Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra, in simple language, is a Science of house building. In ancient times, Vedic civilization used to plan a lot before moving out to a new house or new constructions. They used to take into account various religious aspects and calculate their moves accordingly. Let me make it clear that architecture and Vastu Science are two different things. Vastu is not only house-craft but also a religious ritual.
An architect’s job is to build a house with all modern amenities but he is not in a position to guarantee a happy life to the people living in that house, whereas Vastu Science confirms and gives a guarantee for this. Architecture has been considered a worldly act among all the human civilizations of this world, while architecture in Nepal is a religious activity.
It will be difficult to understand Vastu unless we understand the religious beliefs behind it. Believers of Vastu assert that planning and constructing a house without Vastu is nothing but a concrete structure and the value of the house becomes zero.
Some people with modern outlook do not believe in Vastu and think it a waste of money and efforts. They would rather build a house and for namesake, would some puja. For this category of people, Vastu as s concept has not been popularised, it will take some time before the concept becomes a household name.
In reality, Vastu Shastra is a priceless gift to mankind. Countries like Germany, China, Japan, India, and America are some of the nations which took full benefits of our ancient, priceless science.
In the modern age, Vastu Shastra has gained a position of pre-eminence in recent years. Every Publication worth its name- from national dailies, news magazines and television, radio has Vastu experts on the panel to aid and advice readers, viewers, and listeners on how best to construct new residences and their places of work as well as remodel the existing structures on vastu guidelines. But authoritive treatise on this ancient Science of Architecture are just not available, if available they are beyond the reach of the common people.
Hence this work to provide information and guideline in simple and lucid language to the general public .Dr.S.Suneel’s Vastu Sense seeks to provide all that you have wanted to know about Vastu in this small effort. It explains the meaning of the vastu science and importance as well as provides practical guidelines for site evaluation and laying foundations for house, the various ceremonies to be performed, the importance of directions as per the ancient rules, etc. in addition to putting forth the relationship between the Vedic Vastu Shastra and the Chinese Feng Shui.

Bells & Energy

Bells are rung to signal the beginning and end of ceremonies and meditation practices. Bells are also a powerful tool for space clearing rituals.
Tibetan prayer bells are forged from seven metals, and are often decorated with important symbols to enhance their energy.
The type of bell you choose will depend on how and where you plan to use it. Again, be sure that the tone of the bell is pleasing to you—the quality of the sound is more important than the design. If you are hanging a bell on a string, use a red cord, string, or ribbon cut to a multiple of nine inches.

Crystal Balls

Crystal balls are a very popular feng shui cure. In addition to energizing a space, their ability to refract a beam of light (and chi) and send it radiating in all directions makes it an ideal protection against sha (negative) chi.

These crystal balls can also be used to empower and activate a space. They radiate blessings wherever they are placed, and are powerful magnifiers of your intention. Faceted crystal balls can be used anywhere youwant to enhance chi. Good places to hang crystal balls include:
• In the center of a long, narrow hallway
• In front of a window through which too much chi is escaping
• Anywhere you’d like to activate chi
Crystals are most often hung from the ceiling, a doorway, or in windows. For added impact, hang your crystal ball from a red string or ribbon cut to a multiple of nine inches (9", 18", 27"). The ball can hang any distance from the ceiling; it’s the cut length of the string that is important. Tie any extra string into a nice bow or decorative knot. If you buy crystal balls from a feng shui supplier, they may come with red cord already attached. You can also place a faceted crystal ball on a desk, table, or home altar. Wear a little one on a red ribbon around your neck to activate your personal chi, or hang
one from the rear-view mirror of your car to enhance, bless, and protect you while you drive.

Colour Association & Beneficial Energies:-

Feng Shui, an art form to some and science to others, has long been used in China to help humans live in harmony with their environment, harnessing the beneficial energies (Ch’i) that surround all of us to maximise opportunities for happiness, abundance and contentment. Ch’iis the energy, the fluid life force that can be found in all living things, created whenever things are done perfectly. Feng Shui provides guidelines to harness this Ch’i energy, as the more Ch’i energy we can attract into our home and work environments, the happier and more contented we will feel and the more likely things will work the way we want them to. Feng Shui will not stop bad things happening to us, but by harnessing energy it will help us accept these challenges, deal with them and then move on.
Psychologically colour is powerful and can be used to enhance Ch’i. While many colours have common associations between the Chinese and Western worlds there are some notable departures, such as blue and white. This does not mean that a colour with negative associations to the Chinese can not be used in a positive sense in the Western world, as Feng Shui is about making the environment balance not completely recreating it, otherwise you risk creating an environment unsuited to those who must live and work in it.
Black is a powerful colour associated positively with contemplation but negatively with depression. It carries with it associations of money but needs to be used sparingly to avoid a depressive effect. Use Resene Nero for a slight off black or use pure black.
Blue is cool and calming but due to its associations as the secondary mourning colour to the Chinese it is seldom used as a primary colour. Conversely, in the Western world, blue is generally perceived as a healing colour and therefore a popular choice when a relaxing environment is desired. Use Resene colours with B (blue) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Green symbolises hope, growth and fresh energy, a positive colour for the digestive system that can be cleverly represented by the use of plants in wood or fire
element dominated kitchens and dining rooms. A symbol of growth, it is an auspicious colour to include on the stationery and livery of new businesses.
Use Resene colours with G (green) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Pink represents love, happiness and romance - the ideal colour to use in the master bedroom if more romance is desired. Use Resene colours with R (red) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Purple, through its perception as simply a deep form of red, is generally grouped with red as an auspicious colour, and like red, is a colour to use sparingly.
Use Resene colours with V (violet) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Red is an auspicious Yang colour, associated with celebrations, good luck and an ability to banish negative Ch’i. Best used in small amounts as it can increase aggressiveness and hyperactivity. Ideal for those who are perhaps a little under-aggressive to improve response rates. Use Resene colours with R (red) at the start of the colour’s code number.
Yellow denotes power, intelligence and longevity bringing with it wisdom, tolerance and patience. Ideal for areas such as libraries where one wishes to improve one’s wisdom and understanding. Use Resene colours with Y (yellow) at the start of the colour’s code number.
White is perceived by the Chinese to be the major mourning colour, whereas the Western world perceives white to be a celebratory colour, cleansing and pure. Whites & neutrals chart for near white and light off-whites or use plain untinted white.

Land selection According Feng Shui

When selecting a site for construction or even a move to an existing dwelling or building, consider the land and surrounding elements. The five elements assist in this consideration as hills and mountains can be classified into elements according to their shape - for example, a ridge of mountains with gentle undulations up and down is seen to be a fluid shape and therefore associated with water, while mountains that have sharp points would be associated with the triangular shape of the fire element. If the mountains are strongly associated with the water element it would be an auspicious location for someone born under the wood element (as water nurtures wood in the Cycle of Production) but inauspicious for someone born under the fire element (as water distinguishes fire in the Cycle of Destruction).
The best land sites are typically abnormal when compared to their surroundings - that is, if the land is predominantly flat, a raised land site would be considered abnormal and generally auspicious. In contrast, if the land was predominantly mountainous, a flat site would be abnormal and therefore considered auspicious.
Of course, sites with good Feng Shui are very limited in supply, so in most cases one must select a less than perfect site and then focus on remedying any weaknesses by introducing elements, such as artificial water features. Ideally the site should at least have mountains to protect your back and gently meandering water flowing along the front.
Once the site has been selected, its Ch’i can be improved through artificial means such as the construction of artificial water areas with gently flowing water and the careful planting of a garden with small trees and flowers. Avoid planting single large trees as they are liable to become Shas (unwanted energy) as they grow to maturity. If single large trees or similar Shas such as power poles already exist, plant a row of small trees or shrubs between the building and the Sha to act as a buffer.
The placement of the house upon the lot will affect the Ch’i. The house should generally take half to two thirds of the site - much larger and the residents will feel oppressed and lack room to move, much smaller and the wind will have too much room to circulate and carry away the Ch’i. Balance and harmony is the key. A home that is too large or small for the site or the number of inhabitants will be imbalanced. The building itself and the individual rooms that comprise the whole should be designed keeping Feng Shui principles and the element associated with the homeowner’s birthdate in mind to ensure that orientation, configuration and colours are optimal. This same consideration should then be applied to the exterior environment adding artificial features as required to enhance the Ch’i and minimise the effects of any inauspicious elements present in the environment. The final stage is the selection of colours, decorations and furniture layouts room by room to ensure that Ch’i energy can flow freely inside without obstruction.
Specific remedies such as mirrors, crystals and windchimes can be added into rooms that are lacking in an element. Refer back to the list of elements and their associated shapes and accessories to determine how to ’charge up’ a specific element. Mirrors are a popular Feng Shui remedy - generally the bigger the better as they open up our view of life. Used in areas such as dining rooms they double the amount of food available increasing the feeling of abundance. Mirrors are best avoided in bedrooms as the Chinese believe souls wake at night and are frightened when reflected in a mirror, or where an unwanted view will be reflected.
Where mirrors are used, they must be placed so that the tallest person can see their head reflected otherwise headaches will be inflicted upon them. Crystals and windchimes are also powerful remedies - crystals, most productively placed in the Fame area of the Pa-Kua, attract Ch’i as they enhance the vibrations of an area while windchimes help slow down the Ch’i if it is racing away too quickly.
Feng Shui helpfully provides specific suggestions on room placements and configurations to demystify building design, such as the need to ensure the front and back door are not aligned with one another for fear the Ch’i drawn into the building will go straight out the back door if the two are aligned. The front door should open inwards to encourage the Ch’i energy inwards.

Feng Shui Chinese Vastu...

Feng Shui is a Chinese world .Its meaning is Wind and water. The Chinese are opinion that the success or failure in human life is related to the mysterious powers obtained from Earth. They do not give much importance to human actions. Prosperity, health and fortune are related to the natural powers of water and wind obtained from Earth, is their firm belief.
The ancient emperors of china used to take the advice of the experts on Feng Shui before starting any construction social or political. Before the organization of war also the Feng Shui experts were consulted. Even presently, the science of Feng Shui is approved in china .Some people are opinion that the death of Kung-fu champion Bruce lee was due to the fact that he was living in an unfortunate house which was built against the principles of Feng Shui. The science of FengShui prospered in china and is now spreading to America and the other western countries.
CH’I
In the Feng shui Science Ch’I is an important constituent. Ch’I is the Motivating force which cerates virility in living things and plants. Ch’I decides the highest of mountain. The merit or level of happy atmosphere and the eligibility of work energy is decided by Ch’I without Ch’I trees won’t get fresh leaves, the rivers will not flow. Not only the living things but inanimate likes stones also take in out Ch’I .
As per the Chinese alphabetical list the concept of Ch’I as a power has enriched acupuncture, medicine, Kung Fu to Feng Shui.