Рина Задвиль – Vastu for personal growth and self-realization (страница 2)

Opposite directions are connected to one another: positive energies enter from a specific direction and exit through the direction opposite to it. The east is the sector that receives pranic energy, and the west is the sector through which pranic energy exits. The north is the sector that receives organic energy, and the south is the sector through which organic energy exits. If there is any problem in the eastern part of the home, problems related to the western part of the home will follow. But if energies cannot enter due to a cut-off corner, a solid wall (no window, no opening), a wall defect, or other Vastu Doshas—or if they cannot exit because there is no opening—this will also lead to a problem associated with one of the directions. This is the reason why solid walls are not recommended in the sectors of outgoing energy. It is beneficial to have small windows there, in relation to the windows in the sectors where energies enter (the zones of incoming energy). In cases where the southern and western walls are completely solid, the residents of the home may become greedy, encounter fertility problems, and experience difficulties in advancing or in eliminating problems.

Energies in a building move in a circular motion from the center outward, clockwise, and in a spiral form. The movement begins from the northwest direction (the person’s potential) to the northeast (what a person thinks), then to the southeast (what a person says), and then to the southwest (what a person does). This means that one must watch their thoughts, speech, and actions, become aware of them, and work on them as much as possible. Through the proper flow of energies from the center of the home, we can improve many aspects of our lives.

In addition to the above, it should be noted that the sectors of the home are divided into feminine and masculine areas, and it is important to maintain harmony between them in order not to disturb the energetic balance. If there are problems in the home involving certain family members, one should examine the locations of the bedrooms to understand the cause of the problem. The northwest side is feminine, and its opposite, the southeast, is masculine. The center of the home is the sector of the heart; the northeast – the sector of the mind; the east – the sector of consciousness and sons; the south – the sector of the father; the southwest – the sector of the heads of the household; the west – the sector of family and women; the northwest – the sector of daughters; the north – the sector of the mother.

In terms of health, the feminine sectors (west, northwest, and north) influence women more, while the masculine sectors (east, southeast, and south) influence men more. If something is not in order in a specific sector, the people of that gender will suffer from the defects. If the northwest has a defect, the daughters of the home may suffer. If the southeast has a defect, the sons may suffer. Sometimes it happens that the bedroom of one of the women of the home is located in a masculine zone, or the bedroom of one of the men is located in a feminine zone. This is an unfavorable position. In such a case, it is necessary to strengthen and improve the sector that should belong to that person (according to the rules), as well as the direction opposite to the room where this person currently sleeps.

The meaning of the word chakra in Sanskrit is “wheel,” “circle,” or “disc.” The chakras are points located in specific places in the human body and help receive energies from the cosmos, similar to pranic energy.

At the top of the Vastu Purusha Mandala the main chakras are located. Just as with a human being, in Vastu Purusha they form the spine. There are masculine chakras (1, 3, 5, 7) and feminine chakras (2, 4, 6), and each chakra is responsible for a different sphere: 1, 2 – a person’s sexuality; 3 – materialism and money; 4 – family life; 5 – speech and communication; 6 – feelings and intuition; 7 – the ability to listen.

Only together are they complete and provide the possibility of creating a family. It is important that they all be harmonious within the home in order to receive from them a flow of positive energy.

An additional factor influencing the flow of energies—apart from what is happening within the territory of the home—is the height of the building. The chakras also have influence over the height of a structure. Height has always been one of the parameters taken into account when planning a building according to Vastu principles. The height of a building influences a person’s potential and spiritual level.

Today, towers and tall residential buildings are constructed, which are not considered beneficial according to Vastu for several reasons. One reason is that it is very difficult to develop spiritually and realize one’s potential while living in such a building. In such a structure, the chakras become divided among different residents, and as a consequence, there is no proper energetic movement, and no person can receive positive energies in their full form in a way that benefits them.

The height of the building becomes unfavorable (according to the AYADI formula), which is originally used for a specific person or couple. When planning to move into an apartment, it is better to choose the top floor rather than one of the floors located in the middle. One may choose a lower floor if the surrounding environment is auspicious (for example, if the plot has a rectangular or square shape, or if there is a nearby road running in a beneficial direction).

The lower the building (due to having fewer floors), the more harmonious it becomes for living and for self-realization. Thousands of years ago, during the periods when temples and other religious structures were constructed, spiritual development was the highest priority. Today this is no longer the case – materialism, career, and money stand in first place. Therefore, very tall residential buildings become comparable to religious structures and temples.

The Direction of Entry into a Building and the Qualities Required from a Person

The longer a person lives in a particular home, the more the place of residence influences them. The more frequently people pass through the entrance of the home, the stronger its influence becomes. The entrance to the home transmits to a person certain lessons that they must undergo in accordance with their karma. The entrance of the home determines what the Universe requires from us, which character traits and qualities we must develop within ourselves. The most correct approach is to work on the qualities of the deities and avatars associated with the entrance direction. This helps change one’s condition and supports development.

There are cases when one specific quality is required only from one member of the household rather than from everyone. Influences may occur at different levels, depending on what a person’s karma demands. The different levels are: elements, planets, deities, and the highest level – avatars.

If a home has two entrances, and one of them is almost never used, it will have almost no influence. Therefore, it is better for entrance doors to be located in the sectors of incoming energy.

It is important to note that the entrance does not indicate the professions the residents should have. There is no logic in this, because people living in the same building, one above another, will not necessarily have the same job or profession. In most cases, there will be no connection at all between their profession and the home’s entrance. Every person has their own horoscope, and if someone has difficulty understanding what they should do, which profession suits them, what to study, or in what they can succeed, it is recommended to clarify this with the help of an astrologer and by studying one’s own natal chart.

In certain cases, entrances in specific directions may improve career achievements, but this depends primarily on the person's individual natal chart.

East Entrance

The east entrance is the most positive according to Vastu.

Element: Fire

Planet: Sun

Deity: Surya

Avatar: Ramachandra

Required qualities: leadership, responsibility, spirituality, joyfulness, activity, health of body and soul, organization, the ability to manage and guide people, developing individuality, not elevating oneself above others (work on the ego).

Southeast Entrance

The southeast entrance is not very positive according to Vastu and is not recommended.

Element: Fire

Planet: Venus

Deity: Agni

Avatar: Parashurama

Required qualities: knowing one’s desires precisely and being attentive to them, not wanting what others have, avoiding envy, working on sensitivity, being surrounded by beauty.

South Entrance

The south entrance is considered negative if located in a bad pada. There is only one auspicious pada on the south for an entrance.

Element: Earth

Planet: Mars

Deity: Yama

Avatar: Narasimha

Required qualities: avoiding anger and pride, maintaining purity of thought, protecting oneself and those who need protection, not becoming attached to people or things that drain one’s energy, developing character and strength of will.