Vastu Shastra

VASTU SHASTRA: A LOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC APPROACH

“This science is complete in itself. Happiness to the whole world it can bring,

All the four benefits it bestows on you,

Rightful living, money, fulfillment of desires and bliss,

Are all available in this world itself”

                    -Viswakarma in Vastu Shastra

       Vastu is a logical explanation of scientific truths and facts. The Vastu Principles are related with the properties (Natural Energies) of our Mother Earth. . It simply says that the sources of energies are to be open and the flow of energies is not to be disturbed. Vastu Shastra prescribes desirable characteristics for sites and buildings based on flow of energy (‘Prana’ in Sanskrit). Many of the rules are attributed to cosmological considerations; the Sun's path, the rotation of the Earth, magnetic field, etc. The morning Sun is considered especially beneficial and purifying and hence the East is a treasured direction. 

Vastu believes that there are essentially two types of forces, which are equal and opposite in nature. The interaction of these two forces is cosmic ordained and produces a third type of force, which is called ‘Bio-Force’ or ‘Prana’, needed for life to exist. One type of force is subtle and fine. The other is dark and dense. We, for understanding this subject, can call the first one as 'positive' and the other as 'negative'. 'Prana' is liberated by the interaction of these forces. Over the surface of the globe, these forces continuously interact, releasing bio-energy. When a structure is built over the surface of the Earth, it comes in the way of a natural interaction. Both the forces enter the structure where the interaction continues. However, the intensity of forces that enter the structure need not be the same. Depending on various factors like levels, water bodies, door placement etc., either the positive or the negative can have stronger presence.

          If the structure is designed in a manner that the positive forces override the negative forces then there is a beneficial release of bio-energy, which helps all the inmates to be healthy. Even after such reaction with the negative forces, a positive Cosmic surplus is always present in such a structure, which is the ‘Supreme Being Himself’. In such an atmosphere, life is smooth and happy with everything in life coming your way without any great struggle. It is a happy and healthy life for all the inhabitants.
If on the other hand the structure is built in such a way that the negative forces override the positive then you have a weak bio-energy field which manifests as diseases in the occupants. The over bearing negative field makes your actions, efforts, thinking negative so that ultimately the whole life is ruined.
The science of Vastu guides you about the rules you have to follow so that the structure has a positive atmosphere.

By strictly following these Vastu Rules, Human Race can gain quite many benefits and live peacefully. In other words, Vastu rules instruct the ways to create buildings and ‘Living in Harmony with the Earth’.

Vaastu And Seven Chakras

     

The ‘Vastu Purusha Mandala’ also represents the subtle body with the ‘Seven Psychic Centers’ or ‘Chakras’. 

The South-West corner (Nairitya) where the ‘Vastu Purusha’ has his legs corresponds to the ‘Muladhara Chakra’ and denotes the ‘Earth’ Principle. Just as the legs support the weight of the body, the base (‘Adhisthana’) for the ‘Muladhara’ should be stable and strong. Accordingly, the South-West portion of the building is the load bearing area; and should be strong enough to support heavy weights. Just as the feet are warm, the South-West cell represents warmth and heat; even according to the atmospheric cycles, the South-West region receives comparatively more heat. 

‘Svadhisthana Chakra’ is in the lower stomach region near the kidneys. It is related to‘Water’ Principle (‘Jala’/’Apa’). On the ‘Vastu Purusha Mandala’, it is to the South and to the West. Therefore, the wet areas like bathroom etc. are recommended in the South or in the West portions of the building. It is for sewerage (‘Utsarjana’). 

‘Manipura Chakra’ is at the ‘navel’ and relates to energy, ‘Fire’, or ‘Tejas’. While in the womb of the mother, the fetus is fed with the essence of food and energy through the umbilical cord connected with its navel. The ‘Vastu Purusha Mandala’ shows ‘Brahma’ at the navel of the ‘Vastu Purusha’. Further, the lotus is the base (‘Adhisthana’) of ‘Brahma’. Thus, navel connects ‘Brahma’ with ‘Jiva’ or ‘pinda’ or life. It is left open and unoccupied. The central portion of the building is to be kept open. It is believed that ‘Vastu Purusha’ breaths through this open area. 

‘Anahata Chakra’ is near the heart. It is related to ‘Vayu’ (Air) regulated by lungs. The lung region of the’ Vastu Purusha’ should be airy. 

‘Vishuddha Chakra’ is near the throat from where the sounds come out and reverberate in space. This region represents Space (‘Akasha’). The word ‘OM’ is uttered through throat. The echo of that sound vibrates in the hollow of the bone-box of the head and in the space in brain. The head of ‘Vastu Purusha’ is in the North-East corner (‘Ishanya’). 

‘Ajna Chakra’ is between the eyebrows. This direction is related to open spaces(‘Akasha’). Atmospherically, North-East is cooler and so should be ones head. The prayer room (‘Devagraha’) is recommended in the North-East portion of the house.

Darshan Of Ranchod Of Dakor

Prof.Giridhar Shetty

Darshan of Ranchod of dakor

1)    The enchanting smile of Shree Ranchod dispels the misery of the devotees immediately.

2)    From the beautiful eyes rays of fathomless compassion emanate and instill lofty ideals in the minds of the devotee.

3)    The sandal paste applied decoratively on the forehead reminds one of righteous behaviour towards all living beings. Sandalwood though rubbed, burnt or pounded for medicinal or cosmetic purposes never looses its qualities and fills the atmosphere with fragrance.

4)    The golden crown on the head that it went thro’the process of heating, melting and beating.It goes thro’all these ordeals and emerges purer and brighter. The precious stone fixed each had to be cut, field and  carved to reach it bright shining state.

5)    The flute in one of the hands of Ranchod is raised to his life as it is most dear to the lord, just like his devotees.

The hollow instrument stores notting and gives out sweet notes when blown thr’o.

So a man must never store in his mind the acts of hostility done to him by others. He should also be completely free of egotism and allow the lord to speak and act thr’o him.

The garlands indicate to the devotee that they should fill the universe with the aroma of beneficient deeds. Individuals should unite ( like the different flowers coming together to form a garland) to render services to all creature

Shree Ranchod is very fond of sweets and butter. Indicating that the devotee should be soft hearted and sweet tounged.

The Tulsi leaves placed at the feet suggest that the devotee should be submissive to the Lord’s wish and have humility.

Based on the saint of Nareshwar by P.Y. Deota.

Prof.Giridhar Shatty Celebrating Christmas With Jiten Bhatt At Vadodra

Narmada Parikrama

Prof.Giridhar Shatty

The Narmada Parikrama

The river Narmada has its source in the Amarkantak mountains in Madhya Pradesh. This river flows through 3 states- Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujaratha. It flows into the Arabian sea at Bharuch.

There are several sacred locations on both the banks.The trekkers (usually spiritual aspirants) trek the entire banks of the Narmada. It is a trek of 2200km. Nowadays the fastest trekkers take about of 3 ½ month to complete the entire journey, visiting each and every temple and ashram along the banks . Crossing the river by boat during the parikrama is not allowed.

This entire trek leads on to salvation is a belief held by people.

One meets saints, seers, common thieves, dacoits, generous people, barking dogs, wild animals, spiritual forces and grace, evil and black forces and a wide vaiety of problems like huger,fatigue,sickness during this trek.

Prof.Giridhar Shatty Celebrating Christmas With Jiten Bhatt At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty Celebrating Christmas With Jiten Bhatt

Girdhar Shetty Celebrating Christmas With Jiten Bhatt At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty Celebrating Christmas With Jiten Bhatt At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty, Sanjiv Joshi With Jiten Bhatt, Peiyam Bhatt, Navin At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty, Sanjiv Joshi With Jiten Bhatt, Peiyam Bhatt, Navin At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty, Sanjiv Joshi With Jiten Bhatt, Peiyam Bhatt, Navin At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty, Sanjiv Joshi With Jiten Bhatt, Peiyam Bhatt, Navin At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty, Sanjiv Joshi With Jiten Bhatt, Peiyam Bhatt At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty, Sanjiv Joshi With Peiyam Bhatt At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty, Sanjiv Joshi With Peiyam Bhatt At Vadodra

Girdhar Shetty, Sanjiv Joshi With Peiyam Bhatt At Vadodra

Datta Jayanti

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Datta Jayanti

Datta Jayanti is a celebration of the birth of Shri Datta. Shri Datta was born in the evening of the full moon day (paurnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Margshirsh. Hence this day is celebrated as Shri Datta's birthday.

In the era gone by, demonic energies grew enormously in the gross and the subtle. The Deities efforts to vanquish them were unsuccessful. Then, under orders from Deity Brahma, Shri Datta had to incarnate at various places, in various forms and destroy the demons. The day of His incarnation is celebrated as Shri Datta Jayanti.

On the day of Shri Datta Jayanti, the Shri Datta principle(tatva) is 1000 times more active on Earth as compared to other times. On this day if one worships Shri Datta with devotion then one gets the maximum benefit from the Shri Datta principle(Tatva).

Shri Datta is one who has been given the unmanifest (nirgun) spiritual experience that 'the Self is Brahman,' or that 'the Self is the soul' or that 'one is free.' A seeker has to do spiritual practice for many births in order to get this spiritual experience. The importance of Shri Datta can be understood from this point.

 Shri Datta is the principle(Tatva), which bestows the manifest (sagun) and unmanifest (nirgun) waves of Deities to the embodied soul (jiva).

The benefits of chanting the Shri Datta chant

a. As the embodied soul (jiva) gets spiritually pure (sattvik) energy from Shri Datta, it can fight with negative energies.

b. An embodied soul (jiva) gets the energy from God (Shiv) by chanting the Shri Datta chant.

c. Negative energy trouble reduces, if one chants the Shri Datta chant while sitting in one place, every day for 15-20 minutes.

d. The atmosphere in the house remains blissful as the ancestors get momentum to go to the next subtle plane of existence.

Ancestors getting momentum: As many people do not do regular spiritual practice, they are entangled in the materialistic world (maya). Therefore after death their souls (lingadeha) remain unsatisfied. Such souls get stuck in the region of the dead (martyalok), which is between the Earth plane and the Nether region. By chanting Shri Datta's name, our ancestors trapped in martyalok get momentum. Hence, later they proceed towards the next region according to their deeds and gradually the trouble caused by them to the person reduces

 Formation of a protective shield: A protective shield is formed around the person through the energy created by chanting the Shri Datta chant.

 If one is not facing any kind of ancestral problems, then in order to avoid problems in the future or if there are mild problems, one should regularly chant a minimum of 15 minutes (or 3 rounds of a 108 bead rosary) of  the 'Sree Gurudev Datta' chant. Along with this, an ordinary person or seeker in the initial stage of sadhana should chant his family deities name as much as possible, so that he does not face ancestral problems and progresses spiritually.

 If ancestral problems are of medium severity then one should chant six rounds of japmala (rosary) of 'Sree Gurudev Datta' along with chanting the family deity's name. Also one should visit Deity Shri Datta's temple every Thursday, circumambulate the idol seven times and chant 1-2 rounds of japmala while sitting there. One should do this for a year. After that one should continue with 3 rounds of japmala everyday.

If the ancestral problems are severe then one should chant nine rounds of japmala (rosary) of the 'Sree Gurudev Datta' chant. One should visit any Jyotirlinga (shrines of Deity Shiva) and perform the rites of narayanbali, nagbali, tripindi shraddh, kalsarpashanti(ancient rituals). Along with that one should live and do spiritual practice in areas that are famous for Shri Datta's worship or serve a Saint and receive His blessings.

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