![]() ![]() The element Earth is considered to impart stability, balance, maturity, steadfastness and patience and dominates the diagonal directions and the centre in every built up space. Before commencing construction selection of a proper site with detailed inspection of the plot, size, shape etc have to be carried out. It is an important element and is physically made up of land which contains the site and materials required for construction. It has a North and South Pole and its gravitational and magnetic field affects all living and non living things on Earth. By moulding these five elements aided with Vastu Shastra the energies of the cosmos can be balanced to suit human needs and enhance positive energies.Įarth or Prithvi is the third planet from the sun which is inclined at an axis of 23½ degrees at the meridian. ![]() Of the nine planets, the planet Earth is said to have the presence of all five elements facilitating the existence of human life. Everything in the Universe is considered to be made up of divine energy and channelizing these energies in the right direction to attain maximum benefit is the aim and intention of Vastu Shastra. The construction of a dwelling aided by the science of living in tune with nature induces positive energies and subdues negative influences. Vastu Shastra has evolved from ancient times to address the inherent need of every human being to live a life of peace and prosperity free of illness and poverty. Naval part of the demon is imagined to be coinciding with the centre point of the land and is called ‘Brahma Sthan’ the most auspicious space.Importance of the five elements or Panchabhootas His feet and soles are joined and are pointing jointly towards South-West direction. His knees are touching the elbows and are pointing the directions of the elbows only. The elbows point towards North-West and South East direction respectively. The direction allotted to the land and their utility represented by the body parts of the demon. Vastu Purusha is a man lying with his back upside and bent and his head pointing North and East respectively. In return the Vastu Purusha also promised to take care of the inmates of the house or the occupants of the land. After the above incident Vastu Purush prayed to Bramha Dev for mercy in return Lord Bramha blessed him and proclaimed that the construction on the earth will only be successful when the Vastu Purusha will be worshipped and respected. ![]() Accordingly 45 devtas hold this Vastu Purush putting his face down and lying on earth from North East to South West. ![]() Bramhs advised Devtas to overpower this demon and press him down (face down) into the earth and hold him there. Out of the sweat of Lord Shiva this Vastu purush came into form, immediately after his birth he started devouring anything and everything that came in his way due to which Devtas were very much afraid and prayed to Bramha for help. During this battle Lord Shiva perspired heavily. Finally Lord Shiva fought a battle with Andhakasura and killed him. There is a mythology concerning the birth of Vastu Purusha according to which Andhakasura a very powerful giant (Rakshasa) had terrorized the Devtas. So we should know who this Vastu purusha is. The name “Vastu Purusha” is closely connected with the Vastu Shastra and every now and then we use this name in all the ‘Shantikarmas’ (rituals) performed in ‘Karamkand’ (prayers). ![]()
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