Vastu Shastra
Lens: SPACE — Harmonize your living environment
Vastu Shastra (वास्तु शास्त्र) = "Science of Architecture." Aligns your living/working space with the 5 elements and 8 directions for prosperity, health, and harmony.
5 Elements (Panch Tatva)
| Element | Hindi | Direction | Governs | Balance Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth | Prithvi | South-West | Stability, strength | Heavy furniture in SW corner |
| Water | Jal | North-East | Flow, prosperity | Water features in NE |
| Fire | Agni | South-East | Energy, transformation | Kitchen in SE |
| Air | Vayu | North-West | Movement, freshness | Windows, ventilation in NW |
| Space | Akash | Center | Expansion, openness | Keep center of home open/clutter-free |
8 Directions — Quick Reference
| Direction | Hindi | Element | Planet | Best For | Do | Don't |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | उत्तर | Water | Mercury | Living Room, Study, Office | Keep open, place water features, mirrors, blue decor | Toilet, kitchen, heavy storage, clutter |
| North-East | ईशान | Water/Spirit | Jupiter | Pooja Room, Meditation, Water Tank | Keep lowest point of house, morning prayers here, water elements | Toilet, shoe rack, heavy items, broom storage |
| East | पूर्व | Fire/Light | Sun | Main Entrance, Living Room | Morning sunlight entry, keep open, main door ideal here | Toilet, staircase, heavy storage |
| South-East | आग्नेय | Fire | Venus | Kitchen, Electrical | Place kitchen here, electrical equipment, boiler/geyser | Water tank, well, bore well, bedroom |
| South | दक्षिण | Earth | Mars | Master Bedroom, Heavy Storage | Keep elevated, heavy furniture, closed storage, overhead tank | Main entrance, water features, open spaces |
| South-West | नैऋत्य | Earth | Rahu | Master Bedroom, Owner Office | Heaviest construction, owner should sleep here, store valuables | Toilet, kitchen, bore well, empty space |
| West | पश्चिम | Air | Saturn | Dining Room, Children Room, Study | Place dining area, kids room, evening relaxation | Kitchen, main entrance (not ideal) |
| North-West | वायव्य | Air | Moon | Guest Room, Bathroom, Garage | Guest accommodation, vehicle parking, store grains | Master bedroom, valuables, cash storage |
Room-wise Vastu — Summary
| Room | Best Direction | Colors | Key Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Entrance | North, East, or North-East | White, Light colors | Door should open inward, clockwise. No obstacles in front. |
| Living Room | North or East | Light Yellow, White, Blue, Cream | Keep center open (Brahmasthan), furniture against walls. |
| Master Bedroom | South-West | Light Pink, Blue, Green, Lavender | No beam above bed. Bed should have solid headboard. |
| Kitchen | South-East | Orange, Red, Yellow, Green | Gas stove should not be visible from main door. |
| Bathroom/Toilet | North-West or West | White, Light Blue, Cream | Always keep bathroom door closed. Fix all leaks immediately. |
| Pooja Room | North-East | White, Yellow, Light Blue | Keep at least 1 inch gap between idols and wall. No photos of deceased. |
| Study Room | West or North-East | Light Green, White, Cream | Light should come from left side while studying. |
| Dining Room | West or North-West | Light Yellow, Orange, Green | Family should eat together. Table should not touch wall. |
| Staircase | South, South-West, or West | Light colors matching house | Under-stair space can be storage (not pooja or kitchen). |
| Garden/Balcony | North, East, or North-East | Green, natural colors | Heavy trees in South-West provide protection. Keep North-East open. |