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In VAASTU Shastra, eight directions - North, East, West, South,
North-east, South-east, South-west and North-west are considered as important.
If you are planning to build your bungalow or any other building on the
basis of VAASTU Shastra, first of all you should have knowledge of your plot’s
direction. Then you should decide in which direction you ought to keep your main
gate. You may if necessary, take the help of a compass to know the directions. As the numerals have their apparent influence of human life, similarly influence
of the directions is also apparent. Richness or penury of a person can be known
from the location of his house. In which direction is his house located? Which
direction does the entrance of his house face? How is the interior decoration?
These and other related things reveal the economic condition of a person.
Similarly changes that must be made in order to bring prosperity and to prevent
imminent danger or crisis can also be known with the help of VAASTU Shastra. As everybody knows there are four major directions - east, west, north and
south. Besides these, four sub-directions are also considered. These are Agney
(South-east), Nairitya (South-west), Vayavya (North-west) and Ishaan
(north-east). Each of these directions and sub-directions has its own merits and
demerits and yields results accordingly. Every direction has a deity or lord
that rules it. EAST: Indra is the ruling deity of the east. He was born
out of Brahma's mouth and is capable of destroying enemies. He can appear in any
form as per his wishes. He is also the lord of rains and has the wind as his
assistant. Increment in wealth, cereals and animal stock can be effected through
worshipping Indra. Indra is also the king of the heaven. Elephant Airavat is
Indra’s vehicle and Vajra (lightning) in his weapon. The east is also the abode of gods like Surya, Agni, Indra, Jayant, Ish,
Parjanya, Satya, Bhup and Akash. The east is also known as a direction of lineage. During the construction of the
house, some portion must be left open in the east. It leads to long life for the
owner. WEST: The west is the opposite of the east. No work can progress
in the west. Varun (Neptune) is the lord of this direction, which is under the
influence of sage Agastya. Sea is the abode of Varun (Neptune). He therefore,
has most influence on the water bodies. A proper utilization of westerly portion
of plot leads to reputation, fame, prosperity and success for the owner.
NORTH: Kuber is the lord of this direction. Literally, Kuber means the one
who controls the imminent events and causes increments. He has inassessible
wealth and property. Kuber is the king of Yakshas and Kinnars and is a friend of
Rudra (Shiv). Kailash is the abode of Kuber who has three legs, eight hands and
a yellow dot in place of eyes. Mercury is the planet that rules the north. It is more influencial in the dark
phase of every lunar month. North is a also an abode of the gods like Kuber,
Diti, Aditi, Shail, Naga and Bhallat etc. North is also a place of mother. Leaving some portion open in north leads to
prosperity of maternal side as well as provides wealth, comforts, peace etc. for
the owner. SOUTH: Yama is the lord of this direction. He is the son of
Surya and is hostile towards Vishnu. Nakshatra Bharani is the most important for
him. During the last eight days of the lunar months of Ashwin and Kartika this
nakshatra is more influencial. South direction weakens human life, hence all the
auspicious tasks are forbidden in the south. South is also an abode of the gods
like Yama, Gandharvas, Mriga, Pusha, Vitath and Kshat. In all the south
direction yields nothing but mourning, depression and pain. AGNEYA
(SOUTH-EAST): Direction that lies midway between the east and the south is
known as Agneya (south-east). Agni (fire) is the lord of this direction. He is
the preserver and defender of every being. Agni also carries the message of
people who worship and offer oblations with devotion to God. Worshippers of Agni are economically strong and long living. Agni himself takes
care of the people who make offerings into him. Agni also provides them with
comfort, peace, prosperity and progeny. While constructing a house, the first pillar must be erected in the south-east
direction. Alternatively, kitchen of the house should occupy a place in this
direction. This is the foremost and an important rule of VAASTU Shastra. First
day of every month also represents the element fire. A warm Agneya direction makes a man healthy, whereas a faulty use makes the
owner short tempered. NAIRITYA (SOUTH-WEST): It lies midway between the
south and the west directions. Nairitya is the ruling lady of this direction.
Literally, Nairitya means repeated happening - whether be it the birth of a baby
or any other event. It also means that anything not done at proper time can’t
have a repetition. If the house is built in this direction, the home suffers
continuous decay. South-west portion of the house should never be left open, nor should a pit be
dug is this direction. This direction is an abode of demons and ghosts. To
prevent the accumulation of inauspicious and pain causing things, digging of pit
in south-west is prohibited. If for some reason, digging is necessary it should
be covered as early as possible or a sapling be planted in its place.
VAYAVYA (NORTH-WEST): It lies mid way between the west and the north. Vayu
(wind) is the lord of this direction. Five kinds of Vayu - Prana, Upana, Samana,
Vyana and Udana are necessary for human life. Hanumana and Bheema are the
representations of Vayu. Those who worship Vayu in the form of Hanumana, get
their desired results at once. North-west angle is the progenitor of friendship or enemity. Hence, a faulty use
of this portion of plot may result in majority of the enemies. If you use this
angle of your plot wisely and flawlessly, you will have many friends who will
undoubtedly benefit you. ISHANYA (NORTH-EAST): The angle that lies
midway between north and the east is known as Ishanya (north-east) direction.
Shiv is the lord of this angle. Pashupat is the weapon of Shiv. Nakshatra Ardra
is the symbol of Lord Shiv. Semul (silk-cotton) tree is considered auspicious in
this direction. Worshipping of ruling God of this direction yields many virtues in the life of
the worshipper. Portion of the house in this direction must be kept holy for it
yields many kinds of divine powers to the owner. Proper utilization of this
portion of house provides wealth, reputation, property and every kind of
excellence for the owner. A faulty utilization of this angle, however, may block
successful continuation of progeny. |
