Earth And Plato Energy Grids

             Plato (who was a Classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world) recognized grids and their patterns, devising a theory that the Earth's basic structure evolved from a simple geometric shapes to more complex ones. These shapes became known as platonic solids: cube (4), tetrahedron (3), octahedron (8), dodecahedron (12), and icosahedrons (20). In Timeaus, Plato associated each shape with one of the elements, Earth, Fire, Air, Ether (the regions of Spacebeyond the Earth's atmosphere), and Water. The Earth's energy grids, from the beginnings of its evolutionary course, has evolved through each of these shapes to what it is today. Each shape, superimposed, one upon the other to create a kind of all encompassing energy field that is the very basis of Earth holding it all together.

Earth (‘Prithvi’)

It has special significance since life is possible on Earth only. There is a magnetic attraction between North Pole and South Pole of Earth. The gravitation law of Earth also affects both living and non-living substances. In India, Earth is worshiped as Mother and is called as “Bhooma Devi”, that is why ‘Bhumi Poojan’ is performed first of all, while building a house or any construction if a plot is chosen as per right direction, good background and level, and by keeping internal & external atmosphere neat and clean and Earth element conducive to you.

South-West corner of a place called "Kubera Molai" and "Nairuti" is considered as the related position of this ‘Panchabootam’. Excavations like sump, swimming pools, water bodies, bore well, septic tank etc. are to be avoided to get the blessings of Earth in the South-West corner.

Water (‘Jal’)

Water is rain, river and sea and is in the form of liquid, solid (ice) and gas (steam, cloud). Water forms part of every plant and animal. The habitat and physical life are only where water is present. All the civilian cultures had developed on the bank of a water body.

Water only makes the life possible. May it be human being or plants, none can survive without water. Three-fourths of Earth is water only. Water is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen gas (a life giving gas). In water, an element called ‘Rasa’ (Taste) resides, which flows a new energy to our life. Water placement should be in right direction in home. We can make water element conducive or favorable to us storing clear water in right direction in our premises.

The North-East corner of a place called "Eshanya Molai" and "Eshan Kone" is considered as the related position of this ‘Panchabootham’. Excavations like sump, bore well and well are to be done in the North-East corner to get the blessings of Water.

Fire (‘Agni’)

Fire represents light and heat without which the life will be extinct. Fire makes our food, warms our body. Fire can create as well destroy. Fire still continues inside the Earth and sometimes explodes as Volcanoes. Sun is considered a Fireguard and emits lot of heat energy. Fire also, like water, is significant. It is fire, which cooks the food, and this food imparts life to human being. Fire gives us light heat and energy. Sun is the main sources of energy, with the help or presence of energy and light of Sun, plants prepare its food.

In India,there is a special significance of fire in ‘Good Deeds’ (‘Shubh Karya’) may it be home, admission (‘Graha Pravesh’) or any other religious function or pious reading, fire element is there in one or other form. Therefore, there should be a right and good combination in proper ratio, in our dwelling places. This element can be made conducive by placing geyser, stove, mixie etc. (all electrical appliances) in South-East direction of the kitchen.

South-East corner of a place called "Agni Molai" and "Agni Kone" is considered as the related position of this ‘Panchabootham’. Kitchen is the best form of satisfying this ‘Panchabootham’, the Fire.

Air (‘Vayu’)

Air is a precious gift given by nature. All living creatures get life through air only. Air is very powerful life source as a life-supporting element. Pure air with oxygen is good for brain and blood. Air deals with the entire body surface through skin, blood system through respiration. Air represents the movement. A huge atmosphere surrounds the Earth. This atmosphere contains many gases like Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon di-oxide, Carbon mono-oxide etc., and particles of dust, soil, steam which affect our life. The North-East direction of a building produces ultra-violet and good omen rays. If rubbish is kept in this direction, it will produce Carbon di-oxide and other poisonous gases polluting the good rays. Therefore, inside and outside of a building there should be doors, windows, and ventilations in right direction so that healthy air should enter the building and polluted air exits.

Air represents the movement. North-West corner of a place called "Vaayu Molai" and "Vayu Kone" is considered as the related position of this ‘Panchabootham’. Excavations like septic tank, staircases, toilets/restrooms and bathrooms are to be] built in the North-West corner to get the blessings of Air.

Space (‘Aakash’)

All the above Five Natural Elements are contained in the space. It is endless and infinite and humankind has not fully explored it until date. Space, in which not only our solar system but the entire galaxy also exists. Its effective forces are light, heat, gravitational force and waves, magnetic field and others.

Space element is very essential. It causes sound. This gift (sound) has made our life prosperous. There is a assumption that if Earth, Fire and Air element have been made conducive then Space element is turned conducive automatically or by itself.

Center of a place is called "Brahma Sthanam" and is considered as the related position of this ‘Panchabootham’. Excavations like water resources/bodies and heavy structures like staircases are to be avoided to get the blessings of Space. Open to Sky places in the Center of a place is good to gain the energy of Space.

ACCORDING TO VASTU SHASTRA, WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DESIGNING A HOUSE BASED ON THE 'VASTU PURUSHA MANDALA'? 

According to Vastu Shastra, if the house is designed as per the Vastu Purusha Mandala, a perfectly balanced environment which ensures enhanced health, wealth and happiness is created. The Scientific Explanation: This is actually based on scientific principles wherein, the Sun, the five basic elements (panchabhutaas), the Earth’s magnetic field, Earth’s energy fields,and the eight directions are manipulated to create an atmosphere beneficial to man. The Vastu pundits figured out that, when the different rooms were placed according to the Vastu Mandala created by them, good disposition to the Sun, proper ventilation and lighting and privacy would be ensured in the building.

WHAT IS THE LOGIC BEHIND THE POSITIONING OF DIFFERENT ROOMS ACCORDING TO THE VASTU PURUSHA MANDALA? 

The Sun emits two types of rays; Ultra-Violate and Infra-Red. These rays have various effects on the human body and environment. This is one of the basic principal of the Vastu Shastra. Because of the importance of sunlight to humans, the main aim of Vastu Shastra is to ensure that the inmates of a house are inadvertently exposed to the useful rays of sunlight, even if they are inside the house the whole day. However, during a day, people perform different activities in different rooms at different times and the Sun’s position keeps changing from sunrise to sunset. So to ensure that the inmates are exposed to sunlight constantly, each room should be positioned so that it faces the Sun at the time of the day when it is most likely to be used.

The 24 hours of 1 solar day are divided into eight parts, which are associated with the eight cardinal directions. In each of these eight periods, the Sun is positioned in one of the cardinal directions. Therefore, the room which is most likely to be used during that period is located in this direction. This is explained here:

‘Pooja’ Room or meditation room in the North-East: The Reasoning – 

The period between 3am and 6am, just before sunrise is called ‘Brahma Muhurta’. At this time, the Sun is in the North-Eastern part of the house. These hours are ideal for Yoga, meditation, or study as it is very quiet and peaceful. Therefore, the North-East corner is the best position for the ‘Pooja’ room or prayer/ meditation room.

Bathroom, doors/windows in the East: The Reasoning – 

From 6am to 7.30am, the Sun is in the eastern part of the house. This is the time for bathing and preparing for the day, so East is a good location for a bathroom used for bathing purposes only. In addition, there should be many openings and no obstructions in the East so that the beneficial ultraviolet rays of the morning Sun will engulf the house.

Kitchen in the South-East: The Reasoning – The time between 7.30am to 9am, when the Sun is in the South-East part of the house, is the best time for preparing food to be eaten later in the day. The Sun emits more ultra-violet rays in the morning hours than any other time of the day, which have good effect on human body and the environment surrounding him. These rays have tendency to kill bacteria. This is way the kitchen is preferred in eastern side. It is also good to have morning rays fall on our eye and which is why the kitchen platform should be oriented towards eastern side so that while cooking food ultra-violet rays will enter the eyes. Therefore, the kitchen can be located here, as the UV rays of the Sun will keep the kitchen counter free from germs that spoil the food.

Bedroom, Office, Storeroom in the South: The Reasoning – 

The period between 9am and noon is the time for work. The Sun is now in the South, and hence this is the best position for an office and a bedroom. By noon, the intensity of the heat is high and so the South is ideal for store rooms which need to be moisture proof.

Master bedroom, Wardrobes in the South-West: The Reasoning – 

After lunch it is time for rest, so the time between noon and 3 pm is called Vishranti, the resting period. The Sun is now in the South-West section of the house and so it is the ideal location for a Master bedroom and the wardrobes should be kept on the west wall to reduce the heat.

Children’s bedroom, study room, toilets in the West: The Reasoning – 

The period between 3pm and 6pm is the time for children to study. The Sun is in the West and this is the best location for a children’s bedroom or study room. Since the West gets very heated up, it is beneficial to have less used rooms like restrooms/toilets, which serve as buffers to the heat.

Second bedroom, dining room in the North-West: The Reasoning – 

Generally, the time between 6pm and 9pm, when the Sun is in the North-West part of the house, is the time for eating, relaxing and sleeping. Therefore, this direction is good for another bedroom and dining room.

Safe, Living room in the North: The Reasoning – 

The time between midnight and 3 am, when the Sun is in the Northern section, is the time of darkness and secrecy. The North is therefore the best place to hide valuables and to keep them protected.

NO to Swimming Pool/ Water Bodies in South-West: 

The Sun emits more infra-red rays during evening hours which are harmful. Water bodies placed at South-West corners are therefore, not desirable the reflected Infra-Red rays from the water body in this direction enter the house and have adverse effect on human body.