What is Vastu Shastra?
Vastu Shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and design that aligns your living space with cosmic energies. Rooted in the Vedas, it balances the five elements (Panchabhuta) to bring health, wealth, peace, and prosperity.
Every direction is ruled by a deity and planet. Proper Vastu ensures positive energy flow, while defects cause stress, illness, and financial loss.
Know the Vastu Shastra
8 Directions & Their Planetary Lords
East → Sun
Health, fame, vitality. Keep open & clean. Remedy: Surya Yantra + offer Arghya daily.The ruling lord of this direction is Sun. One must keep this direction open and light as it is a factor for affluence and prosperity. In case any problem arises in this direction, father-son relationship start deteriorating, several problems in the house arises, and mental stress prevails. In order to eliminate the dosha, one should install Surya Yantra in this direction and offer Arghya to Lord Sun daily.
West → Saturn
Longevity, discipline. Defect causes electrical issues, bone pain. Remedy: Shani Yantra + feed ants.Saturn is the ruling lord of this direction. If there's any dosha in this direction, then the electrical appliances present in the house such as TV, Fridge, Telephone, etc. start malfunctioning frequently and there seem to be problems in the job. There are possibilities of family members suffering from air-borne diseases and pain in bones and legs. Install Shani Yantra in order to ward away the malefic vibes and offer flour to ants on Saturday.
North → Mercury
Wealth, business. Keep light. Remedy: Budh Yantra + water Tulsi.Mercury rules this direction. North represents wealth, money and profits and any dosha arising here gives birth to financial loss, insomnia, throat and nose diseases, and much more. One must keep this direction light and clean, and avoid putting much weight. The door of your safe or wardrobe should also open facing the North. Eliminate the dosha by installing Budh Yantra and offering water to the Tulsi plant. You can also recite the Vishnu Sahastranaam Path with a devoted heart.
South → Mars
Courage, victory. Place heavy items. Remedy: Mangal Yantra.Mars dominates this direction. In case of any dosha arising, possibility of getting stuck in legal matters and debates becomes higher, and relations with elder brothers do not remain on good terms. Apart from this, there are also chances of suffering from blood-related diseases, leprosy etc. Establish Mangal Yantra to get rid of the malefic influence and try and place heavy items and things in this direction.
North-East (Ishan) → Jupiter
Wisdom, spirituality. Most sacred. No toilet. Remedy: Guru Yantra + worship Shiva.Jupiter rules the North East direction. This direction is pure, untainted, and owned by the Gods, which is why the temple must be constructed facing this direction only, and toilets, etc. should not be builthere. Any kind of dosha in this direction affects the divine blessings as well as wealth accumulation. Also, family members can face problems in marriage. Apart from this, disorders related to stomach, ear diseases, etc. can also arise. Get rid of the unfavourable elements in this direction by establishing the Guru Yantra and worship Lord Shiva and Maa Saraswati.
North-West → Moon
Relationships, mind. Defect delays daughter's marriage. Remedy: Chandra Yantra + Durga worship.Moon is the ruler of this direction. In case of any defect, there are chances of arguments with your neighbours and your mother's health may decline. There is also a possibility of a delay in the marriage of girls. Apart from this, one can suffer from mental stress, cold, cough, urinal diseases, etc.Chandra Yantra can be placed in this direction to gain positive results and a Mala or garland of Five Faced Rudraksha or Panch Mukhi Rudraksha can be worn. Along with it, worshipping Maa Durga will garner good results.
South-East → Venus
Kitchen zone. Fire element. Defect affects women's health. Remedy: Shukra Yantra + touch girls' feet. This direction is ruled by Venus and known to possess the element of fire. This is the reason why kitchen is constructed in this direction only. A dosha in this direction leads to a decline in the health of the women in the house, tension between the married couples, misunderstanding with the tenants, problems with the vehicles, and diseases related to uterus, hernia, and diabetes. Place the Shukra Yantra in this direction to gain favourable results and seek the blessings of young girls by touching their feet.
South-West → Rahu
Master bedroom. Stability. Defect causes theft, accidents. Remedy: Rahu Yantra + feed dogs.Rahu dominates this direction. The master bedroom must be constructed facing this direction. Any defect in this direction leads to Pitru Dosha and several problems in the paternal-maternal side remain persistent. Apart from this, there remains a possibility of theft within the house and members of the family can also suffer from blood-related diseases, accidents, skin diseases, and brain disorders. One must install Rahu Yantra in this direction and feed biscuits to the dogs to get rid of the malefic effects of the dosha.
Brahmasthan (Center)
Keep empty, clean & ventilated. No beam, toilet, or pillar. Chant Gayatri Mantra daily.This represents the middle or central part of a house ruled by Lord Brahma, which is why this area is kept free, spacious, and clean. Any dosha in this area can create obstacles and disturbance within the family and the members can suffer from several illnesses. Sometimes due to worse circumstances, there seems to be a paranormal influence within the house. One must keep this area light-weighted and free, and chant Gayatri Mantra. Apart from this, Vastu Dosh Nivaran Yantra must be installed in the East direction.
Vastu Dosh Nivaran Mantras
वास्तु पुरुष मंत्र:
ॐ नमस्ते वास्तु पुरुषाय भूशय्या भिरत प्रभो।
मद्गृहं धन धान्यादि समृद्धं कुरु सर्वदा॥
मुख्य दोष निवारण मंत्र:
ॐ वास्तोष्पते प्रतिजानीह्यस्मान् स्वावेशो अनमीवो भव॥
Vastu Direction MCQ Quiz
1. Which direction should the kitchen be in?
2. Most sacred direction for puja room?
3. Where should master bedroom be?