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Construction of house according to the Vastu brings peace and harmony, says Manoj K. Juyal

Vastu Shilpa Shastra, the ancient mystic science and the art of designing and constructing buildings, finds its origin in Stapatya Veda, which in turn is a part of Atharva Veda, one of the four vedas.

The principle of vastu depends mainly on arrangement and re- rrangements of the five elements earth, water, fire, air and sky in such a way that one can achieve best results. Much importance isgiven to the directions. Each direction has its presiding deity which has some specific characteristic.

Among the directions, East and North hold special position because East is the place from here the Sun, the source of energy
rises and North is the roof of the world nd the magnetic pole too. It is explicitly laid down in Vastu Shastra that more open space should be left, more balconies and erandahs with windows and doors provided towards East and North than towards West& South.

Vastu Shastra recomends to have ground level lower and avoid any kind of obstacles like big buildings, mounds, tall buildings, high compound wall on the Eastern and Northern sides.

It has been observed that ultraviolet radiation has eceived more attention than the vicible and infrared radiation due to the fact that it produces fluorescence, photograpnic action andmany other biological effects. Therefore, it is very significant that both the extremes of the eastern belt are denoted by eshanya (Eesha= God) and A a g n e y a (Agni-Fire) the counterpartsof ultraviolet or violet and red or infra- red radiation of the solar spectrum of the modern science.

Perfect bath

Vaastu rules can be applied to create positive vibes in your bathrooms,says Manoj K Juyal

Ancient architecture,'have separate bathroom and toilet. But these days due to shortage of space both have been merged into one. The science of vaastu has definite rules for the location of bathrooms and toilets, and other accessories such as washbasinand mirrors fitted therein. A bathroom should be located on the East or North of the house. If it is attached the bedroom, it should be on the Eastern or ' Northern side of the bedroom.

There should be a window or ventilator in East or the Northern wall. Early morning sunlight coming from these windows, is beneficial for our body.
As South-East isthe direction of Agni (fire) so I all related electrical appliances that is heater, geyser, shaver, switchboard should be on South- East corner. If there is a bathtub it can be placed ie- there in East, West or North-East. Washbasin and shower should be onthe North-East

Slope of floor should be towards North-East, that is water should flov and drain out through the North-East direction, If a mirror has to be placed it should not be on the Southern direction.Toilet in bathrooms is not advisable according to vaastu However, if it is, it should be in the West or North-f West corner The best option is North-West. In anyii case it shouldnever be in North-East corner of the plot or of the building. And as far as. possible avoid Eastern or Northern sides too.

In the toilet longitudinal axis of the water closet should be North-South axis,not East-West such that the person sitting would face either North org South while easing himself. As in the case of bathrooms, it is preferable to haveslope towards North- East for toilets too.

Septic tank should be, positioned below the ground level with utmost care teken to locate it.

In vaastu, it is advised to have a North-East corner lower than all other sides. It means that theonly location to build a septic tank is North-East, but this direction is considered to be scared being the direction of God. Thus the only location of septic tank should be West, North or North-West

All outlet from the kitchen, toilet, bathroom, to the drainage pipes, should be given in East, North ; or North-East these pipe lines which should be fur- : ther divided to West or North-West. Care must be taken not to give any outlet in the South direction

Vaastu gives attention to these parts of the 'house asall the activities are associated with water and water is one of the five essential element, and vaastu is the arrangement Of these five elements that is earth, water, fire, air and sky in such a way that it can maximise benefits and minimise loss.Always put vaastu salt in a bone china or aces ;. ramie bowl in North or East side of your toilet It: will absorb all the negativity coming out from soil waste. Flush this salt regularly after 10 days and fill it again with new salt.

Vaastu salt absorbs all this negative radiation. Also never do marble flooring in toilet as marble absorbs energy it is better to use ceramic tiles in toilet.

If a toilet is in North-East zone of the house,put a Bagua symbol on the door of toilet Also if the toilet is directly seen from the main door then put big mirror outer side of the toilet's door to refelect back the enterance.