Magical Grid System in Ancient Indian Architecture

Magical Grid System in ancient Indian architecture

( Vaastu Purush Mandal )

VAASTU-PURUSHA : MYTHOLOGICAL ORIGIN

There is a very interesting myth associated with the origin of VAASTU-Purusha, from which we can understand as to why we should build a house according to guidelines of VAASTU SCIENCE and then perform the appropriate rituals for the VAASTU-Purusha. The VAASTU-Purusha is said to be residing in all the buildings – small or large. He has a peculiar physique and indications. He occupies the entire constructed area in a posture of head drooping forward. The story of the origin of theVAASTU-Purusha is narrated in the Matsya-Purana.

Once upon a time Lord Shiva fought a battle against the monster named Andhak and killed him. Since the battle was long drawn,Lord Shiva got very tired. He was sweating profusely. A drop of sweat fell on the ground and a humanoid figure was born out of that. He had a huge and a terrible body. He was also very hungry and started to drink the blood of the slain monster Andhak. Even after drinking the blood, his hunger was not satiated and he could not tolerate it. Hence he prayed to Lord Shiva to allow him to eat all the three worlds.  Lord Shiva was pleased with his penance and granted him his wish. 

As soon as Lord Shiva granted him his wish, the demon captured all the three worlds and started to eat the earthlings. This caused panic amongst the gods and goddesses, humans and demons. They approached Lord Brahma for help. He told them to knock the demon down in prone position. Accordingly the 45 major and minor gods felled him down. The 32 gods from outside and 13 gods from inside held him down. The names of 32 gods who held him from outside are as follows – 1) Eesh [Shikhi] 2) Parjanya 3) Jayant 4) Indra 5) Surya 6) Satya 7) Bhrush 8) Aakash 9) Waayu 10) Poosha 11) Vitatha 12) Bruhatkshat 13) Yama 14) Gandharva 15) Bhrungaraj 16) Mruga 17) Pitru  18) Douwarik 19) Sugreeva 20) Pushpadant 21) Varun 22) Asur 23) Shoka 24) Papyakshma 25) Roga 26) Ahi 27) Mukhya 28) Bhallat 29) Soma 30) Sarpa 31) Aditi 32) Diti .

The above mentioned 32 gods are outside the limits of the VAASTU (the building ), whereas the below mentioned 13 gods are within the limits of the VAASTU – 1) Aap 2) Savita 3) Indra(with Jayant)  4) Shesha 5) Marichi  6) Savitri 7) Vivaswan 8) Vishnu 9) Mitra 10) Rudra 11) Pruthvidhar 12) Aapvatsa 13) Brahma.                                                             

All these gods attacked that demon and held him down by sitting on various parts of his body. Eesh (Agni – Fire) on thehead, Aap on the face, Pruthvidhar and Aryama (Marichi) on the chest, Aapvatsa  on the chest,  Diti and Indra on the  upperarms, Som and Surya on the right hand, Rudra and Rajyakshama(Papyakshma ) on the left hand, Savitri and Savita on the right arm, Vivaswan and Mitra on the stomach, Poosha and Aryama (Marichi) on the wrist, Asur and Shesha on the left flank, Vitatha and Bruhatkshat on the rightflank, Yama and Varuna on the thigh, Gandharva and Pushpadant on the knees, Sugreeva and Mruga on the lowerlegs, Douwarik and Mruga  on the feet, Jay and Satya on the hair on legs, and Brahma on the heart.

Explication of VASTU PURUSH MANDALA

Technicalities of a square Mandala

Although Vastu may have varied shapes to suit specific design situations, the square is the most preferred shape of the Mandala in Vastusastra. Mythologically, square is the shape of Vajra, the weapon given to Indra by Viswakarma. Earth is described as four-cornered (caturbhrsti). The square fire-altar (vedi) is another sanctified form of this shape. The square may be microscopic in size as in the case of minute ornamental patterns or microscopic in magnitude as in city layouts. The detailed analysis of the square vastumandala thus forms the basis of all design processes.

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Know about Ramal Shastra or Indian Geomancy

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Trees in Vastu Shastra

VRKSHA VAASTU

(Trees, Shrubs and Herbs Prescribed in Sthapatya Ved)

According to Sthapatya Ved it is Imperative to know about other various valuable effects to the environment given out by various types of trees, plants, shrubs and herbs etc. This has been studied methodically and their effects to human physiology have been stated. This is effectively used in planning a garden around a home, planting trees around a village, public gardens and tree in the location of their use.

         Gardens in a home should be on the side or inside. The plants useful for indoor and outdoor (garden) are discussed here.

Indoor Plants

Champa, kund, chameli, bela, nirwalika (narmudi), jati, ketki (yellow flower), white rose, karni, vasaul lata, jambir, badri, pooj, madhup, and jambu.

Outdoor Plants

(Gardens)--- champak, asoka, punnag, mango, tilak, shatpatika, bakul, dhattur, kamdal, shala, tal, taval, mamvas (agar), mandar (madar), pandrum (panja), mahua, kadali, chandan (sandal wood), vat, ashwath, pathya, siva (sami), imili (tamarind), aloka, kadamb, nimb, padim, karpur, aguru, kumshuk, hayasipu (vanell), nagalata (nagnal), beejnimrat (bijoor), tintuki (ebony), and langli (jalpipal).

TREES AND PLANTS THAT ARE GOOD OR BAD TO BE NEAR A HOME :

Name of trees/Plants                                      Good       Bad             Effect/Location

Thorny trees                                                                      Bad          

Champa, rose, plantain,

Chameli and Ketaki                                          Good

Milky trees, Baniyan, and papal. Trees

with red flowers, trees with thorns, semer,

pakkad, and gullar                                                            Bad             Southeast that

                                                                                                              bring death

Punnag, phalini, nim,

Dhadim, asoka, malati, nagakesar,

javakusum, kesar, jayanti, chandan,bacha,

aparijitha, madhuka, bel, mango, dalchini,

nagar and coconut                                             Good                           Any where any

                                                                                                              corner

Pipal, kadamb, plantain, citrus                                                              Where they exist

                                                                                                               houses do not

                                                                                                               prosper

Kathal(jack fruit tree)                                      Good                            Any where south

All trees                                                                                                Creates enemys                      

Thorny trees                                                                                          Destroy wealth

Milky trees                                                                                            Affects progeny

Flowering trees                                                                                      Not good near

Plants with yellow flowers                                                                    homes                                  

Pakkad                                                                                                   North    South     

Baniyan                                                                                                  East      West

Gullar                                                                                                     South    North        

Pipal                                                                                                       West     East

                                                                                                                                                                                        

Trees (to be planted around a village)

Guller, papal tree, bas, imili (tamarind), chandan, jambuphal (jamun), kadamb, asoka, bakul, bilv (aegle marmalos), aeala, kaith, rajadan, am (mango), punnag, toodkashtha, anar (pomogranate), akhrot (walnut), bhissat, sheesham, khirnee, khajur, devakran, phalgu (anjir), tapicha (tamal), simbal, kuddal, louvely (hafarevadi), dhatri, karmuk

(betal nut), matulung (bisoora nimbu), lakuch (badhal), narial (coconut), kela, etc.

TWIGS FROM PLANTS/TREES GOOD FOR CLEANING OF TEETH

Name in Hindi           Botanical Name                        Benefit                    

Vikankata                  Gymrasporia spinosa                Spiritual splendor                

Bilva                          Aegal marmalos                       Spiritual splendor

Kashmari                   Gmelina arborea                       Spiritual splendor  

Arka                          Calotropis gigntea                    Great brilliance/ power

Madhuk                     Gynometra ramiflora                Virtuous sons and prosperity

Sirish                         Albizzia lebbeck                       Fortune

Karanj                       Pongamia pinnata                      Fortune

Plaksa                        Ficus arnottiana                        Abundant wealth

Jati                             Jasminum officinale                 Honour and respect

Asvattha                    Ficus religious                          Prominence

Badari                        Lizyphus jujuba                       Good health and long life

Brhati                         Solanum xanthocaspum          Good health and long life

Khadira                      Acacia catechu                        Wealth and power

Ati Muktaka               Ovgeinia dalbergioides           Desired objects

Nipa                            Anthocephalus indicum         Wealth

Karavira                      Nerium indicus                      Plenty of good

Sami                            Prospis spicigara                   Plenty of good

Arjuna                         Terminalia arjuna                  Food, help to destroy enemy

Syama                         Echinochloa frumentacea      Food, help to destroy enemy

Sala                             Shora robusta                        Respectability

Asvakarna                   Vatica robusta                       Respectability

Devadaru                     Cedrus devadaru                   Respectability

Atarvsaka                    Adhatoda vasica                    Respectability

Priyangu                      Aglaia Rox burghiana           Becomes Favourite of all

Apamarga                    Achyranthes aspera               Becomes Favourite of all

Jambu                          Syzygium jambos                  Becomes Favourite of all

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Shri Narendra Modi’s Good Yogas in His Horoscope

Shri Narendra Modi’s Good Yogas in His Horoscope

Raj Yoga :

Kendra Trikon Raj yoga

The most powerful yoga is the “RajYoga”, which brings in kingly and royal status in one’s horoscope. Rajyog is rare and gives rise to native’s horoscope, resulting in immense enrichment in the native’s life. A person having this yoga is extremely strong in his related profession, also having a lot of fame and wealth.

Raj yoga is formed by the grahs and house combinations in a chart. The ideal combination is formed when the grah representing the Kendra house associates with the Triconal house. The association could be a direct aspect (dristi) or sitting together in same house. The Kendra hose number are 1,4,7,10 and the Triconal house numbers are 1,5,9. The best of the best Yogas of the Raj yoga is called the “Maharaja Adipati Yog”, kings of king, Emperor Status.

1)     In Shri Narendra Modi’s  5^th  house lord Jupier and 4^th house lord Saturn giving aspect each other in Kendra bhaws made a good Rajyoga.

2)     7^th house lord (Kendra) Venus and 5^th house lord (Trikona) Jupier aspecting each other.

3)     9^th house lord (Trikona) Moon is conjoined with 1^st house lord Mars (Kendra).

Some Other Yogas in Modi Ji’s Horoscope are as follows :

KusumYoga.

The Kusum Yoga comes into existence if a native is born in fixed signs like Taurus Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius and Venus is posited in quadrant, the Moon in Trikona and Saturn is in the tenth house in a native's horoscope.

The "Kusum" Yoga is developing in Modi Ji’s horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be a munificent, honored by the government, happy, like a king of kings (Maharaja), renowned, glorious and will have kingly splendour and prosperity. He will be the hold high position in government or may even be head of the town/state/worthy.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Ven,Sat,

Yoga Probability : One in 432

Ruchaka Yoga

This combination is formed if Mars is posited in a quadrant in its own

sign or in the sign of its exaltation.

A native born in this Yoga will be long life. He will be strong, courageous and renowned. He will be extremely gallant and well versed in Mantras. He will keep on terrifying his enemies. He will be humble to his teachers. He will have khatwanga (a special Shiva Astra) in his feet and lines such as Paasha, Vrisha, Dhanusha, Chakra, Veena, Vidya etc. in his palm. These signs are meant for lucky people. The native always keep on preaching other. He will be skilled in warfare. He will die near a Dewasthan (a temple).

Yoga Probability : One in 12

Pushkal Yoga

There happens to be the Pushkal Yoga if the Lagna lord and lord of the Moon sign and their lords are posited together in Kendra and is friends house and lagna being aspected by strong planet.

The Yoga is situated in his horoscope in its totality. As a result the rulers and government will honour him. He will lead a happy life. You will be renowned. He will be a good orator and popular. He will be highly posted and will have plenty of beautiful clothes and ornaments.

Yoga Planets : Mar,Mon,Rah,

Yoga Probability : One in 144

Chaamar Yoga

There happens to be the Chaamar Yoga if the benefic planets are in ascendant or the ascendant is aspected by them and the lord of first house (Lagnadhipati) is not set and is exalted and posited in its own sign or house.

The Yoga is present in Modi Ji’s horoscope in its totality. As a result he will rise like the Moon in the moonlit half of a lunar month. He will be gentle and good-looking also. He will be prosperous, renowned, long living and like a king.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 96

Mahaadaan Yoga

This combination is formed if Lagnesha or Lagna is aspected by the lord of ninth house and the lord of ninth house too is in a quadrant or Trikona in the horoscope of a native. The native born with this combination in his horoscope will be a munificent (Mahaadaani).

The Yoga is present in his horoscope with its full might. As an outcome he will donate elephants and houses etc. He will perform Tulaadaan and Mahaadaan. He will be a great munificent. (Mahaadaani).

Yoga Planets : Mon,Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 24

Vidwaan Yoga

A native will be a scholar if the lord of fourth house is and Venus is in Kendra and Mercury is in its sign of exaltation.

The Yoga is situated in his horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be supposedly a scholar.

Yoga Planets : Sat,Ven,Mer,

Yoga Probability : One in 108

Vaashi Yoga

There happens to be the Vaashi Yoga if the planets except the Moon are situated in the twelfth house from the Sun in the horoscope of the native.

The Yoga is situated in Modi Ji’s horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be soft spoken and will have fine memory. He will be an entrepreneur. He will be a king-like personality. He will be virtuous as well.

Yoga Planets : Ven,Sat,Sun,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Amala Yoga

There happens to be the Amala Yoga if the malefic planets are in tenth house from ascendant or the Moon in the horoscope of the native.

The Yoga is situated in Modi Ji’s horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be a landlord, rich and just and fair. He will have plenty of wealth and will be renowned.

Yoga Planets : Ven,Mon,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Parvata Yoga

There happens to be the Parvata Yoga if lord of the Ascendant is posited horoscope in a native's horoscope in Kendra or in Trikona, and its lord is exalted or in its own house in the native's horoscope.

The Yoga is situated in his horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be happy and prosperous. You will have jobs of lasting nature such as building houses, establishing industries etc

Yoga Planets : Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 8

Achal Lakshmi Yoga.

A native will always have bliss of wealth if Mars & Moon are conjunct in any house.

The Yoga is present in your horoscope in its full form. As a result you will always remain wealthy.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 144

Teewra Buddhi Yoga

This combination is formed when in the Navamsha the lord of fifth house of birth is aspected by a benefic planet or is in Vaisheshikaamsha of the horoscope of a native.

The Yoga is formed in his horoscope in its totality. As a result he might be intelligent.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Maranoparanta Brahmaloka Vasi (Yoga for Brahmaloka Vaas after

death) Yoga

A native will reside in heaven if Jupiter is in the Navaamsha of the planet in which the twelfth house is situated or the twelfth house is in Jupiter or the lord of twelfth house is conjoined with Jupiter in his horoscope.

The Yoga is situated in his horoscope with its full might. As an outcome he will reside in heaven (Brahmaloka) after death.

Yoga Planets : Jup,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Yoga for trips to native and alien lands

A native will go on trips to native and alien lands (Desha-Videsha) if the lord of twelfth house is conjoined with a malefic planet and the twelfth house has a malefic planet in it and is aspected by the same in his horoscope.

He might go on trips to native and alien lands (Desha-Videsha) since the Yoga is moving about in your horoscope with its full might.

Yoga Planets : Sat,Ven,

Yoga Probability : One in 6

Paarijaata Yoga

A native will have all luxuries if planets are there in the "Paarijaata" Varga of his horoscope.

A planet is situated in the "Paarijaat" Varga of your horoscope. As a result he will have bliss of all luxuries.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Jup,Sat,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Uttamavarga Yoga

A native will be free from diseases if there are planets in the "Uttamavarga" portion of his horoscope.

There is a planet in the "Uttamavarga" portion of your horoscope. As a result he will remain free from diseases.

Yoga Planets : Mar,Mer,

Yoga Probability : One in 3

Waasi Yoga

When happens to be the "Waasi" Yoga if there is a planet in twelfth house from the Sun in a native's horoscope.

The "Waasi" Yoga is present in his horoscope in its totality. As a result he will suffer from eye problems. He will be laborious.

Yoga Planets : Ven,Sat,Sun

Yoga Probability : One in 3

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Vedha in Vastu Shastra

Vedha in Vastu Shastra for Main Gate

Obstructions in front of the main gate: Several types of obstructions before the main gate must be avoided as they give rise to the following problems :

Big Tree - Obstruction to the progress of children, 

Gutter or Ditch - Grief, 

Open well - Mental problem, 

Corner of another building - Mental unrest, 

Water drain - Draining of income by unwanted expenses, 

Straight street - Affecting longivity of inmates, 

Dilapidated house or walls - Affecting prosperity, 

Staircase railings - Sadness, 

Pillars; Electric and telephone post - Affecting females. 

These are called Vedha Doshas. But in between the plot and obstacles if there is a public road, these deficiencies are nullified.

Similarly, if the distance between the obstacles and the house is two times the height of the house, these deficiencies will have no effect. For example, if the height of the house is 11 feet and if the obstructions are more than 22 feet away, Vedh Dosha does not occur.

Other rules

The main door of the house should be larger than the other doors entering the house.

The main door should have two shutters and open to the inside of the building. Teak is a good material for the entrance door.

It is best that a house has two entrances. The exit door should be smaller than the entrance, and it should have only one shutter. If there are two external doors for the house, they should not be set in a straight line.

The main door should not be situated across from the main door of another house. The entrance doors of two houses should not be exactly opposing one another. Neither should two houses share a common entrance.

If the entrance of the house is to the south, there should not be a balcony or verandah in front of the door.

It is good to set gates to both the property and the entrance to the house on the north or east sides. It is also all right to have the main door on the west wall. It is not advised to have the main entrance on the south side.

It is considered auspicious if the entrance to the property and the main door of the house are on the same side. It is not considered good if the main door to the house is on the opposite side to the entrance of the property.

There should not be an underground tank, septic tank, or canal under the main entrance. There should not be any abandoned, wrecked buildings in front of the main entrance.

It is good to decorate a house’s entrance with pictures or statues of Laksmi, Ganesh or Kubera and auspicious signs such as OM or the Swastika. 

Inauspicious pictures should not be on the door. 

Doors should have threshold. 

Shoes should not be kept in front of the door, but to the side.

The door should not be slanted, sliding, or circular.

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PRINCIPLE OF DOORS IN VAASTU

PRINCIPLE OF DOORS IN VAASTU

[ The doors are the passage which creates harmony in a ROOM. One should pay great attention to the doors in his home as per the Vastu Shastra. ]

Doors can be appropriately located by considering the ‘higher grade’ and ‘lower grade’ (Directions-wise) of the room. It is shown in the diagram below. Locating the door on the ‘higher grade’ of the room gives auspicious results. Since this is auspicious for the head of the family, the door should be located on the ‘higher grade’ of the room.

1. North-North-East ( 0⁰-45⁰): North-North-East part is the ‘higher grade’ of the room. Locating the door in this part gives auspicious results.
2. East-North-East (45⁰-90⁰):  East-North-East part is also the ‘higher grade’ of the room. Locating the door here gives auspicious results.
3. East-South-East (90⁰-135⁰): East-South-East part is the ‘lower grade’ of the room. Locating the door in this direction does not give auspicious results.
4. South-South-East (135⁰-180⁰): South-South-East part is the ‘higher grade’ of the room. It gives auspicious results by locating the door here.
5. South-South-West (180⁰-225⁰): This part of the room is of ‘lower grade’. Locating the door in this direction does not give auspicious results. A person incurs financial loss and the ladies in the house usually do not keep good health.
6. West-South-West (225⁰-270⁰): West-South-West part of the room is of ‘lower grade’. Locating the door in this direction also does not give auspicious results.
7. West-North-West (270⁰-315⁰): West-North-West falls in the ‘higher grade’ category. Locating the door here gives auspicious results.
8. North-North-West (315⁰-0⁰): North-North-West part of the room is of ‘lower grade’. Door in this area does not give auspicious results.

If one more door is to be located above (on the upper floor) the door, then the upper door should be slightly smaller than the lower door.

Other doors should not be more decorative (ornate) than the main door. The main door should bear auspicious (propitious) signs.

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