Acharya Karan V – Vaastu Shastra describes a set of rules about the architecture and construction of various structures at small level like houses, temples, offices to larger level like towns, gardens and cities. This treatise combines ancient Hindu principles of design and architecture with that of Buddhism. The authenticity of Vaastu was substantiated by the historical evidences with ancient civilizations like Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa and Indus Valley having used Vaastu profusely in designs and construction of their various towns, temples and houses. The placement of walls, roofs, windows and the location of the kitchen, washroom, temple and bedroom etc. have been given lot of importance in Vaastu. The ancient Hindu Architecture regards home as not merely a place of living but, a temple.

Significance of Directions (Vaastu Disha)
Vaastu tries to decide the appropriate orientation of a building by recommending a particular direction or “Disha” on which line a building should be constructed. It also talks about the arrangement of the other household chambers inside the house, like placement of the kitchen, washroom and bedroom etc. According to the treatise of this ancient science, all the total eight directions, especially the combination of two directions like south-west or north-east are given lot of importance. All the directions have been identified with a particular God. For example, East, South, West and North are ruled over by Indra, Yama, Varun and Kuber respectively. The East or North East direction (Ishan Kon) brings the sun symbolizing light, knowledge and prosperity. As the sunlight is extremely significant for the house as well as the dwellers, Vaastu recommends keeping this direction open and reserved for entrance to the house. The entrance in the South direction is considered to be a little inauspicious in Vaastu due to it being ruled over by Yama but it is not only the south entrance but the construction of house as a whole that matters. The South-East direction (Agni Kon) is considered suitable for kitchen, gas stove and other electronic appliances as it is ruled by the god of fire. Keeping entrances, bedroom or living room in this direction is prohibited by Vaastu. The South-West direction (Neshtry Kon) is believed to be fit for stashing old unused stuff. In the same way, the North-West direction (Vayavaya Kon) is considered to be ideal place for master-bedroom. The North-east direction is termed as the abode of God hence it is suitable for a place of worship. The North being associated with Lord Kuber is considered to be a direction bringing lots of wealth and positive energies. The buildings designed and constructed keeping the Vaastu principles in mind tend to be more fruitful for their purpose, hence consulting a right Vaastu Expert before going about a new construction can really be a good idea.

Are Rules of Vaastu applicable upon the person who owns the house or all the family members?
Yes the rules of Vaastu or its Doshas aren’t just applicable upon the person who owns the house or commercial premises in papers but it affects every single individual residing or working in that building upon various aspects of their lives.

Plants Remedies for any kind of Vaastu Dosha
Keeping Plants at various corners of the house yields positive effect and it minimizes the Vaastu Dosha present in the house. Here is the list of plants which are to be kept according to the directions for maximum benefit i.e.

1. East Direction – ‘Peepal Tree’ brings bad luck & fear but ‘Bargad Tree’ brings positivity and fulfils all wishes.
2. South East Direction – ‘Peepal Tree’ and ‘Vat Tree’ brings illness or untimely death whereas ‘Anar or Pomegranate Tree’ is highly auspicious.
3. West Direction – ‘Mango Tree’ and ‘Vat Tree’ brings poverty, illness etc.
4. North Direction – ‘Gooler Tree’ is highly inauspicious.
5. South Direction – Tulsi or Basil plant brings bad luck.
6. Overall one should avoid thorny plants or bushes inside the house or kitchen garden.

Vaastu Colour Remedies
Every room of the house should be coloured or painted in Vaastu friendly shades in order to avoid any sort of Doshas and bring good vibes in the room. Although nowadays there are various shades of the same colour are available in the palette to choose from hence it is not at all difficult to make the room attractive at the same time equally Vaastu Friendly as well.

• Rooms in the North Direction should be painted in Green, Yellow or Brown shades.
• Rooms in the East Direction should be painted in Red, Yellow or Orange.
• Rooms in the South Direction should be painted in Red, Black or Any Dark shades.
• Rooms in the West Direction should be painted in Dark Blue or Grey.
• Rooms in the North-East Direction should be painted in Yellow, Orange or Golden shades.
• Rooms in the South-East Direction should be painted in Light Blue or Pink.
• Rooms in the North-West Direction should be painted in White, Light Green or Pink.
• Rooms in the South-West Direction should be painted in Orange, Yellow or Any Other Light Shades.

Vaastu Remedies for Business Places and Offices

1. The Owner or CEO of the workplace should sit in the South-West corner facing North or East Direction.
2. The main door of the workplace should open in North or East directions.
3. The Cafeteria should be in South-East corner of the premises.
4. The doors of all the work cabins should open inwards.
5. The front office or reception should be as close as possible to the main entrance and should be in a way that receptionist or employee sitting there should face North or East Direction.
6. The staircase should have stairs in odd numbers.
7. Toilets or washrooms should be in South-West or West corner.
8. Sitting arrangement of the employees should be in such a way that there is no beam in the building structure over their heads.
9. Light Vehicles should be parked in South-East Direction and Heavy Vehicles should be parked in North-West Direction.
10. Generators or Inverter Batteries etc. should be placed in South-East Corner of the plot.
11. While mopping the floor, add 1-2 teaspoon of rock salt into the water along with regular disinfectant. It brings overall positive energies.
12. To increase business one should hang a horse shoe in the ‘U’ shape.
13. Avoid using black colour table in conference room or sales department.

Vaastu Remedies for Shops

1. The selling items should be kept in North-West corner of the premises.
2. The Cash Counter should face East or North-East direction.
3. If some specific item is not selling or slow selling then it should be kept in North-West direction for immediate sale.
4. Sitting arrangement should be in such a way that there is no beam in the building structure over head.
5. Generators or Inverter Batteries etc. should be placed in South-East Corner of the plot.
6. While mopping the floor, add 1-2 teaspoon of rock salt into the water along with regular disinfectant. It brings overall positive energies.
7. Avoid painting the shutter with advertisement or pamphlets/stickers.
8. To increase business one should hang a horse shoe in the ‘U’ shape.

Vaastu Remedies for Schools and Educational Institutions

1. The Cafeteria should be in South-East corner of the premises.
2. The doors of all the Classrooms should open inwards.
3. The staircase should have stairs in odd numbers.
4. Toilets or washrooms should be in South-West or West corner.
5. Staffroom should be in North-West Corner.
6. Laboratories should be in South-East Corner.
7. Generators or Inverter Batteries etc. should be placed in South-East Corner of the plot.
8. While mopping the floor, add 1-2 teaspoon of rock salt into the water along with regular disinfectant. It brings overall positive energies.

Vaastu Remedies for Hospitals

1. The Cafeteria should be in South-East corner of the premises.
2. The doors of all the wards should open inwards.
3. The front office should be as close as possible to the main entrance and should be in a way that the staff sitting there should face North or East Direction.
4. The staircase should have stairs in odd numbers.
5. Toilets or washrooms should be in South-West or West corner.
6. Emergency ward should be in North corner.
7. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) should be in North-West Corner.
8. Patient’s rooms shouldn’t be in the South direction or part of the premises.
9. Light Vehicles should be parked in South-East Direction and Heavy Vehicles should be parked in North-West Direction.
10. Generators or Inverter Batteries etc. should be placed in South-East Corner of the plot.
11. While mopping the floor, add 1-2 teaspoon of rock salt into the water along with regular disinfectant. It brings overall positive energies.

Vaastu Remedies for Hotels and Restaurants

1. The main door of the Hotel should open in North or East directions.
2. The Kitchen should be in South-East corner of the premises.
3. The doors of all the rooms should open inwards.
4. The front office or reception should be as close as possible to the main entrance and should be in a way that receptionist or employee sitting there should face North or East Direction.
5. Swimming Pool should in North East Direction.
6. The staircase should have stairs in odd numbers.
7. Toilets or washrooms should be in South-West or West corner.
8. Light Vehicles should be parked in South-East Direction and Heavy Vehicles should be parked in North-West Direction.
9. Generators or Inverter Batteries etc. should be placed in South-East Corner of the plot.
10. While mopping the floor, add 1-2 teaspoon of rock salt into the water along with regular disinfectant. It brings overall positive energies.

Vaastu Remedies for Home

1. The Kitchen should be in South-East corner of the premises.
2. The doors of all the rooms should open inwards.
3. The staircase should have stairs in odd numbers.
4. Toilets or washrooms should be in South-West or West corner.
5. Sitting arrangement should be in such a way that there is no beam in the building structure over head especially in bedrooms and living room.
6. Generators or Inverter Batteries etc. should be placed in South-East Corner.
7. While mopping the floor, add 1-2 teaspoon of rock salt into the water along with regular disinfectant. It brings overall positive energies.
8. Avoid making kitchen in a zigzag manner or uneven design.
9. Avoid keeping large mirrors in the bedroom.
10. One should keep any plant with small leaves in the bedroom to enhance positive vibes.

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