Vaastu & Directions

Directions play an important role in Vastu, Vaastu deals with the energy of eight directions which influences our life where we live and work, each direction is connected with planetary cosmic energy such as sun, moon, stars. Each direction is connected with particular planets energy and we place toilets, bathrooms, Kitchen Stove & water Sink, staircase, overhead water tank, underground water tank, septic tank, slopes, heavy constrictions, beams, coulombs etc…… results into creating negative energy by disturbing the Planets positive Energy, that is the reason vaastu gives importance for the right placemnent of home / office Right planning.

There are total eight directions North, South, East, and West are called cardinal directions and the point where any of the two directions meet is called intercardinal or ordinal point like NE, SE, SW, NW. These directions are given a lot of importance in Vastu Shastra as they combine the benefits of two directions in totality.

Directions and its importance

East: This direction is governed by lord Indra and he is known to be the king of Gods. He bestows wealth and pleasures of life.

South East: This direction is governed by lord of fire- Agni. He gives us good personality and all good things of life. Fire is a source of health as it is related to fire, cooking and food.

South: This direction is of Yama, the god of death. He is manifestation of dharma, and eradicates evil forces and bestows good things. It is a source of wealth, crops and pleasure.

South West: This direction is directed by Niruti, the god who protects us from evil foes. It is a source of character, demeanor, case of longevity and death.

West: This direction is directed by Lord Varun, the lord of rains. He bestows his blessings in the form of natural water-rain, brings prosperity and pleasures of life.

North West: This place is directed by lord Vayu and he brings on us good health, strength and long life. It is a source of change in course of business, friendship and enmity.

North: This direction is governed by Kuber, the god of wealth.

North East: This place is a supervised by lord Eeshaan, and is a source of wealth, health and success. He brings us wisdom, knowledge and relieves us from all miseries and mishaps.