Secrets of Vastushastra

The following deficiencies are likely to be noticed in the East direction:

1. Ascending Slope towards the East, i.e., descending towards the West
Secrets of Vastushastra

This type of slope proves to be an obstacle in the entire Vastu receiving the benefit of the sun's vital energy in the morning. It is to be noted that the vibrant, life-sustaining electromagnetic vibrations from the sun available only in first 2.5 hours immediately after sunrise, are likely to be interrupted by this reverse slope. Ancient scriptures associate the sun with sight (Suryo Mey Chakshushi Shritah). Extending this logic, we can figuratively say that the Vastu goes blind in the absence of benevolent sunlight. Apart from this, the Vastu comes under a shadow instead of sunshine, a factor considered unhealthy and unhygienic in Vastushastra.

To guard against such a situation, a relative rise or ascend towards the West should be provided in the landscaping at the planning stage. Tall trees are not advisable on the East side, while a row of eucalyptus trees can be planted on the West border. Any compound on the East border must either be made up of wire-mesh or it should be light in weight. Maximum of window openings or ventilators should be provided on the East side of the house, and the roof, if provided, should be inclining towards the East.

2. Blocked East direction
In ownership flats, four flats in four directions and a central staircase is the general layout. This can result in blockage of the East direction for one of the flats. This defect is to be viewed in terms effects of the flaw indicated under(1). The situation can be remedied through modified window layout and certain other changes as indicated in the accompanying schematic.

3. Sinking of a well in the East direction
Comparing the rise and the fall of the ground level in various directions, sinking of a well in the East direction is treated in Vastushastra as a loss of gravitational mass for the East. This aspect is reasonably tolerated in the overall picture. But some scriptures interpret it as a defect (dosha) forewarning infertility or problems for progeny. According to Kal-Purush-Kundli the Agni (fire) element gets polluted due to the water element of the well and this has direct bearing on Simha (Leo) sign which is governed by Ravi (Sun) and Agni element, which may lead to loss of progeny. It is advisable to cap such a well.

4. Purva- Vyaghra Vastukshetra (Tiger- faced plot with East-side cut)
This flaw can be taken care of by providing a rising slope towards the West in landscaping and construction of a solid stone wall or barricade on the West side to prevent loss of energy towards the West direction. For qualitative improvement in the 'West' factor, trees should be planted on the West side as per the demands of the Tula rashi (Libra) and the scheme suggested in Avakahada Chakra. The Vastu should be constructed on a plateau sloping towards the East and the loading on the East side should be reduced to the least extent possible.

The scheme suggested for dynamic reduction of loading can give excellent results in such a case. The consequences of flaws like 'excessive East' and 'excessive Agni tatva' (fIre element) can greatly be diminished by providing a well in the East for an East -Vyaghra plot. The contra-effects of East can be counter-balanced by planting of trees on the East side, which are basically associated with the West direction in the Vastushastra.

South-East Direction
According to Vastu Purush Mandal, the sun appears in the morning sky, between 9.00 and 11.30 a.m., in the South-East direction in its Agni (fire) form. Vedic scriptures invoke Agni by chanting (Hindi word) (Agneyye Dishe Agnaye Namah). In nature, all the energy sources originate from Agni (fire element). As mentioned in the ancient texts, the motive force for all the five basic elements (panch-maha-bhutas) is provided by the Agni element.

Agni in a sense is a medium of signalling and communucation and as described in Vedic scriptures, ( Hindi word) (Agnirmey Vachi Shritah Vag Hridaye). As such any deficiency in the South-East direction implies either dumbness or incoherent talk. Referring to Kal-Purush-Kundli, the profit aspect of eleventh place and loss aspect of the twelth place are both governed by the South-East direction. The Agni sits on a fence between the two. You can either offer the hand of friendship to it, or accept it as an adversary. In Jyotishshastra, South-East direction is very important, and any flaw attributed to it can result in harming of interests through friends, monetary loss, theft, robbery, debt, worries, scepticism, and disgrace in general.