Directions According to Vastu
Vastu Directions
Direction plays an important role in Vastu. Right knowledge of directions is very important to make a building structure according to Vastu. In total there are ten directions. There are total eight main directions, four are major directions (North, South, East and West) and four are sub directions (NE, SE, SW, NW). North, South, East, and West are called cardinal directions and the point where any of the two directions meet is called intercardinal or ordinal point like NE, SE, SW, NW. These directions are given a lot of importance in Vastu Shastra.
10 Directions According to Vastu
East (Purva): This direction is governed by lord Indra and he is known to be the king of Gods. It is considered most auspicious & holy of all directions. While sleeping your legs should not face east.
West (Paschim): This direction is directed by Lord Varun, the lord of rains. He bestows his blessings in the form of natural water-rain, brings prosperity and pleasures of life. This direction is not considered auspicious. You may plant long tree in the west.
North (Uttar): This direction is governed by Kuber, the god of wealth. A house entrance facing north brings prosperity.
South (Dakshin): This direction is of Yama, the god of death. He is manifestation of dharma, and eradicates evil forces and bestows good things. It is a source of wealth, crops and pleasure. Houses with entrance doors in the south bring ill-luck to the occupants. While sleeping your legs should never face south.
North-East (Ishanya): This place is a supervised by lord Ishanya, and is a source of wealth, health and success. He brings us wisdom, knowledge and relieves us from all miseries and mishaps. A pooja (worship) room should be kept in the north-eastern direction. House entrance placed in this direction brings prosperity, knowledge peace & progress.
South-East (Agneya): This direction is governed by lord of fire- Agni. He gives us good personality and all good things of life. Fire is a source of health as it is related to fire, cooking and food. The kitchen of the house should be situated in this direction. For ensuring their durability, electronic gadgets & appliances should be kept in this direction.
South-West (Nairutya): This direction is directed by Niruti, the god who protects us from evil foes. It is a source of character, demeanor, case of longevity and death. Therefore, it is banned for all auspicious functions. This direction should be filled with heavy unmovable.
North-West (Vayavya): This place is directed by lord Vayu and he brings on us good health, strength and long life. It is a source of change in course of business, friendship and enmity. This direction is favored by Lord Hanuman (Monkey God, son of Vayu). For immediate & certain success, this direction is chosen as the point of beginning in any undertaking.
Skywards (Urdhwa/ Akash): Further sub divided into seven parts depending upon the height.
Downwards (Adharastha/ Patal): Also sub divided into seven parts depending upon depth.
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