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TYPICAL VAASTU HOUSE
We have discussed about the “Cubical anu” as the
miniature universe or Microbode where the ‘Cosmic Being” exists in
vibrant stillness and which goes into action, as and when it feels,
metamorphosing itself into material forms of its own thoughts. All forms
of nature from insect to elephant, including man, have had their abode in
this micro- abode before they came out into the world of reality and into
which they get back and rest in peace ultimately. This is not speculative or
imaginative but scientific, based on the Indian concept of “unified theory
of energy and matter” and on the theory of “unified-field”, the akasa.
The Vaastu shastras of Mayonic origin has incorporated
this theory of energy and matter (Vastu and Vaastu) in the basic design of
the cosmos, which we call residential space or house in the material
world.
The design above represents the primal pattern of the
cosmos where its energies are spread all over the enclosed space
producing the negative and positive effects on human psyche. Since the
energy is contained in the abode, this becomes an embodiment of multiqualities – favorable and unfavorable, negative and positive to which all
animate beings are subjected. How one has to live in harmony with this
subtle nature, over and above living in harmony with the gross nature is
the problem solved by the vaastu shastras to the best advantage of human
race.
This theory of
being the unified field, technically
called vaastu purusha mandala, is the primal manifest from of the
unmanifest. The design of this house is patterned after this and hence
typical.
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TYPICAL VAASTU HOUSE
Indicating the space distribution
East
South East
South
South West
West
North West
North
North East
- Space for ladies
- Kitchen
- bedroom
- Store for tools
- Dining
- Store for Grains
- Store for Valuables
- Pooja room
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TYPICAL VAASTU HOUSE
Indicating the space distribution
VAASTU PURUSHA MANDALA
( Square )
NW
N
Vaayu
( Air )
Granary
W
West
Dining
Niruthi
( Earth )
vessels &
tools
SW
North
Space for
Treasury
Brahmastan
( Open to sky )
South
Bedroom
S
VAASTU PURUSHA MANDALA
( Rectangular )
NE
NW
N
Esana
Vaayu
( Water )
( Air )
Pooja room
Granary
East
space for
ladies
E
W
West
Dining
Niruthi
Agni
( Earth )
( Fire )
vessels &
tools
Kitchen
SE
SW
North
Space for
Treasury
NE
Esana
( Water )
Pooja room
Brahmastan
( Open to sky )
East
space for
ladies
South
Bedroom
( Fire )
S
E
Agni
Kitchen
SE
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PANCHABHOOTAS
Enclosed spaces and zonal divisions
N
NW
Vaayu
NE
North
(Air)
W
West
Esana
(Water)
Brahmastan
East
E
Meaning,
From Space came Air,
From Air came Fire,
From Fire came Water,
From Water came Earth
In simple words EARTH was born out
of SPACE
PANCHABHOOTAS
The five natural elements
(Open to sky)
Niruthi
South
(Earth)
SW
Agni
(Fire)
S
Supporting sloka from Mayamata is
as follows;
SE
There is the 3 x 3 pada called peeta pada
Where we can distinctly find the zonal
division of the panchabhutas namely,
Water, fire, air, earth and space. Earth
is the supporting element of the other
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four elemental substances
TYPICAL VAASTU HOUSE PLANS
DANDAKA
(A basic rectangular unit)
Open to
sky
Open to sky
Open to sky
LAANGALA
SARVATOBHADRA
( Composed of two Dandakas)
( Composed of seven Dandakas)
Open to
sky
The following illustration shows a modular
expansion system that was adopted in the designing
of buildings in the traditional settlements. Such
buildings are still found to exist in the Chettinad
houses down south of Tamilnadu
Open to
sky
Open to sky
MOULIKA
( Composed of three Dandakas)
Open to sky
Open to
sky
CHATURMUKHA
VARDHAMANA
( Composed of four Dandakas)
( Composed of ten Dandakas)
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The Manduka pada Vaastu Purusha mandala is the grid
pattern that denotes the energy distribution at a subtle level which will be
appropriate in the designing of spiritual buildings like temples, meditation halls,
bhajan halls,etc.
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The Paramasayika Vaastu Purusha Mandala is the grid
pattern that denotes the energy distribution at a gross level which will be
appropriate in the designing of commercial buildings. The illustrations shown in
the next few pages will help in understanding the concept.
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The system of modifying the basic moulika or laangala form to
achieve a functionally sound design is allowed in Vaastu science because such
modifications are not in a haphazard way but they go in an orderly manner
following a rhythmic contraction or expansion. There are two examples for both
the moulika and laangala patterns extrapolated using 7 x 7 and 9 x 9 modules
illustrated.
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Dandaka is the basic rectangular unit that combines to form a
number of patterns that can be used for designing according to the suitability
and functional requirements.
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The formation of Laangala, Moulika, Chaturmukha,
Sarvatobhadra, Vardhamana, etc. with the interlocking of Dandakas can be
well studied in Chettinad houses in Tamilnadu. In these residences, the stretch
of rooms is elongated in such a way that we can see the road on the west from
the eastern entrance along the central axis.
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The courtyards in-between the building blocks of Vardhamana
or the Sarvatobhadra type of residence is technically termed as “Antaraalam”. It
is this element that provides the vital flow of energy needed for the inmates of
the residence to live in peace. On the other hand this also helps in providing
sufficient light and ventilation, which is the foremost requirement for buildings
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in tropical region.
Chaturmukha Griham
A Basic square plan on a 9 x 9
Paramasaayika
Vaastu Purusha Mandala.
 Central 3 x 3 module is the
Brahmastan (Brahma Pada) – Open to
sky courtyard
 Deivika Pada is the next concentric
belt which is a walkway.
 Maanusha Pada and Paisachika
Pada which form the last two belts are
habitable areas used for placement of
rooms
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Dandaka Griham
 Rectangular type of residence
 The rectangle will always be in any of the
proportions as shown belowWidth to Length ratio
1: 1
- Shantikam
- Peace
1: 1.25
- Poushtikam
- Growth
1: 1.5
- Jayadam
- Victory
1: 1.75
- Adbutam
- Beauty
1: 2
- Saarvakamikam - Prosperity
in all aspects
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Laangala Griham
 L - type of residence
 The north east will remain
open. Though the brahmastan is
invisible, we have to assume that
it exists.
 The elevation of the buildings
will always be in terms of the
modular measure.
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Laangala Griham
The kiranagama speaks of langhala type of
buildings (L - shaped)as below
The langala house, in which south wing and west
wing combines is known as siddhaartha and it is
considered to be very much auspicious and
beneficial. The langala house in which west wing
and north wing combine is known as yamasurpa
and it would cause untimely death. The langala
house in which the north wing and the east wing
combine is known as danda and it would yield all
sorts of troubles and inconveniences. The langala
house in which the east wing and the south wing
combine is known as pana and it would create
quarrels and disputes.
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Moulika Griham
 U - type of residence
 There will be a combination of the
above designs in such a way that the
house will be extended from entrance on a
road to the exit on the opposite road.
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Moulika Griham
With regard to the moulika type of house, the
kiranagama states that the house design which
is vacant in North is known as hiranya nabha
and this is good for dwelling. The house design
which is vacant in East is known as sukshetra
and this is considered to be the yielder of
growth and prosperity. The house design in
which South side is vacant is known as chulli
and it would destroy the moral and good
conduct. The house design in which West side is
vacant is known as pakshaghna and it would
effect death for the son or daughter of the
house-holder.
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Chettinad Houses
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Chettinad Houses
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Chettinad Houses
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Chettinad Houses
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Chettinad Houses
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Chettinad Houses
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