Vastu Shastra Chapter 8 – Living & Dining: Common Areas That Actually Work Why common areas matter Vastu principles for living & dining Living room layouts that behave Media wall & TV placement (without glare) Dining that feels social, not cramped Open-plan spaces: zoning with grace Balcony & indoor–outdoor flow Storage, display & bar units …
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Vastu Shastra Chapter 7 – Structure & Flow: Columns, Beams and the Calm Center Why structure matters in Vastu Load paths 101 (plain-English) Columns: where to land them (and where not to) Beams: how to cross rooms without crossing the line Guarding the Brahmasthana (center) when structure insists Walls, shear & partitions: heavy vs. light …
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Vastu Shastra Chapter 6 – Ayādi & Proportion (Measures that Make Spaces Feel Right) Why proportion matters Ayādi in one page (classical idea, modern use) Traditional units vs. metric (quick conversions) Design modules & grids (your secret weapon) Room proportions that behave Doors: height, width, and the feeling of welcome Windows: daylight, ventilation & size …
Plot Selection — Shape, Slope & Surroundings (Choose Land That Works With You) Why plot selection matters Orientation & context: start with the sky Plot shape: what behaves, what fights Roads & “road hits” (edge conditions) Slope, soil & drainage (water decides) Surroundings: neighbors, trees, power, and smell Legal, services & utilities (boring, crucial) Laying …
Entrances, Thresholds & Circulation — The Welcome That Works Why the entrance matters Orientation & door direction (clarity first) Door placement, size & swing Thresholds, steps & the foyer Sight-lines, privacy & first views Shoe storage, clutter control & housekeeping rhythm Lighting, color & materials that greet, not glare Nameplate, bell & small symbols Direction-specific …
Vastu Shastra Chapter 2 – The Five Elements (Panchabhuta) in Your Home Why the elements matter The element map (quick orientation) Earth (Prithvi): stability & weight Water (Jal): flow & clarity Fire (Agni): energy & execution Air (Vāyu): movement & exchange Space (Ākāśa): openness & ease Diagnose first, fix second (fast protocol) Room-by-room: applying the …
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Vastu Shastra Chapter 1 – What It Is, What It Isn’t (A Clear Start) The one-line idea What Vastu actually is What Vastu is not The big map: the 3×3 grid The five elements you’ll actually use Directions without drama A small story with real edges A weekend plan you can actually finish “Am I …
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