In ancient India, thousands of years ago, temples and houses were often constructed using very specific building codes written in texts called Vaastu Shastras. This code was a combination of strict rules governing mathematics, proportion and geometry on how a structure must be built. When a building is designed using these rules it vibrates with a frequency capable of uplifting human consciousness. The Shastras state that the heart of the dweller would resonate with this higher vibration, which could elevate the individual to spiritual bliss.
The knowledge of how to design and build a structure that would vibrate in such a way as to elevate the very soul of a person has been kept secret for thousands of years. Unlike the architecture of today, which focuses on what the structure looks like, Vaastu architecture focuses on the subtle unseen energies of space itself. It is this ‘Vaastu effect’ on the dweller that can have many benefits such as nourishing the mind, promoting greater awareness, improving physical health, increasing financial wealth, and influencing a happier and more spiritually enlightened life. Vaastu structures can be viewed as living entities; they have a sense of spaciousness, light and air that allows the building to breathe. They are a combination of the five subtle elements of space, air, water, fire and earth as well as the four directions, north, south, east and west. Just like us, houses need to be free of blockages and designed for energies to flow freely. The buildup of energy in a Vaastu home can be felt and experienced as a very subtle feeling of contentment, joy or bliss. Vaastu pre-dates Feng Shui, and its codes were used to design places such as Angor Wat in Cambodia, Machu Picchu in Peru and Chidambaram Temple in India.
Vaastu is very specific when it comes to the land selection. Not all land is suitable for a Vaastu structure. The land must already have a certain resonance, be flat or primarily slope down in a north or eastern direction to be considered. All Vaastu structures receive their energy from being placed on the cardinal directions while allowing for a slight defection. Most importantly, Vaastu structures are carefully designed with a precise mathematical formula that has been handed down through the lineage. It is a formula that governs the building mathematics to within 1/16” and specifies the proportion of room sizes. Room functions are specifically placed according to the elements and directions in which they reside.
Vaastu science is being discovered as an ancient key to making architectural space sacred and bringing beneficial new qualities to buildings which can bring unexpected benefits to their occupants.
Jen Jones is an international residential architect, Vaastu consultant, artist and mother. She received her Vaastu training from the American University of Mayonic Science and Technology founded by Dr. V Ganapati Sthapati and Dr. Mercay. For more information visit www.jenjonesarchitecture.com
Comments (9)
I did not know Vaastu Shastra predates Feng Shui. This subject is very interesting to me, as my body is sensitive to its surroundings. Looking forward to more articles on this topic from you.
Blessings
Hi Leah,
Thank you for your comment. Feng Shui has its own value, however different than Vaastu in how energy is conceptually viewed. Vaastu science was spread from India throughout the world by the ancients and the different cultures, such as the Chinese, adapted them to their surrounding and cultural cosmology. Today, Vaastu is undergoing a popular revival, although it is often misunderstood as to its true scientific basis.
Respected Madam. Your article is wonderful. Thank you for the knowledge shared.
This is a very informative article and was a joy to read. Thank you Jen for sharing your knowledge!
Hi Alicia,
Thank you for your supportive comment. It is my joy and honor to share this knowledge so that it may benefit ourselves and others.
Namasthe
Jenjone ji very good article ,here you simply touched its history,advantages,inavitability and more Congrats again.
Thank you for your comment. This science is deeply profound and there is truly so much more to say. This article touches on the very tip of what is possible.
Is there a book on this subject that you can recommend?
Thanks.
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for your comment. I have found that most books are incorrect as they are contempory vaastu which only have a few elements that are correct. I suggest reading ‘Fabric of the Universe’ by teacher and author Dr. Mercay. Please contact me through my website at http://www.jenjonesarchitecture.com and I can assist you obtaining a copy.